Academic Product Design

Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Mid Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
Low Fidelity Prototype
PORTABLE BATTLE TOY
A playful solution for college life on the move
This project emerged from a deep dive into how college students play, revealing frustrations with bulky, hard-to-carry games. We saw an opportunity to create a toy that’s as portable and spontaneous as campus life itself.
The concept: A pocket-sized action figure that snaps to your phone via integrated MagSafe magnets. When detached, it springs to life to battle your friends’ toys — a playful, social game that fits seamlessly into backpacks and dorm rooms.
What I did:
- Led research interviews with students to uncover real pain points
- Conducted market analysis & mapped competitive landscapes
- Generated design criteria and explored dozens of “what if” scenarios
- Sketched concepts, then built low- and mid-fidelity prototypes to test size, interaction, and appeal
- This project taught me how to merge playful storytelling with functional design, always centered around the user’s real needs.
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