MIHIR PEDNEKAR

About
Mihir I am a 21 year old enthusiastic industrial design learner, ready to
Pednekar explore and experiment with design opportunities and challenges. Besides
design I am very much interested in fitness and art
Industrial designer

Email
[email protected]
Education Experience
Contact
9757090579/ 9326938749
MIT ID institute of design Bluencore [intern]
Pune Packaging design
2018 - 2022 2 month [24th mar - 24th may 2021]
B.Des in indusrtrial design
Freelance [Himalayan Secrets]
Ramnivas Ruia college Packaging design
Matunga Ongoing
2016 - 2018
12th Science
Skills
User centric research Software
Conceptualization
3d Visualisation Keyshot Fusion 360 Solidworks Rhino Photoshop Illustrator
Form and cmf
Prototyping
Rendering
PROJECTS

01 02 03

SMART LEAP POSEIDON

 01
BP machine
Introducing truly automatic blood pressure monitor. It is an
upper arm cuffed BP monitor which is based on the oscillometric method
of blood pressure measuring.
One stop solution for all of your family’s BP monitoring needs. Monitor your
blood pressure the smarter way with the proactive assist. Interactive
interface, intuitive design and quintessential ergonomics all packed in a single
device with the perks of automation.
 Detachable touchscreen

Interactive interface
with smart assist

Self adjusting automatic

cuff
 On/Off
Connectivity Battery indicator
Fit/ release

Date User Profile

Time

Back
Options
1 2

Press ‘Fit/ release’ to activate the

Wear the device on your arm. automatic self adjusting cuff. You can use
the arrow keys on the side to manually
adjust the cuff as per your comfort.
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Guest User 2 User 3 User 4

User 1
user

Press the ‘On/Off’ button to start the Select your profile. Use guest profile if
device screen. you are not a regular user.
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In
process
Take reading
Sit still and don’t talk

Tap on ‘take reading’ to initiate the Wait till the process is done
Bp measuring procedure starting and follow the instructions on
with the cuff inflation. the screen.
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140
Your blood pressure is raised

87 72
Precautionary
Sys Dia Pulse Make an appointment with
measures
mmhg mmhg bpm
your doctor within 3 weeks
after self-adjustment

Assess your readings manually or View the inference and take

go to the next slide inorder to get the precautionary measures if
help with assessment. you feel the need to.
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Graph Setting

History Connectivity Help

Press ‘back’ if you want to take another Press the ’On/Off’ button to
reading. You can view, transfer or delete the shut down the device screen
previous records, track your progress and deflate the cuff
graphically, manage the device settings and
get help regarding anything and everything
from the options menu.
11

Press the button ‘fit/ rel’ to loosen up

the cuff or you can do the same using
the arrow keys.
 Do your neck a
little favour

Detachable screen for better

viewing angle and ergonomic
efficiency. The screen is
connected to the main body
using a transceiver.
The most precise way to wear
the cuff is the only way to wear
the cuff.

The cuff is a self adjusting, easy

to wear cuff. It also comes with manual
controller in order to achieve the best fit.
It is possible due to a combination of a
motor and a sensor.
Forget the manual, follow your instincts.

The intuitive design of the

product lays foundation
to the value of affordance
making the product very
easy to comprehend.
The device can be charged via a C-type charging port provided at the front. A
green LED is lit when the device is being charged. The main body locks the
detachable screen in place via a C-type male adapter which also
simultaneously charges the screen whenever the main body is put to charge.
You can even separately charge the screen using a standard C-type charger.
Multiply users, one device.

Switch between profiles, transfer

readings between profiles and
manage profiles seamlessly.

