james mckernan - product design portfolio

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Industrial Design Product Design User Centred Design m: +447549834571 James McKernan l: uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesmckernandesign e: [email protected] b: www.behance.net/jamesmckernan

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Industrial Design Product DesignUser Centred Design

m: +447549834571

James McKernan

l: uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesmckernandesigne: [email protected]

b: www.behance.net/jamesmckernan

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Profile

I am a passionate designer with a BSc (Hons) in Product Design & Innovation from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. I like to create simple things which make people happy and improve their lives. I am now looking to expand my horizons and explore design culture around the world. I feel it is imperative as a designer to discover and experience different people and places; to expand perspective and thinking. Recently left studying a Master’s at Göteborgs Universitet in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Högskolan för Design och Konsthantverk60 ECTS towards MFA Design

University of StrathclydeBSc (Hons) Product Design & InnovationSecond-Class Honours - Upper Division (2:1)

Lenzie Academy - Higher GradesProduct Design - A Photography - APhysics - A Graphic Communication - AEnglish - B Technological Studies - B

I am obsessed with hiking, mountain biking and photography, my greatest passions outside design. I love playing basketball and hitting the slopes for some snowboarding whenever I can. A few of my other passions in life include brewing my own beer, travelling, reading, music, single malt whisky, socialising, movies and attending art, photography and design exhibitions.

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REVOLUTIONPortable Exercise Bike

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Assigned with creating a practical and robust piece of exercise equipment suitable for outdoor use, I produced a unique and innovative design for an exercise bike.

Required elements of design:

– Target specific sport

– Permanent or portable

– Adjustable mechanicalresistance

– Sensors and electronicdisplay

The outdated, industrial and hulking design of current exercise bikes requires revitalising for the modern age. I wanted to create a product which is not only striking and appealing to the user aesthetically but also functions with them symbiotically.

The product is portable to allows users to store the bike more easily, to travel and set up the bike wherever and whenever they wish and to create the opportunity for group participation through this.

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The complete product consists of 68 unique and 112 total components .

I designed the User Interface to be simple and more intuitive than current generations with several features exclusive to the product. These include inter-linked group sessions and a dynamic, immersive route and track experience.

The majority of the bike is manufactured from aluminium for its strength-weight properties and sleek appearance. Several components are made from ABS plastic for either economic, structural or accessibility reasons.

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The UI would feature an immersive element which allows users to place themselves on a road or track around the world, creating a more realistic and enjoyable experience.

The bike features an adjustable system which utilises magnetic resistance to alter the difficulty. This can be controlled both manually and automatically through the UI.

An interactive version of the UI and a more comprehensive presentation of this product detailing function, manufacture, physical analysis and cost can be found on my Behance network.

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NEVISTrekking Pole Tripod

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This project consolidated the knowledge gained throughout my academic years, aiming to develop professional practice by utilising design, manufacturing and management experience in real life situations.

Taking place over a full academic year, this degree project encompassed the complete process of designing a product for market and included several aspects, not limited to:

– Project Planning

– Market, User, Competitor &Patent Research

– Complete PDS

– Concept Generation,Evaluation, Refinement & Detail Design

– Physical Analysis

– Material & ManufacturingSelection

– Market & Brand Strategy

– Prototyping

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The issue I identified and aimed to rectify was hikers and photographers carrying excess supplementary equipment during their pursuits. The proposal was a product which integrates the features and functionalities of a walking pole and camera tripod into a single, simple piece of equipment.

This combination allows for superior portability, space saving, weight and negates the requirement of external cases or additional equipment in need of carrying.

The tripod legs are composed of a strong, lightweight magnesium alloy, locking at a maximum angle of 35° for a large foundation. A simple spring pin mechanism is utilised for quick height adjustment.

A hook is featured to ensure any clothing or additional items can be held clear of the ground, with the additional benefit of adding stability to the tripod during use.

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The handle is a tailored and ergonomically designed grip which ensures comfort and stability during use as a trekking pole.

It contains both an integrated universal quick release mount and a dedicated ball and socket joint enabling full 90° rotation, accounting for uneven terrain and alteration between portrait and landscape.

The locking mechanism is designed specifically to the form of the main pole, utilising a simple snap-latch for quick, single action adjustment with minimal effort.

The complete and comprehensive folio of this project can be found on my Behance network.

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HORIZONLoudspeaker

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The design of an audio speaker that evokes a defined emotional meaning and demonstrates a novel approach to form. The primary focus of the design on form - shape, aesthetics, surface qualities, colour and multi-sensory experience.

