PinPoint stud finder
Oct - Nov, 2023
8 weeks
Skills , Knowledge
Industrial design.
User testing / research.
Rapid prototyping.
CAD.
Rendering.
Brief
Redesign a physical product through user research to identify ergonomic pain points and improve user experience through user validation
User Insights
Ergonomic testing with a CRAFTSMAN stud finder with young adult DIY’ers.
Existing Market
Aesthetic Inspiration
Minimal, sleek, intuitive design language
Refinement included rapidly exploring iterative forms in Rhino 8 and validating these iterations through 3D printed models that I was able to test and recieve feedback through.
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Step 1: Place PinPoint on the wall
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Step 2: Slide PinPoint on wall until both edges and the center of a stud are detected
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Step 3: Pull the trigger to mark the wall with the stainless steel pin
The trigger mechanism pushes out a spring-loaded stainless steel point that’ll mark the wall minimally & efficiently