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sys dia pulse date time

140 87 72 12/06/20 15:20
Move
146 80 71 14/06/20 09:20
135 85 68 16/06/20 20:20 Delete
120 65 65 27/06/20 18:20
 assist
assist helps the user to be proactive by suggesting precautionary
measures, emergency measures as well as by connecting the user to their
emergency contacts or doctor in just one tap by using the wifi technology.
 assist interprets the set of readings and translates them into simplified
terms which could be easily understood by the laymen. It provides the user
with conclusive statements along with necessary set of actions to be under
taken.
No more error codes
The interactive interface, with the help of vivid visuals, guides the user
throughout the entire process. This eliminates the need for bewildering
error codes.
Before After
 Colour coded reading
for better
understandability

blood pressure monitor

follows the WHO blood pressure
colour coded indication for
better comprehensibility.
 No app? no problem.
This device can single-handedly carry
out all the functions and has all the
features present in any smartphone’s
blood pressure monitor app. Hence,
although you can connect this device
with the app using wifi/bluetooth
inorder to view the recorded data on a
phone, it’s okay even if you don’t have a
phone around. With bluetooth and wifi
connectivity, you can easily sync the
data in one tap.

View graphical interpretation of the

readings and much more using the
‘options’ button.
 02
STB remote
Click hereto view the video
LEAP
Stb remote
 Design brief
To design the Human Machine Interaction of the stb remote
Questionaire
Following questionaire was created to study user and its needs.

1. Age ?
2. Occupation?
3. Which brand’s set top box do you own?
4. How often do you watch Tv?
5. Which functions do you use the most while interacting with screen?
6. Do you know the function of each and every button on the set top box remote?
7. Which, of all the following button's function, do you not know?
8. Which functions do you use the least?
9. Are you satisfied with the current set top box remote?
10. Do you understand the current set top box screen interface?
11. Do you understand the meaning of the color of led on a set top box front panel?
12. Do you find the need of an user manual to understand the remote controls or the screen
interface?
13. If yes, was an user manual available with the product?
14. Are you satisfied with the overall interface, functions and the features provided?
15. If no, what suggestions can you offer to help us tackle this problem?
16. Would you prefer voice command over the traditional typing mechanism?Surve
User persona

Harsh shah
Harsh is 24 years old and currently working in a com-
pany an engineer. He has to work 9am - 5pm in the
office . He leaves with his parents . He is planning for
his master aboard as he has gained some work experi-
ence. He is well versed with technology and has no
difficulty in operating any electronic appliance.

Gender- Male Qualities

Age - 24
Location- Mumbai Tech savy
Profession- engineer Intereted in sports
Likes traveling
Sincere and hardworking
Passionate
Ambitious
Socially active
Value propostion

Gains Needs
1] has a lED for feedback 1) Find all the english movies being
2] different colour for specific buttons broadcasted at this moment
3] Symbols and labels makes it easy to find 2)Set an alert for a news program which is
buttons going to be broadcasted at a later point in time
4]No lag in the response by the UI and 3)Change the language of the interface to
command given hindi
5] Features provided cover all the requirements 4) Change the language of the channel Sony
Pix hd to hindi
5)Set any channel as your fav, restart the STB
and then go to the fav channel directly
Pains 6)Find information about a show which is going
to be broadcasted at a later point in time
1] Complex 7)Find all the information related to your
2] No shortcuts for certain tasks account
3] Too many buttons can be simplified 8)Find the rate of the exclusive fitness channel
4] The ergonomics can be improved provided by your service provider
5] Aesthetic of the interface can be improved 9)Find information about the channel packs
voice command can be added available for subscription
10)Find the customer support number
Layout study
To find the importance of the buttons present on the remote . We did usage mapping of the buttons both when used as a
normal stb remote as well as when used as universal remote

Tata sky remote

Regular use Used as universal
remote
 Frequency vs duration of use chart
We studied people while they were watching TV and interfacing with their remote controls, the aim being to identify
the most frequently used buttons and those which are used for the most prolonged periods of time. The resultant
analysis came up with the following usage map:

vol cha

6
back

5 mute info
F
r
e 1 2 3
4
q 4 5 6

u 7 8 9

e menu
0
3
n setting
c
y
2

1 help

tv

0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duration of use
 Mapping the natural movement of the fingers
on the remote

