The WALL-E suitcase : an exploration of translating a character into a functional, aesthetic, and structurally sound product

• Main Author: Johnson, Kristina A
• Other Authors: Maria Yang.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2014
• Subjects: Mechanical Engineering.
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/92189

Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2014. === Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. === This thesis presents a product design case study that effectively translates a well-known character into a well-loved product. Character merchandising is not often a topic discussed in design curriculum, though it is a popular strategy for marketing and selling consumer products. This case study documents the design and development of a product, including its features and the process of design and fabrication. This thesis will also document the evaluation of the suitcase as a product, both functionally and aesthetically. === by Kristina A. Johnson. === S.B.