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Industrial Design PortfolioTRANSCRIPT
*IMPLEMENTSKETCHES/ SKETCH MODELS
During user testing we had to construct a test rig that was effective enough for us to record the data we needed to design an axe and hatchet to suit the majority of ImplementÕs demographic.IMPLEMENT
RESEARCH INITIAL TESTING FINAL TESTING
Implement Tools were designed for a class called Human Factors in Industrial Design.
In this class we took an extra detailed look into anthropometrey.
axe testing results
areas of stress
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15
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30
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End
lengthimprove forcefelt lightereasy to slide
awkward to handleharder to aimrear too sharp
pros
cons
good controllengthfat rounded grip
lower handle too thickpros
cons
hatchet testing results
anglekeeps wrist neutralgood weight distributiontear shape
too fat grip
proscon
s
feels good both waysimplied pistoal griplength
used backward foward grip limits wrist travelharder to aim
proscon
s
from the data that we collected we concluded that a majority of people don’t know how to hold, handle, or use an axe properly. form, grip, and swing are the most vital components when handling an axe.
Not only for effeciancy but for safety as well. a well accurate hit to a tree is well preferred over a shot to the foot.
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TOOLS FOR PEOPLE AXE & HATCHET
american felling axe
hatchet
market research
proper swing technique
demographic
test rig
final rig
simple/successful
back
hand
fore
hand
two-
hand
edon
e ha
nd
complicated
*IMPLEMENTSKETCHES/ SKETCH MODELS
During user testing we had to construct a test rig that was effective enough for us to record the data we needed to design an axe and hatchet to suit the majority of ImplementÕs demographic.IMPLEMENT
RESEARCH INITIAL TESTING FINAL TESTING
Implement Tools were designed for a class called Human Factors in Industrial Design.
In this class we took an extra detailed look into anthropometrey.
axe testing results
areas of stress
15
15
Startdn
E
30
30
Start
End
lengthimprove forcefelt lightereasy to slide
awkward to handleharder to aimrear too sharp
pros
cons
good controllengthfat rounded grip
lower handle too thickpros
cons
hatchet testing results
anglekeeps wrist neutralgood weight distributiontear shape
too fat grip
proscon
s
feels good both waysimplied pistoal griplength
used backward foward grip limits wrist travelharder to aim
proscon
s
from the data that we collected we concluded that a majority of people don’t know how to hold, handle, or use an axe properly. form, grip, and swing are the most vital components when handling an axe.
Not only for effeciancy but for safety as well. a well accurate hit to a tree is well preferred over a shot to the foot.
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TOOLS FOR PEOPLE AXE & HATCHET
american felling axe
hatchet
market research
proper swing technique
demographic
test rig
final rig
simple/successful
back
hand
fore
hand
two-
hand
edon
e ha
nd
complicated
ideavizualizationideavizualization
FINAL MODEL
FINAL MODEL
A chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue lining the joints.
RA a�ects more women than men starting in the 20’s to 30’sThe worst signs start to appear in the late 40’s to 50’s.To get food these people must cook whether it be for themselves or relatives. Why not make it easier?
bene�tseliminates stress on wrist by skewing angle of the handles
no more hitting the counter with your knuckles
force is deriven from the body equally
push/pull is one simple motion instead of using your back
A developementOf a product that can make life with arthritis easier.
EASY ROLLER
RESEARCH
PROJECT BRIEF
rhuemetoid arthritis
rhuemetoid arthritis
A study On the e�ects of arthritis on older men and women.
IDEATION
TASK// re-design of the classic cylinder whisk handle. there is a need for a more ergonomic design for those with arthritis.
RESEARCHVARIOUS GRIPS AND MOTIONS
IDEATIONSKETCHES
MOLD-MAKINGPOSITIVE & NEGATIVE MIXING AND POURING
RESING CASTINGPACKAGE DESIGNVACUUM FORMING
rhuemetoid arthritis
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2 3
4 mix two part plastic resin withcolor of choice.
channel for resin.
positive mold.
alignment pegs.
mold box.
make sure the pot is set at60 psi. wait for resing to cure.
remove positive mold.
stir quickly. pour carfully and quickly.
place in pressure pot.
