EXPERIMENTS

Everyday problems.
Learning as-we-go.
At-hand resources.
Limited budget.

Anti-anxiety dog crate

Problem

Anxious rescue dog jumps out of the crate when alarmed - usually in front of traffic.

Not safe for all around.

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Solution

Lo-fi prototyes of various crate extensions, which he could duck behind when startled - with the added bonus of it being too high for him to jump out of.

Gale-proof fence

Problem

Traditional fence panels catch the wind and cause the wall to collapse.

Slatted venetian fence panels allow wind to flow through, but are very expensive.

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Solution

Sketched out and budgeted all the timber for a DIY project in Figma.

Same effect for 20% of the cost.

Nike ‘Crocs’

Problem

We don’t wear shoes in our house.

I make 20+ trips to the outdoor garage / laundry room = wasted time putting on shoes.

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Solution

Cut the back off a pair of old gardening shoes so that I can slip them on easily.

They live by the back door.

Nike has released a similar version in 2024