BUZZ
Individual Project | 2nd-year STUDIO
2 weeks | winter 2021
Objective
Complete a teardown of an injection molded electronic, and keeping the existing components, redesign the housing.
Outcome
A modern, convenient, and comfortable mosquito repeller for outdoor enthusiasts.
Original Product
I started with an Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller meant for outdoor use by campers, hikers, and others trying to enjoy time in nature without the disturbance of insects.
The product has two settings of high-frequency sounds which mimic dragonflies, scaring away other bugs, particularly mosquitos. It also has a light that can be used during the nighttime.
Product Teardown
A teardown of the original product helped to get familiar with its layout and to identify key features that would be carried into the redesign later.
IDEATION
Using a CAD model I made of the original PCB as an underlay, I sketched new possible housings that would fit around the original interior components.
In the redesign, I hoped to create a form that was nice to hold in the hand through the reconsideration of form and materials. This led me to incorporate overmolded material to add softness and grip. The new idea also strayed from the original finish and colour application.
final concept
This design keeps the original electronics the same as the original product while creating a different look and feel for the exterior design.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
The following materials and processes would be used to produce the new Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller design.
technical drawings
Created to show components, overall dimensions, and how the components come together.
