DEAN AS
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Sparrow
Cruise Ship Companion
Project Motivation
How might we keep passengers calm at a cruise ship emergency?
Unlike most other means of transportation where the passengers are seated and often wear seatbelts, at a cruise ship passengers are walking freely around the ship.
When weather conditions cause the ship to tilt, panic spreads around the passengers often running around looking for their family, friends and shelter.
These days, some hotels have started using smart bracelets
as room keys and wallets. For a long time, parents have
using tracking apps to keep everyone safe.
In my research, I found no evidence of a solution fitted
for the cruise ship environment.
Benchmarking
Ideation Refrences
I was determined to design a unisex timeless piece of jewelry that will not be intrusive to a cruise ship passenger wardrobe, which can vary from a bathing suit to a tux.
3D Design Process
For the first time, I went straight to 3D using Monster clay, which gave me freedom quickly understand the 3 dimensional forms.
2D Sketches
The final design was mainly inspired by Josh Sperling's art mixed with a lifebuoy and the Royal Caribbean International logo.
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Final Design Renders
The result is the Royal Caribbeancruise companion, Sparrow. A cruise concierge and a personal lifeguard promising a better and safer cruise expirience.
Sparrow - Cruise Ship Companion
My smart watch design aims to solve passenger panic
by alarming voyagers of the coming dangers and navigating
them to safety while gathering family members together.
When the winds are low and the sun is high passengers can use their watch to pay for items and services, find friends and family across the ship with tracking a app as well as open their room door.
Don't like wearing watches?
Sparrow can be worn on the wrist, laced around your neck or
clipped to your bathing suit