Directions:
This activity requires you to locate a prototype and point out its low cost features by annotating it using Annotely. To complete this activity, please do the following:
- Locate an image of a prototype in an area that interests you (e.g., technology, toys, cars, fashion, etc.). Using a search engine’s “Image” feature may provide you with a tool to locating a prototype quickly, and SearchAll provides access to several search engines and search options.
- Download the image to your computer and then upload it into Annotely, a tool for annotating images. At this point, take a moment and play with the tool’s features and functionalities.
- Once the image is in Annotely and you’ve familiarized yourself with the tool, add three annotations that pinpoint the prototype’s characteristics. For example, identify what made the prototype able to be quickly produced while still being low cost and minimally viable. Please use complete thoughts.
- After the image has been annotated, add a comment in the “Reply” box below that includes the link to your annotated image and a brief description of the prototype that addresses what product, service, or device is prototyped in the image along with happened to the prototype (e.g., did it go on to change the world, get modified significantly, or was not successful). Please note, the instructor may have to “approve” your comments before they appear and prior students’ links may not work due to changes in the annotation platforms used for this activity.
Access:
Direct link to Annotely.
68 Responses to “5.3 – Annotate that Prototype”
Jesse Hunt
https://annotely.com/preview/aclaeidksh000108md1hb98q8j
This is a prototype that is commonly used in the furniture design industry (think, Ikea). This prototype, using drawings and balsa wood models is chap and efficient to edit and reproduce. For all revisions, they may only cost a few dollars, and this is a very cost effective way to iterate your product!
Jesse Hunt
https://annotely.com/preview/aclaeidksh000108md1hb98q8j
This prototype represents many prototypes that have been created in the furniture design industry and how they are presented for review. They are created using drawings and small balsa wood models that are cheap and efficient to make. They can be quickly edited or remade for a few dollars, which is a cost effective method to iterate the product.
Hilli Goldhar
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer is the world’s first military airplane. During flight trials at Fort Myer, Virginia, the Wright brothers presented this airplane. Satisfying all requirements, the Army purchased the airplane for $30,000. This was the machine on which the first U.S. Army aviators learned to fly and the airframe was entirely made of wood. It was shipped back to the Wright factory in Dayton for rebuilding in 1911, and company officials advised the Army that it could not be restored to safe flying condition. This plane was certainly revolutionary but was modified significantly over the years.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9rdxni9000008mx74xb2af4
Seb Schacht
I annotated an image of Dr Naismith, the inventor of basketball and his newest prototype. The earliest form of basketball that we know and love. We can see the prototype is completely different in every way to what we use nowadays. The design is made out of wood and looks bulky. It doesn’t have a slender, streamlined look like the hoops we see now are. It was most likely created like this because Naismith created exactly what he called his new sport. “Basket- Ball”. The materials were cheap and had room for improvement in shape and material. The ball that was used was made out of leather as well. In those times, they obviously didn’t have the capacity to create synthetic leathers as we do now. However, he had the correct idea in going down the leather path. Something that was common across all sports at that time. (Soccer) Its interesting to see the progress and changes that have been made to the game.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9rc4zkt000008jlgkhc4hwk
Yueming Wang
The first sabers to be sent to the Swiss Army were manufactured in October 1891. These sabers had all the blades, awls, can drivers and screwdrivers found on a soldier’s knife, in addition to a small blade and a plug extractor. The Vickers Swiss Army knife is now a cultural Today, the Swiss Army knife is a world-renowned brand. Because of the use and function of these pocket folding knives, the term Swiss Army Knife is used in any case as a rhetorical device to indicate their extreme versatility.
Seb Schacht
I annotated an image of Dr Naismith, the inventor of basketball and his newest prototype. The earliest form of basketball that we know and love. We can see the prototype is completely different in every way to what we use nowadays. The design is made out of wood and looks bulky. It doesn’t have a slender, streamlined look like the hoops we see now are. It was most likely created like this because Naismith created exactly what he called his new sport. “Basket- Ball”. The materials were cheap and had room for improvement in shape and material. The ball that was used was made out of leather as well. In those times, they obviously didn’t have the capacity to create synthetic leathers as we do now. However, he had the correct idea in going down the leather path. Something that was common across all sports at that time. (Soccer) Its interesting to see the progress and changes that have been made to the game.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9rc4zkt000008jlgkhc4hwk
Emma Goldin
For my annotated prototype, I chose a Kitchen Aid Mixer because I use it a lot when I am cooking and baking. This machine went on to change the world of baking and cooking because of its multiple attachments. I use this mixer not only for baking cookies but I also use the attachment hub to shred cheese for making pizza.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qic3ru000008l76el12day
Daniels Akpan
The image I annotated is the prototype of the Coca Cola Bottle. The Coca Cola bottle is an iconic bottle with a contour fluted lines. The Company wanted a distinction between their drink and the imitation drinks. In its search to brand its product, the Coca Cola bottle was produced.
