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Gardening Handle

Elmer Ivon Zuniga

Fall 2017 First Year Studio
PHASE I
• Research
• Ergonomic Analysis
PHASE II
• Creative Process
• Concepts
PHASE III
• Final Design
• Process & Orthographics
• In-use
• Conclusion
PHASE I
• Anylization of a hand bulb planter
• Innovative solutions based on tasks
performed, ergonomics, and materials used
Research
• To learn more about the proper
usage of a hand bulb planter, this
video helped by displaying two
different types of handles. Both
showed an emphasis on the
stiffness that handle needs
to have.
• Furthermore, because the
material of the handle is wood,
there may be a problem with
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfFikSks160>
sweating when the tool is used
outside.
 Ergonomic Problems
Analysis •Uncomfortable for long periods
of time working (sweating)

•Impractical for wide hands

•Material and form provide low levels

rough form
of grip adjustments
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unnatural rta
angle mfo

Solutions
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•Design with foam material

Impractical
for verieties of
hands •Use curved forms to provide access
for veriety of hands

•Foam cussion & grooves provide

stable grips
PHASE II
• Creation process, an exploration and
application from research.

• Concepts display sets of ideas and

improvements on the handle
Creative
Process
Concept I

Concept II

Concept III

Concept IV

PHASE III
• The final design improves on the first
prototypes
Final Product

Process &
Orthographics
In-use

Conclusion

• My concepts built upon the intent to
produce a product that was not just
comfortable and secure, but also practical.
The research I made provided a solid base
for the development of ideas. In addition,
peer review illustrated veriety of views and
experiences about my models. As a result,
I was able to design and produce a handle
prototype that demostrates effective usage
of information, resources, and creative
thinking.