Prototypes

First Prototype

This design was a bit too wide, making it hard to use the ice cream scoop/spoon. The model was also aesthetically displeasing, while the handle was not curved enough for a comfortable hold. The scoop was needed to be a bit more shallow and the scoop was a bit too big. 

Second Prototype

The second prototype was created with the handle increasing in size towards the end, this proved to be disfunctional as the end closer to the scoop was too weak and broke off. The curve of the handle did not mould to the shape of the palm and the end of the handle was too wide. With the handle symmetrical when viewed on top would allow both left and right hand users to use this hand held tool. By having the curves of the handle, when viewed from the side, parallel would increase the aesthetics. The proportion of the scoop and handle were still not as desired. The scoop was also still too chunky, so a smaller spoon like shape would increase the aesthetics.  

Third Prototype

For my third prototype I experimented with shape and texture. The handle was a bit more aesthetically pleasing but not thin enough to create a sleek and smooth appeal. With a higher and thinner arc for the handle would increase the aesthetics and hence pleasurability of my design. The scoop was still yet a bit too big and it needed to be more rounded at the bottom, while the inside of the scoop needed to be much thiner/shallower. The use of air dry clay allowed me to experiment with a different texture, although it could be sanded to allow a smooth texture, the hollow feeling, and the light weight did not replicate the elements of stainless steel. So MDF would be used to complete my final model.