As a performing musician, this product was initially developed solely out of a personal desire for it to exist. I experienced the inevitable hassles of every show, setting up and tearing down instruments, with a resulting presentation on stage that was less than professional. Improving my aesthetic on stage, alongside finding an expedited way to transfer and set up digital pianos became the two driving forces behind this ambitious product, on top of the goal of mass production for consumer use.
The case accommodates a variety of makes and models. This is accomplish with aluminum clamps that slide along the metal structure of the drawer, adapting to the size of your keyboard. To save valuable setup time, compartments exist at both ends for added storage, with enough vacant space to leave cables plugged in. To setup, simply pull out the drawer and drop the cables through the large opening below.
The folding lid, when opened, can be used as a backrest for sheet music, or a surface to rest your laptop, eliminating the need to setup additional gear or table tops. The lid is attached with lift off hinges, so that it can also be fully removed to accommodate a two-tier setup.
WOODWORKING
Building the prototypes presented challenge after challenge. Using Solidworks to create the digital models, I began my methods for construction. The exterior shell that appears to be one continuously curving piece of wood is made up of sixteenth inch veneer and balsa core to keep it light. The form is secured with epoxy, compressing the components together between a female and male MDF mold. Utilizing a CNC machine, bamboo plywood and hardwood components were then created to complete the top and bottom surfaces, fit together like my own big kid puzzle piece.
PROTOTYPES
