Firefly

Light Therapy Handheld for Bales Photonics

My Role: Ergonomic Exploration; Rapid Turn-Around; Pre-DFM CAD for Functional Prototype

Designed with JDID

With a box as a starting point, we set out to introduce an all new ergonomic form … which would include a handle.

Existing Product

We based the handle on forms utilized by products that have to be comfortable to hold when pointing at yourself or someone else. Blow dryers and detachable shower heads are what came to mind first.

Ergonomics

The challenge on this device was to figure out how to bring some “friendly” curvature to blocky internals. We worked with the client to figure out the necessary surface area for the heat sink intake and fan outlet.

Mock-ups

An SLA functional prototype was developed for client testing.

Functional Prototype

Firefly Glow

We did not have access to functioning internals during the design process. So, we were excited when the client plugged in the real internals and lit up the SLA model. This glow captured the Firefly idea and allowed the user to confirm the light color when adjusting settings. The translucent fascia carried over into production.