The following patterns have been plotted after mapping the natu-
OPTIONAL KEY
ral movement of the user. We studied various different users and
inferred that an user often decides his grip as per the position of
the volume keys

natural

have to stretch

difficult to reach
Key insights
The following are the Problem areas that we found throuh our surveys , task flows, Info architecture ans user journey mapping

Rearrange info architecture for better Improve the current methods by using technology
accessility

Improve User interaction with the product with the

Symbols over text as label help of different input methods

Button placement and its heirarchy

Make the interface and the remote simple to use

Simplify various features

Improve the User experience
Mood board
What is leap ?

'Leap' is a smart and simplified two-in-one remote which can be used to operate both
Set-top box and TV simultaneously. It is an ergonomically designed remote loaded with
less buttons and more features.

Why is leap ?

There happens to be a huge gap between what the present day set-top box remotes look
like and what they should have ideally looked like. With complicated interfaces, complex
task flows and ergonomic inefficiencies, the present day set-top box remotes are a big
NO. Hence the present day set-top box remote needs to be redesigned inorder to catch
up with modern day technical and technological advancements.
 stb tv

Power
on/off
Language
Home Menu
Help Setting
Joystick

Record Back
Mute Info

Volume Channel

Voice
command
 Features

Smart multi-functional joystick

The main joystick can be used to 'navigate and

select' when in normal mode.

The recording related symbols light up as soon

as the recording button is pressed. This also
changes the functions of joystick from 'navigate
and select' to 'Play-pause, forward, backward normal mode Recording mode
and save'. [Navigate and select] [Play- Pause, Forward,
Backward]

Two way function-alternating button

The 'av' command serves no purpose while

operating set-top box. Similarly the 'language'
command serves no purpose while operating
tv.

The two way function-alternating button helps

simplify the interface reducing the cognitive Language Av
load. The 'av' command lightens up when the
remote is in 'tv mode'. Whereas it changes to
'language' command when we use the toggle
button to put the remote into 'stb mode'.
tv stb

Mihir Pednekar
 03
Fragrance packaging
Poseidon
Fragrance packaging
 Design brief
To design a high-end fragrance packaging which will offer an exclusive experience.
MOODBOARD
CMF BOARD

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PATTERN EXPLORATION
FONT EXPLORATION

Poseidon Poseidon
[Mistral] [Riviera]

Poseidon
[Squirel Boys ]
[Braga] [Westerner’s]

[Marlines] [Aqua script]

SKETCHES
FINAL CONCEPT

Design language

The entire experience incorporates various elements from the

yacht, from the steering wheel to the deck flooring. Through our
approach we have tired to break the conventions regarding
perfume bottles and its packaging and create a concept which
would be unique and one of a kind. The brand derives heavy
influence from the Greek mythology as one can find various
existing design elements and names belonging to various figures
and patterns from the Greek mythology. The steering wheel gives
the user a sense of power and control. The entire box has a matte
white finish with intricate details and branding embossed in sterling
silver. The perfume bottle sitting on the drawer, elegantly decked
with teak wood, presents itself to the user royally.
Poseidon
Poseidon
Poseidon
Poseidon
 CMF details

The cap and the base

The cap and the base is made up of
sterling silver with shiny surface

The logo
The logo in the center is made up of
Sterling silver and is debossed from the
surface

The main body

The main body is made by of glass with

a wavy pattern to resemble the waves
 CMF details

The outer body

The box is made of made with a matte
white finish [ paint].

The patterns and detailling

The details are made from sterling
silver and are embossed in the box

The inner shelf

The inner shelf is made up of wood

with shiny polished finish and has
black embossed patterns.
 Mechanism
Rotate the wheel to reveal the perfume kept
inside the drawer.
TECHNICAL DRAWING
Thank you