Linear Light Wave / TV Slideshow, Digital Photo Viewer

Project Scope:

Linear Light Wave came to us with a need to develop an exciting new idea.  They wanted to create an inexpensive way to enable someone with little or no knowledge of computers to view digital photographs on their television.

We needed to conceptualize and produce working samples for marketing Linear Light Wave’s idea to a larger corporate identity. This fully functional prototype had to be ready in time for the 2000 Comdex Trade Show, which gave us only five weeks!

Once we discerned the internal space limitations dictated by the electronics, we were able to conceptualize the exterior packaging.  In accordance with our client’s wishes we provided a clean simple design that included both a base unit and hand held remote.

We provided seven concepts for each component, and then refined three using color renderings.  Once a final concept was approved, we developed the product in 3D CAD.  Using these advanced tools we were able to prove fit and assembly details, taking into account space allocation and mounting for the electronics, mechanical devices, and the human interface. 

Prototype models were produced which verified the fit and function.  Finally we produced the Comdex samples in 4 different cast urethane colors, 3 of which were translucent, ‘iMac-style’ materials.

We literally went from spoken ideas to a fully functioning prototype in 5 weeks. We accomplished this by capitalizing upon the seamless interconnection of Industrial Design, Engineering, and Prototyping, all of which are found at one site, Definitive Design.

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