Air Cannon
This is one of Haoting’s graduate level project. It an independent project that started in March, 2020 and finished on May 2020.
Context
Problem
Solution
2020 has been a tough year. Coronavirus makes people's lives more difficult in many ways around the globe. In order to ensure safety and prevent the spread of the plague, more and more people are staying at home and reducing the chances of going out.
Staying at home for a long time can make people feel bored. With kids having virtual classes and adults working remotely, the fast-paced life reduces the interaction between family members. It is very likely that people will start feeling bored and irritated from not being able to go out. At this time, people need something interesting, a product, a toy, or a home activity to pass this special period.
Develop a multiplayer toy/game (over three years old) suitable for all ages. Allow 1 to 8 players at a time. During the epidemic or game night, family and friends can play together in their spare time at home.
Product statement
Gender: both.
Age: above 3 years old.
Area: worldwide.
Price: $50-$100.
Features: entertainment, interesting, relax, one player or more than one players, ( interaction or cooperation or competition or variability)
The toy shall be operable with one hand or both hands without anything else.
The toy should be sized for indoor play.
The toy should be of the right weight and not too heavy.
The toy should be safe. There shall be no sharp edges on the toy.
The toy must be made of materials that are no harmful to human body.
Early ideations and sketches
Version one
An interactive ball blowing toy for one to eight people. Players can arbitrarily combine and group the balls, and use air to blow away the balls to prevent them from falling into their own holes.
Final version