The annotated image is the image of the prototype. Before this period, drinks were sold in straight bottles. The syrup for Coca Cola which was first produced in May 8, 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton had become increasingly popular.Following the increasing popularity of the drink other companies and individuals started imitating the Coca Cola brands. The company was later bought over by a businessman named Asa G. Candler. As competition continue to grow, the Company sought ways to protect its value preposition and its brand. This led to the production of the unique Coca Cola bottle.
The Coca Cola bottle was designed by a team at the Root Glass Company. Eight Glass companies had competed for the contract but Root Glass Company won the bid. Their prototype was a simple sketch of what the glass would look like and represent. The Company wanted a bottle that could be recognized even in the dark, and even when broken in pieces. Although this sketch did not turn out successful. it however enabled Root Glass Company to express their idea in a very cheap way. In addition to that, it provided a learning experience for both the client and the customer to iterate. Through this prototype, the team learnt that the size of the base of the glass was important in comparison to the middle of the glass if mass production via conveyor belt was to be taken into consideration. This learning led to the re-adjustment of the drawing and in essence, the bottle, to a more slimmer middle and a solid base. See below link to the annotation: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qfx1l9000208mp5oyy82wl
Due to the size of the image, I was unable to include much text in the annotation.
Izzete Encarnacion
The image I annotated is a small Macintosh in the Snow White line the ’80s. This prototype helped get an idea of what the personal and office computer could look like. They also try to make it colorful and appealing to people. They also included the main parts of the computer: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse.
Link to annotated prototype: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qh8e99000208mm3mb0hhst
Julia
I looked at roller skate prototypes. The first one was semi-successful, however, there were no brakes, and the inventor, John Joseph Merlin, wanted to show his work for the skates to get more attention from his other inventions. However, with no brakes, he crashed and obtained injuries. M. Petitbled then patented three-wheeled skates and James Plimpton invented the four-wheeled skate. Plimpton took his creation and ran with it, creating roller staking rinks and lessons. Plimpton then marketed the skates for both men and women to do in the 1870s, which brought skates to fame.
History source: https://daily.jstor.org/the-history-behind-the-roller-skating-trend/
Annotated photo: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qh69dc000008mm7muzdglu
Daniels Akpan
The prototype I annotated is that of Coca Cola bottle. In May 8, 1886, Dr. John Stith Pemberton produced the first syrup for Coca Cola and was placed on a soda fountain drink in Atlanta, Georgia. The drink went on to become popular under the ownership of Mr Candler who bought over the company. In the bid to deal with imitation, the company wanted a new branding to distinct their product from others. This was the introduction of the Coca Cola bottle.
The Coca Cola bottle was designed by a team at the Toot Glass Company. Although the initial prototype did not succeed, it provided a cheaper way to test assumptions, ideate and express their ideas to their client. Through the company wanted a unique contoured bottle that could be identified even in the dark or when broken, the prototype helped them to realize that base of the bottle was smaller than the middle of the bottle and hence would not be stationary on the conveyor belt when mass producing. This was a very good learning experience for the company, which had to reduce the size of the middle of the bottle to suit the size of the base.
This example helps us understand how relevant a prototype could be in helping us test our assumptions and communicate our ideas.
Dannielle Elison
Hendo attempted to create the magic of the hoverboard seen in many sci-fi and futuristic films a reality. In 2014 they came up with a prototype hoverboard that actually worked. This prototype is the first iteration of one that would carry a person. They did have a previous prototype that did not carry a person. The board itself is comprised of four disc shaped hover engines that uses opposing magnets to create the hover capability. Hendo was funded through kickstarter and while they created a lot of buzz and had a lot of backers, they were never able to create a sellable model of the hoverboard, even after several iterations. . The company started selling Whitebox – hover tech in a box, but now it looks like the company is not selling any products.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qeuixk000008le6c8bfnr0
Andrea Melendez
The image I annotated is the prototype for a toy. This is a classic toy that uses simple goals, simple materials and it is not disruptive or counterproductive of the goal. Some other similar products might add features to this prototype, like adding sounds or lights, or it could be made with plastic so to lower the production costs. Besides the latter, adding other features to the design might be counterproductive to the goal of developing object permanence in children creating distraction, making it inneffective towards the goal. I believe toy industry has a lot more to offer and might be worth taking a look at the past to deliver prototypes that better serve learning objectives, specially at such a young age, where play is part of development.
