Yamann Malabeh
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Hitch Helper

A safer, simpler way to access your hitch.

Discipline
3D Visualization
Tools
Onshape · Fusion 360 · KeyShot

01 / The Problem

The hitch isn’t always within reach.

Attaching a trailer or accessory can be difficult and unsafe, especially on taller vehicles.

  • Hard to reachTaller vehicles put the hitch high and far from the user.
  • Unstable footingExisting solutions often lack stability.
  • Bulky to keepMany are bulky or compromise on ease of use.

02 / Research

What existing solutions miss.

  1. 01

    Existing products

    Often bulky, unstable, or difficult to store.

  2. 02

    User needs

    Safe, stable, and easy access for all users.

  3. 03

    Constraints

    Weight, strength, size, and vehicle compatibility.

  4. 04

    Opportunity

    A compact, stable, and simple solution that works for more vehicles.

03 / The Solution

A step that mounts at the hitch.

A clean, minimal platform with a strong structural profile, built around clarity, precision, and build-ready geometry.

  • 01RefineryControlled surfaces and clean edges.
  • 02Form DisciplineNothing added that the structure doesn’t need.
  • 03Material ContrastPlatform, arm, and bracket read as distinct parts.
  • 04FunctionalityA stable surface right where it’s needed.
  • 05TimelessnessA form that won’t date.

04 / Process

From concept to build-ready model.

Iterations in CAD refined the structure, fit, and function, then visualization tested form, material, and light before anything was built.

  1. 01

    Clarity

    Clean geometry and controlled surfaces.

  2. 02

    Flexibility

    Forms that evolve through iteration.

  3. 03

    Efficiency

    Material use and structural logic, without extra complexity.

  4. 04

    Structure

    Defined parts and organized geometry.

  5. 05

    Range

    Versatility across products and visual styles.

05 / Details

Every surface considered.

Geometry and surface treatment shape both the visual identity and the functional expression.

Platform
01PlatformSlotted top surface and edges.
Joints
02JointsFasteners and transitions up close.
Mount
03MountBracket and support arm.

06 / Final Visuals

A safer, smarter solution.

Precise surface modeling and visualization turn the concept into a clear, build-ready design.

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