Role: Lead Designer
Responsible for project management, ideation, prototyping, technical + texture specs, CAD reviews, test shot sample reviews, renderings, instructions
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Fusion 360, Keyshot, Sketchbook
Team: Adiva Yang (Project Lead), Frank Yan (Engineer), Sidney Ngai (Director of Sourcing & Development), Brian Piper (Industrial Design Manager)
BRIEF
Design a protective case for the Dell Latitude 7210/7200 2-in-1 laptop that is compatible with the Dell Keyboard and Pen accessories, for commercial and corporate (e.g., in-the-field and healthcare).
Target In-Warehouse Date: Early August 2021
DEVICE
Learnings:
1. This case will be on the thick side so need to reduce & sculpt away material as much as possible
2. The integrated stylus holder must be located on the top edge
3. Provide enough clearance for ports
4. Accommodate device ventilation along the top edge to prevent over-heating
5. How do we prevent the kickstand from over-extending and breaking?
6. The device kickstand closes via magnets, should we utilize this or use friction closure?
IDEATION
FINAL CONCEPT
3D CAD
PROTOTYPING
Main case: 3D-printed by a third-party // Kickstand cover: 3D-printed in-house
REFINE
FINAL 3D CAD
TOOLING
1st test shot - Retractable handle and camera cover
Integrated stylus holder for the Dell Pen accessory
Opening and closing the silicone port cover
Installing one of the silicone port covers
Final test shot - Dell Keyboard accessory attached
Final test shot