Andrea Melendez
this is the link: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qehqh2000109l8628n99a1
If you click on my name you’ll be redirected there!
Zijun Wang
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9qd9qgn000008l77iqy7iil
I chose a prototype of a electronic devices, I wanted to choose that because it has achieved enormous success in business and it represented how a cooperation could do to minimize their costs but still be very successful. This is a great model for everyone in business field and design thinking process.
Austin O'Connor
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9q8qb35000008la7tmjgqkc
Austin O'Connor
This picture showed viewers various stages of fashion prototyping. When creating clothing, a cheap and flexible material is needed to create prototypes. It cannot be so complex that the designer cannot focus on the shape, or so durable that it cannot be easily manipulated. To save time and energy they also keep these prototypes created on a smaller scales at times. This allows them to create their image and bring it to life, without wasting time and resources.
Marina
I chose this prototype for roller skates because, compared to how we assume prototypes are cheaply-made and easy to change or scrap, this roller skate prototype is very intricate and looks as if many considerations were made before creating it. This could be because those both making and using the prototype wanted to ensure that it would be safe for people to use and would not result in injury. As a result, the contraption encasing both feet has many parts to it, including something that anchors them to your legs.
The prototype, created in 1910, is essentially two mini bicycles for your feet, requiring much more foot movement to propel the wheels (which are larger than today’s roller skate wheels and other prototypes I have seen). I find it interesting that other roller skate prototypes existed prior to this and seemed cheaper to make (i.e. using wood planks and 2-4 small wheels), and this one looks more expensive and difficult to make as a result of combining two ideas (bicycling and roller skating) with the assumption that it would ultimately make personal travel easier.
Here is an annotated image: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9ppubbv000008l652q6e0of
Nate Orecchio
Unfortunately, I had too much text and it wouldn’t fit, so I labeled the prototype with numbers. I will elaborate on the numbers below. This is a prototype for my favorite soccer cleat of all time, the F50 Adizero made by Adidas. It came out in time for the 2014 World Cup in a dope color way, and a lot of the technology from the prototype made it to the final product. The whole theory behind the F50 cleat is to provide players (mainly attackers) with a light cleat that is comfortable and offers a good touch on the ball. This was to contrast Nike’s approach which was to have a light soccer cleat, but they used stiffer materials that were uncomfortable. To dissect the prototype:
1. Was Adidas’ “hypertouch” upper that was supposed to be lighter and more sustainable than natural leather but still provide the feel of natural leather which was standard at the time.
2. was Adidas’ “sprint frame” out-sole which used lighter plastic materials to be more flexible and lighter than traditional out-soles.
3. was material taken from the sails of sailboats. It was light, but structurally sound. It was meant to lock your foot in place while changing direction.
4. was an “agility” band aimed at adding more structure to the cleat to prevent movement when changing direction. The agility band didn’t make it to the final design. It was a bit overkill.
The final product was a perfect mesh of these technologies. The upper was super soft, and the cleat was supper light. The prototype showed how Adidas could use cheaper materials–the plastic in the out sole and the synthetic “leather”–to create a great soccer cleat that few have been able to top to this day.
Prototype: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9p5dzeu000108l661wt9usb
Final cleat worn by Messi at the World Cup: https://www.soccerbible.com/media/3230/adidas_battle_pack_messi_2014_img2.jpg
David Russo
The image that I have annotated is a prototype for BMW’s “Departed” motorcycle that features a boxer 4 engine. This prototype is now the BMW R18 Cruiser, but the picture shown is when it was originally unveiled at a Handbuilt convention in Texas in 2019. The Departed/R18 is one of the latest attempts by motorcycle manufacturers to try and fit a large engine (enough to power a small car) into a sleek frame on 2 wheels. The market for cruisers, in general, is dying and the R18 is nowhere near a price point that would entice most riders. The R18 has largely been a sales flop.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9opnhgs000008ma6p57gkwv
Here is the R18 today https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/heritage/r18.html
Xinjuan Liu
This is iPod’s prototype 20 years ago. iPod is a portable multifunctional digital multimedia player. After this prototype, iPod continued to influence lots of people for 20 years. This year, Apple announced the discontinuation of the last generation of the iPod Touch.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9ooyzj8000008l6gz15f73s
Zepeng Li
The image I annotated is the first portable camera-Kwanon, introduced by Canon, which was the first 35mm camera produced in Japan in 1934 by the Precision Optical Laboratory founded by YoshidaGoro, inspired by the Leica 35mm camera in Germany. It integrated the viewfinder and aperture of a Leica camera, with a full range of shutter and focal length adjustment functions, and had features that were not inferior to those of Leica cameras at the time. Although Kwanon was not mass-produced, it was the prototype of Canon’s camera products. Through the success of the Kwanon camera, Canon launched the first X-ray camera in Japan in 1940.
