Porta
Mobile workstation · 2020 · 3 months
Partner project
Asaki Nelson
research
ideation
sketch
CAD assist
renders lead
research
ideation
sketch
CAD lead
renders assist
Skills and tools:
Fusion 360, Sketching, Ideation, Manufacturing plan, CMF, Dye plan, Material and construction, CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Data analysis, Rendering, Ergonomic design, Surveys, Interviews, and Discussion guides
Designed for remote work
The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic prompted remote work for many workers.
To assist in this transition, Porta was designed to provide the optimal workstation experience.
Insights gathered from 200 research participants around the world.
We…
Sought out factors that shape their remote work experience.
virtually examined their work environment.
Learned about their pain points, wants, and needs.
Methods: Personal interviews (16 participants), a Google survey (184), and online research and polls.
*Workspace images shown with permission.
Their pain points, wants, and needs:
Not all had a consistent home workspace.
People got sick of working in one place.
People craved more movement.
People desired change of scenery.
Factors that shaped their experience:
Environment
Both social and physical environments have an effect on one’s work and mental health.
Posture
With regards to bodily health, it doesn’t matter what position you’re in. It matters how long you’re in it.
Habits
Separation of work, sleep, and rest is important for your mental health.
Device
70% of research participants use a laptop as their primary work device. Designing around this device is important for workstation compatibility.
What is your primary work device?
Conclusion.
Environment
Designed to be environmentally versatile, achieved through portability.
Posture
For physical health, the duration of a position matters more than the position itself. Portable desk aid posture shifts via relocation and height adjustment.
Habits
A mobile workstation helps separate designated work and non-work areas.
Device
Designed for compatibility with their primary work device, a laptop.
Storage friendly
Like a bag, other work items can be traveled with.
Separation of work and leisure mode
Having a foldable system allows you to easily store the workstation away when your workday is done.
