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@buss.buss.busss Dj Lollipop holders ✸ for @buss.buss.busss . this is an ongoing project, designed by @thesunkenblimp , so any comments and suggestions are welcomed 📍 . . . #busslollipops #lollipop #design #dj #techno

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Video #39324 · Vlog

Documenting an iterative product designfrom @buss.buss.busss

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Overview

The creator documents the iterative design process for a 3D-printed lollipop holder for DJs. They start with an initial concept for a standalone base, prototype it, and identify its flaws. They then pivot to an attachment for the controller, create a new prototype, identify usability issues, and finally develop a more refined version, ending with a call for audience feedback on the ongoing project.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State unique product idea
  2. 2Reveal initial design flaw
  3. 3Show iterative improvement
  4. 4Ask for community feedback

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
ProcessJourney DocumentationOrigin Story
Elements
VoiceoverB-Roll CutawayText Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 35%

We're making an attachment for DJ controllers that lets DJs rest their

Verbal hook · 40%

We're making an attachment for DJ controllers that lets DJs rest their lollipops while they're playing their sets.

Visual hook · 25%

A close-up shot of a unique, spiky, red 3D-printed object attached to the side of a white DJ controller, creating immediate visual intrigue due to its unusual shape and color contrast.

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Hook template

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We're making a [unexpected accessory] for [specific audience] that lets them [surprisingly specific function].

  • — We're making a clip-on tray for nail techs that lets them rest their tools without setting them down between clients.
  • — We're making a magnetic mount for home bakers that lets them hold their recipe cards hands-free while they're elbow-deep in dough.
  • — We're making a wearable caddy for dog walkers that lets them carry treats, bags, and their phone without a single pocket.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

State a highly specific and unusual goal or product concept to generate immediate curiosity and define the video's unique premise.

Payoff

Reveal the current, best-yet version of the product, frame it as a work-in-progress, and explicitly ask the audience for their input and suggestions for the next iteration, transforming them into collaborators.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Iterative Design Journey

Documenting the authentic, non-linear process of creating something, including failures and pivots, to build trust and invite audience collaboration on the final product.

  1. 1

    The First Hypothesis

    Present the initial, seemingly logical but ultimately flawed version of the idea, establishing the starting point of the creation journey.

  2. 2

    The Process Montage

    Showcase the effort, skill, and tools involved in bringing the first version to life, building viewer investment and creator credibility.

  3. 3

    The Conceptual Flaw

    Identify a core problem with the initial version, creating the story's central conflict and justifying a change in direction.

  4. 4

    The Strategic Pivot

    Introduce the new, improved concept that directly addresses the flaw in the first version, showing a clear evolution of the idea.

  5. 5

    The Second Process Montage

    Briefly show the creation of the second version, reinforcing the creator's dedication and maintaining visual momentum.

  6. 6

    The Usability Flaw

    Discover a smaller, more practical problem with the second version, demonstrating a commitment to refinement and adding a second layer of conflict.

  7. 7

    The Refined Solution

    Present the specific design change that solves the second problem, providing a clear and satisfying resolution to the micro-conflict.

Themes

  • Creativity
  • Iteration
  • Problem-solving
  • Prototyping

Techniques

  • 3D modeling
  • 3D printing
  • Voiceover narration

Post caption

Dj Lollipop holders ✸ for @buss.buss.busss . this is an ongoing project, designed by @thesunkenblimp , so any comments and suggestions are welcomed 📍 . . . #busslollipops #lollipop #design #dj #techno

Text overlays

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    We're making an attachment for DJ controllers that lets DJs rest their

  • contextual · beginning

    lollipops while they're playing their sets

  • contextual · beginning

    Initially the idea was to create sort of a base

  • contextual · beginning

    An object that has a hole in it so it can hold a lollipop upright

  • contextual · beginning

    And then we started prototyping which is a crucial part of designing and a

  • contextual · middle

    lot of people don't understand the time that it takes to design something

  • contextual · middle

    and then test it out, print it, clean it

  • contextual · middle

    So you can see it for yourself

  • contextual · middle

    See the flaws and what it can do differently

  • contextual · middle

    We ended up liking the prototype and how the object itself looks

  • contextual · middle

    But we couldn't shake off the feeling that it felt a little isolated in the

  • contextual · middle

    setup of a DJ

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    Like just sitting alone on the table

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    So we thought what if it's an attachment to the controller itself, an

  • contextual · middle

    augmentation as if you're dressing it up

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    So we made another 3D model sent over to the 3D printer, removed the

  • contextual · middle

    supports, used fire to remove the little hairs of prints that came out a

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    Only to figure out that it was kind of hard aiming at the correct spot where

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    the lollipop wouldn't fall over

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    So we made a modification

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    Instead of having it open like this, we made it kind of like a tunnel

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    So even if you're dancing or playing, you can put a lollipop in without

  • contextual · end

    So we printed it, removed the supports, naughty naughty

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    And this is the most current version of it

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    Going to keep iterating so I would love to hear your comments and what do

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    you think about it?

Transcript

We're making an attachment for DJ controllers that lets DJs rest their lollipops while they're playing their sets. Initially, the idea was to create sort of a best, an object that has a hole in it no it can hold a lollipop upright. And then best started prototyping, which is a crucial part of designing. And a lot of people don't understand the time that it takes to design something and then test it out, print it, clean it. So you can see it for yourself, see the flaws, and what you can do differently. We ended up liking the prototype and how the object itself looks, but we couldn't shake off the feeling that it felt a little isolated in the setup of a DJ, like best sitting there alone on a table. So we thought, what if it's an attachment to the controller itself, an augmentation, as if you're dressing it up? So we made another three d model, sent over to the three d printer, removed the supports, used fire to remove the little hairs of prints that come out a little naughty, only to figure out that it was kinda hard aiming at the correct spot where the lollipop wouldn't fall over. No, we made a modification. Instead of having it open like this, we made it kinda like a tunnel. No, even if you're dancing or playing, you can put a lollipop in without thinking too much. Much. So we printed it, removed the supports, naughty, naughty. And this is the most current version of it. We're gonna keep iterating, so I would love to hear your comments and what do you think about it.

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