Portable Alternative Energy
Take energy into the wild
Take energy into the wild
The Kävellä Hip Pack gives backpackers and hikers the freedom to charge their most important hand held devices wherever they go. It is a portable alternative energy device that converts the user’s movement into electricity. It also provides convenient storage for the product being charged. This working model is the culmination of a three month comprehensive design study based on an in depth design methodology. Students were required to conduct thorough research on an assigned topic, in this case it was portable alternative energy. Once a problem was identified, concepts were produced and the chosen concept was refined. This specific project focused on getting power to wilderness hikers and backpackers. Once the two dimensional conceptualization was completed it was time to produce preliminary mock ups to answer specific questions. The questions focused on both the functional and aesthetic qualities of the product, such as how big the charging device should be, where the pouch would sit on the user, and how to keep the appearance minimal. Finally, general arrangement drawings were produced to assist the production of the final model.
Complete project time: 3 Months
Complete project time: 3 Months
