While at New Deal Design, I helped create OKU, a new "personal skin coach."

I took the external form factor created by ID and the functional requirements for the product to create the architecture and design for manufacturing needed to make this a reality.

Development highlights:

  • Internal component design for strength, function, and stability
  • Assembly process and procedure to allow for functional testing and analysis before ultrasonic welding
  • Kinematic mounting of internal optical elements for repeatable use under drop conditions
  • Optical analysis of light rays to ensure sufficient illumination and proper focus
  • Design for ingress protection to IP64 standards
  • Design to satisfy UL requirements
  • Battery sizing and sourcing