Folio Sample:
PARKING METER
Date: 1998
Client: NineDots Inc., Altatec Inc.
Challenge: In many Provinces in China, theft and vandalism of in-ground, fixed parking meters was disrupting the justification for such a collection system.
Design a portable, handheld parking meter that could remain within the parked car. Either hanging from the rear view mirror, or standing on the dash board, the meter could be checked for credit (purchased at convenience stores) using radio frequency.
Solution: The design of the parking meter is both elegant, and speaks highly of utility. The overall shape is comfortable in the hand and the geometry discourages slippage/dropping. The integrated rear-view mirror hanger/stand inverts to protect the screen and keypad when not in use.
