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My role:

-Product Designer

-Soft-Goods Prototyper

-Human Centered

Researcher

-Materials Developer

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Objectives:

Redefine comfort and water safety for women

Tools:

-Illustrator

-Indesign

-Procreate

-Technical sewing skills

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Timeline:

Spring 25'

10 weeks

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How might I design a flotation aid that is specifically tailored to a woman's body to better accommodate her bust, curves, and lower center of gravity?

Research Oppurtunity: 

The average female has a lower center of gravity (COG) than the average male because women tend to carry more weight in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry more weight in their chest and shoulders.

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How might this affect the design of a woman-centered flotation aid?

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Why are current floatation aids modeled after the male body?

...because for decades, safety standards were built on male data. It’s time our designs reflect the diverse bodies who use them.

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Ideating different fits, fastening methods, padding zones, mesh structures, zipper placements, and more...

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Across seven iterative prototypes, the design evolved from basic form exploration into a refined, ready for user testing product. Early stages focused on establishing foundational fit and pattern logic, gradually transitioning toward improved structure, support, and movement responsiveness. Through continual testing and material experimentation, the design balanced form and function by integrating flexibility, buoyancy, and body-specific comfort. Each iteration built on insights from the last, refining both aesthetic and ergonomic qualities. By the final prototype, the concept had matured into a fully user-centered flotation aid that merges technical construction, comfort, and adaptability for women on the water. 

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Donning and doffing process...

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