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Sam Ollech

I am a beginner product designer currently in my sophomore year of undergraduate studies. I possess a background in woodworking and primarily utilize Fusion for rendering.

I am a beginner product designer currently in my sophomore year of undergraduate studies. I possess a background in woodworking and primarily utilize Fusion for rendering.

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About Me

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Class of 2028

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Interests

Woodworking
Solving problems
creative thinking

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Can you share an example of a design that significantly improved a product's user experience?

A great example of this is the Oxo Good Grips kitchen tools. Before they came into the market, utensils such as peelers and can openers were produced with metal or hard plastic handles that were thin, and uncomfortable to use, particularly for people having arthritis or limited grip strength. The design team of Oxo concentrated on the user-centered functionality which resulted in the addition of thick, soft, non-slip handles being made which were designed to fit the natural curve of the hand. This minor but considerate alteration not only facilitated the accessibility but also made the tools more comfortable for all users and thus, they set a new standard in kitchenware.

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How do you approach balancing creativity with user functionality in design?

When designing, striking a balance between the artist's and the user's thoughts and needs is paramount. In fact, the core of concepts becomes the client's genuine needs, and the limitations become the source of the designers' creative ideas rather than a hindrance to them. The procedure greatly favors such a performance, as it involves different phases of the designer's unbounded envisioning and the subsequent realization of the idea, including a usability and practicality test. Moreover, the process of prototyping and testing with the actual users helps in ensuring that the creative decisions facilitate, rather than obstruct, the functionality of the design. In the end, the objective is "delight through clarity," where aesthetics and utility become each other's advocates, thus giving rise to designs that not only work seamlessly and feel instinctive but also attract on an emotional level.

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