Year 1 and 2 context

Friday, 12 November 2010

PETZL E+LITE TORCH

This is the head torch that I have chosen to base my packaging design on. This is the size that I want for the head torch in my kit. The reason I want it to be small and compact is that it needs to be feminine and practical (handbag sized!) to suit my target audience. This particular torch weighs only 27g and has LED's rather than bulbs making it really compact. Obviously I would design the packaging for this element of the kit, so it wouldn't include this case.

PETZL E+LITE

SPEC FOR PETZL E+LITE HEAD TORCH:

Emergency headlamp
Total dependability for years in all conditions:

Resistant to extreme temperatures : -30 °C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F).
Always ready for use with a shelf life of up to 10 years.
Waterproof down to -1 m.
Sold with its own protective carrying case.
Can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (see certification specifications).
Compact and ultra-light (27 g) - always carry it with you.
Designed to prevent accidental operation : switch can be locked.
Performance lighting:

Plenty of light for common tasks : shines up to 19 m.
Can shine up to 4 nights in a row (45 hours).
Easy to operate.
Strobe mode.
Easy to use:

Can be worn on the head, around wrist or neck or can be attached to thin-edged articles with integrated clip.
Light source can be oriented 360°.
Red light helps preserve night vision.
10 year guarantee.

Certification
CE Ex II 3GD Eex ic IIC T6, Ex tD A22, IP6X T85°C X

Technical specifications
3 white LEDs and 1 red LED.
2 lighting levels: economy and maximum.
White and red strobe modes.

Lithium CR2032 batteries (included).
Weight: 27 g including batteries (0.95 oz).
Weight of headlamp + batteries + case: 46 g.

Equipped with clip system and removable strap.
Light source rotates 360° on ball joint.

Waterproof down to -1 m.
10 year guarantee.

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

VISIT TO TEAM PRINTERS

I FOUND THE TRIP TO 'TEAM' PRINTERS IN LEEDS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN TERMS OF RE-INSTATING WHAT I THOUGHT I ALREADY UNDERSTOOD ABOUT INDUSTRIAL PRINT PROCESSES. SEEING THE PRINTERS AND THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND MORE CLEARLY HOW THEY WORK.