The Wright Connection CoWorking Hub

Kaitlin Belliveau

Industrial Design, 2022

The National Aviation Heritage Area challenged Ohio State’s Desis lab with creating an outdoor workspace for anyone living or visiting the Wright Dunbar area in Downtown Dayton. The goal was to create a space that was accessible to anyone encourage those to collaborate and work together in a space that is reminiscent of the Wright Brothers.

The Wright Shade is one of three elements that makes up the Wright Connection CoWorking Hub. The goal of the design was to create a shade for the user to proctect them from harsh sunlight or rain. The other two elements were the sound/noise management (Mae Welty) and walkways/furniture (Allison Cashman). The space gives the residents and visitors of the Wright Dunbar area a place to work, collaborate, and connect by also reminiscing on the history of the area and the impact of the Wright Brothers.

Kate Belliveau project image 2 — The three projects in the Wright Connection CoWorking Hub (sound management Mae Welty, walkways/furniture Allison Cashman) are accessible to everyone. In this user scenario, it is shown that each element is utilized.

Kate Belliveau project image 3 — A birds-eye view of the CoWorking Hub, showing how the Wright Shade “shades” each table space (Allison Cashman).

Kate Belliveau project image 4 — The top view of the Wright Shade and how each connects to the cable holding it.

Kate Belliveau project image 5 — A side view of the shade and how it is constructed.

Kate Belliveau project image 6 — An underneath view of the shade, showing how the sunlight shines through the fabric.

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Kaitlin Belliveau has worked towards becoming an Industrial Designer ever since she was little. A creative soul, an optimist, and a problem-solver, she can create unique, innovative, and sustainable products and spaces for anyone. For her future, she hopes to create experiences and scenic designs for people to interact with or be part of. From interests and studies in and out of school, she has a drive to help create interactive spaces though theater, museums, and design that can inspire others and she may grow and learn from.

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