Seán Nyhan's blog

Final Reflections

This project has taken been 8 months in the making.

It was am experience to say the least. I have never undertaken such a project of scope.

It has been a very worthwhile year. Very few course have an FYP so close to what they would be doing in the real world. Taking this long a look at any one area reveals many insights.

My final design for what i know call Medi kit,  incorporates the findings of my research.

If i could do it all again, of course there would be things i'd change other avenues i'd explore, but i'm very happy with the end product. I believe it satisfies all the criteria i set myself.

Its been a tough few months coming up to 26th and although i will enjoy waking up and knowing i should be in the studio already, i think I will definitely miss the place.

Thanks all

Seán

General Assembly drawings

Gen assembly

"Medi kit" Press Release

The Medi kit First-Aid system is a revolutionary method in dealing with first aid storage. Its versatile dual functionality design allows it to have increased efficiency, and a more logical method of deployment, in varied situations. Its injection moulded HDPE body offers protection from the environment and increases durability.
The Medikit saves time and in First-Aid time saves lives.

The path not taken. . .

These were some of my original concepts.

They were either attracting too much attention away from the functionality of my design or not telling the story clear enough.

Final Design Board

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This is my final board which i have decided on for the showcase.
I had trouble with previous drafts trying to compromise between showing a storyboard of the product and a detailed view.
I believe this board is that comprimise.
It shows the device being used my practitioners in both functionalities.
The board also depicts different scenarios in which it can be used and highlighting its unique aspects

Final Model

The above photos are of the final model, with the divers and panels in place, and the strap attached.

Perspex Panels

My dividers have now been drawn out and cut out of blue perspex.

The blue perspex was chosen because of blues connotations with the medical industry and sterility/cleanliness

New Hinge Design

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The new design was reached when it was decided an external hinge distracted from the over all aesthetic.

After a period of time , this design was reached.

The above sketch shows the hinge in the closed position.

It will be made out of polyethylene allowing it to act as an Internal Living hinge.

The new design of the door will then prevent it from opening out too far.

The manufacture of it was different though. It started with a large Solid block of foam.

Then I milled out into the general shape. Adding a slight draft angle, and then vacuum formed a plastic representation of the piece.

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Final Strap Design

Having settled on the above design for the strapping mechanism I manufactured the following strap.

It consists of components from three separate straps from suitable bags.

There are three main features of the strap.

• The main buckle
• The side buckle
• The Hip rest.

Redesign of Door

Have seen my door design on my model and conversing with my lecturers i have decided that the curve of the door panel should reflect the whole of the piece.

The door shown here is the design i chose