DURATION: 6 weeks
PRODUCT: Multifunctional pen lighter.
PURPOSE: To make flame-starting more user-friendly.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Showcasing Design Research
Ergonomic Design
Blue Foam Modeling
Packaging and Point of Sale
The Challenge:
Study an existing tool, then create an inspired futuristic tool with packaging that functions on either existent or non-existent technology.
The Research:
Discovery + Definition
The Strategy:
Development + Testing
The Solution:
My final concept is a multi-purpose lighter, which includes a flame-starter, laser, and flashlight. It is compact and ergonomic, as well as operable from a simple tap. The design is inspired by the Streamline-Moderne aesthetic and functional efficiency, and my packaging is inspired by a matchbox and allows the user to experience the nostalgia of opening a box of matches to create a flame.