This is my Annotely Link: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9oc8dbg000008le5r0hd3bg
Grace Willard
The protoype I choose was of Lego’s minifigures. Minifigures first hit the market in 1978, 39 years after the toy group first released it’s toy bricks. Lego had been well known up to this point, and the minifigures made a way for Lego builders to see how people fit in their designs. The images I found were from: https://www.newelementary.com/2018/08/lego-minifigure-development-prototypes.html who were given photos courtesy of Lego. They show how to make a low cost prototype quickly.
Aidana
The image I annotated is a prototype of the world’s first electric drip coffee maker invented in Germany in 1954. The prototyped design consisted of a glass reservoir. There is a heating element, a tube, and a coffee pot into which the coffee is dripped. Looking at the basic mechanism, it is very similar to the coffee machines that we have today despite the size. Coffee was, until the late 1950s, brewed by hand or made in a percolator. This prototype was successful and has changed the coffee world introducing the process to the technology. Link to the annotated image: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9lkg5hj000209medslv89o5
Karen V
ModBox Prototype (https://www.redneckmodern.com/2012/01/modbox-prototype.html) was developed by someone who goes by the screen name / website address “Redneck Modern” as a low cost alternative to a top entry cat litter box developed by Modkat (https://modkat.com/). It’s an ongoing struggle for catlovers to keep areas of their home litter free. A Modkat litter “system” starts around $100 and was probably more expensive in 2012, when Redneck Modern looked at the product and said “Hmmm, I can do better for a lot less.” Using particle board and an inexpensive plastic tray, the ModBox cut the cost from around $100 to what I’m guessing is about $20. Cats can be messy when the use their boxes and kick litter around. Enclosed boxes, while they might lessen the mess, can trap odors or not give kitty enough room to stretch and properly evacuate. I really like this idea because unlike the Modkat design, the litter tray slides out the side of the bottom, eliminating “excessive” lifting of heavy, stinky, dirty boxes. I don’t think Redneck Modern’s idea went anywhere, but it looks simple enough to be done in a day, or at least a weekend by someone with some power tools and a measuring tape (so the litter tray will fit). I hadn’t really thought of another advantage of the top entry box: as kitty exits maybe most of the litter falls off their paws, another way beyond kicking that litter gets out of the box. When I’m not working full time and doing a lot of projects for class, I may look into building one of these myself.
Karen V
And I forgot to add my Annotely link: https://annotely.com/preview/acl9iz8bq6000109mm8xs43l75
Jackie Russo
The image that I annotated is of a 3D fashion prototyping software. Designers will use this to create prototype designs to be evaluated before production. This software has gone on to change the game of fashion industries. No longer are designers spending hours constructing and reconstructing garments to fit buyer’s wants and needs. Many large designers like Under Armour have gone on to utilize programs like the one shown in my annotated image. While creating the software is costly, it is much more cost effective in the long run to allow designers to create digital garments than physical ones as the software can allow for quick adjustments to pattern pieces, fabrics, etc. before production.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9ilawz8000009mog7fkgk35
Megan Byers
The annotated image is a prototype of a shoe device that converts mechanical energy (generated while walking) into electrical energy and stores that energy in a portable charging device that can be used to power a cell phone and other small electronic devices. I created this prototype with a team of other students in one of my undergraduate courses. Though the prototype was a successful proof of concept, more iterations were needed to demonstrate scalability and marketability. Ultimately, those additional iterations did not get created due to a lack of time and resources.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9f33lbo000209mp9h8c6pwy
MKCotter
This is a prototype of one of the many iterations of a waffle iron. While waffle irons date back to Ancient Greece, this waffle iron, which was once housed at the National Museum of American History, dates back to the 1930s. The grid-shape we are familiar with can be seen in this iron, and it was created to hold syrup and toppings that became popular in the early 1900s. We are now obviously familiar with electric waffle makers with protective handles that do not burn our hands.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9eby6xz000009mh2pzo76dp
santhoush
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MKCotter
This is a prototype of one of the many iterations of a waffle iron. While waffle irons date back to Ancient Greece, this waffle iron, which was once housed at the National Museum of American History, dates back to the 1930s. The grid-shape we are familiar with can be seen in this iron, and it was created to hold syrup and toppings that became popular in the early 1900s. We are now obviously familiar with electric waffle makers with protective handles that do not burn our hands.
