The Ask: Humdinger Wind Energy approached us looking for a working proof of concept for their theoretical micro-generator that was powered by the wind. The concept needed to produced enough power to charge a cell phone or operate a series of LED lights.
My Roles: Lead Industrial Designer
Phases: ME Feasibility, Industrial design
Project Length: ME feasibility, 3 weeks. ID, 2 weeks.
Challenges: Proving the technology and creating a working prototype that could be set-up and shown in uncertain circumstances.
Prototyping the technology and refining the micro-generator
Renderings and final prototype
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