The user will have to screw the spokes into the main shape, and the outer ring to the spokes themselves due to transportation and packaging optimization. The many parts of the Zero-Gs are not permanently fixed or mixed together, keeping the circularity and replaceability of parts.
This process was different from what I have done before. This time I made a concept without any restrictions in the very beginning, and then worked on bringing the concept back. I tried to make the product more Scandinavian and realistic while keeping the core of the concept. The concept was of course validated early on before choosing this concept.
Modelmaking:
As part of the process, I took the internal components measurements and made several mock-ups in cardboard to see what the optimal placement of the components would be to achieve the right proportions and dimensions on the product. I also made a visual model in the end made from steel and pressed and glues hay with a high degree finish. This was really helpful as I was conscious of the material use and efficiency. Also, several design and production choices came to light during the modelbuilding. To me this was a highly effective method to bump up the design quality.
