Design Case Study: Personal Cooling Fan

My Role: Parametric CAD Execution, Design Problem Solving, & Mechanical Negotiation

Brought onto the project to spearhead implementation, my responsibility was to execute and defend the product's design intent from the P1 development phase through to final Tooling Release Approval (TRA). I parametrically rebuilt the entire system in CAD, establishing a robust digital architecture that allowed us to seamlessly negotiate tight DFM constraints with engineering and product development. Through this rigorous technical stewardship, we successfully preserved the design's ultra-compact form factor, bringing to life a highly versatile personal cooling ecosystem defined by complex accessory integration, modular attachments, and a fluid, twisting-arm user interaction.

Design Intent Schematic

“The Pivot”

“Element” Attachment Configurations

Misting “Element” Attachment

Cryo “Element” Attachment

Interaction Touchpoints

UI Mapping

Accessories Overview

Clip Accessory

Clamp Accessory

Soft Goods Accessories Schematic