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‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 1

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger

Stage
Develop sample value

Skills: Industrial Design, Renderings
Markets: Consumer, Outdoor sample value, Electronics sample value
By: Bryan Falk

In collaboration with Phoenix Analysis and Design (PADT), IdeaWorks worked closely with Spot’s development team to create a fresh new look that embraces the familiarity of classic 2-way communication platforms, while also honoring the longstanding Spot bloodlines with highly recognizable visual/tactile queues. We listened closely to Spot’s customer feedback on past models while redeveloping several of the mechanical features to give Spot-X much-improved resilience in abusive outdoor conditions. As with its siblings, Spot-X still provides its users with vital SOS capabilities and navigation tools, but now adds waypoint updates for family / social media so others can track your progress.

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 2 — FIG. 02

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 3 — FIG. 03

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 4 — FIG. 04

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 5 — FIG. 05

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 6 — FIG. 06

‘SPOT-X’ 2-Way Satellite Messenger, figure 7 — FIG. 07

Demo notes

This is a demo. Values marked * are samples until you confirm them.

Ideate step textBrainstorming is the act of quickly exploring solutions of all shapes and sizes; regardless of how far-fetched they may seem.Sample line drawn from your Product Development page; send your own.
Develop step textRefining and balancing the concept in terms of aesthetics, ergonomics, and usability.Sample line drawn from your Product Development page; send your own.
Engineer step textParametric solid modeling in SolidWorks defines your entire product assembly in a virtual environment with infinite accuracy.Sample line drawn from your Product Development page; send your own.
Assemble step text3D printing and physical fabrication: rapid prototype parts, reviewed for fit, finish, and performance.Sample line that builds on your storyboard's own words for this step, 3D printing and physical fabrication, with the rest drawn from your Fast-Track Inventor Services page. Part of your storyboard's line is unreadable, so send your own.
Support step textA production packet that contains everything a fabricator would need for tooling and manufacture.Sample line drawn from your FAQ answer about what a client gets for the money; send your own.
Stage tagsIdeate, Develop, Engineer, Assemble, SupportDrawn for this draft from your own skill tags and project words. You set each project's stages.
Market tagsOutdoor, Electronics, SpecialtyDrawn for this draft from each project's own words, to match your storyboard's market chips. You set each project's markets.
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Your storyboard filters by market too. Your current site tags only Consumer, Industrial and Medical; the Outdoor, Electronics and Specialty tags are samples we drew from each project's own words.
Images are your own renders from your current site until your new ones arrive; the image punch list gives every slot's size.
Phone and email are the ones on your storyboard. Your current site shows (480) 231-2886 and bryan.falk@arizona-ideaworks.com, so tell us which to keep.