Snowdrift Elite
Snowdrift began as a competition entry for the Envo Next Move Competition. Participants were encouraged to pursue a design in one of 6 areas.
Out of 382 entries, Snowdrift Elite was among the top 50 designs chosen for further evaluation.
Timeline
Early Sketches
Nov 2022
I explored existing product geometry and generated an underlay template.
Frame Exploration
Nov 2022
After a few sketches, I explored the area freed up by removing the front wheel.
Initial Competition Entry
Dec 2022
A rough CAD model of my favorite design was used to create a sketch-over render in Procreate.
Advancement Notification
Late Jan 2023
Late January, I was notified by competition officials that my design had been chosen among the top 50 designs. I began teaching myself Fusion 360 and revising my design.
First Revisions
Early Feb 2023
I primarily focused on slimming the body down, and ultimately went back to one of my earlier sketches.
Fusion Build
Mid Feb 2023
After completing other projects, I returned to Snowdrift to begin the CAD model, learning Fusion 360 as I went.
Final Submissions
Late Feb 2023
Finalizing the model was satisfying, as I had overcome a technical challenge, and learned a great deal in the process.