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7.4 The previous design 1
In my opinion, a handheld scanner doesn’t need to look like a pen. The function of a
pen is to write, and then the design focuses on giving a comfortable and easy grip, as
well as smooth writing. The scanner has more complicated mission as a scanner; a
dictionary; a translator; and a collecting tool.
The first idea is to design the scanner as a credit card, which is easy to put into a wallet,
or function as a bookmark. I have made a few sketch mock-ups in different shapes, and
test them with several design students. Though I didn’t get any concrete conclusion, the
process is worthy and interesting. It is about discovering the need and their feelings of
having a scanner in hands.
The design is inspired by the mock-ups test in which I observe the dictionary and
translator function would be popular to fulfill the common need in the reading. The
scanner is about a card size, 80mm*50mm*7mm. The square shape makes it look more
suitable for working in the office. It is designed to be a set with a solar charger, which
can be attached with a small pocket organizer that people may often take with for work
or travel.
Figure 16 user test to find
out the shape
protype can be put in a card
holder
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