Team

Cecelia Shoenfeld

Cecelia is currently in her final year, pursuing a B.S in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is a also a part of the accelerated master's program at CU, and will be graduating with her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2026. She enjoys the user-focused aspect of engineering design and would love to work in the automotive industry, with a focus on the design and user interaction of interior features.

For this APD project, Cecelia focused on logistical planning of major deliverables, ordering and procurement of all components, and hands-on prototyping.

Cecelia is originally from Boulder, CO and loves to spend her free time skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and doing just about anything outdoors!

Dev Mahajan

Problem-solving has always been a passion of mine. If it weren’t for engineering, I’m not sure what I would be doing.

I'm doing my master's degree in Mechanical engineering at University of Colorado Boulder. I did my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai, with a minor in Electric Vehicles. Areas like manufacturing and design interest me deeply, but I am always looking for opportunities to diversify my professional experience and expand my horizons.
I worked on Pretotyping, Prototyping and website updates for this project.

Saravana kumar

Saravana hails from the southern Indian city of Chennai. He is a first-year student at CU Boulder pursuing a master's degree in mechanical engineering. He has worked in India for seven years after completing his undergraduate studies there. He worked as a design engineer for the Aptiv and Newell brands because he is so passionate about the field. There's a good possibility he may have created one the next time you see a handful of Sharpie pens and markers. He enjoys seeing how happy consumers are when they use the product we designed. Despite having a considerable amount of professional experience, he is pursuing graduate studies because he wants to improve his skills so that he can build items that would satisfy humans, wildlife, and nature.

For this project, he did work on concept generation, pretotyping, prototype building, interviewing users, creating content for videos, and video editing.

If someone would like to talk about animals, travel, music, movies, politics, and cricket, his favorite sport, he would be open to meeting because he loves being involved in them.

Nayan Jomi

Nayan breathes and lives Product Development and User Centric Design.

Originally from Kerala, India, He did his Bachelor's at Cochin University (CUSAT) in Mechanical Engineering. He was the Mechanical Lead for Team Horizon competing in University Rover Challenge and the European Rover Challenge during the year 2021-22. He was part of the Mowito Robotics for 2years working towards Micro-warehouse Automation and Robotics.

Currently he's pursuing his Masters at CU Boulder in Mechanical Engineering working towards a certificate in Design.

Nayan was mostly involved in the ideation and the user interviews to better understand the users need.

Apart from work, he enjoys making cocktails, concerts and music. Hit him up for awesome cocktail recipes!

To fully develop and produce the crib, the team would require expertise in several specialized areas to refine the product and ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, functionality, and market readiness. Here's how each area of expertise would contribute to the crib's development:

1. Mechanical Engineering for Adjustable Mechanisms

Role: A mechanical engineer would refine the standing desk mechanism integrated into the crib, ensuring smooth height adjustments and long-term durability.
Focus Areas: Load analysis, material fatigue testing, and ergonomic design to make it intuitive for parents of different heights and physical capabilities.

2. Child Safety Specialist

Role: An expert in child safety standards would ensure the crib complies with regulations, such as ASTM International or CPSC guidelines.
Focus Areas: Evaluate pinch points, stability during use, non-toxic material requirements, and hazard assessments (e.g., choking or entrapment risks).

3. Materials Science Expertise

Role: Selecting lightweight, sustainable, and hypoallergenic materials for both the crib structure and mattress.
Focus Areas: Wood treatment for durability and finish, ensuring materials are chemical-free and baby-safe.

4. Industrial and User-Centered Design

Role: An industrial designer would make the crib visually appealing while incorporating feedback from parents about ease of use.
Focus Areas: Designing with inclusivity, creating a sleek and modern look, and ensuring intuitive operation of features like the foot pedal and storage compartments.

5. Electrical Engineering for Smart Features

Role: If incorporating additional features like nightlights, sound modules, or sleep monitoring sensors, an electrical engineer would handle the integration.
Focus Areas: Power efficiency, safety of electronic components, and seamless user interface design.

6. Supply Chain and Manufacturing Specialists

Role: Streamlining the production process, from sourcing sustainable materials to finding reliable manufacturers.
Focus Areas: Minimizing costs, ensuring consistent quality, and meeting environmental standards.

7. Marketing and Branding Experts

Role: Developing a compelling brand story to differentiate the crib in a crowded market.
Focus Areas: Highlighting the crib's unique features like height adjustability, under-crib storage, and portability.

8. Software Developers (with the inclusion of Smart Features)

Role: Building an accompanying app for monitoring or adjusting features remotely.
Focus Areas: User-friendly design, secure data handling, and integration with existing smart home ecosystems.

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