Design Studio: Snoozy
Problem
Children have a hard time going to sleep and staying asleep. In the morning it can be difficult to wake them up.
Goal
Create a product that makes children feel safe at night, and helps them wake up in the morning smoothly. This product must be created from the parts of the object purchased earlier in the semester.
Initial Product
This old alarm clock was the initial product purchased. The internal alarm and lights are used in the final prototype of Snoozy.
Ideation
After looking at current kids' alarm clocks, different shapes and colors were sketched to create a fun clock that kids will have fun interacting with. Since the target user group is kids aged 5-9, different aesthetics were explored, and the color scheme was one that was gender neutral. Shape was another important factor as one of the ideation concepts was an alarm clock that was similar to a stress ball.
Form Development
After sketching ideas, different forms were explored through foam. These foam prototypes gave dimension and provided size information. The forms resembled animal faces, so the product shifted from just a clock to an interactive stuffed bedtime buddy, Snoozy. Different shapes and felt were used to simulate the soft feel that the user would have when touching the models.
Design Development & Prototype
As the project progressed, the next model was hand-stitched to simulate the size and feel of the final prototype. As well as serve as an indicator for the building and assembly process. The prototype was hand-sewn and stuffed with the final color scheme and size, approximately 25cm in height.
Final Prototype
The final Snoozy prototype includes a 3d printed stand for Snoozy to sit on and has a design that takes inspiration from the Ugly Dolls, and other popular stuffed animal designs. Snoozy is a soft, cuddly friend that kids will grow to love, and Snoozy will help kids feel safe at night. Snoozy makes a variety of soft and soothing wake-up noises to gently nudge a child out of sleep, making the process of waking up easier and smoother.
