jesse hill portfolio
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jessehilldesign portfolio
SeekSnip
Manta
Delve
Flourish
Kaffa
Deaf Informational Navigation System pgs. 1-26
pgs. 27-34
pgs. 35-46
pgs. 47-54
pgs. 55-66
pgs. 67-80
Ergonomic Scissors
Sustainable Hanging Light
Viktor Schreckengost inspired Coat-Rack
Coffee Brewer & Mug Product Couple
Reclaimed Wood Studio Furniture System
“Blindness separates us from things but deafness separates us from people.”
-Helen Keller
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Whats the problem?
Solution:Seek: Deaf Navigational Information System
The overall lack of intuitive communication and information services that simplify integration of the Deaf within the hearing society.
How many deaf people are there?
Communication:
U.S. Population 307,000,000
Hard of hearing
28,000,000 (8%) sign language
read/ write
lip reading finger spelling
Fully Deaf520,000 (.20%)
Approx:500,000
ASL usersin the US
Only about 30% of words
can be deciphered
Not very used because
of the lack of reading/
writing ability
Average deaf adult reads
and writes at a 4th or 5th grade level,
used as Second
Language
The Deaf individuals who use a capital D when spelling the word “deaf” use it to refer to their community and cultural identity. Capital D Deaf people generally go to Deaf specific schools, jobs, organizations and don’t see their lack of hearing as a disability they embrace it.
1Q: What do I know about
the deaf community?
A: Nothing.
I was thinking one day about how Deaf people interact with hearing people who don’t know sign language and came to realize that as far as I knew there weren’t any simple ways and then I asked myself.......
Being at square one I began to look at the deaf population and current communication options within the hearing world to get a better understanding.
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Social options and fewer integration barriers.
More function for the Deaf community in society and they should have more social responsibility as citizens.
A need to perform basic tasks within society i.e. asking for directions, ordering a drink, etc with more ease.
Deaf community is small and tight-knit
tend to stay within their social community
live in a hearing world that has significantly more members than their community has.
socially limited due to their segregated minority within the larger hearing community.
&
Social integration outside the Deaf community.
Needs/ what should
there be?
Opportunities/ what is there?
Understanding information: finding a path
I compiled so much information on the Deaf community that I didn’t really quite know where to begin to look for the major issues and problems. I took the opportunities and needs that I discovered and used them as guides for defining the problems.
My research objective was to collect as much information on the Deaf community, their social culture, values, beliefs, and basically everything I could get my hands on through literature, articles, websites, online forums, interviews, and observation.
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““Interpreters have been so great and helpful to us.”
“It is very important to integrate with the hearing.”
Deafness does disable them (the Deaf), it’s very limiting socially.”
“Average Deaf person writes and reads at a 4th grade level.”
“The Deaf wake up in a foreign country everyday.”
Questioning: When I began observing deaf individuals, I also sought out hearing individuals where deafness has had an impact on their life be it through family or work. I wanted to make sure to get both perspectives on the subject and try to put myself in their shoes.
I was searching for the significance of Deaf social interaction among the hearing with a simple straightforward 8 question survey. This is some of the information I gathered from it.
80% of deaf surveyed interact with hearing on a daily basis62% of surveyed find social integration among the hearing very important
“I have never come across a Deaf person in my entire life
Evidence: findings“Many hearing people feel awkward or frustrated trying to communicate with deaf people, especially when no interpreter is available.”
“The Deaf group identified “access” as a major concern. In a general sense for Deaf people “ access to information” is a continual and recurring problem.”
“difficulties in acquiring equipment, services, in obtaining information on available payments for the latter and also in obtaining training in their use (for example, how to use the Typetalk service).”
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When I gathered all of the survey, interview, and observation material I began noticing common themes and knew to take note of them. I noticed that the Deaf identity is very strong and they feel the need to display their independence, they tend to stick to their own devices and remain amongst the Deaf community limiting exploration, also there aren’t many services of any type easily available to them. I then compiled the most significant problems to lead me into the concept phase.
