MFA Design Work
SMOOT
The objective of this project was to design a small, mobile item that includes moveable parts. I had to take marketing feasability into account throughout the process, paying close attention to manufacturability as well as material choices.
Smoot the Wheelie Monster was designed to have a molded silicone core that would be enclosed in a two part molded plastic shell. Small metal axles snap into the underside of the shell to hold the wheels in place, allowing them to rotate in unison. A hinge connection enables the tail to snap on and wiggle back and forth as he rolls across any surface.