Power Tool Project.
Spring 2026
Duration: Full Semester (IN PROGRESS)
Currently designing a power tool to assist individuals with arthritis.
Interview Process.
Learned about tools in the professional environment. Mr. Wolfram explained the importance of safety, simplicity, and reliability.
Subha Baburao provides a unique point of view due to her struggles with arthritis. This revealed an unexplored market with large room for improvement.
Further analysis revealed more room for improvement. Mr. Ferguson emphasized the need for power and durability for someone who makes a living off their tools.
Task Analysis.
Perceptual Maps.
Inspiration Board.
Developing a direction through aesthetic, lifestyle, and mood exploration
Ideation.
Model Making.
Prototyping.
User + Environment Testing.
Testing allowed me to make the necessary refinements moving forward.