Issues: the what
-Difficult to integrate socially
-Difficulty performing tasks at work due to social barriers
-Deaf are not socially understood outside the Deaf community by the hearing
-Many devices and services are not Deaf friendly
-Taught different communication methods in different schools limiting or making it harder to socially integrate later in life
Problems: the why
-Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick
-Companies and establishments don’t often provide Deaf social services to help integrate Deaf individuals into the workplace
-Hearing lack the mutual connection and communication skills to engage in the Deaf experience
-Accessibility to information is lacking
-Lack of preparation for a hearing socially interactive society
Deaf Community
Interaction&
integration
Hearing Community
If services and social interactions within society continue to function in the way they have been the Deaf citizens will remain socially constrained preventing them from having a more integrated lifestyle in the hearing world. Without the understanding and social integration of a Deaf individual one cannot fully engage or interact with in a sincere way.
Significance: why does this matter?
”a Deaf individual deals with and comes across some of these problems
almost everyday”
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Technologies: existing communication devices
The technologies I found were all common to the hearing and weren’t too innovative or didn’t really make any attempts to help the Deaf individuals integrate, only facilitate conversations in mild ways.
I set a concept goal for myself to define the current integrated social access of the Deaf community within the hearing society to establish where I would like to see the community attain acces using my developed end result.
Computers / E-mail Captioned Telephones
Video Conferencing
iPhone 4G / video chat
Texting/ “data only”
wireless plans
IP Relay Quick
Connect
TDD : Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
Pen and paper pad
Systems: directing my process
520,000
current social access andinteraction
intended social access andinteraction
U.S. pop 307,000,000 deaf
social placement
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SituationsDeaf encounter
Deaf Social Interaction Scalegeneral
services/ goods
-want/ needed consumed goods-access
-more 1 on 1
-limited
-more control
-more 1 on 1
-very limited
-full control(not limited if its first time traveling or in an airport)
-group interaction
-less limited
-less control
-on your own
-groups (focused)
-limited
-more control
-multiples (not many though)
-limited
-some control
-more 1 on 1
-very limited
-full control
-host/ hostess-server-bartender/barista-guest/ customers-clerks-staff-security
-drivers/ operators-security-users/ pedestrians-station attendents-ticketing/scheduling
-co-workers-clients-supervisors-service reps-trainers-bankers/ accountants-guests/ users
-teachers-students-parents-pot. employers-media-staff-financial aid-banks
-doctors-nurses-patients-family/ friends-desk services-EMT’s-security-other medical -professionals
-friends-pedestrians-police-servicemen-promoters-other users
-transportation -point A - B-travel-conveniency
-satisfaction-income-stability-networks
-knowledge-information-opportunity-networks
-diagnosis-treatment-security-assurance
-activity-exercise-entertainment-involvement-accessability
public transportation
work/ employment
school/ education health-care
public places
Services provided
Interactionsw/ hearing
Interaction
social ability
social control
A foreign country: thinking about experience
By developing a sheet that mapped out hypothetical social sitiuations a deaf individual may encounter I was able to get a better idea of how I should approach my concepts.
hearing-sign-see-write-read-type-feel-symbolism-games-sports-body language-lip read (30 - 60 %)
-speech-see-write-read-type-feel-symbolism-games -sports-body language
deaf
capabilities
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Concept approach: developing beginningsI broke my concepts up into 3 different approaches to pursue more focused directions.
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3. partition:
2. direct:
1. indirect:
I’m Deaf
focused on the encouragement of interaction and integration
focused on the overall and generalized problem
focused on a particular element or specific issue
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Indirect: encouragement
1/ A wearable device that acts as the social encourager linking up to an online social network.
2/ A digital mapping and tracking device used to encourage exploration in the hearing world.
3/ A public table with an integrated digital interface used as an interpreter for whomever sits at it.
1.meet-up a wearable digital social networking device system.
upload meetings/ encounters onto computer.
load into friends list and also see what mutual friends your new acquaintances have also.
digital wearables that act as functional jewelry alert you of potential meet-ups or old friends.
fred
warneddiane
alice alice
terry bob
susan dennis
indirect.Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick.
wearables flash when in vicinity of a meet-up user, shake hands to become digital friends or acquaintances.
potential
old
intermap
when entering a Deaf friendly business that owns a business buddy your pocket pawn that you would have with you glows and vibrates simultaneously with the business buddy alerting both parties of the coming interaction.
rollable/ portable OLED map with pocket pawn can track and pinpoint where you have been.
by pressing down on pocket pawns head you instantly store your location in the pawns memory to take home and track.
indirect.Accessibility to information is lacking.
a digital travel tracking and mapping device connecting to the hearing world
the map shows user where they have been and by pressing down the pocket pawns head on the map you upload all your new locations and also can scroll around the map.
