Puff, Violin Accessory
A violin accessory design that seamlessly blends a chinrest and shoulder rest into a single, detachable unit. This all-in-one solution addresses common issues such as skin irritation and neck pain, providing enhanced comfort and support for violinists of all levels.
Hamed’s integrated design minimizes join parts, creating a more streamlined and comfortable playing experience while ensuring easy detachment for convenience. Crafted from Cotton Fabric, Carbon Fabric, and Foam materials, this accessory is exceptionally lightweight, making it easy to transport and perfect for musicians on the go. Its fully adjustable fit allows to find the perfect configuration, ensuring support and comfort.
Year
2024
Material
Polyethylene Foam, Polyurethane Foam, Cotton Fabric
Suede leather
Category
Product Design
Human-Centered Design
Market Research
Problem
Various individuals' bodies were scanned to identify their shapes and sizes.
Market Research
The prototyping process creates preliminary model of product to test and validate design concepts.
After some explorations I ended up with a light weight, adjustable, anti irritation and portable design that blends traditional chinrest and shoulder rest into a detachable design for enhanced convenience and versatility.
It ensures the ease of transportation and compatibility, that fits perfectly in standard violin case.
The potential users are those who can benefit from it, and the hypothesis of the groups, including small store owners and orchestra string players, is collected to plan both short-term and long-term marketing strategies.
