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GAZAL GOENKA HYUN JU LEE JI PARK LUCY STEIN
comfycarry
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To address ergonomic issues related to the unhealthy
carrying practices of Tibetan Women, while maintainingconsideration for the local culture and available resources.
MISSION STATEMENT
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BRAINSTORMING SESSION OF ALL ERGONOMIC ISSUES
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WOMEN’S DAILY CHORES AND TIME
SPENT ON THEM
TIBETAN WOMEN SPEND MOST OF
THEIR TIME COLLECTING FUEL AND
WATER.
CARRYING
ANALYSIS OF WOMEN’ S DAILY TASKS
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CULTURELOCAL RESOURCES
GEOGRAPHY PHYSICAL ISSUES
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ERGONOMIC ISSUES
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HIPPO ROSS GRAVITY ROPEWAY
EXISTING PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CARRYING
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INSPIRATIONS
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INITIAL IDEAS
Experimenting with apparel and adjusting the
height of the load
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INITIAL IDEAS
Experimenting with various ways of
wrapping fabric
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INITIAL IDEAS
Experimenting with combining fabric wraps and frames
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Wide shoulder straps
Support from head and waist
Use of traditional style
Incorporated load support
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FINAL DESIGN
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PROTOTYPE
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.75”
1”
24”
40”
4.5”
200”
60”
4”
48”
24”
20”
20”
24”
24”
padding
inner part
main body
seam allowance
trims and loops
sash
drawstring
folding line
20”
COLOR VARIATION
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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HOW IT IS USED
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ERGONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS
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D. LIGHT HIPPO ROLLER SELCO
EXISTING BUSSINESS MODELS
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BUSINESS STRUCTURE
Costs are kept down due to the use of simple, local materials, and
inexpensive labor and distribution
BUSSINESS STRUCTURE
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PRODUCT IM PLEMENTATION
A representative distributes free samples to the community
Product awareness spread through word of mouth
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comfycarry
PACKAGING AND BRANDING
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Materials testing
Form improvement
User feedback
Adjustability
Durability testing
Maintenance
Accessibility
DIY
FUTURE INVESTIGATIONS
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