2.
communica-table
when message is typed and is sent it gets spoken and appears on the other users screen.
keyboards are covered and integrated into tables along with speaker/ mic centerpiece.
speaker and microphone
response screen
keyboard
indirect.Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick.
an electronic social interaction table
3.
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Direct: overall problem
1.interpretouch
pre-place orders by scanning barcodes with company based apps created by companies like coffee shops that could advertise as “deaf-friendly”
has voice recognition that gets typed out and allows user to perform quick responses.
portable device that has a touch screen and is capable of multiple functions.
typed word and symbols get spoken.
direct.Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing
a handheld digital interpretation device.
1/ A handheld device that interprets and speaks out what is typed for the user.
2/ A digitally integrated jacket/shirt that has interpretation capabilities.
3/ A public kiosk that would be available to any user when in need of finding their way or when interpreting a message.
where-able
selected or typed responses speak out to other party then recognize a verbal response showing words on screen.
shirt has side shoulder flaps that fold down to reveal screen and change style of garment.
jacket has all buttons and touch screen on sleeves.
no
yes
thank you
hello, good.
direct.Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick.
a wearable garment with digital communication capabilities
2.
informed
informed hubs are scattered throughout city so they are accessible for people all over.
the interpreter system takes a users voice and processes in to text, then a deaf user can reply by typing answers like a text message.
when user wants to find a location they just access the utility icon and go.
interperet
track location to destinations
screen system for city users
access info
direct.Accessibility to information is lacking.
a digital kiosk/ bay that distributes information through an interface
3.
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Partition: particular issue
1.interpretrainer
when signing a word in the skill levels vocabulary the device will speak the word to the user and then the user must sign it correctly through movement tracking via camera to proceed.
by inserting a cartridge you can access different skill levels of sign language so that this could be used by adults also.
touch screen allowsfor easy interaction with device
chosen words or images will be translated with sign language, making the connection.
multiple levels of games
handheld device
partition.Hearing lack the mutual connection and communication skills to engage in the Deaf experience.
a digital device to train children and adults in sign language
sign show
wear on both hands and head out expecting encounters.
interact and begin simple back and forth communication.
sign out what you what to say
speaker talks out what you signed
stickable glovemini
partition.Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick.
a wearable device that translates signed language to speech
2.
speak your mind
the keyboard processes information to the screen and when student is ready to speak their mind the send it.
when student wants to answer a question they just have to raise their hand like any other student.
keyboard
response screen
microphone
speaker
partition.Lack of preparation for a hearing socially interactive society.
a digital communication school desk for deaf students in hearing schools
3.
the teacher wears the microphone and it sends the information that is spoken to the students desk.
1/ A digital device to train hearing and young Deafs about sign language
2/ A wearable device that interprets your hand signing and voices it to your audience.
3/ An digitally integrated desk for Deaf students to feel more involved and follow class structure much more easily.
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Pursuit: chosen directions
2.intermap
when entering a Deaf friendly business that owns a business buddy your pocket pawn that you would have with you glows and vibrates simultaneously with the business buddy alerting both parties of the coming interaction.
the map shows user where they have been and by pressing down the pocket pawns head on the map you upload all your new locations and also can scroll around the map.
rollable/ portable OLED map with pocket pawn can track and pinpoint where you have been.
by pressing down on pocket pawns head you instantly store your location in the pawns memory to take home and track.
by selecting a new location or an old one user can access business and interaction reviews.
indirect.
Accessibility to information is lacking.
a digital travel tracking and mapping device connecting to the hearing world
1.meet-up a wearable digital social networking device system.
upload meetings/ encounters onto computer.
load into friends list and also see what mutual friends your new acquaintances have also.
online application allows users to connect, build new meet-ups and chat online.
wearables flash when in vicinity of a meet-up user, shake hands to become digital friends or acquaintances.
digital wearables that act as functional jewelry alert you of potential meet-ups or ald friends.
fred
Steve
potential
old
warned
Mary
diane
alice alice
terry bob
susan dennis
indirect.
Lack of intuitive communication services available to all Deaf that make socially interacting with hearing easy and quick.
I wanted to take the few concepts that I got the most feedback and intrigue from and push them further to allow for an independent feeling yet provide the availability for a more integrated interaction.
I wanted to incorporate the aspects of networking and integration into the hearing society from this concept and...
