Christian X. Heisler-Cruz Industrial Design Portfolio
Hello My name is Christian and I am a senior at the University of Kansas. In this portfolio I display some of the projects I have worked on as an undergraduate student that helped improve my skills as a designer.
Christian X. Heisler-Cruz Industrial Designer EDUCATION Contact Email
cxhc25@gmail.com
EDUCATION Education May 2017
Phone
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS School of Architecture, Design & Planning BFA Industrial Design | Minor in Psychology
785.250.2987
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Skills
• IDSA STL Competition - 2nd Place Team Monsanto Award (2016)
Personal
• Sigma Pi, Beta Delta Chapter at the University of
• Industrial Design Society of America (2014-Present)
• Sketching
Kansas - Founding Father (2013-Present)
• Ideation
• National Society for Collegiate Scholars (2012-Present)
• Aesthetic Sensitivity Professional
EXPERIENCE Design Experience
• Collaboration • Willingness to Learn • Interpersonal Relations
Proficiencies
2016 present
Mechanical Design Intern
Lawrence, KS
Martin Logan LTD
• Solidworks
• Member of the Product Development team where I collaborate with other members in the creation, development, and preparation for mass
• Keyshot
manufacturing of high-end consumer audio products
• Rhinoceros
• Responsible for sketch ideation, generating concept renderings, aiding in the construction of 3-D models, packaging solutions and production sketches
• Adobe CC • AutoDesk Sketchbook Pro • AutoDesk Fusion 360
Christian Heisler-Cruz
• Familiar with both small scale and industrial production methods for various materials and finishes
Christian Heisler-Cruz
@christianhcdesign
Tumbler Bottle 1 week Personal Project
FOR WHEN YOU FIND THE PERFECT SPOT
Liqu Tumbler Bottle - Objective
Objective: • Create a tumbler bottle that is ideal for camping • Satisfy market needs by consolidating parts and making it durable for outdoor activities, while at the same time establishing a stylish brand identity.
Rugged
Liqu Tumbler Bottle - Research
Share
Market Research:
Style
Popular tumbler products usuallyy are individual parts that need to be purchased separatley and as a result are not easy to pack. From 1st hand research, the target audience wants a product that is stylish, durable, and modular so they can share their drinks with others.
Liqu Tumbler Bottle - Sketches
Sketch Development: My concept developed into a vessel that splits into 3 parts. The cups fit together and house the glass bottle inside them.
Liqu Tumbler Bottle - Details
My solution: The Liqu Tumbler Bottle is easy to pack and perfect for sharing. Liqu is ideal for campers going somewhere and want a drink when they get there.
Open, pour & share
Food-grade stainless steel (BPA free) Walnut Ring Detail Food-grade silicone seal cap
Molded BPA free tinted glass (1 Liter)
Food-grade stainless steel (BPA free)
Overmolded TPE
Liqu Tumbler Bottle - Context Renders
FOR WHEN YOU FINALLY GET THERE
FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
Distance Made Easy
Spring Semester Capstone Project
Introduction
What and why?
I have always wanted to design a golf product because I love the sport and the products tend to lack having the “all around� aspect. Most of them are geared for specific functions and have limited features.
Distance
Simple
Objective
Create a golf product that can provide golfers with all the necessary information about a golf course to help them make educated decisions with every shot.
Compact
Power
Sketches
Sketch Development
After researching existing products, popular colors used, material choices, and form factors, I explored tons of ideas on paper. I ultimately landed on a simple and compact, but powerful and capable concept.
Distance Made Easy
Product Breakdown
Trigger Lock
Laser Trigger
Front Lense
Eye Lense
Micro Laser Rangefinder
GPS LCD Display
Spring Steel Clip
Power Button (Hold for Meter)
Battery Meter
Micro USB Port
Interface
1
2
3
4 Up
Menu
5 Back
7
6 Down
8
1
Previous Measurement (from laser)
5
Hole # & Par of Hole
2
Wind Measurement (from laser)
6
Distance to Front of Green
3
Angle of Measurement
7
Distance to Center of Green
4
GPS Signal Meter
8
Distance to Back of Green
Micro Laser Rangefinder Technology GPS with Auto Hole Advancement Wind speed measured with MLRF
GPS/Laser Rangefinder Hybrid Eagle Vision is a hybrid device with both a laser rangefinder and a gps display for all optimal information about any course. See all the information you need to get the scores you always wanted.
