Fluke WHEEL Digital Multimeter
CONCEPT ART, 3D MODEL, RENDERINGS, PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE
DISCIPLINE(S): Industrial Design, Interaction Design
ROLE: Industrial Designer
SKILLS & TOOLS: Sketching, Photoshop, Solidworks, Flamingo, Modelmaking
An investigation of novel forms, interfaces, and control layouts for digital multimeters (DMMs), one of Fluke Corporation's leading product offerings. The final design chosen focuses mainly on reimagining the control wheel responsible for selecting and using so many of the DMM's day-to-day functions, enlarging and giving it greater prominence.
TOP LEFT: Integrated flashlight.
TOP RIGHT: Removable screen attachment with magnetized rear, for attachment to metal surfaces.
BOTTOM LEFT: Traditional bail design for propping the device.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Raised magnifier attachment.
Research
Before beginning the ideation process, practicing electricians were interviewed regarding the unique needs of their work, and their likes/dislikes about current DMMs in particular.
Ideation & Development
The issues highlighted during the research phase served to drive ideations sketched and modeled in 3D. Among the areas tackled were:
Effective cable management solutions
Efficient and ergonomic button placement
The utilization of smaller remote screens to allow for work in areas where a regular DMM would not easily fit.
Preliminary 3D models
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