Chip is designed for kids.
An ergonomic handle fits comfortably in small hands. A friendly blade easily carves wood but does not poke its user. A dock safely covers the blade, preventing accidents. Finally, a leather strop keeps a sharp edge and teaches tool maintenance.
Research—
Interview insights: Grown-ups and their kids want to carve together. Safety concerns stop them.
Data: An analysis of common injuries led me towards danger-mitigating design elements.
Ideation—
I worked through rounds of concepts and form explorations.
Prototyping—
I built a series of models to dial in the ergonomics and functionality of every component.
Testing—
I tested fully functional prototypes with participants of all ages.
