Pet Bed Carrier
A transformable carrier that reduces anxiety for pets
Develop methods and skills of technical pattern making, and construction using industry-standard techniques in flat pattern making. Combining the skills of a fashion designer and the design approach of an industrial designer.
Problem Definition
Customer Profile
Competitive Analysis
I went around different pet stores, pet retails, department stores, and online retailers to look at various pet carriers. This helped me to gain an understanding of what is already available on the market for pet carriers, as well as study and learn from their materials, constructions, details, and more. The analysis also helped identify what made some carriers more desirable than others.
These were some commonalities and design opportunities found:
Commonalities:
Can be carried two ways: handle & shoulder strap
Pockets
Openings to touch pet
Mesh for ventilation
Inner leash
Removable bed
Airline approved
Collapsible
Top & side entry
Poop bag dispenser
Secure zipper
Support around edge for structure
Color option
Opportunities:
Easier opening & closing process
Additional function so the bag can be used other than for transport purposes
Ideations
two-way carrying (backpack + carrier)
bed into backpack
envelope
side panel add-ons
roll-down side panels
foldable mesh top
Ideations were further developed into 3 detailed explorations, which were presented to the class.
The class and professor voted to choose 1 direction for me to continue forward.
The idea is that all concepts should be equally thought-through.
Chosen direction
Pattern pieces created from water-tight brown paper models
muslin mock-up 1
muslin mock-up 2
First mockup to test the pattern pieces and develop the order of operation for sewing.
The second mockup resolved issues from the first mockup, such as the ease of zipping, and finishing raw edges.
