Problem:
If a child or teen doesn't like the look of a helmet, they tend to resist wearing them, especially in unsupervised environments. Style is a major factor in getting reliable use of the safety helmets, reducing injury.
Solution:
Raytech Corporation's design and engineering team achieved the "baseball cap" look required by the client, including changes to their original requests, and delivered designs including features for manufacturability in five weeks.
Scope of Work:
Industrial Design, 3D CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturability, Mold Flow Analysis
Project Details:
The client had some difficulty with previous design firms in getting the shape they wanted. Over the course of two years, four previous firms had been unable to produce the form the client was seeking. Having spent significant funds without acceptable results, the client was skeptical that anyone could do the work, much less within budget. Raytech accepted the challenge.
The concepts from the client were in loose sketch form. Before any design was developed, the design team communicated with the client to fully understand their goals. With a clear understanding of the client's needs, the project proceeded smoothly, with frequent client updates.
The baseball helmets were designed for aesthetics, safety and manufacturability. Mold flow analysis by Raytech's engineering group helped this client produce their best "first articles" in over 20 years of manufacturing.
The client returned to Raytech Corporation to design their catcher's helmet, which took three weeks. Raytech also took one week fixing the football helmet design that their previous consultant had been working on for about a year.