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MODULAR, ADAPTABLE, GLOW ANYWHERE!
Nest is a modular camp lighting system designed for shared outdoor experiences. Portable light modules dock into a central base station, adapting from personal task lighting to group ambient illumination. Built for flexibility, Nest transitions seamlessly between campsite, trail, and everyday use.
Project Overview:
Role: Designer
Timeline: 14 Weeks
Tools: Rhino 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Arduino, 3D Printing
Skills: CMF, Prototyping, UX, System Design
"Outdoor gear isn’t just about being functional; it shapes memories and builds confidence."​
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"Gear should make being outside easier, not more complicated."
The Problem
Group camping is dynamic. Shared gear gets lost, tasks change quickly, and existing products fail to adapt.
Beginners are hesitant to invest
in gear on their first time out.
Gear gets borrowed,
misplaced, or forgotten.
Needs shift constantly as the
group moves between tasks.
Development
Harsh geometric angles negatively impacted comfort and intuitive control placement during ergonomic testing.
Early prototyping revealed that modular components relying solely on magnetic attachment points failed to stay together when packed or handled, increasing the risk of loss.
Nesting design for stronger attachment to other modules.
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Clear plastics were too easy to scratch. Needed to be more durable for the expected use case.
Initial electronics prototyping revealed the need to switch to a brighter, more tightly arrayed LED, eliminating hotspots and improving functionality.
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Technical Planning
Gear designed to be shared
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