5 weeks - Fall 2025

A smart dog food tracker for busy families that allows them to know how many times the dog has been fed.

Skills Used: Sketching, Prototyping, Design for Manufacturing, Fusion 360, Keyshot, Coding, Electrical assembly.

Activity Analysis

Problem Statement:

Busy families are in and out of the house during times when the dog is fed, and especially for dogs who have their food spread out or special dietary needs,

miscommunication can happen, and the dog gets over or under fed.

Form Inspiration

Initial Ideation

Explored different ways to hold the cup, different cup shapes, and holding placements.

Interaction Ideation

Explored different input and outputs, interactions by user, and interaction between cup and holder.

Form Development

Explored lighting placements, cup and holder interactions, and internal components to finalize design..

Final Presentation Drawing

User Story Board

Before and After HMI Diagrams

Before:

After:

System Flowchart

Physical Prototyping Process

CAD Final Revisions

Electrical Assembly

Final Prototype Photos

Final Prototype Video

Keyshot Renders

Exploded View

In Context Render

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