Design Process
As we all know, the design process is not linear. I’ve arranged these steps as linearly as possible, while keep in mind that a lot of things run concurrently while working on a project.
The Idea
Like many of my project ideas, the idea Truss came from a random thought - what if I could change the music in my bathroom by knocking on my shower door?
Research
With my idea, I did research into already existing technologies, as well as market research to validate the need for this product.
Architecture
Using my research and engineering background, I came up with what the system architecture should look like as that gives structure to form exploration.
Make Connections
With any project, I look for allegories or inspiration in the built environment and nature. For Truss I was inspired by trusses and the forming and shape of dunes.
Turn Themes into Visual Inspiration
In this stage, I used imagery to convey my thematic inspirations.
Ideation Sketching
After understanding the architecture and having a clear sense of inspiration, I began to sketch some concepts.
Design Refinement
With a form in mind, I used Rhino to play with proportion and arrive at the final form.
Rendering
Growing up immersed in consumer electronics, I’ve come to appreciate how far a render goes in selling a product. I dedicated a significant amount of time to refining the appearance of Truss in KeyShot.
Story Telling
An idea is only as good as the story you tell - which is why I spent significant time figuring out how to tell Truss’ story. Click on the image above to go back to the Truss homepage.