Product: Development Of Concept.

Development of Concept.

Originally I wanted to create a product that would protect a consumers razor from unwanted hands such as a spouse, room mate or family member as I know from personal and second hand experience that there is nothing more annoying than someone using your expensive razor to shave. Initially I was going to aim it at all couples male against female, female against male, daughter against mother, father against son etc with a line of products suited to each sex with appropriate designs. The initial concept was a waterproof faux leather and plastic casing in the shape of a briefcase with a small passcode lock along the seam (Concept 1). This case was then developed further to be molded to the shape of the razor (Concept 2). After discussing the original proposal which was submitted on the 6th of January with my tutor we looked to introducing technology into the casing making it much more innovative and unique. The technology that I introduced was a release/tracking mechanism that links to any iOS7 device; based on the a "home controlling system" the app features a 'morning' alarm which triggers the opening of the device, a disturbance notification option, an "open now" feature, social interaction centre, new products/promotions page, a option to shop and a passcode lock option to keep the whole app secure. I developed this by looking at the design concepts as with the previous model; looking at the briefcase and molded shape (Concept 3 and Concept 4).

The 2 case designs where illustrated on Illustrator, using the pen tool- then filled with a range textures and gradients. I then took it over to Photoshop- using the dodge and burn tools to add depth and to make it more realistic. 

Concept 1.

Concept 2.