https://annotely.com/preview/acl9eby6xz000009mh2pzo76dp
met solar
Metsolar is European manufacturer with exclusive manufacturing possibilities. Having flexible manufacturing line – we offer design and development of one of a kind solar solutions, which require personal touch and unique approach.
https://metsolar.eu/
met solar
Met solar is European manufacturer with exclusive manufacturing possibilities. Having flexible manufacturing line – we offer design and development of one of a kind solar solutions, which require personal touch and unique approach.
Taylor Redmond
This is a prototype for a mini iron that can iron collars on shirts, sleeves, the bottom of dresses, etc. The person who thought of this idea is from Charlotte! He has to wear business casual often for work and found that his clothing would be wrinkled. He wanted to find a way to iron clothes quickly on the go.
Early prototype: http://i.szoter.com/961538ab141dc485
Jasmine Johnson
The myspace application was a extremely influential platform for what we know as modern day social media. The prototype of this platform gave a access to community communication and display that changed how we operate online. While most online communications happened in a professional atmosphere, this opened a casual spin to online chatting. With the ability to personalize your profile, color scheme, and icon, it took off among new internet users.
Jasmine Johnson
http://i.szoter.com/ef824e4e7305b491
Steven Llewellyn
I am glad that this assignment led me to learn about the Rubiks cube prototype. In this earliest version, it only had 2X2 and used rubber bands to try and see if he could make a 3d object that held together but moved independently. Of course, the design was different from the first prototype but you can still see that the inventor accomplished their purpose. I would say that by most people’s definition the market product was successful. It was one of the most successful toys of the ’80s
Steven Llewellyn
http://i.szoter.com/b7557341877eee5b
Sanji Datar
I annotated an image of a sanitary pad making machine, designed by a grass-roots inventor in India. (https://newinventions.in/)
The machine looks simple enough to be a prototype. It was in some ways reverse engineered by its creator as a low cost and affordable alternative to the expensive fully automated machines used by multinationals. His goal was to keep it simple in form and function, to keep costs down and make it accessible to women in the most rural and impoverished parts of India. (sanitary pad usage in India was less than 10% back in early 2000s due to cost, accessibility, and cultural taboo.) In addition to its automatic capability, the machine can also operate in fully manual mode so it can work without electricity. This design feature took into account the lack of consistent electricity as an everyday reality to many rural villages in India. His model to keep function basic enough and bring the cost down is not in line with the smarter-faster-better model that drives corporations to continually add features to their products. He also made the machines simple so they were easy to use and maintain. In fact, to realize his objective of making sanitary pads available and affordable, he worked with women’s co-operatives in rural and urban communities to make and distribute sanitary pads themselves.
Alexander Conte
http://i.szoter.com/eca358d05a9ae26a
An early prototype of the Dyson ball vacuum
Emily Trabert
I annotated the very first Google Glass prototype. The goal was to build a device that lets the user do the usual smart phone tasks without leaving their current environment and getting immersed in their phone instead. This prototype was modified heavily – the final produce looks like glasses without lenses, not a platform hung around the user’s neck while tethered to a computer. I think Google Glass was successful in their goal, but was not accepted by the public.
http://i.szoter.com/516b65d2267930b5
Jeremy Dickerson
First computer prototype – The Antikythera Mechanism is estimated from the second century, and was discovered in a Mediterranean shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera.
