ERGONOMIC CAULKING GUN

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Four Pleasures Analysis

The ergonomic caulking gun is physically more comfortable, has greater aesthetic styling, thus more visually appealing, and is more eco-friendly than its predecessors.

The caulking gun is more comfortable to use due to a greater surface area in contact with your palm. This allows for greater control of the gun.

Instead of the conventional ‘pulling’ of the trigger, the new ‘squeeze’ of the trigger takes the pressure off individual fingers and distributes the load onto the entire hand.

The quick release feature also allows the can to be released more efficiently whilst also improving single hand use.

The curves of the handles consist of contours that are comfortable for all users and provide an organic aesthetic feeling.

As the definition of pleasurable products has trended towards the use of ecologically sustainable materials, glass-filled nylon is primarily used in this caulking gun. Even so, with high compressive and yield strength, along with greater rigidity, the gun is gratifying to another level. Aluminium is used at the back to provide a light, yet rigid rear and is also a recyclable metal.

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SeonTae Kim
Zenon Zoltaszek
Joshua Nham
Andrew Lee
Allen Yie

objectified by gary hustwit

Everything we come across, has been thought through in the design process by one person or another.
Objectified depicts the design process as intangible; that different people will have differing ideas, differing opinions and that is what needs to be appreciated.

Designing for the extremes is important, as when the most and least extreme are standardised, the middle are bound to follow and adapt to what is comfortable. For example, when a peeler for people with arthritis is designed, the extra support and comfort will also be beneficial to the masses of people.
In any case, the designer needs to know what the consumer needs, even more so than the consumer themselves.

We are constantly making assumptions and judgements based on what we see and what seems conventional to us. The video mentions when things are clear and understandable people react positively. When design is  unclear or confusing, people may become frustrated and annoyed.

The concept of wearing in, not wearing out is rather interesting. As the product begins to age from the day of production, the ability to design a product to increase in pleasurability and comfort as it gets older would be remarkable. This is often the case when an emotional bond with the product is present, and thus the value of the item becomes greater.

The video provided insightful perspectives from several successful designers. By listening and learning to what they value, your own design philosophy is able to be built upon and nurtured.