2022 Award Winner!
Mark Connolly
My name is Mark Connolly and I think how fascinating the world is. Before pursuing Industrial Design at Humber College I earned a science degree in Geography. The way people move, think, feel, create, and interact with one another and their respective environments has been and always will be incredibly fascinating to me. I strive to use my scientific background and creative thinking to improve people’s wellbeing through good design practices.
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
Benchmarked products in outdoor gear are mostly designed for outdoor trekkers, which leaves researchers ill-equipped to perform their work tasks.
F.R.O.G. is tailored to accommodate many pain points specific to field research.
Human-Interaction & User-Centric Design
The smart device along the wrist of the sleeve module enables the user can track their team members, activate the suit’s heating system, or utilize the LED torch lights in low-visibility
Additionally, fewer but larger pockets help improve organization and carrying capacity.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Design
Modular garment accessories assist the user in adapting to adverse physical conditions as they occur, which improves overall comfort and safety for the user while conducting research in the field
Each hardware module and garment pattern is contoured and shaped specifically to not hinder movement or cause discomfort.
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Sustainability lies at the core of the F.R.O.G. smart garment system as it helps environmental researchers perform at their best when gathering data of vulnerable northern environments affected by climate change.
With regards to the product lifecycle, electric components are adhered over top of the garment to facilitate repairs.
F.R.O.G. - Enhanced Gear for Environmental Researchers
Project Summary
Earth’s natural patterns are becoming less predictable and more extreme, making those at the frontier particularly vulnerable. This project is the result of intensive research and observation from environmental researchers with intensive experience conducting field work in remote subarctic regions. Given the laborious nature of the profession, this project presents the opportunity to imagine what else might be possible outside of current benchmarked functional clothing and the future of wearable technologies.
Thesis Summary Motion Presentation
A set of smart functional garment products to help environmental researchers adapt to adverse conditions while conducting field research in the subarctic.
Thesis Visual Presentation
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Thesis Development Process
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3D Design Development & Modeling
Physical Model Video
Months planning and implementing into 20 hours of footage, condensed into 2 and a half minutes. This is a glimpse at the process of creating the F.R.O.G. functional garment system.
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