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COSMETIC MIRROR WITH 4 D.O.F.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Create a cosmetic mirror that adapts to the user, eliminating bending, strain, and awkward posture
  • Elevate daily beauty routines through soft, adjustable lighting and intuitive interaction
  • Express premium quality through metallic finishes, refined proportions, and precise surface detailing
  • Balance function and elegance so the product feels both purposeful and beautifully crafted
  • Provide reasonable margins for the business to be successful

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Owned mechanical design and system architecture for a luxury, adjustable cosmetic mirror
  • Developed and refined telescopic height-adjustment and multi-axis pivot mechanisms
  • Integrated mechanical, electrical, and lighting subsystems into a cohesive product
  • Prototyped, tested, and documented designs through production readiness
  • Led client-facing discussions to define and negotiate requirements, align on technical tradeoffs, and communicate development progress

RESULTS

  • Product will be available for sale in February 2026 Product Website
  • Successfully aligned client vision, technical feasibility, and user experience through iterative development and clear decision-making
  • Advanced the product from concept through functional prototypes to pre-sale readiness
  • Established a strong foundation for production and market launch through validated design, testing, and documentation
  • Prioritized features and tradeoffs to maintain product clarity while meeting schedule and feasibility constraints

ENGINEEERING HIGHLIGHTS

  • Engineered a cam-driven suction cup mechanism using levers and springs to achieve secure, repeatable attachment
  • Designed a synchronized, three-stage telescopic stem with integrated power and data routing
  • Enabled infinite, non-indexed height adjustment through a tuned friction-based braking mechanism for controlled ergonomics
  • Developed a swivel joint providing three degrees of freedom while maintaining uninterrupted power and data continuity
  • Created an ultra-shallow LED light ring with uniform illumination and no visible hotspots
  • Executed rapid iteration and production-intent parts using 3D printing, injection molding, wire EDM, die casting, CNC machining, overmolding, anodizing, and extrusion