DAM DESIGN

Mechanical Design at Farmshelf

I specialized in consumer-focused components that significantly improved the user experience in cleaning, harvesting, and refilling units. A key challenge was adapting my design process to be both user-centered and plant-centered, balancing ease of use with the strict biological needs of the plants. Cleanability was critical for plant health, as reducing contamination directly improved growth.

One example was the water level dams I designed for the grow shelves. These components had to be easy to remove and replace without getting lost during cleaning, while meeting strict mechanical and material requirements for a watertight seal and NSF food safety standards. I designed a unique over-molded gasket design to guarantee a reliable seal in case of tolerance issues, and the removable design cut cleaning time by 80%, ensuring customer and plant success.

 PROTOTYPING

GASKET DESIGN

DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING