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For the National Parks Autonomous Adventure Vehicle
hygiene Space
Design a hygiene space in an SAE-4 autonomous vehicle for the Western National Parks in 2035.
NP-AAV is a collaborative project.
I was responsible for the Hygiene space which included:
- The Shower Head
- The Removable Shower Head
- The Dog Wash Station
- The Toilet
- The Bathroom Storage Area
My collaborator was responsible for the interior space which included:
- The Bed Area
- The Seating Area
- The Kitchen
- The “Drivers” Seat Area
- Overall Space Aesthetics
Life in 2035
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles have also become normalized, and only a small minority of drivers own their own vehicle. Due to the increase of Autonomous vehicles, there is a decrease in vehicular deaths and injuries.
Sustainability
The awareness of the need for sustainability is still on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now, there are devices implemented that are pulling Co2 from the air. These devices are able to take the Co2 and transfer it into either fuel or to store it in the ground.
Sleep
The innovation of smart pajamas that are able to detect your body temperature, heart rate, and sleep patterns while you are sleeping. They are made of an antibiotic material that only needs washed once a month. Smart pajamas are able to then communicate with beds to adjust for your best sleep in real time.
Science
Scientists are starting to modify genes to affect our sleeping needs and schedules. These advances in science have not become implemented in everyday life but they are starting to test it in people and people are aware of its existence.
Big Data
Corporate Funded Universal Basic Income came to fruition through knowledge that companies are using your data. The government enacted a law that allows users to opt in or out of big companies using their data. If a user opts into this ability then they receive money each month from the corporate companies that are using their data.
Research
The User's World in 2035
Social and Eco Responsibility
Young people choose to shop small businesses due to decreased admiration of brands, and have a rekindled admiration for sustaining the local economy.
Customized User Experience
Young people in 2035 are used to their experiences catering to their needs.
Gig Economy
In 2035 60% of people work “gig” jobs. People need be connected to their next job, preventing meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Phones Prevent Relationships
Phones have become a necessary tool in people’s lives. However, they are limiting personal connections between people.
Social Media = Necessary
Social Media has become more prevalent. As a result, social media has become increasingly popular in young people’s lives as a way of expression.
Self Care > Professional Goals
People in 2035 are starting to realize that self care is just as important if not more than their career goals.
Social and Eco Responsibility
Young people choose to shop small businesses due to decreased admiration of brands, and have a rekindled admiration for sustaining the local economy.
Customized User Experience
Young people in 2035 are used to their experiences catering to their needs.
Gig Economy
In 2035 60% of people work “gig” jobs. People need be connected to their next job, preventing meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Phones Prevent Relationships
Phones have become a necessary tool in people’s lives. However, they are limiting personal connections between people.
Social Media = Necessary
Social Media has become more prevalent. As a result, social media has become increasingly popular in young people’s lives as a way of expression.
Self Care > Professional Goals
People in 2035 are starting to realize that self care is just as important if not more than their career goals.
Social and Eco Responsibility
Young people choose to shop small businesses due to decreased admiration of brands, and have a rekindled admiration for sustaining the local economy.
Customized User Experience
Young people in 2035 are used to their experiences catering to their needs.
Gig Economy
In 2035 60% of people work “gig” jobs. People need be connected to their next job, preventing meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Phones Prevent Relationships
Phones have become a necessary tool in people’s lives. However, they are limiting personal connections between people.
Social Media = Necessary
Social Media has become more prevalent. As a result, social media has become increasingly popular in young people’s lives as a way of expression.
Self Care > Professional Goals
People in 2035 are starting to realize that self care is just as important if not more than their career goals.
Social and Eco Responsibility
Young people choose to shop small businesses due to decreased admiration of brands, and have a rekindled admiration for sustaining the local economy.
Customized User Experience
Young people in 2035 are used to their experiences catering to their needs.
Gig Economy
In 2035 60% of people work “gig” jobs. People need be connected to their next job, preventing meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Phones Prevent Relationships
Phones have become a necessary tool in people’s lives. However, they are limiting personal connections between people.
Social Media = Necessary
Social Media has become more prevalent. As a result, social media has become increasingly popular in young people’s lives as a way of expression.
Self Care > Professional Goals
People in 2035 are starting to realize that self care is just as important if not more than their career goals.
Social and Eco Responsibility
Young people choose to shop small businesses due to decreased admiration of brands, and have a rekindled admiration for sustaining the local economy.
Customized User Experience
Young people in 2035 are used to their experiences catering to their needs.
Gig Economy
In 2035 60% of people work “gig” jobs. People need be connected to their next job, preventing meaningful conversation and relationship building.
