Brief:
Choose a niche market and design or improve a clip from concept to production
Problem
Not having a secure way to carry muy thai gloves around.
Having to stuff gloves in bag or carry them in arms.
Losing gloves because they are not stored together
Solution
Product that can clip both gloves together to carry and store together.
Considerations
Must be quick and easy to use
Needs to be able to hang or clip someplace for easy storage
Compact design for easy storage
Must be secure and sturdy enough to hold gloves throughout commute
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Glove Guard
$5
plastic
Cons
Cheap
Only holds one glove
Not secure
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Boxing Clip
$20
plastic
Cons
Bulky
Harder to use with both hands
Not appealing
OPPORTUNITY ZONE
Design a clip that is easy to use and secure
Drew different ways in which the clip would function and different features.
Once I decided on a silhouette I ideated more until I found the form that would work best
Prototype 1
Foamcore used to make some prototypes from the ideations to figure out the dimensions..
Prototype 2
Acrylic, epoxy and spray on rubber used to make the second prototypes to test out different ways to clip.
Prototype 3
3D printed models fine tuned the dimensions and the mechanics.
Paracord loop to hook to carabiner or onto bag
Handle slides up and down to keep overall shape minimal
Teeth along the inside provide grip
