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Tra

Tra

A beautiful non obtrusive data drive and wireless charger.

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About

I wanted to create a dynamic data drive that takes advantage of the desk space it occupies, while challenging what a tech product looks and feels like. Taking this different approach, I created a product with competitive advantage and diverse functions.

Moodboard

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Concept Development

Ideation sketches exploring different forms and materials.

Ideation sketches exploring different forms and materials.

Final sketch before refinement.

Final sketch before refinement.

Refinement and Prototying

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Physical model parts.

Physical model parts.

After figuring out the dimensions of the internals I jumped into CAD and created a 3D model. I started building a physical prototype by first 3D printing the main shell and veneering it with a wood core to add weight, then I cut out the acrylic and made the mock internals.

Final Product

Physical Prototype

Physical Prototype

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In Context

In Context

Tra by Alejandro Paczka | Spring 2018 | Walla Walla University