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7.4 The previous design 1

In my opinion, a handheld scanner doesn’t need to look like a pen. The function of a

pen is to write, and then the design focuses on giving a comfortable and easy grip, as

well as smooth writing. The scanner has more complicated mission as a scanner; a

dictionary; a translator; and a collecting tool.

The first idea is to design the scanner as a credit card, which is easy to put into a wallet,

or function as a bookmark. I have made a few sketch mock-ups in different shapes, and

test them with several design students. Though I didn’t get any concrete conclusion, the

process is worthy and interesting. It is about discovering the need and their feelings of

having a scanner in hands.

The design is inspired by the mock-ups test in which I observe the dictionary and

translator function would be popular to fulfill the common need in the reading. The

scanner is about a card size, 80mm*50mm*7mm. The square shape makes it look more

suitable for working in the office. It is designed to be a set with a solar charger, which

can be attached with a small pocket organizer that people may often take with for work

or travel.

Figure 16 user test to find

out the shape

Figure 17 the scanner

protype can be put in a card

holder

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