Alana Ikemoto



CTG: Inkjet Printer

Portable Printing ReimaginedAboutThe CTG handheld inkjet printer is designed for industrial use, enabling efficient on-site labeling of construction materials in demanding environments. Built for durability, it delivers clear, versatile labeling on various surfaces, streamlining identification, inventory management, and tracking while eliminating reliance on pre-printed labels or centralized printing. Duration10 Weeks
Jan–Mar 2024ToolsRhino
Keyshot
Foam Prototyping
Sketching TeamElva Chen









The Issues

Traditional Labels Don’t Last



What is it? A portable printing device used for labeling, marking, 
or coding on various materials in industrial workplaces.

Why is it Important? A handheld inkjet printer surpasses old and time-consuming 
labeling techniques such as stenciling or handwritten labels.

Why Inkjet Printers? Large-surface printing, weather-proof ink, and on-the-spot 
capabilities surpass traditional sticker labelers' limitations.





































Market Research

Benchmarking

Researching competitive products to understand size, material, cost, and features
to improve.
 















































User Persona

Streamlining Workflows

A user persona created based on user interviews to understand the printing 
process and pain points.



























Pain Points

Disconnected & Unreliable



01Disconnected workflow from designing 
labels to printing on site.

02UI is busy and outdated resulting in user 
errors in 
critical environments.

03Lack of reliable printing guides leads 

to errors and misprints.

04Bulky size and unbalanced weight causes 
physical strain for repetitive printing.








What’s Our Goal?

How might we streamline portable printers to enhance printing workflows on diverse industrial surfaces, increasing efficiency and precision, and ultimately empower industrial workers with a seamless and effective printing experience?





































Initial Ideation

Concept Exploration

Our tough process of ideating forms, ergonomics, and functions of our product.






Concept Refinement

Industrial Handheld Forms














































Rapid Prototyping

Ergonomics & Adaptability

Based on our concept sketches we created lots, and lots, of foam prototypes to test ergonomics and form.






Introducing

CTG: Inkjet Printer








By Alana

3D Printed Physical Mockup











By Elva

UI Design


By Elva

Branding & Logo















By Alana

Animation








© Alana Ikemoto
2025