AARON GOMES
web : www.agomesid.com
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2019
email : agomes1893@gmail.com
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phone : +91 9821297227
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skype : aaron1893gomes
WHO AM I? I’m a 25 year old industrial designer from India I like to maintain a balance between the conceptual and realistic in my designs, and am pragmatic in my approach to my work and projects. Design is not my only passion, I’m also big on music, sports, and sci-fi, and these take up my spare time, but also act as muses for me when I’m deep into a project.
1 2 3 GOING > SOLO
TEAM > WORK
DESIGN DEBUT
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GOINGSOLO
Applying what I’ve learnt in projects of my own interest and undertaking
SWITCH BACK DINING. Personal Project | 2 weeks
RECONNECT WITH CULTURE The solution aims to revive a fading Kimono culture among the younger user demographic. But, their living conditions are incredibly constrained by available space in dense urban areas like Tokyo.
DINING TRADITION Dining and tea ceremonies hold an important place in Japanese culture, and making these accessible to those living in tiny apartments was my goal.
MODERNISE TRADITIONS Fusing the kimono culture with the ideals of space saving furniture to revive the essence of dying traditions.
KERFED CONSTRUCTION A kerfed wood structure enables the switchback to bend to form a table when required. The diagonal cuts allow it to bend along 2 axes creating the final form.
ADAPTING CONFIGURATION The unique structure allows it to be used in multiple ways; as a bench or a table and seat, or even combining more that one unit to create a social dining environment.
COMPACT VERSATILITY The folding structure creates a piece that can be stored in small areas and instantly set up for use when required. Multiple units can be combined and placed to enhance the interaction between people.
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TEAM:MEMBER
A first experience of working in a team environment under more experienced leadership
ASUS MORPH. Team Project | 4 months - 2014 | Team Member
PROSUMER MARKET The solution is aimed at prosumers, who are advanced users who want efficient solutions to fuel their passions, mainly focused on the gamer and music maker.
HOW WE GOT THERE With directions to brainstorm on with the target consumer in mind, we put out post-it ideas for a week which then were translated into more complete ideas which were then selected to develop.
CONNECTED ECOSYSTEM An ultra-connected ecosystem, through hardware, comprising the home station, morphing keyboard and stream pack. A modular experience empowering the users to adapt their own product for performance and portability.
TACTUS
TOUCH SENSOR
OLED DISPLAY
KEYBOARD HARDWARE
TANGIBLE INTERACTION A new dimension of user interface with a fundamentally unique solution; application controlled physical buttons that rise up from the touch screen on demand.
FOR THE GAMERS
CUSTOMIZED INTERFACES Customisable to the last detail, through Tactus morphing technology, and 3D printed knobs, controls and patterns, providing a bespoke solution for each users specific needs.
FOR THE MUSIC MAKERS
INTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY Constructed to be taken apart, the Morph allows the user easy access to give them the opportunity to repair or upgrade, also allowing them to replace parts with custom ones like the side panel or specialty internals.
COMPACT MODULARITY With internals based on compactness but centered around having socketed components, users can switch out parts for newer ones to pronlong the life cycle of their computer without it going out of date.
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ADAPTIVE SETUPS
SOLO
The morphing user interface allows the user to make music with a more precise tangible input.
SOCIAL
The streampack allows multi-player games on the same computer via wi-fi, offering a connected console experience
COLLAB
The streampack offers a boost in power and also can sync data, while enabling input via the keyboard
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GOINGSOLO
Applying what I’ve learnt in projects of my own interest and undertaking
BOSS COFFEE Personal Project | 3 weeks
MIRRORING BRANDS The goal to redesign a machine from the Nespresso line up for Hugo Boss came from the fact that both companies target a similar demographic and market themselves as luxurious and exclusive.
The design language of the brand guided the selection of a design with a bold yet understated design with the emphasis on the silhouette and not on multiple surfaces.
The Lattissima Plus has a simpler design than the other Nespresso products, offering a route to integrate the two identities into one product. Glass, metal & accent colours
Bold silhouette, ridges to grip
Blending surfaces, flush joins
COMBINING IDENTITIES Integrating the dna of both Nespresso and Hugo Boss into the design of the coffee machine. The primary inspiration were the Hugo Boss perfume bottles.
