Design journey from Student Project to Final Implementation
The 1/5th scale student project model the starting point
for the design intervention
The first prototype being tested
Feedback received by India Post Staff and experts
Innovation needs multiple prototypes as aspiration of multiple
stakeholders and users have to be addressed to come up with a
product acceptable by all and still retain its innovation component.
Multiple prototypes are arranged sequentially according to
modifications above
Connection with User- Trolley being tested at various road
conditions from pot hole ridden roads to the tiled railway platform
The Final approved trolley for tender
The final tender specifications for large
scale implementation
Hand Stamp
Improving the stamps impression and Longevity.
The current hand stamp process
Existing Hand stamp
Final prototype approved for tender
This new stamp includes the date change mechanism for convenience
Laser etched stainless steel plate for custom production for each post office
Specially designed font for Circular print
Training and Demonstration of use of hand stamp to India post
officials for tender purposes at Shenoy Innovation Studio
Thumb position for correct alignment of stamp
Pilot production of hand stamp in use at IIT Bombay post office and GPO Delhi
Post Box
Design of a maintenance free Post Box.
Features of the new Post Box
This design is easy for collection of letters, change of time and common locking for all the post boxes in the region.It has ample space for advertisements. Uses contemporary materials – high quality brush finished stainless steel for durability and vandal proof. High-Tech manufacturing . Use of computer numerical control machines for fabrication of SS sheet.
With easy and efficient Installation it can be transported easily in knockdown condition and assembled at site.Maintenance Free – Low life cycle cost, will lasts for 20 years.
The salient features of the New Post Box
Inauguration ceremony of the New Letter box
MODIFICATIONS IN THE DESIGN
1. New round top and red powder coated square base gives traditional look.
2. Rust proof, strong durable SS body.
3. Foolproof design for prevention of water and insect entry.
Variations of the top
New round top
The Final Modified design of the Letterbox
The serial development of the final design
Philatelic Display Frames
Design of a maintenance free and portable frame.
More than 1200 frames were used at INDIPEX Pragati Maidaan, New Dehi
Ms. Kavery Banerjee, Chairperson INDIPEX 2011 & Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary (Post) & Chairperson P.S. Board had a one point vision of having a display frame with
novel and futuristic features. Thus the IIT team came up with:
- An Application development in stainless steel
- Panels out of laser cutting and CNC bending
- Maintenance free & durable design
- Stackable & easy to transport design
- Value proposition for international exhibition
- Looks Innovative
- Out of the box Design
- Brush finish on both sides
- Channel created in SS long lasting material
- Frames can be removed independently
- Acrylic doors with locks for safety
- Stand having both sides display
- Interlocking possibility
- Can be arranged in L or C pattern
- Width approximate 1m, 27 cm
Initial Design
The Final Frame
Postal Seals and Tags
Reduction of cost & self locking mechanism
Problem Identification
Prototyping (Acrylic, Paper models & Rapid Prototyping)
Plastic Seal with integrated seal tag
Bag seal with metal insert
Plastic seal tag without metal Insert
Rear side with barcode & unique ID
Pull Strength Testing
Postman Bag
Easy to carry bulk storage in all kind of climates
The bag has three parts, the front two bags are used for quick delivery of letters.Now a days, due to high volume of business post the bags has become very heavy hence the backpack has been chosen as a option of easy of carrying.
The final bag
1) Organized system of spaces for letters , small parcels, important mails
and accessories like water bottle, umbrella, stationery, etc
2) Convenience : flexible to use as a sling bag as well as a backpack.
3) Durability : weather-proof and lasts for 8-10 years
4) Cost effective product and can be easily manufactured
5) Enhances the brand image of India Post
6) Comfort: Bag is comfortable due to the presence of foam at the strips
which helps to reduce stress on the shoulders
Glue Station
A simple and user-friendly mechanism for applying glue on envelopes & stamps using very specific glue.
A separate container with water was used for gluing stamps thereby eliminating the use of glue for the stamps. It can be mounted on the wall or bolted onto the desk The product is made for abuse as it is made from stainless steel
Works entirely on basic scientific principle of surface tension for transfer and buoyancy to prevent drying. A specific composition of glue is proposed which is long lasting (which doesn't get dry soon), thinner, cheaper The proposed kind of glue is yet to be mass manufactured.
Separate Container for water and glue
Dispenser ball assembly inspired from Roll-on Deo
Roll on ball replaced by Sponge
Architectural Typologies: Ideas workshop
Ms Amita Sharma, visited the Shenoy innovation Studio on 7th March'14 to discuss Iconic Projects- Mumbai Transformation and Ajanta. During the visit, Prof. Chankravarthy showcased ongoing projects in the studio.
