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 This was the state of the paver console when I joined the team. |  Step one: Form language with original volumes. |  Membrane buttons and proportional rockers, grouped by functional areas. |
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 Screed groupings more advanced, yet to be applied to paver/pendant. |  Keyshot rendering of production intent models from Creo, with production graphics applied. Design Patent # USD685397S1 |  This was the state of the screed console when I joined the team. |
 The functional groupings were getting figured out, the overall form was taking shape. Time for mockups to review with operators. |  This is a form study model, cut out of urethane foam on "T-rex", our gantry mill. We used this for operator evaluations. |  This was another foam volume study with SLA button panels to represent the silicone membranes for more user evaluation. |
 This view shows the hand holds molded into the bottom of the panel |  This console is mounted on the screed which makes the freshly laid asphalt flat and smooth. Design Patent # USD685398S1 |  Very well-received in the market. Huge step up from previous model, and leapfrogged the competition. |
 The state of the model when I joined the team |  I modeled several options for safety rims to protect from inadvertent operation. |  |
 |  |  We needed to ensure that the operator didn't have to look at the controls to decide which function to use. This image shows how we differentiated between functions. |
 This is an optional accessory that drives incremental profit because it makes the screed operator more efficient, with less fatigue. |  These knobs were custom for Cat Paving with Cat DNA to differentiate them from the off-the-shelf options. |  The hex pattern was an attempt to hide the otherwise random mounting bolt locations. |
 I worked with the engineers and supplier to define parting lines for these articulating covers. |  With my M&P background, I was able to help the young engineer responsible for these covers by showing him how to set up datum planes for the best tolerances and part quality. |  Paver console, steering wheel, and pedestal covers were my design. Console and Wheel are covered by Design Patents. |
 This team was able to bring an antiquated, low tech machine into the 21st Century with these consoles and steering wheel. |  Chrome toggles. Need I say more? |  We were able to combine, simplify and consolidate the functions of 4 disparate control boxes into 1 console, and we improved on usability, efficiency, quality and durability. |
 Each control box used to be for different functions, so the operator would need to walk from one to another to make adjustments. No more of that. |  We were able to get away from columns and rows, so we could group functions for the operator meaningfully. |
Paver Operator Consoles
Clean sheet redesign of UI for Cat Paver/screed machines, used to build asphalt roads and pavements.
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