BRYCE BARKER I N D U S T R I A L
DESIGN
Bryce Barker EXPERIENCE Wasatch Design Collective Industrial Designer August 2014- Present Develop various folding concepts and designs based off of origami Work with a team of designers to facilitate exploration of unique material and form combinations through folding Exhibit design projects locally and internationally BYU Compliant Mechanism Research Team Industrial Designer April 2014- Present Collaborated with engineers to research, design, and prototype product Implemented design solutions into products to solve challenges Worked closely with sponsor companies to design reliable, efficient, and aesthetically appealing products ActivOffice Industrial Designer Sept 2013-April 2014 Team lead for product development- responsible for all refinement, prototyping, and development of ActivOffice products Interacted regularly with other members of the company and team in order to facilitate appropriate design Create visual representations of progress and development to present to potential customers and investors EDUCATION BFA Industrial Design Brigham Young University Provo, UT Anticipated Graduation April 2016
bwill501@gmail.com 801-645-4040 SKILLS Visual Communication Skills Sketching Painting Drawing Modeling Computer Skills Photoshop InDesign SolidWorks Keyshot
Illustrator Sketchbook Pro Photoview 360 Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of fabrication processes and prototyping in a variety of mediums including wood, plastics, and composites
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3rd Place winner at Mod a-go-go design competition Salt Lake City 2014 Davis High School’s Sterling Scholar for Visual Arts, 2008 Eagle Scout
Contents
RUFFLED
CROC TORCH FLEX STOOL
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RUFFLED TARGET: using principles of origami, design a lamp using polycarbonate with possible applications for other products
DESIGN PROCESS UNDERSTAND
IDEATE
DEVELOP
EVOLUTION
EVALUATE
REFINEMENT
POLYCARBONATE AS A LAMPSHADE HEAT RESISTANT/ FIREPROOF EASILY CUT/ MANUFACTURED ORIGAMI STYLE FOLDING POSSIBLE
REPEATED BENDING CAUSES BREAKING
PROS
CONS
ACCIDENTAL CREASES OCCUR EASILY CAN BECOME DIRITY IF NOT MAINTAINED
CUTTING PATTERNS
inspiration...
hand sewn seams
precision soldering
three piece assembly
RUFFLED 3rd place winner Mod a-go-go design competition 2014
CROC TORCH
TARGET: design a portable and versatile bicycle light using Croc’s design language as a template
certifiably comfortable
summer fun
feel the love
color your world slip off, slip in
get a grip
stretch yourself find your fun
crocs cares cool kids’ kicks silver cloud feel the kindhearted touch of Croslite
protection you can wear
the feel good revolution work never felt so good
So what makes a Croc, a Croc...? FUNCTION
FORM
MARKET
versatile odor resistant water proof lightweight
croslite material organic colorful
casual user outdoor consumer low cost easily replaced
crocs meets a bicycle light... FUNCTION
FORM
MARKET
VERSATILE- can function as a bicycle light, wrist light, or flashlight using simple strap
ORGANIC DESIGN- simple, lively, and made of signature croslite material in a variety of colors
CASUAL USER- multiple functions apeal to a casual user base
WATERPROOF- can be used in any setting or environment without being damaged
OUTDOORS CONSUMERdurable, versatile, waterproof
FLEX STOOL TARGET: design a stool that accomodates a growing population with limited space while maintaining economical efficiency
Nearly 30% of Americans live in apartments or small homes with an average of 1000 square feet or less of living space...
How can classic seating products be re-designed to accomodate a growing population with limited space?
DESIGN PARAMETERS completely collapsible and stowable
reduce or eliminate need for additional hardware
limit material variation to reduce production cost
The flex stool is created from a single sheet of low density polyethylene which allows for significant flexability while maintaining excellent strength and support. Flex folds completely flat for convenient storage in limited space and has no hinges or fasteners.
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Flex folds completely flat in a simple and intuitive manner
no hardware or hinges incorporated and no assemply required
Flex’s single material build allows for economic production and distribution
FLEX
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TARGET: research, understand and define WASTE in it’s various contexts and impliment the results into a useful product
UNDERSTANDING WASTE
EVALUATING CONSUMERISM INSTANT GRATIFICATION
“Waste is never fully reclaimable. It always requires additional effort or waste of some kind to be re-purposed.” -Derek Linford
“Most resources are wasted- they are not used to their greatest possible poettential.” -Judy Brunson
“Time is the greatest source of waste in the average person’s life.” -Patrick Asay
ignorance is bliss
carpe diem
STATIC
DYNAMIC sentimental hoarding
enlightened activism
PROLONGED SATISFACTION
THE ENLIGHTENED ACTIVIST heightened sense of awareness proactively recycling minimalism lifestyle consistent actively involved forward thinking innovative
what kinds of products could an enlightened activist use to further reduce waste?
How can you squeeze every last drop of effeciency out of a product before it is discarded?
Does using a product in multiple ways increase or decrease its value and life expectancy?
How can you take a product that is discarded when its primary function is useless and give it additional value?
MULTIPURPOSE
Simply lift the zipper cover and unzip various sections of the shoe as desired
simple strap is easily and comfortably covered by the rest of the shoe
velcro strap prevents laces from interfering when converting
flaps fold down to cover zippers
TRANSF RM the shoe for any occasion
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