I created a product which encapsulates and symbolises the feeling of Loss through the omnipotent power of a black hole, developing the design through sketching, model making, digital surfacing and graphics.

PU foam was used to mock-up different designs to determine the ultimate form.

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The complete form of the product is designed to pull the user into its depths with the concentric ribs aiding to this illusion.

The long curvilinear shape of the body displays and evokes the length and ultimate irresolute potency which the feeling of loss instils.

The distinct square to circular cross section flows to create a unique form, partnering with each element of the product for a deep and sweeping void experience.

I opted for a distinct matte finish as I feel this represents the emotion more directly than a gloss or textured finish

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I created a brand and marketing strategy for the product, focusing on four main areas including:

– Print graphic

– Web interface

– Packaging

– Store exterior & interior

I aimed for a minimalistic design throughout the strategy, with simple layouts and colour palettes representing the sleek and smooth nature of the modern age.

I gave the brand and model distinct analogous names which correspond to both the product and the emotion it portrays. The speaker itself is called Horizon for the border of space-time within a black hole. The company is called Odyssey for both the journey through the feeling of loss and as a homage to the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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A brief technics specification was drawn up to explore and ensure a basic understanding of the audio functionality, technical structure and manufacturing methods necessary for the creation of the product. This specification also included elements such as a manufacturer drawing pack, material selection and joining methods.

Common plastics of ABS and Polypropylene are used in the consturction of the outer shell for their low cost and manufacturing benefits.

MDF is used in the enclosure material not only for its inexpensive nature but also due to its excellent acoustic qualities, dampening unwanted extraneous energy and vibration, creating consistent high quality sound.

A 100mm (4”) point source dual concentric speaker is used as the source for its minor superiority over coaxial systems and high quality stereo imaging.

– 1x 100mm (4”) DualConcentric Speaker

– 80W Amplifier

– Sensitivity: 88dB

– Nominal Impedance: 8Ω

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The final segment of the project focused around a design exhibition for which I produced an aesthetic model that also possessed an element of function due to a small removable speaker to which people could attach their mp3 players.

This model was made completely from PU foam with filler, primer and matte spray paint. I made use of styrene strips for small modelling kits as the ribs.

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OTIUMContemporary Tipi

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An individual project aimed at exploring social and spatial design from artistic, historical and theoretical perspectives, specifically revolving around Gothenburg central station.

I developed a contemporary rejuvenation of the traditional tipi, historically used as both a dwelling and a spiritual, ceremonial space; a symbol of protection, comfort and exploration.

The intent of this structure is to allow the temporary inhabitants of the station to seclude themselves from the commotion outwith and take time to compose and apply the space in whichever form they desire.

The external construction details inspiration from the station itself, a parallel of the railway and complimenting the existing architecture and interior design. Each face is composed of cedar timber, creating an inviting and pleasing aesthetic while the low weight of the wood and individual build also allows for the modification of the domain.

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The interior is lined with removable boards used to separate the user from the outside world. Composed of polyurethane foam and a soft canvas or tanned leather, echoing the native materials, the inside of the structure instils a feeling of relaxation and security, while harkening back to its spiritual origins.

Each outer panel can be lowered to a horizontal position, thereby allowing more practical elements to be created i.e. decking for outdoor use or elbow-high tables.

Within there are small, alterable pine panels, similar to the outer, which the dweller can use to adapt the area depending on their circumstance. For example; six of these panels may fold down to form a small table to place a laptop, while an additional panel may have a dedicated holding for a coffee cup.

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HI-STOREIndoor Bicycle Storage

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A team assignment involving the design of a product to improve indoor bicycle storage. This project specifically revolved around the development of a product using various design methods.

As elected team leader I organised the project and ensured cohesive management throughout the six week time-frame.

My own personal tasks during the project involved organising and participating in various design sessions including:

– Creative Design Methods(Lateral Thinking; Brainstorming; 6.3.5; Morphological Charts; TRIZ)

– Evaluation Methods(Focus Groups; Dot Sticking; Controlled Convergence and Weighting - Rating Matrices)

– Development Methods(Environment; Manufacture and Assembly; Value Analysis and Engineering)

The work shown is my own excerpts from the project (minus graphical diagrams and reports of methods)

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The final design was a simple solution which satisfied all elements of the PDS.

For environmental and aesthetic reasons the product is made from sustainable woods and recyclable thermoplastic. This gives a unique style and a positive eco-friendly image.

The bicycle is stored aloft to utilise unused ceiling space and maximise floor area. The base is designed for storing sand to ensure stability and reduce weight during transportation

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PHOTOGRAPHYJames McKernan

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[email protected]

+447549834571