Slope of target measured with MLRF
Fairway Trees/ Other Markers
Sand and Any Hazard
Trees Behind Green
215Y
257y
327y
Benefits of a Hybrid
Use the laser to measure object distances while having all the yardage totals to the green in real time right on the LCD display. Many existing products lack the capability to get this much information in one device.
KNOWLEDGE
EV provides the KNOWLEDGE of every distance on the course
POW
EV provides the POWER to ma
WER
ake decisions with every shot
PERFORMANCCE
With the knowledge and the power, can reach optimal PERFORMANCE
Bluetooth Audio and Visual Speaker 8 weeks Senior Capstone Project
CYM Speaker - How it Works
Refractions Audio
Transducer
Vibrations
Water Light
= CYM
audio & visual experience
CYM Speaker - Cymatics
What is Cymatics?: Cymatics is the study of visualizing sound through frequency and vibrations.
CYM Speaker - Objective
Objective: Design a unique speaker system using the science of Cymatics, creating both a visual and auditory experience for the audience. Utilize water refractions from frequency vibrations.
CYM Speaker - Sketch Phase
Sketches
Sketch Development: Through sketching, I explored many different construction methods and aesthetic details.. The concept developed into having these components: • Tactile Transducer mounted to bottom of Acrylic Box for frequency vibrations • MDF Cabinet to house Drivers covered by a Fabric Skin to protect from dust • Fill Line on Acrylic Box because a certain volume of liquid will give best results • LED Lights under Acrylic Box to produce Light Refractions and create visual show
CYM Speaker - Prototype
Prototyping a POC After ideation, I needed to validate my concept. I built a working proof of concept model with the necessary components and it was successful! With a model that proves the cymatic element works, I continued to develop my concept.
Proof of Concept Model 1. 4. 2.
5. 3.
6.
1. Acrylic Box 2. Bluetooth RX 3. Mini Amp 4. Tactile Transducer 5. LED Light Strip 6. LED Remote
CYM Speaker - Final Concept
Making Waves
in Home Audio
Bluetooth Audio and Visual Speaker
Pour water into top of acrylic box Fill to the break line on the outsde of the box
Light refractions will occur from the moving liquid.. When the multi-color LED’s are on, it creates a light show around the room
Audio plays through 3 full range drivers, 1 tweeter and 2 passive radiators Frequencies are sent to tactile transducer
Tactile transducer is mounted to the bottom of the acrylic box and vibrates the liquid inside When the moving water is combined with the colored light refractions from the LED’s, the water dances to the music creating a visual show
Touch Display Buttons control volume, vibration intensity, and pause/play audio
Plug in to device with aux cord or other speakers with analog Charge with an AC power cord
Internship June 2016 - Present Professional Projects
Who is Martin Logan?:
MartinLogan is an American company that produces conventional subwoofer speakers as well as floor-standing, wall-mounted, and in-wall hybrid speakers using electrostatic loudspeaker and planar magnetic thin film loudspeaker technology.
What I do as an intern:
•Work on mutlipe projects, 1 of which is in the mass manufacturing process and 2 are approved and waiting to be mass manufactured. • Collaborate with mechanical designers and audio engineers in the creation, development, and preparation for mass manufacturing of consumer audio products • Sketch ideation, generate concept renderings, aid in the construction of 3-D models, packaging solutions and production part drawings. • Support the team with material decisions by conveying materials in Keyshot and creating realistic part renderings for material exploration
To preserve the privacy of Martin Logan, I have only included pictures that were approved to be publicized by the product development team.
Thank you for your time! I hope you enjoyed viewing my portfolio and seeing my design capabilities. Feel free to contact me at any time. 785.250.2987 cxhc25@gmail.com