Initial concept sketch of the Pullup seat, trying to figure out how we might achieve a weight assisted push for kids who can't do a pullup on their own strength.
Initial concept sketch of the Pullup seat, trying to figure out how we might achieve a weight assisted push for kids who can't do a pullup on their own strength.
Initial design styling concept for the Pullup apparatus.
Initial design concept sketch for the Pullup apparatus.
SolidWorks 3-d model of the pullup, which was used to manufacture the prototype.
Styling concept for the Pullup seat.
Styling concept sketch for the Pullup seat.
Initial crude prototype, trying to accomplish a 35lb. weighted assist to help kids who can't do a pullup on their own strength. I was in line for a patent on this design, but unfortunately the entire design department was laid off and all pending patents were pulled in order to save the company money.
A blurry photo from our prototype shop in 2008, working with some of the kids testing out our initial prototypes. Amazing what we learned from those elementary aged kids!!
Final prototype being tested on a local playground.
Final prototype being tested on a local playground.
Final prototype being tested on a local playground.
All of the prototypes in the Physical Fitness family at the National Parks and Recreation show in Baltimore, 2008.
Concept sketch for play equipment.
Concept sketch for play equipment.
Concept sketch for play equipment.
Concept sketch for stylized slide hoods.
Concept sketch for "all-in-one" play equipment.
Concept sketch for shade structure. Amazingly, I'm seeing some very similar designs on playgrounds now, about 10 years later!
Concept sketch of a modular panel system.
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Playground equipment, Miracle Recreation
The project I was mainly focused on during my time at Miracle Rec, was a Pullup apparatus, which was part of the Physical Fitness play equipment family, a group of play events that we designed to mimic the 5 events in the Presidents' Physical Fitness Challenge. I also contributed my sketching and conceptualizing abilities on various other projects. Some of that work is shown here.
