jeff grothe id portfolio
DESCRIPTION
This is a portfolio of work from my sophomore and junior years at Western Washington University.TRANSCRIPT
GROTHE
PORTF
OLIOJEFF
2012
FLOAT
Fall 2012 - 8 Week Project
Partnership: ExtrasportFLOAT
Challenge
A design for a personal floatation device
is needed to maximize comfort and
ergonomics for the experienced kayaker.
FLOAT Project Brief
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Unawareness of Adjustability
Zipper failure
Strap irritation
Brighter colors preferred
Several kayakers were viewed and
interviewed, and many PFDs were
tested. Several issues and insights
were discovered through the process.
Description
Research
Front attachments inhibiting
!"#$%&'(&)*Several pages of sketches were done using
a broad range of inspiration, from basketball
jerseys to baseball chest padding.
Sketching
Further development
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Feature IdeasSide attachment to keep
bulk away from arms
Neoprene connections for
flexibility
Waterpoof cell pocket
Single adjustment system
Validation
The sketches were refined into three
Illustrator concepts. After further
development and 3D sketching, the
designs were mixed and finalized.
Description
Final Design
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Front panel overlaps
buoyant material
Single fastening
area
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Shoulder straps connect in
center area
One strap adjusts both
shoulder straps
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Several pages of sketches were done using
a broad range of inspiration, from basketball
jerseys to baseball chest padding.
Final Design
Final Design
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Mesh padding adds
greater comfort
Gaps allow for air flow
FLOAT
Float increases comfort and ergonomics
with the use of a single strap system in
one location, air flow back padding, and
an overlap design.
Color chosen based on visibility,
ocean pallettes, and current sport-
ing trends
BALANCE
2 Week Project
Spring 2011BALANCE
ChallengeA design for a Tape dispenser is needed that can be displayed to add intrique to the desk, while still being fully functional.
Project Brief
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BALANCE
Sketching
Inspiration: form studies
Several pages of sketches were done using inspiration from form studies, as well as from a balancing tea cup
and wine bottle holder.
Description
BALANCE
tape rolls securelyon aluminum arm
Tape rips on toothed aluminum edge
flap keeps tapefrom sliding off
To change rolls, simplylift and twist tape off of aluminum arm
Balance is a fully functional tape dispenser. It sits securely on its base and falls just before the tape roll runs
out, indicating a new roll is needed.
Description
How It Works
Reverse curve
Straight line
Circle
Neutral curve
Solid
Plane
Line
Materials: Rosewood, aluminumThese materials were chosen to acheive contrast both in color and warmth, using
warm organic and cold inorganic material
Materials
Form Elements
COOLING BLANKET
5 Week Project - Spring 2012
Design for the other 90%COOLINGB
Project Brief
ChallengeRoughly one third of the world’s food is lost or wasted.
In developing countries, this occurs before it even gets
to the market. Farmers in Northern Sudan are in need
of a portable cooling device that will keep produce
fresh on the journey to the market, maximizing produce
lifespan and minimizing food waste.
Design AidArtefact GroupSeattle, WA
COOLINGB
Research was done into the existing
technologies. These included cooling clay
pots and charcoal cooling that use evapo-
ration to cool, much like sweat.
Description
Research
Sketching
After research, our group sketched several
ideas and finally decided to simplify the
cooling system into a blanket.
Description
3D models were created using Rhino. We
experimented with different types of
attachment systems and outer maerials.
Description
3D Modeling
Sinches closed using
cord around the sides
Holds 3 crates of
vegetables
Blanket can be used in all
applications in Sudan
COOLINGBLANKET
Ground Charcoal
stores and holds water
Spun nylon fabric contains
water and minimizes drippingWater Irrigation Piping
drips water into
charcoal to replentish
Components
Layers are meshed and allow for
complete airflow, evaporating
the water more efficiently
Drip piping running through the
blanket connects to a water
bottle, which if squeezed will fill
the blanket with water
The water bottle fits securely
in a pouch located next to the
connection
Components
My Skills
Computer and hand rendering
Fall-Spring 2010-2011SKILLS
NURBS vehicle rendering, rhinoceros
smartphone, adobe illustrator
Illustrator Skills
hybrid bus rendering, rhinoceros
specialized bicycle, adobe illustrator
Photoshop Skills
Rhino Skills
hybrid bus, adobe photoshop
Hand Rendering Skills
