The Challenge

SIMPLIFY 3D PRINTING

The challenge was to develop a simple to use 3d printer for everyone from kids to adults. 

The Solution

CUBE 3

A plug and play printer that with an overall friendly and functional experience.

Role

UX / IxD/ ID

Generated initial ID concepts exploring how we might design a friendly printer. Worked on the interaction and experience design of the printer.  

DEVELOPMENT

 Discovery

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The first step I took was to understand the current landscape. What are others doing and what is the opportunity others are missing. In addition I broke down what are the interactions with the printer and software to discover how this could be simplified and improved. 

Discovery

BETTER INTERACTIONS

One example of an insight with the current product is that there was no visual way to see how much material was in the cartridge without going onto the UI. By making the cartidge transparent the customer could determine in advance when new material needed to be ordered or replaced. 

Development

IDEATION

ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE IDEATION

ENHANCING PLAY WITH 3D PRINTING

I tried to imagine ways to enable new users of 3d printing by creating concepts for applications. I wanted a simple enough way to introduce the user to CAD without the complexity. The Lego wheel generator was a way taking an everyday toy and enhacing it with the use of a 3d printer.

AR TUTORIALS

What if an app could help guide the user through the unboxing experience or let you know what needs to be checked or maintained. I explored various ideas to help determine if the benifit outweighs the resources required. 

Self guided tutorials

See and scale your part before you print it. 

Select your part before you print. 

See the status and action required.