Originally developed by the Inuit, kayak fishing has been a staple of Northern Natives' culture for the last 4000 years. In recent years, kayak fishing has been growing in popularity in western countries. With that growth in popularity, there have been needs that must be met by this growing movement. Many solutions can be found by looking back to the founders of this sport.
The Fjord Outrigger looks to solve two of the biggest issues at one time, stability and storage utility. With these increased capabilities Anglers will spend more time in nature, capable of taking longer and safer trips. The Fjord Outrigger looks to connect people back to the outdoors.
This project was developed during my Sophomore Year, the 2020 Spring Semester
3rd Place Winner for the Academy of Art in the Oru Kayak X Autodesk Generative Design Challenge
Selected to be shown in The Academy of Arts 2020 Spring Show
Selected to be shown in The International James Dyson 2020 Design Competition
The Fjord Outrigger
My Process
Included below is a 90 second video I put together during the last weeks of the semester showcasing my work, below that is the Process Journal for this project.