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Initial Sketches looking into Aloof features and characteristics
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From my research and initial sketches the form that I thought fit Aloof Flashlight was the pyramid. I explored different proportions and materials using illustrator.
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I first made it out of printer paper with a pencil to allow rotation of the three segments.
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From printer paper I moved to a thick metallic paper that would give me a better idea of the final appearance. I was also able to do user testing with this model, users struggled to hold onto the model as the form is slippery and not ergonomic.
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This picture shows the original design for the "front" of the flashlight. I liked the idea of using an one-way mirror to hide the actual use of the light.
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From the metallic paper model I moved onto a foam model finished in silver spray paint. I also changed the design of the lens for the flashlight to a foggy laser engraved piece of acrylic. The foam model was good but did not represent the final material that this flashlight would be made out of (aluminum).
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My final model was made out of wood which represented aluminum much better as the weight was heavier and the corners were sharper.
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The Full Lineup
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