Concept Speed Gate System
Case Study: ITAB

Concept Speed Gate System

High-Level Impact

Delivered a high-precision blueprint for next-generation retail entry systems, featuring an 'always open' operational mode and structural components made from 100% recyclable materials.

Project Metadata

  • CategoryRetail Technology / Product Design
  • ClientITAB

Core Components

SolidWorks (3D CAD Modeling)
Design Thinking Methodology
Pugh Matrix Evaluation
Recycled Aluminum 1070F Alloy
Recyclable Tempered Glass Doors
Integrated LED Feedback System

Business Objectives

Conduct site observations at IKEA, Maxi ICA, and Willys
Benchmark against 8 global retail tech players
Apply 5-step Design Thinking methodology
Engineer structural parts with Recycled Aluminum 1070F
Integrate LED exit-status and floor projection systems
Validate Pugh Matrix for optimal concept selection

Solution Design

"Investigating the state-of-the-art in speed lanes for self-checkout grocery stores and designing a new, highly sustainable gate system focused on theft prevention, receipt handling, and optimizing customer ergonomics and experience."

Site Observations & Interviews → Competitor Benchmarking → Requirements Engineering → Ideation & Pugh Matrix Evaluation → Material Sustainability Validation → 3D CAD Prototyping.

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