Phones Prevent Relationships
Phones have become a necessary tool in people’s lives. However, they are limiting personal connections between people.
Social Media = Necessary
Social Media has become more prevalent. As a result, social media has become increasingly popular in young people’s lives as a way of expression.
Self Care > Professional Goals
People in 2035 are starting to realize that self care is just as important if not more than their career goals.
The Location
The National Parks of America’s Southwest are a popular destination for tourists, but propose their own unique and challenging characteristics that will influence the design of the NP-AAV.
Dry • Rocky • Muddy • Loose terrain • Lack of Water • On road and off-road • High density of parks • Wildlife • Shifting terrain • Forests • Lots of Sun • High Heat • Snow • Rock Falls • Dust • Pollen •
• SOS/Emergency • Fire • Sunburn • Heatstroke • Habitat Destruction •
A Bathroom in 2035
Nano Particles
“Innovation in materiality has led to new possibilities for designers.”
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Water
“The world population is expected to reach 8.8 Billion, resulting in a strain on valuable resources.”
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
AR Glass
“Companies are starting to integrate augmented reality into their products.”
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Drying
“People are still striving for efficiency.”
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Smell Control
“Air pollution has increased with the growing population even with resolution efforts.”
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Touch-less
“The need for touch-less access spiked after the global pandemic.”
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Nano Particles
“Innovation in materiality has led to new possibilities for designers.”
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Water
“The world population is expected to reach 8.8 Billion, resulting in a strain on valuable resources.”
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
AR Glass
“Companies are starting to integrate augmented reality into their products.”
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Drying
“People are still striving for efficiency.”
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Smell Control
“Air pollution has increased with the growing population even with resolution efforts.”
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Touch-less
“The need for touch-less access spiked after the global pandemic.”
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Nano Particles
“Innovation in materiality has led to new possibilities for designers.”
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Water
“The world population is expected to reach 8.8 Billion, resulting in a strain on valuable resources.”
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
AR Glass
“Companies are starting to integrate augmented reality into their products.”
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Drying
“People are still striving for efficiency.”
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Smell Control
“Air pollution has increased with the growing population even with resolution efforts.”
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Touch-less
“The need for touch-less access spiked after the global pandemic.”
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Nano Particles
“Innovation in materiality has led to new possibilities for designers.”
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Water
“The world population is expected to reach 8.8 Billion, resulting in a strain on valuable resources.”
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
AR Glass
“Companies are starting to integrate augmented reality into their products.”
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Drying
“People are still striving for efficiency.”
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Smell Control
“Air pollution has increased with the growing population even with resolution efforts.”
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Touch-less
“The need for touch-less access spiked after the global pandemic.”
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Nano Particles
“Innovation in materiality has led to new possibilities for designers.”
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Nano Particle materials can coat other materials to make that material take on new attributes.
Water
“The world population is expected to reach 8.8 Billion, resulting in a strain on valuable resources.”
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
Showers are able to conserve water and also give an enjoyable experience. The showers also have an adjustable water temperature and water pressure.
AR Glass
“Companies are starting to integrate augmented reality into their products.”
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Mirrors feature AR glass that can give the user information such as weather, events, and social media. It can also control the shower and lights.
Drying
“People are still striving for efficiency.”
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Full body dryers are now common in shower areas instead of using towels. It also helps conserve water because they’re not washing towels every week.
Smell Control
“Air pollution has increased with the growing population even with resolution efforts.”
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Smell control has been resolved by a cartridge system in most a/c units that emit a certain fragrance of the user’s choice into the air while also filtering it.
Touch-less
“The need for touch-less access spiked after the global pandemic.”
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Bathrooms have become touch-less. Everything can be accessed by either a gesture or a verbal command.
Task Analysis
Shower Task Analysis
Components: Water Filtration System • Drain • Removable Shower Head • Fixed Shower Head • Control Panel • Piping
Considerations: Soap • Drying • Access to new water • Where dirty water goes
Dog Wash Task Analysis
Components: Water Filtration System • Drain • Removable Shower Head • Fixed Shower Head • Control Panel • Piping
Considerations: Soap • Drying • Access to new water • Where dirty water goes • Keeping dog contained • Dog fur
Aesthetics
Ideation
How it Works
How it Works - Shower System
Oasis Recirculating showers take water and filters it to reduce the amount of water you use in a shower.
1. Water comes down through the shower head.
2. Water goes into the drain through the slats in the floor.
3. Water collected runs to the back right corner where it is then pumped to the filter.
4. The filter will filter out any particles and gray water will flow out of the system and into the tank below the vehicle. Any new water needs for the 2L system will be pumped into the filtration system.
5. Once water has been filtered and heated, it will either come back out the shower head or the removable shower head.
Final
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