Count
Count
Count
Services
Product Design
Product Design
Product Design
Year
2022
2022
2022
Awards
The Orange Sparkle Ball | Make 10 Award
Count is an ergonomic crochet hook handle with a built-in stitch counter aiming to make crocheting easier, more efficient, and more accessible.
How might we help crocheters keep track of their stitches more easily, so they can multitask without constant counting or the frustration of undoing mistakes?
How might we help crocheters keep track of their stitches more easily, so they can multitask without constant counting or the frustration of undoing mistakes?
How might we help crocheters keep track of their stitches more easily, so they can multitask without constant counting or the frustration of undoing mistakes?
Background
Background
Design a product and manufacture 10 of them to sell at the end-of-semester marketplace. As with any mass manufactured product, keep in mind the cost of goods, labor, and the perceived value and desirability of the product.
Background
Crocheters have to count each stitch they make while crocheting. Especially when starting out, this may be a difficult task when they try to crochet passively and it is very inconvenient to undo their work after realizing an added or missed stitch in a previous row.
opportunity
The original Count concept was meant to include a clock, which was later removed during concept refinement for simplicity and ease of manufacturing.
Form Development
The placement of the button was moved to be pressed by the pinky finger. This way it was still easy to press the button, while limiting accidental presses.
Design a product and manufacture 10 of them to sell at the
end-of-semester marketplace. As with any mass
manufactured product, keep in mind the cost of goods,
labor, and the perceived value and desirability of the product.
The handle in the initial prototype was too thick, leading to the design being slimmed down for ergonomic comfort and ease of use.
opportunity
opportunity
Crocheters have to count each stitch they make while
crocheting. Especially when starting out, this may be a
difficult task when they try to crochet passively and it is
very inconvenient to undo their work after realizing an
added or missed stitch in a previous row.
The original Count concept was meant to include a clock,
which was later removed during concept refinement for
simplicity and ease of manufacturing.
Form Development
Form Development
The placement of the button was moved to be pressed by the
pinky finger. This way it was still easy to press the button, while
limiting accidental presses.
The handle in the initial prototype was too thick, leading to the
design being slimmed down for ergonomic comfort and ease
of use.
Final Design
Final Design
Final Design
The final design has removable caps corresponding to each hook
size and a stabilizing tube to cradle the bottom of the hook, ensuring
stability while enabling effortless hook changes for the user.
The handle, comprising two 3D-printed PLA parts, is joined using
super glue. The independently printed caps are specifically
designed to be compatible with Susan Bates 3.5-6.5mm aluminum
crochet hooks.
The final design has removable caps corresponding to each hook
size and a stabilizing tube to cradle the bottom of the hook, ensuring
stability while enabling effortless hook changes for the user.
The handle, comprising two 3D-printed PLA parts, is joined using
super glue. The independently printed caps are specifically
designed to be compatible with Susan Bates 3.5-6.5mm aluminum
crochet hooks.
The final design has removable caps corresponding to each hook size and a stabilizing tube to cradle the bottom of the hook, ensuring stability while enabling effortless hook changes for the user.
The handle, comprising two 3D-printed PLA parts, is joined using super glue. The independently printed caps are specifically
designed to be compatible with Susan Bates 3.5-6.5mm aluminum crochet hooks.
Insert your desired hook size
Use
Change sizes whenever you need
Insert your desired hook size
Use
Change sizes whenever you need
To complement the handle and hooks, a written pattern was
created for buyers, guiding them in crafting their personalized
carrying pouches.
The packaging for Count are white boxes with transparent tops.
These boxes were filled with purple confetti and included the
Count handle, an assortment of aluminum hooks compatible with
Count, a yarn needle, and a written pattern for a carrying pouch,
and linked video tutorials for complete crochet beginners. The final
touch involved wrapping the box with a crochet string made of
purple yarn, tied into a bow.
To complement the handle and hooks, a written pattern was created for buyers, guiding them in crafting their personalized
carrying pouches.
The packaging for Count are white boxes with transparent tops. These boxes were filled with purple confetti and included the Count handle, an assortment of aluminum hooks compatible with
Count, a yarn needle, and a written pattern for a carrying pouch, and linked video tutorials for complete crochet beginners. The final
touch involved wrapping the box with a crochet string made of purple yarn, tied into a bow.
The marketplace setup involved allowing buyers to build their own box and learn about the product and accompanying hooks, needles, and a beginner crochet pattern. The box was then personally assembled for each customer and tied with a yarn bow to provide a personable and informative experience.
The marketplace setup involved allowing buyers to build their own
box and learn about the product and accompanying hooks, needles,
and a beginner crochet pattern. The box was then personally
assembled for each customer and tied with a yarn bow to provide a
personable and informative experience.
