EVANDER: LOVE SEAT
CHALLENGE:
DESIGN AND BUILD A SIMPLE AND ELEGANT PIECE OF FURNITURE USING SUSTAINABLE WOOD. USE GREAT CRAFT AND DESIGN LANGUAGE.
DIRECTION:
A BENCH OR LOVE SEAT, SUITABLE FOR SITTING TWO PEOPLE. A ROBUST PIECE WHICH WILL HOLD UP TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF USE AND SURVIVE THE TEST OF TIME.
PERCUSSOR: SMART DRUMMING PRACTICE
CHALLENGE:
CREATE AN IMPROVED USER EXPERINCE WITH THE INTEGRATION OF SENSORS, LED'S AND/OR AUDIO.
DIRECTION:
A REDESIGN AND INTEGRATION OF LEDS AND SENSORS TO CLASSIC DRUMMING PRACTICE PADS. THE REDESIGNED PADS FEATURE PRESSURE SENSORS FOR THE DETECTION OF EACH STRIKE AND SOUND DETECTORS IN ORDER TO FLASH WITH EXTERNAL BEATS.
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TARGET USER
MARKET
Who is this for?
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Band students and those learning to drum.
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Someone who needs to practice on the go.
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Anyone who cannot afford a full drum set at home.
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ENVIRONMENT
Where will the product exist?
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In schools, universities, and classrooms.
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In homes or wherever the user practices.
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On the go wherever practice is desires or required
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USE
What need will this fulfill?
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A cheaper, more effective, method of drumming practice compared to existing practice pads.
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RESEARCHING EXISTING DRUMMING PADS
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Existing drumming practice pads are mainly used to simulate the feel and rebound of an actual drum.
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There are multiple types of pads with differing feels, meant to emulate each type of drum.
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Some pads are tunable and allow you to change the pads feel.
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Some feature a raised hoop, or edge, which represents the rim of a drum.
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Some companies offer sets of pads to further emulate a full drum set.
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These sets can come mounted, or in flat sets.
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But what if they could help you learn music as well?
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OPPORTUNITY AREAS
DESIGN
LACK OF FEEDBACK
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Practice pads offer little to no feedback.
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Lack of feedback can make practice muddy and ineffective.
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Many pads look and feel light and cheap.
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Pads rarely resemble real drums and their construction.
SOLUTIONS
AESTHETIC REDESIGN
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A more robust and higher quality version of existing pads, with additional features.
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Physical redesign
ADDITION OF FEEDBACK
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The addition of visible and audible prompts provide feedback and direction.
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Seamless integration.
DULL
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The absence of sound and utter simplicity of practice pads make practice less enjoyable.
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Practice becomes a chore.
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INTERESTING & ENTERTAINING
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Immersive experience for effective learning.
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Practice is more fun and rewarding.
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TARGET USERS
INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS
BANDS AND BAND CLASSES
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Intended for use by independent percussionists.
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For bands and soloists.
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For use in band classes, great for group learning.
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Ideal for students learning different parts of songs collectively.
BEGINNERS
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A great option for beginners who are hesitant to purchase a full set.
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A less obnoxious option for at home practice.
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INITIAL SKETCH IDEATION
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DESIGN DIRECTION AND FEATURES
ALUMINUM RIM
TIGHTENING STUDS
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The aluminum rim emulates the steel rims of most drums while keeping the unit light.
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Twisting adjustable studs tighten and loosen the strike pad for a variable feel.
STRIKE PAD
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The strike pad emulates the feel of stretched hide used with many drums.
LED LIGHTS
LED DISPLAY
SPEED SLIDER
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LED lights blink green with accurately timed strikes and red with inacurate strikes.
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The LED display shows the selected tempo and/or song progression.
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CONNECTIVITY
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The slider is used to adjust the tempo of beats or speed of the song being studied.
iPHONE AND ANDRIOD
BLUETOOTH
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Seamless connectivity with iPhone, Android and other pads.
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Bluetooth connectivity and access to your music libraries.
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APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY
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Integration into popular music streaming services for increased usability.
FINAL RENDERINGS