The aspects of navigation and exploration while maintaining th level of control with this concept.
encouragement/ providing social &
information service availability
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Refinement: start development
I took the pursued concepts and decided my device would be more of a navigational system made up of three objects. One is a device used in the home, one for when you are out exploring the world, and a third component that would link you up to a location.
Refinement: inspiration I began looking for form relationships in traditional maps and
other related inspirational imagery that would help guide me.
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I made different scale mockups to observe use and get an idea of what sizes worked for carrying, keeping at home, and having in a business setting. these mockups helped lead me to my final design.
Refinement: form, feel & scale
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Refinement: Details: taking noteAfter establishing a form and look I began “fine tuning” all the features and details using orthographic layouts, 3D models, and sketches.
Function sketches
defining features
detail callouts
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Ergonomic angle testing
Rough function models
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3.
2.
4.
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Seek: Deaf Informational Navigation System
Seek is a system that connects deaf users to the world by sharing, mapping, navigating, and exploring experiences by using three objects. Seek helps users navigate without creating a feeling of being assisted and still maintains a sense of individuality.
Pinpoint: A stationary device that helps record, choose, and track where you have been and where you want to go. Pinpoint allows you to share with other seek users among the community. Pinpoint shares information with Compass so that you can track where you are going when you are going there.
Compass: The portable component to the pinpoint, Compass keeps your desired destinations saved so that when exploring or running errands you now have a “guide” for your trip. The user can also find new destinations using Compass.
Nate: A locator device for businesses and stores that links up with the Compass when exploring. Nate alerts the user of business’s presence encouraging the deaf user to choose that establishment over others. Nate is a symbol for deaf friendly.
seek
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Compass attaches to Pinpoint magnetically and charges wirelessly, the information is transferred through bluetooth.
Pinpoint’s legs fold out to the preferred typing angle but easily close for hanging on the wall or using in your lap.
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Search for a destination:
When not in use the Pinpoint can be set to display a clock on it’s screen for when hanging on the wall.
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1. Choose search function on Pinpoint
2. Type desired location
3. Marked spots appear within location’s limits
4. Choose a marked spot
5. View shared reviews and comments
6. View comments in depth
7-8. Upload selected spot to Compass
9. Detach Compass to begin travels toward destination
Pinpoint
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Share travels:
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4.
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3.
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1. Attach Compass to Pinpoint
2. Upload information
3. Pinpoint displays all locations Compass has been to that day
4. Choose location to open info box
5. Leave comment/ review and save
6. Now available to all Seek users
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Find a location:
Mark a new location
Compass
2. Choose uploaded/ permenent location
2. Choose mark location
1. Press button to access menu
1. Press button to access menu
3. Select destination closest to own location
3. Save location to Compass
4. View location information and details
4. Store location to connect with Pinpoint
5. Follow Compass direction
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1. 3.2. 4.
2. 3. 4. 5.
Your getting warmThe direction of the compass is color and direction based, keeping the information simple and straightforward
near far
Compass has on it a number of permenent locations such as hospitals, public transportation hubs, and hearing & speech centers along with the destinations uploaded to it from Pinpoint.
One of the most important functions of Seek is it’s exploration encouragement. Use Compass to mark newly discovered locations to take home and share amongst the Seek community.
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1. 3.2. 4.
Link to a location:
Alerting of interaction:
2. Location info diplays asking to re-route
1. Compass alerts of location within proximity
Nate is an alert device used in businesses to alert clerks of a potential deaf encounter so that the language barrier will not catch them off gaurd. Nate also acts as a deaf awareness object meant to spark conversation about deaf interaction.
Nate is distributed to companies and businesses for free but only when the deaf community has rated and reviewed the establishment positively a certain number of times using Seek.
3. If new location is selected then Compass directs user
4. Viewable address and info if needed
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1. 3.2. 4. 5.
Communicate:
Why Seek?
Compass has a voice recognition system with quick response buttons if needed in socially interactive scenarios.
2. Choose interperet option
1. Press button to access menu
3. Allow person to speak into Compass
4. Choose response from menu
5. Hold while Compass speaks out response
Seek keeps the Deaf community together without segregating them by involving and incorporating the hearing world. It encourages the Deaf
community to explore and integrate into the “foreign”
hearing world on their own terms, they have full and total
control.
Deaf Community
Hearing Community
The Deaf community remains the same size and social interaction doesn’t change however seek creates a larger proximity where Deaf individuals can feel more confident integrating as citizens.
