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Orangutan Block
Design Prompt:
Create a product which utilizes the extrusion process.
Design Result:
A modular forearm and finger training device.
Design prompt: 1 month
With an increase of outdoor climbers due to Covid, I saw the opportunity for a mobile warming up, cooling down, and training device.
1. Pick a Hold
2. Setup Hang Bolts
3. Attach Hang Sling
4. Hang
Research
Research
Market Analysis and Observational Research
To begin I did a brief market analysis of hangboard functionality. Finding a large opportunity for innovation.
Picking Holds
The most critical part of the process was picking and choosing holds. To do this I relied on training for climbing articles and literature.
Many hand holds
Mobile
Immobile
Few hand holds
Max Effort
Small Holds
6mm - 15mm edge
=
Strength
Training
Sustained Effort
Moderate Holds
20mm - 45mm edge
=
Endurance Training
Need Specific Effort
Unique Holds
Slopers, 65mm edge, pockets
=
Specialized Training
or
Physical Therapy
Design Process
Design Process
Following my research, I worked backwards using the list of holds to develop a design.
Model 01
Design
Walkthrough Video
The Orangutan Block has more hold's than any current mobile hangboard. It disassembles for easier storage, and has the potential for non-climber specific training as well.
Features
Project Info
Summer 2020 - 1 month
Methods
Design by Research
Market Analysis
Extrusion manufacturing
Design
Foam core modeling was used to find ways to reduce size while maintaining functionality.
Model 02
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