Fiskars K344
Fiskars K344 is a gravel-biking helmet designed as part of a Fiskars brand extension project. The gravel biking helmet K-344 provides protection and comfort for riding on varied terrain, with extended coverage around the back and sides and 12 integrated vents for airflow.
Skills:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Solidworks, 3D printing, Clay modeling
2024
3 weeks
FISKARS K344 was designed by three Industrial Design students: Joy Amponsah, Shoshana Rosen and Chen Di Li.
Brand Analysis
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Key Takeaways
Reliable
The brand has a reputation for producing high quality, durable products that customers can rely on.
Outdoor-Oriented
Fiskars encourages active, practical lifestyles, people who spend time outdoors, engage in hands-on tasks.
Innovative
Fiskars strive to create tools and that are not only effective but also incorporate new technologies or features
The tools feature an iconic orange color in areas designed for user interaction.
Many of the tools feature sharp edges, and their shapes combine both rectilinear and curvilinear forms.
Orange highlights the areas where new innovations have been incorporated
Context
Gravel biking demands a helmet that balances protection, comfort, and versatility. Long rides over mixed terrain require, ventilation to manage heat and extended rear coverage for added safety. A secure fit and compatibility with eyewear are also essential for maintaining comfort across changing conditions.
Ideation
In the early design stage, we sketched to quickly explore a wide range of ideas and design directions. As the concepts evolve, the strongest features from different sketches are identified, and refined into new iterations.
Rapid Prototyping
Low-fidelity models are then made using plasticine to bring these concepts into a three-dimensional form.
Building Process
We started by sculpting a clay base, refining its form by hand, then carved and detailed the vents with precision tools. The final touch was the strap, made from sewn cording and 3D-printed components, pinned directly into the clay model.
Final Model
The final clay model captures the essence of Fiskars' functional and durable design philosophy. Carefully sculpted and refined, it showcases the helmet's extended coverage, vent placement, and overall form.
Iconic shade of Fiskars Orange highliting user interaction with the product.
Speed; this feature is sleek and sharp based off the shape of a fast blade.
