Overview
Overview
Goal
Goal
Design, manufacture and sell ten of one product.
Design, manufacture and sell ten of one product.
Process
Process
Initial Sketches
Initial Sketches
My initial idea was inspired by a flowing, organic form—something that naturally suggested pockets and curves that could hold small items like pens, note cards, and other desk accessories.
My initial idea was inspired by a flowing, organic form—something that naturally suggested pockets and curves that could hold small items like pens, note cards, and other desk accessories.
Prototypes
Prototypes
The use of paper, mylar, and cardboard helped determine the appropriate heights and widths of the curves, ensuring they functioned effectively for their intended purpose.
The use of paper, mylar, and cardboard helped determine the appropriate heights and widths of the curves, ensuring they functioned effectively for their intended purpose.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
A bill of materials was created to calculate the cost of materials, labor, and the desired profit margin.
A bill of materials was created to calculate the cost of materials, labor, and the desired profit margin.
Outcome
Outcome
Instead of relying on multiple items to manage workspace clutter, Ondo serves as a single catch-all for your daily essentials—your phone, writing tools, loose notes, earbuds, and the small things that move through your day. Whether holding many items or just a few, Ondo brings understated refinement to your space.
One of the ten has been completed, A blend of soft maple and smooth cane webbing for breathability and comfort. Its cantilevered back and angled design offer the perfect lounging posture, while high-arching armrests invite relaxed reading.
