Senior Design Thesis

Smart hiking equipment for kids that enhances both safety and enjoyment in children's hiking experience. This innovation promises to make outdoor adventures more secure and engaging for young hikers.

Prototyping

Patterning

User Research

Soft Goods

Ergonomics

Primary Research

Brief

A senior industrial design thesis is a comprehensive project that synthesizes a student's design knowledge and skills to address a real-world problem, culminating in a functional and innovative product or system that showcases their ability to conduct research, ideate, prototype, and refine solutions.

Timeline

August 2024 - March 2025

Concept Boards

I developed 12 concept sketch boards to explore a range of potential ideas for smart technology hiking equipment for children. Each board represents a unique approach to integrating safety features, gamification elements, and innovative designs tailored to young adventurers and their families. These concept sketches served as a critical phase in visualizing and refining my ideas, allowing me to evaluate different design directions and identify the most promising solutions.