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Packaging:
Seek comes packed together except for Nate which is seperately packaged and distributed.
seek
Options
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top ABS shell
ABS charger cap
magnetic resonance wireless charging transmitter
power source
Magnetic surface
BluetoothGPS
Santoprene overmoldedaluminum legs
Santoprene overmolded ABS shell
Li-Ion battery
PC board
ABS/santoprene overmolded button
Capacative touch screen
ABS hangerABS shell
Speaker/ microphone
Magnetic resonance wireless charging receiver
Li-Ion battery
PC board
bluetooth
ABS/Santoprene overmolded button
Lanyard loop
Santoprene overmolded ABS
Capacative touch screen
GPS
ABS bottom
ABS top
Pinpoint
Compass
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Santoprene overmolded ABS shell
ABS/santoprene overmolded button
Capacative touch screen
3/4”6- 5/8”
9- 1/4”
3/8”2”
2- 1/4”
Capacative touch screen
GPS
ABS bottom
ABS top
“I believe more in the scissors than I do the pencil.”
-Truman Capote
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Whats the problem?
Solution:Snip: Ergonomic office scissors
The everyday office scissor is fairly bland and generally causes pain and irritation when used too often.
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Office scissors:
user study:
I began this project by defining an everyday product to observe, test, assess, and redesign it with ergonomics being the most important focus. I chose the 8” office scissors.
I began with my research by observing how users held scissors when in use and also began asking about pain and pressure points. Here is some of the feedback I recieved.
I then went ahead and defined the methods of use for the scissors and what kind of factors are at play.
-Method of grip
-Materials to be cut
-Precicion of cut
-Length of use
-Handle material
-Angle of cut
“it’s more comfortable when all my fingers fit into the large grip”
“they are usually too hard and hurt my hands”
“it cuts less precise when the finger holes are too big”
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Cut it out:I then dove into more detailed observation of use, defining areas of pressure, and wrist angles to determine what the main causes of discomfort in use were.
irritated areas
scissor and tension and pressure
quality of cut
hinge
grips
dorisflexion, palmar flexion, and straight wrist angles
Strategize.
rests on thumb bone
index outside of grip
pinky outside back
3 front fingers in large grip
70° open
I took the feedback I initially collected and went on to have many people try out the same scissors trying to find common themes.
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Testing:
I knew that I had to develop a working test model that could cater to many different users so that I could determine which angles work the best.
I developed multiple handles that I though dealt with grip issues and finger placement then allowed the customization to help lead me in a direction.
The most preferred handle selection was mostly straight and aligned with the thumb grip tipped up slightly and to the left just a bit.
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Concepts:
Direction:
I took the information gathered and chose to focus my concepts on the individual handles specifically becauase that area was where I found the most causes of problems.
I chose a thumb handle and a finger handle that addressed the issues the most and fit together aesthetically then refined them cohesively for an end result. Snip.
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Snip: Ergonomic scissors
Snip’s unique form language suggests soft, comfortable, fun use through color and materials. Snip is made from a soft ABS with a very soft overmolded rubber in each handle.
Spot on end for users with a “pinky grip” style
Angled thumb grip for comfort and less resistence
Spot on front for users with “index grip” style
Open bottom grip to recieve some impact and stress
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“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.”
-Paul Hawken
Whats the problem?
Solution:Flourish: Sustainable hanging light
Lanterns and lights are made with too many pieces and parts of plastic and metal using up so many un-needed resources to produce.
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As a group we took apart, studied, and tried to understand the processes involved in manufacturing, designing, and the use of the camping lantern. Not including the packaging, the lantern had 51 parts, many of which were unnecessary.
I structured my research and project around 3 very important factors from the get-go.While I was working all throughout
this project I was trying to take into consideration the lifespan of
whatever product I design
Users, uses, marketing, disassembly, product integration
Materials, disposability vs. compostability, recyclability, environmental impact
Production cost, recyclability, distribution cost
Disassembly:
3 factors:
cradle to grave
1: People
2: Planet
3: Profit
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I began my research by breaking the product down into parts and qualities. The main areas of the product were uses, users, materials, environment, and the maximization and, minimization of qualities.
In my research process I looked at technologies and I found some very interesting ones full of possibilities such as, MFC technology. MFC’s utilizes bacteria in the earths soil by converting it into electricity using anodes and cathodes, similar to a potato battery but on a larger scale.
