DESIGN NAME: GRIP Torch
PRIMARY FUNCTION: LED Hand Torch
INSPIRATION: Grip Torch is inspired by the form of the BMX bicycle grip.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Drawing direct reference to the familiar form of the BMX bicycle grip. By the very nature of the material - silicon rubber, it provides a practical, simple, tactile solution to the project.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The GRIP Torch has a beautiful design inspired by a BMX bicycle grip. The on/off button is hidden at the end of the torch and just simple press it for on and off. It also provide a good hand feeling when holding the torch.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2012 and finished in October 2012. The project is designed in the United Kingdom and produce in China.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Digital and Electronic Device Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The torch body is done by silicon rubber over mould metal tube.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: GRIP Torch is using a super bright LED and operated by 1pc AA battery. Size : 150mm (H) x 90mm; each piece to be packed into a brown corrugated box and a colorful paper sleeve.
TAGS: GRIP; BMX Grip
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: The body construction of Grip torch is done by silicon rubber over mould on the metal tube. The challenging is giving stable production for two different material joint into a piece. The accuracy of the tooling and skillful workmanship are required.
ADDED DATE: 2013-03-11 21:53:18
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : GRIP Torch is designed by Alexander Taylor; produce by Praxis Design Limited
IMAGE CREDITS: Alexander Taylor, 2012.
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