Touch Hero

 

The Challenge

HAPTICS ARE EXPENSIVE

Design an accessible consumer haptic device that fits within the consumer product line family. 

 

The Solution

HAPTICS FOR ALL

The result was an easy to use device that allows for intuitive manupulation of digital 3d data. The Touch was designed in a way by the team that reduced the original cost of $10k down to a product that was $500. 

 

Role

LEAD DESIGNER

Led the Industrial design efforts from research to end solutions for the haptic device. 

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CONSUMER BRAND UNIFORMITY 

CONSUMER BRAND UNIFORMITY 

CONSUMER BRAND UNIFORMITY

CONSUMER BRAND UNIFORMITY

CONSUMER BRAND UNIFORMITY

Seth Pitch
seth astle sketch touch haptic
Touch_proto

Several prototypes were made to determine proper fitting of the stylus in order to improve grip comfort. 

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SLA prototypes were developed by the team for functional testing and gain insights from user feedback. This specific model was on display at the Cooper Hewitt Museum. 

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