The surveyed wanted easier access to lights in power outage situations and better, cheaper eco-friendly products.
100% own a portable lighting device
88% of those are flashlights
88% camp or participate backyard activities at night
62% do it yearly
SolarSoil lampMFC’s Compostable pulpBioluminescence
Dissecting:
Technologies:
Surveying:
Lantern
materials
functionsuses
dark
reusability
functions
uses
usersdurability
indoors
outdoors
renewable
recyclable
organic
biodegradableauto
camping
emergencypower outage
car work
cranksolar
technology
organic
child
adult
components
waste
users
maximize
minimizeenvironment
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My concepts ranged from the purely efficient that are solely sustainable due to a minimal part count, to a concept that requires the user to grow bioluminescent mushrooms in a container then use the glowing container as a light in emergency situations.
Concepts:
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My main concept pursuit was this concept that uses MFC technology to harvest energy from the moist soil nourishing the plant to power an LED light that is attached.
I wanted to explore more the relationship between a product and a plant then ask how a plant may act as a functional aspect to a product.
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I began my refinement by developing a quick breadboard model with an LED light and a vacuum formed piece of plastic, then filled it with dirt and grass and hung it up. This was very helpful in determining the size and height of the product along with being able to see what it looks like in 3D.
My inspiration for the final was more based on materials and their roles as planters than actual physical sculptural features of materials. I looked at existing planters and how elegant they can look when smooth and simple. I was also interested in the way the plant sits in the product so I looked at profile views of wheatgrass to guide me. The idea of ambient, mood setting light was very appealing to me and I looked at how it can be masked or fogged to present itself in a mellow manner.
Refinement:
Inspiration:
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I explored form within guidelines for a hanging planter with a light on the bottom. I began to figure out how to divide the cells for energy distribution and where to place the light.
I wanted to use Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology to pull the energy from the plant soil to power the light.
Form:
Function:
Copper Anode
Soil
Cathode Zinc
Flourish: Sustainable hanging light
Hang out:
Flourish is an elegant yet simple hanging planter that has an integrated light beneath it. Flourish uses MFC technology to recycle the energy being pumped from the plant and moist soil to power the LED light attached. Flourish provides the calming experience of growing a plant but also provides ambient and emergeny situation light at the users discretion.
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Hang Flourish where it best suits your needs or preferences, or use it as a home decor item.
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Click in the light to turn on
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Flourish is very simple to use, just by twisting the light you can detach it for emergency situations such as a blackout to find the breaker, also one could use it as a night-light when navigating down the stairs to get a drink of water in the middle of the night.
Flourish is meant to evoke positive emotions in users, making them feel happy, satisfied, like they made a sustainable contribution, proud, involved, and caring.
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Packaging:
Flourish is packaged in compostable paper pulp that is molded with seeds into it so that when opened the user can literally throw their box into their garden and watch it grow.
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Parts:
Flourish is made from as many recylable and renewable materials as feasibly possible. Ceramic, glass, hemp cord, bamboo, copper, and nickel
Flourish is made up of a total of
24 parts, less than half of what the lantern had.
glass (1/4 frosted)
hemp cord
ceramic
bamboo
light
shield
LED reflector
LED reflector
LED power
light cap
battery storage
battery cap
divider with nickel and copper
“An artist must be independent, but like everyone else he must justify his place in society. The medium he chooses is only of secondary importance, what he has to say and how well he says it, is what counts”
-Viktor Schreckengost
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Whats the problem?
Solution:Manta: Coat rack
If Viktor Schreckengost were a brand how would the brand’s products reflect the legacy he left behind filled with thousands of products and works of art?
Defining a brand:Viktor Schreckengost was an industrial designer who designed and created so many objects over his lifetime and career. We began the project by looking at some of his famous and most popular creations summing his work up as if it were a brand then began to place it amongst companies that produce a similar span of products. These companies we then compiled into a list that became the Viktor brand’s competitors.
We created competitive landscaping maps to place Viktor amongst other brands. this is where the brand was placed when it was based on cost over percieved value.
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at Viktors house
Articulating a language:We went on to define as a group what the brand language would entail. We broke the brand into 3 categories and picked forms to represent those categories. Finally we broke down the brand into characteristics that would define how a concept is developed.
