nuu
the healthy vaping alternative
Vape juice is full of toxic garbage.
Take back your freedom!!
NUU is that healthy alternative.
competitive analysis/user pain points
“ This just feels like I’m sucking on a straw.”
“ I worry about overdosing on B12.”
“ The mint flavor is extremely overwhelming.”
“ I get a headache whenever I use this.”
“I’m concerned about the chemicals in this.”
“This thing is just plain garbage.”
why do you vape?
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Frankie H. ~ Hardcore RedSox Fan
“I started vaping to quit cigarettes, so having a vape that hits nice is key.”
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Abby T. ~ Art Student
“Vaping gives me something to do when I’m bored, so a device that feels good in my hands is important.”
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Emmett M.~ Designer
“I only vape in social settings, so disposable vapes are best for me. I just feel bad throwing them away.”
how will it work?
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simple concept
Air chamber varies in width, providing pull resistance
Filter with oil drops adds flavor and air flow resistance
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pop concept
Air gathers in chamber near tip of device
When pressure builds up, valve “POPS” and releases air
Filter with oil drops adds flavor and airflow resistance
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cone concept
Filter slowly creates a seal inside the device for air flow resistance
Cone filter with flavor drops adds flavor and air flow resistance
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crackle concept
Air flows through chamber near the tip of the device
Sand particles in the chamber make a “crackle” sound as air moves around
Screened particle chamber adds air flow resistance
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split concept
Air gathers in the chamber near the tip of the device
Air is directed through the smaller chambers for air flow resistance
sketch it out
how does it feel?
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foam modeling
I started by making foam model prototypes for usability testing.
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body shape
I transformed my foam models into refined 3-D prints based on usability testing data.
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mouthpieces
The design of the mouthpiece is an important aspect of the device, so I decided to explore it further.
prototyping
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Solid body concept
This concept has a double-ended mouthpiece and a disposable pre-flavored filter.
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Split body concept
This concept has removable mouthpieces and a disposable filter.
final product
allows users to continue their ritual of vaping, while completely eliminating the battery, harmful chemicals, and inhaled aerosol.
easy to install flavor cores include options such as lavender, citrus zest, and cracked pepper.
comes apart for easy cleaning.
manufactur3ed from wheat straw plastic and is 100% biodegradable and compostable.
