Games Console Project
The brief set was to design a games console, with emphasis placed into carrying out extensive research into a chosen market sector and explore possible demographics.
A final model was expected to be produced to the highest standard possible with deep consideration into our former research.
A final model was expected to be produced to the highest standard possible with deep consideration into our former research.
The console was aimed at 'well off edge-of-towners', people with a decent disposable income and whom would be looking for a certain style of products. After looking at products that these type of families would typically own, I begun the design process in regards to the information collected.
It didn't need to be an excessively large console, nor did it have to shout out and alert you of its presence, therefore I chose neutral colours for my final model combining matt and gloss finish.
It didn't need to be an excessively large console, nor did it have to shout out and alert you of its presence, therefore I chose neutral colours for my final model combining matt and gloss finish.
There was a clear point in the project where I decided on using a partition in the console, originally it was a very straightforward slice through the center. However, as I began to get further into the development process, I realised that this could be done in a less literal manner to achieve an interesting look.
As with any workshop model, it's all in the details. Particular attention was put into the back ports (as shown above) along with the vents (as shown below) on the side of the console. Here, the laser cutter was used to its full potential to get the most precise and fully refined shapes in Acrylic sheet, which was then carefully placed into the Jelutong to create a flawless finish.
The Acrylic stand clearly seen above (white) was laser cut and shaped by hand. It purposely protrudes away from the body of the console, as I otherwise felt that it overwhelmed the rest of the form and took away some of the elegance, this way it appears to be hanging the body rather than containing it. A personal touch I like is how the light projects through the clear Acrylic holes onto the matt black surface.
The transformer and plug needed aesthetic styling as refined as the rest of the console., therefore I translated visual themes of colour and detail from the console. When not being used, the plug neatly wraps away into the transformer.
And here is the finished product!
And here is the finished product!