As part of the Product Analysis and Parametric Modelling course I were challenged to tear down a standard IR thermometer and analyse its construction, materials and internal components in order to redesign it based on a brand of my own choice.

This is a classical project of the APD program at UID but it was the first time based on a product that had electronical components encouraging me to learn the basics of electronics as well as soldering.

The result of this course was a fully functioning IR Thermometer with my own design.

For this project I had to make quick and precise decisions in a very tight scedule: 18 Hours maximum!
The objective was to simulate a real project in which the billable hours count and cannot be extrapolated. i took this challenge very seriously and was able to freeze my design after 14,5 HOURS!

Based on personal observations and interest in the area, I saw the possibility of investigating the microbiology area looking for opportunities.

Facing such a short-term project might sometimes change the designers mind when it comes to research. Despite the dificulties I managed to interview two Microbiologists and, as a result some invaluable insights showed up.

As part of the design process a Brand Board was created in order to understand the Leica's visual identity and CMF.

LEICA is not just a photography brand but an OPTICAL brand, which makes sense for it providing an IR Thermometer.

Key sketches

The thermometer provides two modes made for different demands.

1. The first one is a fast and straight forward surface measurement that focus in one specific point of the petri dish.
2. The other mode is a live feed thermal image that can be visualized both on the product's screen and on Leica's Microsystem computer application that connects all products in the lab.

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