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HAY +

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The HAY+ project represents an innovative approach to home office organization, showcasing a collaborative and practical design process. It focuses on modular, customizable solutions to optimize workspace efficiency. The project underscores the importance of working with others, notably through a partnership with a professional welder, to refine the product's design for functionality and manufacturability, while emphasizing communication skills and a commitment to innovation.

Tools

Soildworks, Keyshot, Keynote, Procreate, Photoshop

Team & Duration

1 student & 1 developer
14 weeks

My Role

Design Research
Ideation & Concept Development
Mock Up, Prototyping, and Communication Skills (working with professionals)

In Scene

Outsourcing

Outsourcing Process

​After I picked up my parts, I visited Universal Powder Coating to give my Hay (™)  products their unique color.

materials, colors..finishes

I had to send the info of the dimensions of every product except the cork board. During the  pandemic, the outside manufacturer (D&A Metal Fabrication) only accepted online files. I had a very hard time explaining my project and how to fabricate it through email. It was my first time working with another team for a project. Through good communication, we were able to deliver the components on time.

Metal sheet, lazer cut, and welding

I made multiple waves/generations/iterations of mockup components as I worked/finalized the design. Working with life size, tangible materials helped me improve my understanding of my own product. The end result was an array of pleasant, playful, functional pieces.

Mock Up

Frist mock up

Second mock up

Third mock up

CMF Board

5/64 sheet metal = 0.080" = 2.0mm

cork

powder color

ply wood

Clock

Add-ons

Easily adjustable, battery powered–keeps you and your projects running on time.

Post-it Holder

Add-ons

Front lip protects notes, phones, small parts from falling. Plus-Shape back structure supports holder on desk.

Penholder

Add-ons

Can move the pen holder with ease/effortlessly/simple/clean from your Hay(™) board to you desk.

Cork Board

Function

Modular cork boards and add-ons, personalized to any room and utility.

Contents

Mood Board

Flexibility in Use

Playful

Playful

Interlocking

Unexpected

This project started from inspiration on what to make and "why." This indicates that the mood board was an integral part of the inspiration and conceptualization phase for the project, setting the tone and direction for the design.

My goal : Bring flexibility to the home office in Hay's way.

With more people working remotely, managing a clean and organized home workspace has become a necessity. A cluttered desk is a common challenge, as it's the main work area for many. Users need smart solutions to organize their items without consuming valuable desk space. This is where the concept of a "physical desk cache area" comes in — a design that utilizes vertical space for storage, minimizing desk clutter. It's about creating items that serve a need without overcrowding the work surface, ensuring that essential desk space remains available and unencumbered.

Background & Discovery

There are many office products in the market, but office products used in the workplace are different from what's used in a home office.

A combined living and working environment at home gets messy faster.

HayDesign's products are functional desk space management with a simple, modern, and playful aesthetic.

Opportunity for HAY

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