dave honan sample portfolio
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Need
• Candela requested the redesign of its hand held laser that improved ergonomics, aesthetics and performance.
Solution
• Ergonomically unit is comfortable and balanced in the hand.
• Replaced top mounted finger trigger switch with foot peddle control to allow multiple grip positions.
• Removed vent slots to create sealed housing that is easy to clean.
Existing unit ergonomic study
Candela │Hand held laser
Candela │Design refinement
Final refinement focused on designs that allowed multiple grip positions during procedure.
Symbol │Bar code scanners
Created an entirely new visual brand design language for Symbol including stands and docking stations.
Symbol │1700 scanner
Ergonomics were improved with adjustable hand straps to allow a long term comfortable grip.
Symbol │Wrist scanner
Wearable finger scanner module and belt mounted control allowed for hands free scanning performance
Need
• A new low volume housing design that contained multiple components needing direct access.
Solution
• Arranged components for ergonomics, heat dissipation, and user access
• Front recessed control panel with access control buttons
• Housing design for low volume production methods.
Candela │ Smooth beam laser
Candela │ Smooth beam laser
Bench top design incorporates required inputs, recessed display, wand port and storage compartment.
Nonin │Pulse Oximeter
Full design and engineering of a ruggedized handheld pluse oximeter for hospital environments
Wyeth │Concept exploration
Design of a new birth control package that would provide pill protection, dispensing and improved consumer compliance.
Wyeth │Production solution
Prototype development led to a patented compact solution that discreetly dispenses one pill at a time and indexes automatically to show the date.
Migraine │Tempo Inhaler
A revolutionary dry powder inhaler that automatically dispense the exact prescribed dose during peak patent inhalation.
Need
• Design of a fully automatic STD analyzer for lab bench environment.
Solution
• Attractive injection molded housing
• Front sample access door with integrated window
• Design needed to work around existing chassis and component locations.
BioStar │ STD detector
Need
• Complete design of a rack mounted router that would allow multiple model configurations
Solution
• Injection molded front bezel design has flip down door for button access
• Perorated metal bezel provided required vent area for air flow
• Designed multiple interfaces for different configurations
Acme │ Router
Acme │ Router
Aesthetic exploration while also meeting the requirements of venting, display and control panel access.
Need
• Design of surgical tools that interact with active location sensing device
Solution
• Ergonomically designed tools for hand placement
• Tools have active mounting points that don’t interfere with surgical procedure
• Tools are designed to be light weight and easily cleaned
Radionics │Active Probe
Aearo │Maxium safety eyeware
Designed safety eyeware that is comfortable, stylish and meets all stated performance requirements.
Need
• Design of a fully automatic liner height gauge for industrial applications
Solution
• Front mounted display and control buttons at eye level
• Cast metal housing provides weight and integrated hand control grip
• Slide on aluminum extrusion tower
Starrett │Linear height gauge
Need
• User research identified the need to quick removal and reapplication the respirator to the face
Solution
• Patented unique quick latch feature allows one hand removal
• Molded components snap together for assembly and cleaning
• Ergonomically designed mask is designed to conform and seal to multiple faces
Research study
Aero │Quick latch respirator
Aero │Quick latch respirator
Patented flip latch allows quick removal and reapplication to the face without strap adjustment