Jessica Schultz
I chose a solar cooker, which has transformed the cooking landscape, as well as reduced harmful emissions, in rural areas throughout the world. When it was first prototyped it used aluminum foil and had a wide width to adequately capture sunshine. The solar cooker of today has many variations with a more durable material, a wider lens, but still the area in the middle that concentrates the energy.
http://i.szoter.com/785b7e90e2d43dd3
Alisha Neblett Thompson
http://i.szoter.com/b1b98b0d466d1eda
The image that I annotated was the prototype of the iPhone. Prototyping began on the iPhone in the early 2000s. The first iPhone was released in 2007 and then it was released to major markets in 2009. The prototype does show the features that made the iPhone famous: its touchscreen and sleek design. However, the early prototype is hooked up to a circuit board. It looks like it allows for the computer scientists and designers to work out kinks with the software without having to mess with the hardware. The prototype makes it clear that the iPhone is revolutionary in that we are carrying a mini computer in our pockets with levels of functionality that are now normal to us.
Jaelynn Murray
The image I annotated was an apple watch. This was a very innovative prototype for apple because it is literally a mini iPhone. It is so accessible for the user and it is effective because sometimes you might not want to use the bulky iPhone all the time. The apple watch is so easy to use and you can even answer phone calls and text messages when you might not be able to get to your phone (or maybe you just don’t feel like it ;)). I definitely see the apple watch making a huge upgrade soon!
Savita Madan
http://i.szoter.com/82f1a782ec5a6f3a
This is a prototype for a mini-MRI machine. This one, designed by scientists at Imperial College London, is aimed at helping researchers (and ultimately clinicians) better address knee injuries. This type of technology could have grand implications for all types of imaging research and work. As of now, MRI machines are extremely expensive, finicky machines that are far too heavy and electrically intense to realistically move. To turn off the machine at all, even in dire emergencies, can cost institutions thousands of dollars. These machines require a large room with special equipment,tables and tools, all of which must be metal-free. These immense space and resource requirements can make it difficult for many institutions, who would benefit greatly from these resources, to house the machines. Having a portable version would create a smaller magnetic field, making it less dangerous. It would be taking up FAR less room, so it could be housed more easily and cost less to do so. Also, it is more likely to be transportable, allowing for research to expand to include participants that are typically difficult to reach and clinically offer sooner and safer care. According to another article, a similar prototype for a mini- MRI machine by Hyperfine (geared at the head) has just been FDA approved!
Jianing L
This is the prototype of the game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This 2D version was created to show a set of symbols of the game and display the logic behind the idea. It is a simple prototype because it didn’t have much detail and it seems completely different from the final version. But still, it symbolically makes sense. On the one hand, developers with no need to spent too much time and energy to make the prototype too realistic.
On the other hand, not only can players view the basic version of the new game and recall memories of previous games of Zelda, but also feel fresh when the final version comes out. Because the game made a big change which can surprising players.
Jianing L
http://i.szoter.com/4f0d074bd764d6f9
Mariana Pineda
My example is an assistive technology prototype developed by Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial Design. Students worked collaboratively with occupational therapists to create and develop a low-tech assistive technology device for people with disabilities who presented pain associated with holding a writing utensil. The image shows different stages of the prototyping process. They changed certain aspects of their initial prototype, such as the angle of the device’s inclination, to build their final product.
http://i.szoter.com/c0dd2d88c1bab292
Erica Harreveld
The prototype I selected was for the Dyson AirWrap hairdryer, which is designed to dry and style your hair at the same time. This specific image is of the curling attachment and does not include a prototype of the handle. Dyson went on to create many different attachments that can be attached to the handle depending on what hairstyle you want to achieve. The prototype looks very similar to the finished product and I would say that the product is very successful. It is a very innovative tool that caused a lot of brands to create knock-off versions of the product.
http://i.szoter.com/be317a2c3afda6ae
Taylor Moreno
This is an example of a low-fidelity app prototype. While this example is a little more general and not as clear as to what the app is for, I think it does a great job of showing the many different routes you can take with prototyping an application. Based on my wicked problem, I think this would be a prototyping route I would take based on the fact that you can look deeper into the construction of it and the many ways you can lay out these designs.
Annotated Prototype: http://i.szoter.com/bed57bccd90eaa15
Brian
The image used in this assignment is the newer prototype of the Virtual Reality Headset. It is much different than the 1990s prototypes and less inexpensive. Since its debut in 2014, VR Headsets have continued to evolve. The original purpose of the set was to design a low-cost system to spark interest in VR software and applications. Creativity in the virtual world is still growing and likely to be as popular as the cell phone once adaptive functions for everyday life become the norm. For now, one can immerse themselves in games or therapy; however, this is only the beginning.
