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Final year project
Portable retainer cleaning and care set [Read more]
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Portable retainer cleaning and care set
More and more people nowadays will use orthodontic treatment, and the number of people wearing retainers is on the rise. This product can further simplify the daily maintenance and cleaning of the retainer.
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Portable retainer cleaning and care set
The principle of the cleaning machine is to remove food debris through water circulation and ultrasonic washing; the machine used for maintenance through sterilisation, circulation ventilation and the function of spraying fresheners ensure that the retainer is in the best condition before the user takes it out for use.
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Portable retainer cleaning and care set
The machines can be placed in the charging box for wireless charging. The retainer case and the water tank can be nested with each other, which is convenient for users to take out.
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Portable retainer cleaning and care set
The use process is very simple, only needing to insert the storage box into the machine. It is convenient for users who wear the retainers daily and also avoids the inconvenience of cleaning and maintaining the retainers outside.
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Portable retainer cleaning and care set
The indicator light on the machine will display the use status of the machine. The size and shape of the machine make it more comfortable to use.
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Folding lamp
The foldable lamp is convenient for users to carry while saving desk space when the desk lamp is not used. The simple structure also facilitates it's production.
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'Pulse' smart sensor player
This device may give different melody and beats by recognising people's movements. Users can use body movements to create songs. In order to encourage people to exercise more at home rather than use mobile phones and laptops.
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'Pulse' smart sensor player
The camera on this device can be controlled by phone and users can record the whole movement process to make a small video and share with friends and other people.
Yuxin Zhang
My design provides an efficient and convenient maintenance experience for users who use retainers and also provides a sterile and breathable storage choice.
My final project aims to improve people's quality of life. After passing user research and market evaluation, it is determined that the product has certain market competitiveness. The most challenging part in the design process is the internal structure. It is necessary to ensure the perfect function and minimise the size of the machine. I used investigation, one-to-one modelling, physical circuit simulation, CAD and other methods to implement the final plan step by step. In addition, users' opinions are also taken into consideration to improve the final function and appearance.
I hope to be able to work on the design of smart appliances for life, and find a balance between high technology and user experience.
Dissertation
Investigate into the effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaning and potential future development
Final year project
Portable retainer cleaning and care set
Awards
'17 Diploma in Foundation Product Design