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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sketches |  Mountable Bag |  Prototype - 1 |  Tool kit |
 Duffel Bagpack |  Backpack |  Trade-show showcase |
HELMET INTERNALS DESIGN
 Helmet Study |  Internals - 1 |  Exploration |  Initial Sketches |
|---|---|---|---|
 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.