Yamann Malabeh
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The Pip Boy

A compact, wearable interface for real-time data, navigation, and system control.

Discipline
Wearable Design
Method
3D printed · Sanded · Painted

01 / The Problem

Wearable, functional, engaging.

A compact, wrist-mounted device has to balance ergonomics and form while still being engaging to use.

  • ErgonomicsIt has to sit comfortably on the wrist.
  • FormIt has to look right, down to the details.
  • InteractionIt has to invite people to use it.

02 / Research

Studying wearables first.

Wearable devices and ergonomics informed the form and scale before modeling began.

03 / The Solution

An icon, rebuilt by hand.

A physical wrist device that balances aesthetics, ergonomics, and attention to detail.

  1. 01

    Recreation

    A recreation of an icon.

  2. 02

    Finish

    Metal finish with plastic siding.

  3. 03

    Experience

    Designed for aesthetics and interaction.

04 / Process

Research, print, refine.

  1. 01

    Research

    Wearable devices and ergonomics set the form and scale.

  2. 02

    Print

    The model was 3D printed.

  3. 03

    Finish

    Sanded and polished to smooth surfaces.

  4. 04

    Paint

    Painted to enhance the visual appeal.

05 / Details

Built up part by part.

Dial
01DialMetal finish against the shell.
Profile
02ProfileWrist band and housing.
Render
03RenderThe full model.

06 / Final Visuals

The Pip Boy.

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