mountain mirror
Anji Mountain, a company that specializes in floor coverings and home accessories, was looking to expand their market into the home gym market. They wanted us to help discover needs and develop solutions to launch a brand of home fitness solutions. How can we create and launch a brand of products that serve unmet needs in the home gym space?
My group was given the category of dedicated spaces, users who are fortunate enough to have a dedicated home gym space (larger home, likely in suburbia). They have high purchasing power and want their home gym to feel like a local gym. As a group we conducted research, then individually developed a product solution.
opportunities from research
all home gyms are not equal
One of the biggest findings from the research was that everyone has a different definition for a dedicated home gym. Some people have full rooms or garages dedicated to working out; while others divide a room for their gym as well as a secondary purpose. It could also just be a yoga mat and a few bands that gets brought out to a living room, so this was important to consider moving forward.
organize and engage with the space
Since home gyms are not equal, how can we design products that organize and engage with the environment to help the space feel larger?
keep it neat
The Mountain Mirror is there for your storage and visual needs. Keep your space tidy by storing your gear behind the mirror. The included yoga mat is can be magnetically attached to the face of the mirror, and pulled down when you need it.
cast your class
Many people follow along to their own workout videos they find on YouTube or an app. View your workout videos on your mirror as you are working out so you can check your form and positioning.
mobility + visibility
Form is important when working out to make sure you are doing things correctly. The Mountain Mirror pivots to widen your view and make your space feel larger then it is.
retractable power cord
The power cord retracts in and out so when it is plugged in, there is no excess cord dangling.
wall mounting system
Using a two plate system the mirror is mounted into the wall. One plate is screwed into the studs and the other plate is screwed into the storage system. The second plate can then be slid into the wall mounted plate for secure hold.
brighten your space
The environment of your workout can influence the way you work out and the motivation you have for working out. Working out in a well lit environment was something that our users valued.
user based cmf
During the research phase, three main user groups were found: high intensity, moderate intensity, and low intensity exercisers. CMF options were driven by what the space for each user could look like.
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Duration: 8 weeks
Group Research: Alexis Tran, Bruno Bertolo, Jie Chen, Justin Mamaril, Lauren Para.
Individual Project Development: Using Sketching, CMF, Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop.