COFFEE REDESIGNED The Lattissima Plus re-envisioned through the brand identity of Hugo Boss combining the brand values of both brands.
INTEGRATED DNA Different compartments and parts of the machine are specifically designed to fit so that the compartments have flush surfaces with the body of the machine when closed.
Top panel, outer control buttons
Control electronics, upper frame
Brewing mechanism Water reservoir Side panel Milk reservoir
Foaming mechanism
Heating Mechanism
Drip grill
ADAPTED ARCHITECTURE
Internal frame pouring nozzle
Base, mid frame & pouring nozzle
Pod collection tray
The new design is based on small updates to the existing architecture of the Lattissima Plus model to fit the design refresh of the exterior panels and the overall aesthetic of the coffee machine.
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS Clean and sharp surfaces, a nozzle that is visible only when functional, surface level buttons, knobs inspired by the Boss perfume bottle covers and a redesigned capsule tray are the little details that finish off the concept.
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TEAM:LEADER Using my experience from student projects and a design internship to lead a team for a client project.
ALIIGN. KITCHEN
Team Project | 4 months | Team Member
MOCKUPS & LAYOUTS Simulating cooking situations in various kitchen layouts helped us understand the workflow in a kitchen, appliance usage and also how to streamline the experience.
SELECTING CONCEPTS Generating ideas for the hob, microwave and wet workspace helped develop forward into the final concept.
SEAMLESS MODULARITY A kitchen range with a seamless workspace and appliances with a uniform size to enable customization of the kitchen area for the end user by builders.
ORGANIZED WORKSPACE No more just a sink, but a wet workspace for processes integral to the kitchen workflow, with a tray that fits above the sink for all the prep needs, while eliminating chunky drainboards for a seamless aesthetic.
TRADITION & EXPERIMENTAL Comfort of the conventional with the versatility of the experimental by having both gas burners and a flex induction surface. The hob sits flush with the counter to seamlessly integrate itself into the kitchen workflow.
DRAWER? OVEN? An out of the box approach to ovens and microwaves fuses the idea of space saving below counter ovens with the accessibility of having a countertop microwave or oven.
HOB AND OVEN ACCESSORIES
A CONSTANT OVERVIEW All the important parts of the cooking process; that is, the water source, the prep area and the cooking area are always accessible from one another and can always be watched while working on the other processes.
SEAMLESS CLEANING Cleaning is made effortless by providing a seamless surface with no obstacles both horizontally and vertically. The backsplash further catches the grease which can be wiped off in one go.
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DESIGNDEBUT
Applying everything I’ve learnt over the course of 5 years of training and previous industry experience into a full project as an industrial design intern.
BEVERAGE WARE FORCOPCO Client Project | 4-5 months | Internship
ESTABLISHING AN IDENTITY Lifetime Brands hired Harry Allen Design, where I was working, to create a brand and design language for their entry-level products, which were getting lost in the crowd of other brands’ offerings.
ENTERING MID-PROJECT The project was already into its first concept stage when I was given responsibility. The proposals were purely aesthetic at this point and was past only one round of client approval.
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS The design was modified to fit the technical constraints like material type, material limitations and construction given to us by the client’s engineering department, and also the practical constraints of volume and dimensions.
DESIGNING THE PARTS The designs were revamped to be fresh, but still along the same aesthetic lines, to incorporate the parts of the mug like the lid, the inside and outside walls and also the vacuum seal between the two. Prototypes were sent by the company to test ergonomics and construction.
CROSS MUG AND TUMBLER The cross mug is designed to be a simple form that is instantly recognizable, without unnecessary elements. The handle and disc on the lid are glossy plastic to create a contrast with the matte finish of the mug.
DOUBLE STRAP STAINLESS The mug was designed to have a form that was unique and could be used as an identity for the brand. The lid was designed from scratch as a completely new element to be seamless when sealed but have a single-handed usage mechanism.
