relatch - the dexterity sensitive door latch
TRANSCRIPT
Team
BEHINDTHE BLACK DOORPresents
“Relatch”
The ChallengeTo “transform the lives of people with a disability” by designing simple, available solutions addressing everyday needs of people with a varied range of abilities.
The NeedTo feel a sense of security while using a public restroom.
ProcessBrainstorm, Design, Test, Iterate.
“Relatch” & Relax
”“User QuotesSomeone with a disability who is intimately connected with the Design-athon said, “There’s a real market need for this product” and, “It’s great to see the level of design through iteration achieved in a day and a half.”
An able-bodied participant with the Design-athon said,“The potential market for this product is huge.”
Someone unfamiliar with the Design-athon said, “Anyone can use this. Public bathroom locks are always broken!”
Existing Solutions
http://www.restroomsurvivalkit.com/stallstopper-gallery.htm
PortabilityLightweight, flat design, relatively the size of a credit card.
Lightweight, bulky shape.
Universal DesignConsiders dexterity limitations, accessible for nearly every height of user. Fits nearly all stall doors.
Primarily designed for the top and bottom of a stall door. Designed for single stall door size.
Cost
3d printed < $0.60/each
Injection molded < $0.05/each @ 100,000
Sellable for under $4
$8.99/per unit, available online
Relatch Stall Stopper
Manufacturing● Simple, iterable, and highly customizable for every budget and need from
the desktop 3d printer to mass production with injection molding
● Multi material capable: ABS, PLA, Aluminum, Acrylic
● 3D Printing (< $0.60/ea)
● Laser Cutting (<$0.60/ea)
● Metal Stamping (<$1/ea in quantity)
● Injection Molding (<$0.05/ea in quantity)
http://www.wilbertplastics.com/pages/injection_molding
Distribution & Marketing● Straight scale● Partnership● Opensource
Available now for immediate printing!
https://www.youmagine.com/designs/relatch-v5
Team
BEHIND THE BLACK DOOR
Mallory AndersonUX Designer, [email protected]
Michelle BenditInterior Design Student, [email protected]
Randall J HellerBusiness Development Manager, [email protected]
Jacob JohnsonIndustrial Design Student, [email protected]
Zachariah MullyEmbedded Hardware Design, 925 Labs [email protected]
Ken WardCEO, [email protected]