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accessible individual
expressivepragmatic
reach
brand competition comparison and contrast
choosing concept directions
at Viktors house
working as a team
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Concepts: The concepts I designed were very focused around Viktors housewares and ceramics. To stay within the brand guidelines I tried applying bits of innovation and or popular trends to my concepts.
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Refinement: In my refinement process I took the coat rack concept and began building the individual parts through exploration of form and processes to make it. I decided to make this using ceramics, steel, and wood.
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Manta: Coat rack systemManta is a coat rack that is meant to resemble a tree. It incorporates a planter at the base so that the water from your wet coat has somewhere to go. Manta can break up into different parts to fit your household in the best way possible.
setup variations
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Manta has 6 parts.
color options
maintenance
steel
recycled rubber
ceramic
birch
“if it weren’t for the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.”
-David Letterman
Whats the problem?
Solution:Kaffa: Coffee brewer and mug
Coffee brewers look too mechanical and impersonal. How could one appeal to a young professional?
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The region of Kafa:I began this project by looking at the history of coffee and what roles it played among different cultures. I found that supposedly the Kafa region in Ethiopia is the origin of coffee. I took this idea and began researching the Ethiopian culture and traditions trying to pick and pull aspects from it for this project.
roasted coffee beans black coffee
brand development
Ethiopia
coffee ceremony Kafa tree coffee berry
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Concepts:I focused my concepts around the development of a single cup coffee brewer for the young single working professional.
Refinement:
When I began refining my concepts I was keeping in mind the soft forms and organics of the coffee fruit and the coffee roasting processes. I wanted this to be very simple, easy to use, friendly and almost creature-like.
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Kaffa: Single cup coffee brewer and mug
Kaffa is a coffee brewer set that is very straight-forward and simple to use. It also provides a much needed sculptural presence in the kitchen. Kaffa comes with Ogo the brewer and it’s buddy Awo the mug.
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lift lid to pour water in.
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Function:
scolding hot warm flush
The Ogo brewer’s control interface is just a simple scroll wheel with a backlit center button. By scrolling around the wheel the user changes the color of the light symbolizing the water temperature. Once the color is selected, push in the center button to begin.
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slide filter part into front slot to lock. begin brewing.
mesh screen filter
filter cover
power cord
cord wrap paddles for storing the excess of the cord.
Slipcasting Awo:
While working on this project I was experimenting in slipcast ceramics and decided to produce the Awo mug. The mold for the mug is made of 3 parts and the saucer is a one part mold.
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“Some see Nature all ridicule and deformity, and some scarce see Nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, Nature is Imagination itself.”
-William Blake
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Whats the problem?
Solution:Delve: Studio furniture system
Studio work spaces need more adaptable furniture to suit all of the space’s and user’s needs. How can this be solved using reclaimed material?
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Observation:
We began this project by taking a look at all the specific spaces within our school the Cleveland Intsitute of Art. Our school became the model to design around during this project. We broke the school spaces into 4 different areas. Integrated Media Environments (IME), Staff spaces, Public spaces, and Smart classrooms.
We then documented the spaces around to see what there was and what there wasn’t within the spaces.
1. computer lab
2. IME
3. conference room
4. student studio
5. lounge
6. liberal arts offices
8. smart classroom
9. staff offices
7. classroom
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Reclaim:
The main focus was to make sure concepts were developed with the use of reclaimed lumber in mind.
6. liberal arts offices
8. smart classroom
9. staff offices
7. classroom
Once we collected the information on all the spaces we covered a hallway with all of our findings to direct us through the concept phase.
Concepts:
My interest throughout concept development was the multi-functional aspects of furniture.
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7’ x 7’ space
desk table
shelf
39”
30”
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Refinement:I took one of my concepts and refined it using foam core models and full scale side views to determine function and form.
The guidelines for the furniture was that it must cater to a space the size of a 7’ x 7’ studio, so I layed it out.
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Hands on:I had to go through the process of stripping down and cleaning up old reclaimed planks so I could build my final. Once I had my final direction selectedI jumped right into the construction phase and got my hands dirty.
Delve: Studio furniture system
Delve is a furniture system intended to have multiple functions. It can store together as boxes when unused, act as a rolling pedestal, pin-up space, or a full studio space furniture set. Your choice.
