SSSteven

SSSteven is based on the persona of a real life person who loves animal toys. The persona is 4 years old and needs a toy that is not too advanced, but would benefit from some moving parts.

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SSSteven

SSSteven is based on the persona of a real life person who loves animal toys. The persona is 4 years old and needs a toy that is not too advanced, but would benefit from some moving parts.

Software used:

SSSteven

SSSteven is based on the persona of a real life person who loves animal toys. The persona is 4 years old and needs a toy that is not too advanced, but would benefit from some moving parts.

Software used:

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Project Limitations

SSSteven is the result of the course project in the second design course at university, which focused on physical product development. The course project was called Rubber Band Toys, and the mission was to design and build a toy made of only two materials, one of which had to be rubber bands.

SSSteven is the result of the course project in the second design course at university, which focused on physical product development. The course project was called Rubber Band Toys, and the mission was to design and build a toy made of only two materials, one of which had to be rubber bands.

Project Persona

Form Analysis

The persona for this project mirrors a real individual close to me—a vibrant 3-year-old with a rich imagination. She has an affinity for all sorts of toys, especially those depicting animals.

This project was intricately tailored to her: considering her needs, desires, and the occasional frustration.


The persona for this project mirrors a real individual close to me—a vibrant 3-year-old with a rich imagination. She has an affinity for all sorts of toys, especially those depicting animals.

This project was intricately tailored to her: considering her needs, desires, and the occasional frustration.

sketches and
prototypes

I generated many concepts and ideas in the ideation phase, but the standout idea was one of a toy snake, compiled of several wooden blocks, connected with a single rubber band. The tension of the rubber band would hold the blocks together and still allow for stretching.

Several prototypes were made to explore (1) size, (2) shape, and (3) functionality.

Final Result

A rubber band connects the 10 wooden pieces and creates contracting tension, which, in combination with the grooves in the pieces makes SSSteven poseable in an endless amount of ways. I believe that poseable toys are a great way to explore and experiment with the environment, whether it’s active role playing with the toy or simply using it as a desk or shelf accessory.

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