Concept Work
Designs always start out with loose sketches, many loose sketches. After getting a feel for the product I look for inspiration in things around me. Many thoughts are taken into consideration when designing playground equipment: durability, aesthetic, fun, and function are the obvious must-haves. Ergonomics for a range of different sized children, safety, varying ability levels, expected risk of the child, and installation and maintenance of the product are just as important.
Michael Yates
Industrial Design
Product Design