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ROTO by HOTO




Project Brief

Design a branded electric rotary tool specifically designed for jewelry makers and craftmanship.








Who is Hoto?


“HOTO, short for home tools, was founded to bring sleek modern design to your run-of-the-mill gadgets without sacrificing functionality.”






The problem

While jewelry making has been practiced for hundreds of years, the tools used in the craft have not advanced in the same way general power tools have.
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User

Meet Kirk, a local jeweler. By interviewing him and observing his process, pain points in his design workflow were evident.









Task Analysis 

The steps in the process of using the current rotary tools and equipment.
Connect power wire to motor.
Pain point: Wire is knotted, restricts movements 
secure rottary bits with separate tool
Painpoint: A second tool is needed for this step
Attatch rotory tool to wire 
Painpoint: Long thick wire for power
Adjust microscope to work bench
Painpoint:Takes up alot of space
Begin working on the project with the rottary tool and the jewelery pice under the microscope
Painpoint: The rotart tool hits the microscope out of focus
Focus the microscope to the ring/ jewelry piece.
Painpoint: Requiers multiple adjustments





Painpoints



















How might we simplify the jewelry-making process to make it more intuitive for designers?









About the Rotary tool 

Rotary tools are used for various tasks, mostly for precise cutting, grinding, polishing, and engraving. In jewelry making, they are essential for intricate detailing, shaping metal, smoothing rough edges, and adding fine decorative elements to pieces.






Internal components 

Dissecting a rotary tool currently on the market provided key insights into its assembly and the organization of its internal components.






Market Research






Brand language

Minimalist and aesthetically pleasing tools, with intuitive controls and clear marking.









Design goals 









Initial sketches

Exploring the concept of a well-fitting tool, following the natural curvature of the hand.






Foam models 

The ideas behind these designs is to test out each pencil grip. The bendable model allowed for custom adjustments
to fit each hand.





Refined concepts 

Various forms were explored, adhering to Hoto Tools' brand language, with a focus on providing the best grip for precise work.


Sketched on procreate






Flex-shaft

 Newly designed flex-shaft allowing the tool to have full adjusability while working. 






Key Features








Exploded view

 





Final




Last project
torresai@mail.uc.edu(937)269-2300
Industrial design