ROYAL ENFIELD: GEAR DESIGN (GRADUATION PROJECT)
This was my Graduation Project collection that contributed toward the creation of RE Accessory Gears for a Daily commuter + Unplanned weekend getaways.
BEST GRADUATION PROJECT AWARD 2016 - NIFT

Individual Project
Project Duration: Nov 2015 - April 2016
My Role: Product Designer, Market Researcher, User Research, Experience Design, Project Management, Prototype, Concept Development, Product Design Development & Testing.
OVERVIEW

Brief:
To create a range of products using Royal Enfield’s heritage and the collections are for men who work at organizations.
Going forward:
So my first step was to look at current trends (men's collections) and what are people doing who work at organizations, understanding Royal Enfield's Heritage.
CHALLENGE
To create a range of classic and yet modern looking products using
Royal Enfield’s heritage through color and appeal to infuse depth, strength along
with a feeling of the heritage of Royal Enfield in clients.
The collection is for men who work in the corporate world and stay urban cities.
SOLUTION/ PROTOTYPE OFFERING
MOTOR RIDING GLOVES COLLECTION
![]() Sketches | ![]() Initial Sketches | ![]() Understanding Importance of Gloves | ![]() Understanding Importance of Gloves |
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![]() Final Looks | ![]() Final Looks | ![]() Final Looks | ![]() Final Looks |
![]() Final Looks | ![]() Final Looks | ![]() Final Looks | ![]() Prototypes |
VARIOUS BAGS COLLECTION (MOTORBIKE MOUNTABLE BAGS)
![]() Final Collection | ![]() Collection | ![]() Illustrations | ![]() Material Sourcing |
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![]() Sketches | ![]() Mountable Bag | ![]() Prototype - 1 | ![]() Tool kit |
![]() Duffel Bagpack | ![]() Backpack | ![]() Trade-show showcase |
HELMET INTERNALS DESIGN
![]() Helmet Study | ![]() Internals - 1 | ![]() Exploration | ![]() Initial Sketches |
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![]() Prototypes development | ![]() Internals - 2 | ![]() Internals - 3 | ![]() Internals - 4 |
![]() Internals - 5 |
LEARNINGS
- Key learnings were organization structure and barriers toward manufacturing a design
- Cost effective designs are key to large organizations
- Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, gloves, helmets, bags.
- Sketching, Software skills.
- Presentations to convince higher up's.