Ava

Synopsis

Design into the outdoor gear space, innovating on a new technology, creating a standard of sustainability or target a niche community.

Skills

Sewing | Prototyping | Keyshot

Credits

Professor - Jason Morris

Date

June 2022

In King County alone, during 2019, over 17,500 people had access to trailheads.

Transit to Trails has implemented a public transit route from Seattle to trailheads within the greater Seattle area. Across the US we are seeing other cities implement a similar system such as, Portland, LA, New York; in addition to New Zealand, Mexico, Australia and others.

Bouldering crash pads are large, and obtrusive which limits how and where they can be used, transported and stored.

Problem

Crash pad, climbing shoes, snacks, extra shoes, sweatshirts, and a bag to carry everything.

Navigating how to get on the bus when carrying gear that is overtly large.

Waiting at a bus stop with all that gear, when utilizing a public transit route.

When on public transportation, finding a space that you and your gear can fit.

Understanding Space

Taking a ride on public transportation gave a better understanding of the space provided for one’s belongings.

On Seat | 16” x 16” x 80”

Foot | 12” x 16” 16”

Space Criteria

Sketch Models

Solution

Climbing shoes, snacks, extra shoes, sweatshirts, and a bag to carry everything.

Getting on the bus becomes less complicated with minimized gear.

Waiting at the bus stop, with gear that reflects what you might bring on a hike.

You and your gear can be at the same seat, with storage underneath, in front or on your lap.

Color

Material + Finish

Creativity

Optimism

Attention

“An intriguing color can draw someone to look more closely at a product that they weren’t initially considering. Strategically placed color can guide usage and highlight features, which is an important consideration for many of the products we work on.”