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1. get a friend to help 2. lift top off
5. pull out shelf piece
9. get your favorite chair
3. remove all the way
6. begin sliding off shelf
10. begin working
4. choose location for table
8. place bottom shelf piece
12. display work
7. choose location for shelf
11. pin up work
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How Delve works:Delve transforms from a closed storage position to a pedestal to a full studio work station efficiently.
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Setup and storage:
Delve is 3 1/2’ wide by 3’ deep by 40” high. When stored the boxes can be organized along side eachother. For example storing 9 of them only fills a space that is 9’ deep by 10 1/2’ wide. When open Delve is intended to fill a space that is 7’ wide by 7’ deep. The variation of setup is entirely dictated by the user, there is still a level of customization.
Store Delve in bunches to utilize space the best.
9’
10 1/2’
setup 1. setup 2.
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Parts:
Personalize:
Delve is made of reclaimed lumber, canvas and caster wheels. Delve is a table, computer desk, shelf, pin up wall, divider, and pedestal.
The canvas sides of Delve detach so that they can be hung or the user can take them home when done. the idea is that your space can truly become your space by customizing the canvas panels.
delve (dlv) v. delved, delv·ing, delves v.intr. 1. To search deeply and laboriously
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Seek
Flourish
Deaf Informational Navigation System
Sustainable Hanging Light
SnipErgonomic Scissors
Manta
Delve
Viktor Schreckengost inspired Coat-Rack
Reclaimed Wood Studio Furniture System
KaffaCoffee Brewer & Mug
EDUCATION Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), Cleveland, OH BFA, Industrial Design, Magna Cum Laude, 2011
RELATED EXPERIENCE Stanley Black & Decker - Baltimore, MD Industrial Designer, January 2012 - Present Assists senior designers in developing products for the DeWALT brand, specifically metalworking tools. Ideates concepts, using sketching tools, 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping. Hosts annual meetings, travels for field research and user testing, and works with international teams on projects. Works with engineering and marketing through the process of developing a product. Quirky Inc. - New York, NY Freelance Industrial Design, August 2011 - Present Taking part in all aspects of the design process including brainstorming, research, concept development, finalization, and presentation. Works hand in hand with senior designers to ensure quality products go into development smoothly and follow design project criteria. Prime Studio - New York, NY Freelance Industrial Design, Summer 2011 Worked alongside the Design Director to develop research materials and product concepts for clients. Took part in presentations and team brainstorming sessions.
Hasbro - Providence, RI Design Intern, Summer 2010 Assisted in all aspects of design process from concept design, brainstorming, modelmaking, team meetings, communicating overseas, to finalization. Collaborated effectively with senior designers to develop design solutions and help oversee that concepts get modeled and tested before fabrication to ensure a well made, functional product. Case Western Reserve University Robotics Department - Cleveland, OH Freelance Industrial Design, Summer 2010 Collaborated with graduate engineering students to aesthetically design a childrens medical robot. Fabricated a working prototype utilizing vacuum forming, sewing, and stitching. Fisher Price Sponsored Project - Cleveland, OH Toy Designer, Spring 2010 Designed creative arts and crafts toy for children aged 5-8 within given specific guidelines. Resulted in final designed solution from research to concept to prototype. Collaborated with Fisher Price designers to effectively carry out the project while maintaining the deadline.
AWARDS -Graduation Student Commencement Speaker, 2011 -Agnes Gund Traveling Award, 2011 -Viktor Schreckengost Excellence in Industrial Design Award, 2009, 2010 -Outstanding Workstudy Award, 2010 -Student Portfolio Scholarship, 2007 -2010 -Honorary Portfolio Award, 2009
EXHIBITIONS CIA Make Industrial Design Independent Exhibition Show - Cleveland, OH - Coventry Gallery, 2010 CIA Reclaimed Furniture Show - Cleveland, OH - Reinberger Gallery, 2009
LEADERSHIP -Cleveland Institute of Art - Cleveland, OH Writing Center Tutor, Time Management Trainer, Fall 2008 - Spring 2011 -Miles Park Elementary School - Cleveland, OH Art and Design workshop for an after school event, Summer 2010
SKILLS Research, Brainstorming, 2D Hand Drawing & Rendering, Foam Modeling, Woodworking, Model-Making, Silkscreening, Clay Slip-Casting, Metal Casting, Vacuum Forming, Adobe CS4-CS5, Autodesk Alias 2009-2012, Autodesk Showcase 2010-12, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2010-11, Google Sketchup, Keyshot 2012, CATIA (mild)
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