FINAL MODEL
touch
sight
sound
smell
taste
a physcological approach: : memories found through senses
creates the experience
objectives
sense memory
anxiety levels : : 1-5
senses
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7 8eat/drink work / meetings
anxiety level : : 4-5 anxiety level : : 1 : : cruise
9 10entertainment sleep/relaxation
descent
prepare for landing
taxilanding deboarding �nal thoughts
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anxiety level : : 4-5 anxiety level : : 2 anxiety level : : 1
ipodprivate soundwatching video
watching video on own tv screen(lcd touch screen)private soundsatellite television (1) Remote usage?(2) speaker/screen qualitymovies(1) Remote usage?(2) Speaker quality(3) Tv quality(4) Can you smell the movie?
card games
laptops
video games
on/o�-board cameras
radioremote usage?speaker quality
board games
(design opprotunities)weight lifting system/workout system
3d digital game table (microsoft touchtable) for chess, etc
directional sound cones
noise cancellation in entire plane (of plane noise) wind/engines..etc..
passenger is getting tiredspace needed to feel comfortable(not claustrophobic)
furniturechairbedcouch�oor
quiet or relaxing soundambient sound noise cancellation(1) plane noise(2) passenger noise
�nd a dark areaeye coverswindow coversambient lightmake it seem like dusk
�nd a private areachange into pajamas
falling asleep3 stages of NREM sleep
(1) �rst 5-10 mins
(a) easy to awake
(b) may feel like they haven’t
been asleep if awakened
(c) feeling of falling
(2) muscle tone and relaxation
(a) Heart rate slows
(b) Body temperature drops
(3) deep sleep (a) the body repairs
and regenerates
(b) REM Sleep
put away carry-onslaptopsgamessleeping tools(1) pillows(2) eye masks(3) blanketsbriefcasesnotespaperwork
dishes and utensils
pick up trash
strap into seatput seat in full upright position
open windows
prepare mentally anxiousnessrelaxation
the loss of altitudezero gravity feel instomachview out window
gripping armrests
seat belt holding you in seat
see pilot working the controls
wonderif the landing is going to be successful
engines
thud of wheels hitting runway
hear the engines go into reverse thrust
realizing landing was successful
looking out windowwhat part of airport you are atgateconcourse information
transportationon ground
reliefthat landing was safe
feel rumble and shake of runway
see other planes waiting to take o�other planes landing
make sure all passengers are comfortable
congratulate pilot on a good landing
unbuckle seatbelt
stand up
collect carry-ons
thanksthe pilot again�ight attendants
loss of claustrophobia outdoor elementsday : : the bright sunlight possibly : : rain, sleet, snow, hailnight : : stars
ground transportationwait for external luggage to be put into ground transportation
experience memorable?
gulfstream does it stick?do i like it?
Initial Models and Colorways.
Extending Flap Concept.
Pneumatic Tube System
Phase 2 : : Space saving ful ly ber thable chai r .
Searching for space withing the back- rest frame.
Hidden Table Extension.
Extruding Blatter.
back recliner leg rest
Berthing Concept
pillow/sheet storage
departure destination
blatter in�ation heated seat
lift headrest. fold down hatch.
brand reasearch
getting riders from
user demographic
user interests
ideation
bmx aidproject brief
students riding to class. damage bike.
solution
unless they bring a toolbox or carry addtional tools in their backpack
age : : 15-25occupation : : studenttransport : : bicycle
bmx videosskateparksodyssey bmx
an intergrated toolbox
highly mobilehidden/ protectednot bulky
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spoke wrenchsocket wrench + socketsspare tubetire leversallen keys
>>bmx aid contains
Simply Green. JCP was having a contest to see who could come up with the most creative design for their reusable shopping bag.
Follow JCP’s dimensions.Use 3 Colors or less. (2 of them already determined.Submit by deadline.
Design Brief
Pilot ProgramDesign Criteria
Researchthe traditional platic bag lifecycle. intensive cost, transportation, energy consumption.
manufactored re-usable bags. still leavesa large footprint on the earth and only eliminates 1/3 of the cycle.
