Jean-Luc Whyte
My name is Jean-Luc Whyte and I am an Industrial Design graduate living in Scarborough. As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved creating new things and solving problems. My favorite thing to do back then was taking apart my toys and various household objects and putting them back together in different ways. I have always had a curious and creative mind and am constantly thinking of ways to improve any product. Growing up, I was able to apply that creativity to various interests like sports, photography and filmmaking . As I got older, sneakers and automotive design became my passion and that’s what led me to the Industrial Design program at Humber College. This program provided the opportunity for me to learn and improve my creative skills, by exposing me to graphic design, photography and video creation. It has also helped me to explore various aspects of the fields that I’m passionate about. I have developed skills such as sketching and model making, as well as computer aided design. I have also learnt how to prepare and present my design ideas and products for an actual show. My passion for creativity and design have increased and I’m really looking forward to an exciting career in design.
The Four Essential Pillars for Design Excellence
The four essential pillars encompass human-centric design approach and the understanding of full-bodied, three dimensional physical interaction of user, product and environment. The projects generate innovative solutions using research-driven, evidence-based designs which focus on the user experience.
Enhancement of Human Lifestyle
Kame provides an enhancement to the human lifestyle of camera operators by helping to improve their workflow and productivity.
The design of Kame allows for adequate storage and added protection of the accessories and objects placed inside. This storage can be used for more than just extra equipment. It is also an easy way to package other components such as the ISO-centric arm and the arm support. The hard rugged shell provides a safeguard from external impact.
Human-Interaction & User-Centric Design
Full-bodied interaction design is accomplished through assorted features within Kame.
These features include comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps, a back frame with more areas of support, and an arm support that allows for direction versatility for those both left and right handed.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Design
The Human factors design is focused on reducing upper body stress and lower back strain.
Kame adopts a more ergonomic design found in hiking bags that are typically used to carry several pounds, yet leaves the user comfortable over long periods. Inspired by hiking bags, areas of the back are equipped with mid density foam to be supportive yet comfortable. This foam is also used at the shoulders. According to research, these are the two most common areas where strain occurs when carrying loads in this way. Kame’s design takes into account these two areas of concern with ergonomic improvements to increase the users’ productivity and overall body mechanics, as well as reduce injuries.
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Kame utilizes the best materials that are currently available for production that also offers a more environmentally friendly approach.
Kame’s effort for sustainability comes from the choice of material, recycled aluminum is found in the arm support as well as the back structure. The structure acts as a foundational frame to which the rest of the components connect.
Improving Camera Operators Gear
Project Summary
Movies and film production involves physically hard work, especially for most camera operators who have to stabilize cameras for certain scenes. They are tasked to hold up heavy equipment and maneuver them at different paces. Although there are products such as vests and other equipment to counter the weight throughout the body, there are still many unresolved ergonomic issues which can be improved to reduce the increased risk of getting lower back pain and other significant mechanical injuries. Existing products have considerable differences in how they address these problems, but most do not account for simple ergonomic errors. Many motion camera operators suffer from chest and back pain. Most go through chiropractors and many stretching exercises to alleviate these pains. This thesis topic will investigate and address the equipment they use. To better understand the subject matter, interviews and research into empathy analysis to assist in creating possible solutions to address the problem definition was completed. In addition, a full scale one-to-one model study will be developed to evaluate the ergonomics, full body interaction and feasibility of the design. With the support of these research methods, a solution can be developed to improve the discomfort faced by motion picture camera operators and positively elevate their work environment.
Thesis Summary Motion Presentation
Kame is an ideal camera stabilizer for camera operators. This gives an operator the customization and the practicality that is needed for every set and studio.
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