prototyping - round 0

I bought the supplies for prototyping. I also was able borrow a mini-fridge.





















I stripped it down so I can start to build a badass mini-fridge.





















I started to do some sloppy prototyping with some foam core scrap.




















I also started to make a quick model.

















Now that I have a better feel for working with the foam core, I'd like to start making some cleaner prototypes of some specific parts of my concept.

I've found that just thinking about prototyping gave me some new design ideas and got me to start thinking about details.

Here's what I'd like to prototype:

The generic modules for the system are trays, shelfs, countertops, bins and platforms. These seem relatively simple to prototype, manufacture and use. If I have time, it would be nice to prototype some of the more elaborate or underdeveloped ideas I have.
















There are a several key ideas I'd like to communicate (and work out the details of) with my prototype.

1) shifting trays and bins around to make room for items in the fridge
2) pulling trays out of the fridge to transport, view and organize
3) stacking with platforms
4) cantilever configurations - you can easily stick a module just about anywhere, in or out of the fridge
5) other configs

















Another thing to think about is how these modules connect. I may assume a "magical connector" for some prototypes. I could then use a separate prototype or diagram to illustrate connector ideas. Or, I could keep it real simple and scrap the cantilever configuration idea.