Project Infos
Treasure hunting with build in GPS
Role : Principal designer / outdoor navigation Magellan (Mitac proprietary brand)
Outsourcing Mechanical Design & Production / Leverage vendor platform
Problem & Objectives
Support outdoor & active lifestyle and provide guarantee to users for a versatile use
Compact, light, Sturdy, easy to keep safe, comfortable handheld experience, one thumb usability, easy to clean
Develop product identity that can convey brand values
Achievements
Users positive comments on Amazon
Positive Handheld experience – one thumb control (iteration solution & testing)Carabiner loop identity later on leveraged to extend product line
Design for easy battery swap without tool
What I learned
Rely on outsourcing for mockups > investigate and advocate for in house 3d printer
monitor engineering development with outsourcing development model
keep close connection even with outsourcing for product development
Insist on what I think is right and necessary