SCAD’s cycle. Only 4.5 steps. Saving costs. Lowering Energy consumption.Manufactoring a reused item thathas sentimental value.
na tura l e
n
vironment
incineration or land filling
maintena nc e &
upgrading
ins ta lla tion & use
dis tribution & purchas e as s embly & packaging
com
pone
nt m
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m
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rial e
xtract
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material recycling
product reuse
Bags m
ay b e wa shed by hand on in
Bags are used to carry purchases.
The bag is reused over and over again as a personal
Product Lifecycle:
turn your s hirt into a b
ag.
wa shi ng m
achines.reusable shopping bag. Disposing of it would be
years down the line, if ever, because of the
consumer’s em
otional attachment to their bag
component reusethe original component, a t-shirt, is being reused and asse
mble
d in
to a
new
pro
duct
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own materia
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Only little assembly is required, that of cut
and stitching old shirts into a bag. Little energy
required. No packaging required.
None. Customer brought their material and
is taking their product with them.
Here is also an opportunity to value local
talents, such as seamstresses.
improvement on a
soci
al a
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nvir
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enta
l lev
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emotional durability =
longer-lasting products
Source: Okala Produ
c
t Lifecycle
this pro
cess
elim
inat
es 4
and a ha lf s teps .
1) Material (cotton or oil for plastic) is taken from the environment.
2) Cotton or recycled plastic is turned into fabric.
3) Fabric is turned into a bag or tote.
4) Bags are packaged into boxes.
5) Boxes are distributed to selling facilities.
6) Bags are used for carrying purchases.
7) Bags may be washed in the washing machines.
8) The bag may be reused several times but one day will run it’s life out. And it will be disposed of.
How can we in fact redesign the reusable shopping bag?Where can we reduce, reuse or recycle?Despite recycled material and reducing transportation and manufacturing energy, how can we make this bagtruly Simply Green?
By re-using, turning old memories into something usefulthat will be in the user mind and heart always.
By turning old shirts into bags.
We ran a test program at our buildingto see how this idea would pan out.
It was an instant success.
two.from rags to new bags.
hand it over to a worker.
the manufactoring process.
trace. cut.
pin. sew.
* save the collar * pin at the bottom
by the SCAD Design For Sustainability Team
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Nour Malaeb, Stephanie Bercht, Elizabeth McKibbon, Jonathan Ruelas, Lou Fink, and Jack Thalgott
Chef KnifeMost versitile.Personal.Multi-Purpose.
Paring KnifeSmall.Used for peeling.Fruits. Potatoes.
Bread KnifeCutting Loafs.Usually Cerrated.
Utility Knife
Long, skinny,version of
Knife SteelMaintains blade.For kneeling.
Knife BlockStores Knives.Sanitary.
Chef Knife
these were the top 5 selected forms
Paring Knife Bread Knife
Knife SteelUtility Knife
project brief
ideation
sketch modeling
knife block
families
display
using the TAG Heuer brand language, design a set of 5 high end knives and a knife block.
Chef KnifeMost versitile.Personal.Multi-Purpose.
Paring KnifeSmall.Used for peeling.Fruits. Potatoes.
Bread KnifeCutting Loafs.Usually Cerrated.
Utility Knife
Long, skinny,version of
Knife SteelMaintains blade.For kneeling.
Knife BlockStores Knives.Sanitary.
Chef Knife
these were the top 5 selected forms
Paring Knife Bread Knife
Knife SteelUtility Knife
project brief
ideation
sketch modeling
knife block
families
display
using the TAG Heuer brand language, design a set of 5 high end knives and a knife block.
O V E R A L L A N A L Y S I S
The Tag Heuer language is quite ambiguous. It is harsh and bold, yet soft. The material changes are in great contrast.
The brand’s products send a message of complexity, yet simplicity. The watch is a very complicated instrument. Yet, its surroundings are simple and clean, which brings about a focal point right in the face of the watch.
The simple and the complex don’t just contrast, they collaborate in a way that moves the eye over and throughout the product. Eyes follow curves, these curves lead into material changes, and sharp angles and this keeps the viewers eye alive.
Our understanding of the brands language, and the company’s direction provided us with the pefect design opprotunity and I think that our designs were very successful in the sense of re�ecting the merge between design aesthetics and functionality.
photos: Je� Beard