SD-1
SD-1 is a screwdriver concept designed for home use.
Rightfully or wrongfully, I've always had a gripe with the lack of home-use-focused power tool design. With SD-1 I wanted to create a solution that focused unequivocally on use, specifically use in the home by a lay-user. Importantly, for this to be a worthwhile concept, the design had to use proprietary components where possible and stay close to current manufacturing methods used in power tools. It would have been easy to create a 5-axis machined aluminum body that only Apple would be capable of pulling off...
Some of the design highlights:
The rocker switch simplifies the task to its bare core, is it going in or out? The push-activated motor ensures the rocker can't be triggered when the device isn't in use. A ring of LED's, hidden inside the body, doubles SD-1 up as a flashlight.
A screw countdown, like a mileage clock in a modern car, gives a useful update on the battery status; because what does 4 bars of battery actually mean to someone who puts a few flat packs up a year?
The rear clamshell is shrouded by woven fabric. Providing grip and softer aesthetics, the fabric's primary goal is to allow airflow, preventing the need for stylised vents.
The rocker switch simplifies the task to its bare core, is it going in or out? The push-activated motor ensures the rocker can't be triggered when the device isn't in use. A ring of LED's, hidden inside the body, doubles SD-1 up as a flashlight.
A screw countdown, like a mileage clock in a modern car, gives a useful update on the battery status; because what does 4 bars of battery actually mean to someone who puts a few flat packs up a year?
The rear clamshell is shrouded by woven fabric. Providing grip and softer aesthetics, the fabric's primary goal is to allow airflow, preventing the need for stylised vents.