01 | Product Design

This project aims to design a 3D digital prototype that tackles a growing societal concern: outdoor air pollution. My role is to conceptualize, prototype, and design both the physical product and its user interface, ensuring an intuitive and seamless user experience. This product is intended to serve as both a futuristic solution and a potential model adaptable to today’s environment, aiding individuals at risk due to hazardous air quality.

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Problem Statement

By 2050, outdoor air pollution—particularly particulate matter and ground-level ozone—is projected to become the leading cause of environmentally related deaths worldwide. Each year, ozone exposure alone may lead to an estimated 1,126,000 premature fatalities. In 2024, air pollution continues to critically impact millions, causing severe respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially among vulnerable populations like those with lung conditions, infants, the elderly, and outdoor workers. This project focuses on enhancing safety for emergency services personnel who often operate in high-risk, polluted environments, carrying extensive equipment while prioritizing their own health and mobility.

Goals

To develop a high-tech backpack solution that protects users from harmful air pollution and enhances public health.

Aims

Create a functional and aesthetically pleasing backpack that integrates essential health-monitoring technology.

Objectives

Design a 3D prototype of the backpack and develop a user interface for the monitoring device, enabling users to access air quality data easily.

Intended Audience

This product primarily targets individuals directly at risk from air pollution, such as outdoor workers, individuals with respiratory issues, and emergency response teams operating under dangerous conditions. Additionally, it may benefit health organizations and environmental advocacy groups invested in public health and air quality improvement efforts.

Solution

To address the urgent issue of air pollution, this design envisions a high-tech, durable backpack featuring an oxygen tank, filtration mask, and a smart device that actively monitors air quality. In a futuristic style inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics of 2050, the backpack alerts users when to wear their mask, thus maintaining optimal oxygen levels. Although this is a forward-thinking concept, it’s adaptable for today’s needs, serving as a functional tool for emergency personnel in hazardous environments.

First Sketches

3D Modeling

Backpack

The central unit that securely houses all necessary equipment, including the oxygen tank and air-monitoring device. Designed for durability and ease of wear, ensuring comfort even during extended use.

Mask

This protective mask stops harmful pollutants from entering, providing clean, breathable air. It connects directly to the oxygen tank and can be engaged as needed, ensuring that the wearer remains safe in high-pollution environments.

Tank

An oxygen tank built into the backpack, providing a reliable supply of breathable air in low-quality air situations. Compact yet powerful, the tank supports the mask and is designed to be easily refilled using liquid oxygen refilling stations.

Air Device

The smart air-monitoring device actively measures air quality and alerts the user when pollution levels are unsafe. This device interfaces with the mask and tank to signal the need for mask engagement and provides real-time data on the air quality.

Logo

The logo embodies the project’s futuristic and functional design ethos, blending sleek lines with industrial elements to reflect the high-tech and protective nature of the product. It’s simple yet bold, designed to be instantly recognizable and adaptable across digital and physical platforms.

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Typography

The Expansiva font, with its futuristic style, is used for bold headings and key statistics on the air quality screens, adding a tech-forward feel to critical information. For smaller text and finer details, Electrolize provides a legible, modern look that ensures quick readability, especially for numeric data on air capacity.

Colours

The colors reflect the product's concept phase, with a soft rose tone symbolizing a “rose-tinted glasses” view on air pollution—suggesting that without action, the issue may worsen. In real-world use, high-visibility colors like bright orange, black, and reflective tape would be used for emergency services in low-visibility or hazardous conditions.

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Mask Materials

Made from clear, impact-resistant hard plastic, the mask includes a soft rubber edge to ensure a snug, comfortable seal against the face. The transparent design allows for full visibility of facial expressions and supports clear mouth reading, facilitating better communication in group settings or emergencies.

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Straps Materials

The straps are made of heavy-duty, durable canvas designed for long-lasting performance. Equipped with robust hard plastic clips, they allow for easy adjustment and replacement, ensuring continued functionality even after frequent use or in case of damage. This design emphasizes both practicality and user comfort, meeting the demands of challenging environments.

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Backpack Materials

Constructed from powder-coated carbon fiber, the backpack’s outer shell provides a lightweight yet durable exterior, resistant to wear and environmental conditions. Inside, a powder-coated aluminum frame offers added stability and securely holds the oxygen tank in place, while a reinforced aluminum base enhances overall support, distributing weight evenly for comfort during extended wear.

Air Quality Screens

The smart air-monitoring device actively measures air quality and alerts the user when pollution levels are unsafe. This device interfaces with the mask and tank to signal the need for mask engagement and provides real-time data on local air conditions.

Rendered Video

The video explains each design element in detail and how they work, demonstrating the backpack, mask, oxygen tank, and air-monitoring device, all integrated to address air pollution risks effectively.