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Connect Office

Jordan Stemper

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Poppin asked us to create an innovative accessory that accented their line. I wanted to create a product that connected the workplace.

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Ideation

Break-Time

Break-Time Recreation

A playtime solution that helps you unwind during work.

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Technology & Storage

A device that makes it easy to hide the clutter of cables and tech.

Break-Time

Food & Drink Storage

A space to keep your drinks cold and your coffee and food hot.

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Socialization

After hours interactions can make the space you work in friendlier.

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Process

Work Mode

Place long solid pieces in between slots to create privacy between with your neighbor.

Work/Play

Connect Office has dual-functionality. Play connect-four to blow off a little steam during work.

Modular Organizer

When you lift the product, the play pieces fall into the tray for easy clean up.

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Internal

Hot glue was used to adhere the pieces to a metal board.

Cardboard

The physical model was created using cardboard for its permanence.

Templates

I used a circle template to ensure the accuracy of the game pieces. I lined them up in rows and columns to create a drop in experience.

Personalized

Make your office a personalized space by adding some fun.

Focus

With a playful product, you can still remain focused on the task at hand.

Clean Aesthetics

Rather than a cubicle full of office supplies and family/friend photos, accent your space with colorful dots!

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Problem

Current issues with recreational equipment are that they don't fit in the workplace and they are usually utilized for only one purpose.

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Solution

Connect-Office fits right into the workplace with its dual-functionality. You are able to play a quick game with your neighbor and at the same time receive that privacy you need to focus.

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Product

Product
Break-Time

Play/Work Mode

Use Connect Office for recreation or privacy. Just slide in the cards when your game is done.

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Aluminum Body

Stick on magnets and post-it notes for personal customization.

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Colored Game Pieces

Pick from Poppin's wide color palette to compliment the office's environment.

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Designer

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Jordan Stemper

I'm a 4th year Industrial Design student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I have an affinity for the design process and business operations. I recently started a business with three others, and we were mentioned in TIME magazine with one of the top 25 inventions of 2014.

Web Team

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Arietta Tetreault

Amanda

Amanda Farrington

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Keith Delk

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Andrea Montealegre