STAND-UP WEEDER
STAND-UP WEEDER
STAND-UP WEEDER
A garden tool designed for adults 55+, focused on easing the physical strain of weeding through empathetic and user-centered design. This project addresses common mobility and comfort challenges, creating a more accessible and enjoyable gardening experience.
A garden tool designed for adults 55+, focused on easing the physical strain of weeding through empathetic and user-centered design. This project addresses common mobility and comfort challenges, creating a more accessible and enjoyable gardening experience.
DURATION 6 WEEKS
USER INTERVIEW INSIGHTS
After conducting two interviews with users in the target demographic and analyzing results five product values were identified as design criteria
01
01
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
02
02
DURABLE
DURABLE
03
03
REDUCE MOTION
REDUCE MOTION
04
04
LONG RANGE
LONG RANGE
05
05
EASY TO USE AND CLEAN
EASY TO USE AND CLEAN
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
Current weeding tools like spades and claw tools, are inaccurate, require excessive force, cause root damage, and dig up soil without actually extracting roots
Current weeding tools like spades and claw tools, are inaccurate, require excessive force, cause root damage, and dig up soil without actually extracting roots
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
A two-pronged end wraps around the root of the weeds and uses leverage to grab the whole root and pull it out without leaving fragments.
A two-pronged end wraps around the root of the weeds and uses leverage to grab the whole root and pull it out without leaving fragments.
SKETCHING
SKETCHING
SKETCHING
PROTOTYPING
PROTOTYPING
PROTOTYPING
The first prototype was creating using a preexisting handle and cardboard to determine the final size and shape of components. It featured a two-pronged end for efficient weed removal and a fulcrum to use leverage instead of force, making it easier for older users.
The first prototype was creating using a preexisting handle and cardboard to determine the final size and shape of components. It featured a two-pronged end for efficient weed removal and a fulcrum to use leverage instead of force, making it easier for older users.
The final model was constructed by laser cutting and heat forming polystyrene. The pieces were spray painted, sealed, and bolted together.
The final model was constructed by laser cutting and heat forming polystyrene. The pieces were spray painted, sealed, and bolted together.
The final model was constructed by laser cutting and heat forming polystyrene. The pieces were spray painted, sealed, and bolted together.
FINAL PRODUCT
FINAL PRODUCT
please contact me to discuss a potential project or learn more about my work
please contact me to discuss a potential project or learn more about my work
please contact me to discuss a potential project or learn more about my work
563 - 513 - 6222
paigewinter23@gmail.com
563 - 513 - 6222
paigewinter23@gmail.com
563 - 513 - 6222
paigewinter23@gmail.com