Examples
Belay Device
Clayton Skousen took his knowledge of CAD, and recognizing a hole in the market for climbing belay devices with personality and a pop of color, designed a product that is truly different from anything else on the market. Skousen began designing the product in 3D and then created multiple prototypes utilizing 3D printers and casting techniques.
Black Diamond
The Outdoor Product Design and Development (OPDD) team are not only capable of translating concepts and ideas, they also know how to produce tangible prototypes and finished products. OPDD students put their belay device designs to the test at Black Diamond where the devices where pulled to measure their strength. Working with a team of quality engineers from Black Diamond, students understand the importance of testing, product safety certification and standards. Every belay device met safety standards for the test. These students have a firm knowledge of design which gives them incredible opportunities to interact with companies in the industry, learn day-to-day operations, and use their skills to create better products for the future.
Fishing Waders
This project was a senior studio directed design concept piece of an outdoor product manufacturer's line. This project involved designing a product and taking it from concept to final prototype.
Tamock
This project began with a problem. Traditional hammocks are limited to where you can use them. This is the problem OPDD participants set out to solve after many frustrating, and treeless, camping adventures in the amazing deserts of southern Utah. The goal was to design a portable solution that would allow outdoor adventurists to use their hammocks anywhere in the world, whether it be a desert, beach, music festival, hotel balcony, bedroom, or their very own backyard. This gave the team the idea of putting a protective tent around a relaxing hammock. And so, the Tammock was born. You can now take your hammock adventure anywhere.