Helio (2021)
Handmade clock inspired by space exploration

Helio (2021)

About
Handmade clock inspired by space exploration
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Helio was created with a team of 4 as part of an ambitious MIT manufacturing project. In just 8 weeks our team designed, prototyped, hand-manufactured and sold 50 clocks. Through that process, we donated $2,000 of our profits to Science Club for Girls (with a generous match from Google).

Initial ideation and brainstorming

Initial lists of ideas
Centering in on our ideal concept

Design & Prototyping

Final Design

We partnered with astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman to raise money for the local non-profit Science Club for Girls

Holiday Sales Gala (or, where we sold 50 clocks)

Preparing packaging
Final clocks assembled
Everything in boxes
Table at the Gala (Team Helio!)
Happy customers!
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