Fidget Franklin | Johnston Portfolio

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Design Goal

Create a personal and engaging fidget toy to help with focus and provide comfort.

Target User

Alex

7 Years Old

Alex is a bright kid with lots of creativity, but he often daydreams and has trouble focusing in class. He also struggles with anxiety and is behind with some of his fine motor skills. How can a well designed fidget toy help Alex overcome some of his struggles and keep up with his peers?

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Inspiration

Ideation

Jumping spiders are brightly colored and exciting. Their 8 legs provide lots of space for plenty of fidget and motor development features.

CAD Exploration

Exploring fidget features and colors. Blender model forms the basis for the pattern.

Pattern Exploration

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Used muslin fabric models to refine pattern and experiment with attachment methods for fidget features

Using one form for the body and legs creates a bulky and undefined shape

Head

Body

Leg (x8)

Mandible (x2)

Refinement

Head

Body and Legs

Assembly Process

Scroll Wheel

Spinning Eyes

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