Prototype

Hello designers!

The prototype for the dish wand I made was created to cover all the grounds that one could imagine. I used a plethora of materials including; double sided sponge, plastic dish wand, velcro, tape, plato, string, and a soft sponge. Each part had a specific purpose. The anatomy of this prototype shown in the photo below has many features. The double sided sponge velcro to the body was created for not only disposal but also versitility. The soft side was used for less mess dishes and the scratch surface was for the heavier mess. I also shaved down the bristles that covered the whole end of the original to leave a long bristles to get in hard to reach places. Then I cut the sponge in triangles, added plato and the soft sponge for aesthetic purposes. The soft sponge also had a purpose of cushion so the hand could have a comfortable grip while using it. 

finished prototype!

 detail of the prototype's body

Much of the praise from the research I made was targeted at the features. The criticism I got was targeted at the construction. One mentioned it looked like it would fall apart from merely handling it.... kids say the darndest things. No but I appreciated all the honest feedback I got. I liked the features of it as well, for example with a handle that reaches into hot dishwater does not burn my hand!

-RCJH