Link to prototype: https://szoter.com/launch/#:~:text=http%3A//i.szoter.com/76a000f807469f10
Paige Hofstad
http://i.szoter.com/cd135a80d037315c
This is a prototype of the original Buzz Light Year toy, based off Toy Story the movie. This prototype was released right after the release date of Toy Story 2. This prototype shown in the picture is the pre-production model. In final production, the toy was colored green and facial expressions were added. The newer additions (after the 3 and 4th movies were released) added new buttons, new sounds and wings onto the Buzz Lightyear product. The toy was extremely successful every year it was released.
Rebecca Elliott
The prototype that I annotated was the “Rug Warrior” which would eventually lead to the iRobot Roomba vacuum robot. The prototype was created to come up with a devise the could vacuum a room without the need of a human to direct the vacuum or a cord for power. The prototype created had a carpet sweeping brush, a round (easiest shape to get around things) bump sensor so it would crash, and wheel mounted encoders that allowed the machine to follow simple cleaning patterns and movements. It was run by a very low cost microprocessor. Roomba derived from this prototype and has gone on to be one of the most bought vacuum machines. It is low cost and is created with customers in mind.
Link to annotated image: http://i.szoter.com/3f8673406da102ec
Ron Bush
http://i.szoter.com/fe82ed28ed7c8102
This prototype is from Dexta Robotics – it’s main goal is to make the virtual environment tangible for the real world. Right now, you can squeeze or pull a trigger on a VR remote to interact with the environment, but it does not give tangible feedback. They are attempting to create a glove that uses gears / levers ,etc to create real world resistance to touching a virtual object. So if I am picking up a virtual cube, it feels like I am holding the cube. If its squishy, I should have more give with how much I can squeeze the object. There were several prototypes to this, I went with a more evolved version because I wanted to show how prototypes can still be cheap / rapid as something evolves. Earlier versions did not use the virtual environment at all, or a VR controller and just focused on the finger wraps that created resistance. it looks like this product is close to a final viable product as their website shows a more fleshed out product but it does not look like it’s shipping or has received wide enough attention to be adopted.
Yeeva Cheng
The Freedom Cup was designed by Singaporean sisters (Vanessa, Joanne and Rebecca Parajothy). Their product is a bell-shaped menstrual cup made of smooth, medical-grade silicone and prevents leaks, can be reused for up to 10 years and is easily emptied and washed for multiple uses. The Freedom Cup has received recognition and has been identified by the United Nations as an environment-friendly, equitable, sanitary and cost-effective design for menstruators, especially those in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). The cup was first tried in a village in the Philippines; local leaders asked that the cup only be distributed among married women, as insert-able sanitary materials continue to garner taboos around menstruator’s sexual activity. The cup turned out to garner high demand as mothers asked for cups for their daughters. The cups were helpful in that they cut down costs of having to buy materials every month and allowed women to continue working regular hours in farming as opposed to missing a few days of work and pay. The design behind the Freedom Cup is not unique or new; prototypes for menstrual cups have been dated as early as 1874, though these early predecessors involved sponges, hard rubber or even non-corrosive metals. The use of medical grade silicone was a revolutionary design feature, but even more so, Freedom Cup developed a business model that was socially, culturally and gender responsive. A cup is about $25–and lasts for 10 years, which cuts costs big time and reduces the non-biodegradable waste that usually results from alternatives like pads or tampons. Moreover, the design and packaging is minimal and essentially leaves no trace of a period; the cup can be emptied up to every 12 hours (at least every 4 is recommended) and doesn’t require a menstruator to carry a pouch or sanitary materials around during a period. This feature can be really important for girls, who are often teased or made to feel embarrassed when they carry their materials to manage their menstrual hygiene.
Jane McDaniel
Nike is one of the most recognizable companies in the world! In 1964, Bill Bowerman, University of Oregon track and field coach, partnered with one of his former runners, Phil Knight, to form Blue Ribbon Sports, an athletic footwear distribution company, which would later become Nike. Bowerman worked on many shoe designs during this time in an effort to give his runners an edge, and that is where the Moon Shoe was born. He was inspired by the waffle iron in his home, and used it to create the waffle-punched rubber sole that offered better traction for runners. Geoff Hollister, a BRS employee, cobbled 10 pairs of the prototype. The waffle iron-fashioned rubber soles (from hand cut sheets of rubber), which were glued and hand-stitched, the nylon uppers (purchased in Japan), and the Nike swoosh (a design that Knight paid Portland State University graphic design student $35 to create), which was sewn to the nylon with fishing line, were all put together to form this prototype. The 10 Moon Shoe prototypes debuted at the 1972 Olympic Trials as a way to promote the new company within the running community, and although runner Mark Covert (who wore the prototype) came in 7th place, this certainly put Nike on the map. Nike is now worth more than $30 billion, and this prototype inspired its creators to not only make advancements in the field of athletic apparel but they also developed elite athletic programs that have further advanced the sport of running to this day.
