UniProject - Triangulate

In my second year at Loughborough University one of my modules required the class to design a dedicated app device.

For my solution I chose to create a photography aid device that helps the user to record and locate photograph opportunities.

Photography Aid

Fits onto the camera to aid photography.

Pin Photo Locations

Save locations to come back to or share.

Social Lessons

Lessons created by and for users.

Geometric Research

I wanted this design to have a certain aesthetic.

I really enjoy the geometric style of the images shown here.

This is what I used as inspiration for the outer shell of the dedicated app device.

Geometric Research

I wanted this design to have a certain aesthetic.

I really enjoy the geometric style of the images shown here.

This is what I used as inspiration for the outer shell of the dedicated app device.

Triangulate Photography Aid

Find share and learn photography in great locations.

Development Sketches

Once I had roughed out the design, I did some additional sketches which helped me to refine the design further.

These sketches began with some of the most relevant ergonomic measurements, then some further harness & modular storage options.

Ergonomic Investigation

The project required the initial prorotypes to be tested for ergonomics.

I created a quick prototype made from card and plastic, which was given to users to feel to see if it fitted well in the hand.

The shape was unusual because it also fits directly onto the top of the cameras hot-shoe.

Ergonomic Investigation

The project required the initial prorotypes to be tested for ergonomics.

I created a quick prototype made from card and plastic, which was given to users to feel to see if it fitted well in the hand.

The shape was unusual because it also fits directly onto the top of the cameras hot-shoe.

Useage Example

The module required us to provide an example of how and why the device would be used.

Here we can see that using the device will provide more specific information than what could be provided by just a mobile phone.

The use of an accurate altimeter will provide elevation data to help people locate a good photo opportunity vs one that may not be so good.

Useage Example

The module required us to provide an example of how and why the device would be used.

Here we can see that using the device will provide more specific information than what could be provided by just a mobile phone.

The use of an accurate altimeter will provide elevation data to help people locate a good photo opportunity vs one that may not be so good.

Prototype Stages

The design had to be made a as a physical prototype.

I made one very simple one to show the size and test ergonomics.

The final prototype was a visual representation of the how the design would be produced as a commercial product.