alite
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The Alite Project.TRANSCRIPT
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allite.allite is a multipurpose lantern with a minimized part count and simple function.
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researchit all started with...
An LED lantern was purchased and taken apart. From the beginning, it was apparent that innovations for minimizing waste in everything including the packaging were possible.
After dissecting the lantern, we discovered
that the lantern was constructed of over 50 separate pieces and parts.
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After analysis of an existing lantern, I began to brainstorm over possible simple solutions. I broke a portable light into its basic elements: a switch, battery, lamp (LED), and substrate. From there I did a couple of studies to come up with ways these basic elements could be
configured.
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Many concepts were explored in the areas of fold lights, solar-powered, and adaptable lights.
concepts
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Fold lights
-alternate source of energy (bioluminecence)-portable-easy function-low part count-interactive
Solar-Powered
-alternate source of energy(sun)-decorative-simple function-no hassle charging-complex components
Adaptable
-multiple uses-multiple environments-wider user focus
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Taking what concepts worked and did not work and exploring the options, in both 2-D and 3-D.
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Alite.
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Alite is a lantern with fewer parts.
total partcount for alite is 8:
PET plastic handle.injection molded
PET battery tray.injection molded
light connector.injection molded
PET clear LED casing.injection molded
LED strip.
PET clear body.injection molded
Aluminum / plastic power socket.
injection molded
Rechargeable battery.
