Scenera 2.0
A learning journey filled with many, many iterations. Multiple years and multiple forms, resulted in a new and improved version of the scenera. Compliant with FMVSS 213b, carrying a 10lbs heavier occupant, able to fit 3 across and at a comparable price point.
Year: 2022-2025
Timing: 3 years
Project Type: Object // Safety System
Role: Design Lead [Corporate in House]
Skills: Concept Sketching // Prototyping // Technical Packets // Softgoods Development
Acknowledgments:
Jonathan Holtman & Jason Johnson [Engineering] Michaela Ferreira & Steve Tran [Softgoods Collaborators] Loan Nguyen & Danielle Spolsono [Seamstress Pattern] Carla Francesshi-Green & Shannon Fineout [CMF] Erinc Erel-Caglar & John Huntley [Design Collaborators]
Process:
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Early Concepts
Early renderings of possible paths forward to meet new compliance standards.
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Mock Ups
Collage of early prototypes and tape ups. Expanding side-wing panel exploration, purple tape lines for initial pad development, moveable headrest block concept.
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Concept Sketches
There were many iterations of pad development. Engineering pivots, branding pivots, costing pivots and some blue-sky thinking at the start brought me back to the drawing board several times.
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Going Bigger
Left is the original scenera. Right is a split 3D printed sample of the 2.0 used to begin charting a direction toward carrying a ten pound heavier occupant.
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Key Prototypes
From top left clockwise: Initial ID 23’ [refined VBL, SIP pod, and possible canopy] // Early 24’ [integrated headrest, 1.0 as base] // 50 lbs 24’ [initial soft-good on the split sample] // Initial off tool 25’ [supplier soft-goods on an initial off tool shell]
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Finalizing Details
Final Hardgoods refinements prior to tool kickoff. Comparison of Tool friendly ID updates and key focus for final refinement.
