Brief
To improve the user experience of a tape dispenser without increasing manufacturing cost
Problem
Current tape dispensers have extra material and there is an opportunity for a more inclusive design
The Chomper
A one handed tape dispenser
spring 2021 | 6 weeks
A one handed market
One handed tape dispensers are generally big and bulky, using unnecessary material. Smaller tape dispensers require stabilization
Sketching with a trackpad
Personal contributions in purple
As a team we had quick ideation session. We had 45 minutes to each come up with ten tape dispenser concepts. We were only allowed to draw with a mouse or trackpad.
Mild to wild
Adjust Structure
An adjustable frame changes the ripping angle.
A problem is this doesn’t have much benefit in terms of inclusivity but does reduce material.
The Chomper
A one handed tape dispenser that you push down to cut rather than tearing.
The Wheel
A new way of dispensing tape by spinning the wheel and receiving one inch increments of tape.
A problem is the tape sticking to the frame so it won’t roll out as drawn.
