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Zander Slavitz
Intro
Inclusive Merry-Go-Round
Playcraft Systems
Introduction
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The empty space between the grippable, patterned rails creates endless possibility for play against centripetal force
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The minimal features on the Merry-Go-Round enable many ways to navigate product
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The Merry-Go-Round is designed for users with enough physical ability - preventing less able users from participating in play
Research Goal
Redesign the Merry-Go-Round to increase inclusivity and compete with other Inclusive Merry-Go-Rounds
Competition
Inclusive
ADA
Seat Design Development
Handle Design Development
Bracket Redesign
Original bracket design with horizontal bolt alignment
Bracket design evolution from FEA results
Tolerance analysis
Structural bracket validation
Structural product validation
Play Testing
Product Release
Scene
Final Rotomold Product
Merry-Go-Round in Catalog
References
1) Towards a Theory of Instruction. Jerome S. Bruner. 1966.
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