LINK TO ANNOTATED PROTOTYPE: http://i.szoter.com/23f829296ea57ac5
April McKinley
The Paper Water Bottle helps reduce plastic waste, micro-plastics and pollution. There are paper water containers, similar to the milk cartons sold in school lunchrooms, selling for a little over a dollar per 8oz container. This paper bottle is one of the first of its kind and is not currently selling for mass consumption. Coca-Cola has also joined the paper bottle game and is working on a paper bottle prototype. With plastic particles raining down from the atmosphere and found in the foods and drinks we consume, something must be done. According to Environmental Science & Technology, Americans ingest an estimated 74,000 to 121,000 microplastic particles every year. These paper water bottles will hopefully be a great solution to our plastic consumption problem.
Shiqi Tao
The image I annotated is a prototype of an ancient China version called point south needle (compass). There is a magnitude stone that can show direction. So the prototype was designed with a piece of magnitude stone and a plate engraved with directions, it can help people to recognize directions anywhere and any time. It gradually developed different kinds of compass such as Thumb compass, GPS compass, and Astrocompass. Compass is extensively used.
Shiqi Tao
http://i.szoter.com/53a3eb5bbb536d00
Shiqi Tao
The website address: http://i.szoter.com/53a3eb5bbb536d00
Bronwyn Manley
The solar-powered Better Shelter is a weatherproof temporary shelter that can be assembled without tools in four hours. It’s made of recyclable plastic, has an expected lifespan of three years, and can accommodate five people. It costs more than refugee tents, but offer important things the tents don’t, such as privacy, security, electricity and durability – it lasts six times longer than a typical emergency tent. During the prototype phase, several refugee families tested and gave input that improved the shelter’s design. This was obviously a latter prototype and they had serious issues with it becoming a fire hazard and may sat being unused for the first couple of years despite them winning a prize for this innovation. They had to re-design and sort this out. The shelters hav been adapted and are still being used today by UNHCR for housing refugees.
Bronwyn Manley
If you click on my name in my initial post it takes you to my annotated picture.
Or http://i.szoter.com/94c80b17562c911a
Diane Boswell
I prototyped DaVinci’s earliest version of a tank from the year 1487 (the things you learn with a 10 year old son!). Anyway, I thought this was an amazing attempt of military engineering and was inspired by the anatomy of a turtle. The frame was made out of metal and then thick wood was overlayed. Light weight canons were placed around the perimeter and 4 really strong men would crank the gears to drive it into position. This version never saw fruition but the first real prototype of the “modern” tank was made in 1915. Both DaVinci’s version and modern tanks served the same purpose: blast the enemy out of the way to create a path for infantrymen. http://i.szoter.com/77060db5dbf55a72
Marvin
This is one of the first helicopter prototypes.
Marvin
http://i.szoter.com/bba67c3e91b17d00
Erika
This is a paper prototype for a dog walking app. In this prototype it was named, “Waggit.” However, it is now referred to as “Wag!” which, according to a google search/add, is ‘the #1 app for pet parents.’ This appears to be a very early paper prototype to test the dog walking features and functionality of the app. It walks through a thread of actions on the app and what your screen would look like at each step. There also appeared to be sticky notes to add other “pop-up” features and/or feedback from testers. I don’t know if this app changed the world, but I do know many people who use dog walking and sitting apps on a regular business. I also have friends that work for an app like this for extra money. So, it is definitely a highly effective mobile app, that also has area for innovation.
tcherner
The image I annotated is a prototype for a cell phone case. Though I don’t know what happened exactly with this prototype, I do know that the cell phone case market is vibrant, as nearly every phone I see is in a case of some sort! Plus, as new cell phones are released, the cases are continually updated and (sometimes!) improved. Also, consider all the different features cell phone cases now have, such as drop resistant, “life” proof, water proof, etc. I definitely foresee cell phone cases as being a very ripe area for innovation!
Link to annotated prototype: http://i.szoter.com/177ba2fcba3fbaac