RETHINKING THE LIDS We had to design lids for these mugs from scratch to have a simple and single hand usage while having a seamless aesthetic. The internal parts were designed to be sealed and spill-proof.
FIRST RELEASED DESIGNS The cross handle mug and double strap stainless steel mug were on display at the International Home and Housewares Show 2018 in Chicago. Desktop and tumbler versions of these were also released and will be on sale soon.
PRESS COVERAGE The range, designed during my internship at Harry Allen Design in New York was unveiled as part of Lifetime Brands’ releases at the International Home and Houseware Show 2018 in Chicago and mentioned in various articles.
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OTHER:WORK A peek at some of my other work in the industry
CAPTURING AN ICON Working further with Harry Allen Design on freelance projects gave me the chance to work on a project in collaboration with Nude Glassware and style icon Iris Apfel to design a figurine of the icon herself which is available at Neiman Marcus starting September 2019.
A WHOLE NEW PROCESS Working on UI/UX introduced me to a different process from industrial product design. Working in parallel with a development team with constant prototype builds to test the product, reinforcing the importance of prototypes in product design as well.
APPLICATIONS RELEASED Projects that I worked on, both from start to end and also those I joined midway have already been released. One of the apps and the porduct it’s associated with was featured at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015.
EXPERIENCE:REFERENCES
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Aaron Gomes was an exemplary intern — efficient and professional and highly skilled both in his thinking and on the computer. It was a great experience having Aaron in my studio and I would highly recommend him to future employers. - Harry Allen, Chief Creative and Owner, Harry Allen Design Creative Director, Design Pavilion at NYCxDesign
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Aaron is immensely talented with a broad mindset and willingness to experiment. He is hardworking & focused and manages to set a high standard for his work. At Left Right Mind, he took on challenges with a winning attitude and saw them through with impressive grasp and creative skills. His ability to balance form with function is key to his foundation. Any company hiring him would be hiring value. - Ravi Apte, Founder and CEO, Left Right Mind
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AARON GOMES
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGNER Web
- www.agomesid.com
- agomes1893@gmail.com
Phone
- +91 9821297227
Skype
- aaron1893gomes
HELLOTHERE, I’m Aaron, an Industrial Designer from Mumbai, India. Curiosity and a keen eagerness to learn has moulded my out of the box thinking, which is one of my strengths as a designer. Design is not my only passion, I’m also big on music, sports, and sci-fi, and these take up my spare time, but also act as muses for me when I’m deep into a project. Give me the chance to learn and I’ll grab the opportunity with both hands, just like I did in my time as a UI and product design intern. It’s something I aspire to do to grow my base of knowledge and design.
EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS
Summer Intern (Jun - Jul 2013) Choudhary Fashions Mumbai, India
Asus (Sep 2014-Jan 2015) Student Project Explode the Desktop Computer
UI Design Intern (Aug - Dec 2015) Left Right Mind LLC Pune, India
Samsung (Feb 2016-Jun 2016) Student Project (Team Leader) Internet of Things and Education
Product Design Intern (Apr - Oct 2017) Harry Allen Design New York City, NY, USA
Visavis (Sep 2016-Jan 2017) Student Project (Team Leader) Large Kitchen Appliance Range
Freelancing (2015 - Present) Product, Graphic, Identity Design
Copco* (Apr 2017 - Sep 2017) Project at Harry Allen Design Portable Beverage Ware
EXPERIENCE Product Design Manager (Jan 2018) International Masters ISD Rubika High School (2011) AISSCE (CBSE) Rajhans Vidyalaya Junior College
* Released at International Home and Houseware Show 2018, Chicago, USA
Iris Apfel Doll** (2018) Project with Harry Allen Design Glass Figurine ** For sale at Neiman Marcus starting September 2019
Freelance (2015 - Present) Furniture, Packaging Design, Marketing Collateral, Branding
SKILLS Manual -Sketching -Rendering -Prototyping -Analysis & Research -Concept Development -Technical Drawing Digital -Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) -Sketchbook Pro -Solidworks -Rhino -Autodesk Alias -Keyshot Pro Linguistic -English -Hindi
THANKS!