For all the travellers, one of the most critical moments when boarding a plane is going through a security checkpoint for several reasons. One of which is the amount of liquid a person can carry. This has been one of the most common annoying situations for those travellers that only have carry-ons. We took all of this into consideration and design a product that can help to that everyday businessman.
Part 1 Brainstorming & Ideation
This project gave us a better understanding of all the difficulties the travellers have to go through when need to catch a flight.
In the matter for rules and requirements for liquids in a plane, we found a gap where we have a design opportunity to improve the experience for the user during the security checkpoint at the airport. .
Part 2 Research & Target Market
To have a better understanding of the problems a traveller has to face we started thinking of the important moments previous the flight. We wanted to focus at the packing moment. Young CEO's are likely to carry a small carry-on for one or two nights. Few clothes, professional suits, and underwear, Something that we notice is essential is the toiletry kit. Which the passenger carry cologne, shampoo, conditioner, cream among other.
Part 3 Design
This is the stage when we needed to be careful, we have so many limitations rewarding the airport rules. This was our biggest obstacle to rewarding design. Because of this our brainstorm and design started mainly to understand our limitation and from there we explore different ideas and concepts. We use Rhinoceros to recreate the 3D model.
Limits
The one bag limit per traveller limits the total amount each traveller can bring. Consolidating the bottles into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear the items.
3-1-1 Carry-ons
3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveller can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
Declare larger liquids
Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag
Using Rhinoceros to create a 3D model
Part 4 Prototyping
Once we finish with the Design concept on paper for Lotis, our next goal was to recreate Lotis on its real size. By doing this, we can recreate the ergonomics of the product, can have an exact understanding of the size of the product and issues that the user might have with the product. We decided to use foam because is a good and easy material to recreate an object.
Part 5 Engineering
Our goal of this project and one of the most critical moments of this project was to know and understand the manufacturing process and the different materials involve with Lotis to keep the manufacturing process at a low price cost. We are using different types of plastic like Polypropylene for the containers, aluminium for the bottom support and toothbrush container and Cork as an absorbent for the liquids.
Part 6 Detailing
After having finished the concept of Lotis, we needed to analyze those details that make a product unique for the user. We incorporate rubber to the each of the edges of the containers for better use in the shower. The Cork will absorb all the water that is contained inside the toothbrush container and absorb the remaining liquids on the outer body.
Part 7 Final Design
After many ideas, sketches and hours involved with this project, we are satisfied with the outcome. Lotis come to solve the gap the many travelers have at the moment of going through security. Using different materials, Lotis is lightweight for those travelers who carry many personal items without having to throw again any precious items.
