Original Ideas:
Climbing POV Statement: Extreme and adventurous people need a way to climb buildings without getting hurt because climbing buildings that were not intended for people to climb provides a challenge that they want to conquer.
Baseboards POV Statement: Businesses need a way to make use of ignored baseboards to provide a way to safely exit buildings if there is a fire.
Window POV Statement: People need a way to be able to enjoy beautiful views while still being able to monitor the amount of cold/heat that enters the room.
New Idea:
Parking Meter
ANALYSIS: negative space
Initial Ideation:
More Ideation:
Add adjustable arms and legs to the meter to create a fun experience for people
Add help button similar to the blue light system
Adjustable minature poles 
Bend the pole to create a seat
Spinning parking meter pole
Lighting from half of the pole
 
Lighting from the bottom of the seat
Solar panel on top
Analysis Diagrams:
Traffic Flow
Street View
Systems Diagram: motion of sitting onto the seat
Systems Diagram: paying 
Possible Uses:
Bike Lock Station
Setting Belongings down
Stand on meter
Tying Shoe
Paying
Storage under bench for papers, books, etc
Final Idea:
POV STATEMENT: People need a convenient place to make a quick stop while walking through campus or downtown Lincoln because there aren't very many places for people to set their belongings down, tie their shoe, or just sit and relax while in urban environments.
Top light shuts off when the meter is paid
Prototype:
Final Prototype:
Indesign Board:
Parking Meter
Published:

Parking Meter

This is a design proposal for an average parking meter. The pole has been bent to provide for seating, and there has been a light added to the bo Read More

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