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Diamond Ho Design
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work experience Design Assistant TKS Design February 2013 - Present
RPS Monitor California College of the Arts September 2013 - Present
Design Intern elemental 8 July - August 2013
Student Affairs Assistant California College of the Arts September 2011 - August 2013
Graphic Design Intern TAL Apparel Limited
Work closely with Tim Seward, designer at Whipsaw. Collaborate and assist him in different projects. Establish realistic and attainable goals in order to grow and develop into a stronger designer. Constantly interact with Tim when challenges and tasks arise and communicate with an open-mind. Assist students with rapid prototyping machines, such as laser cutter, universal cutter, vinyl cutter and 3D printer. Responsible for daily tabulation and customer service. Assure machines’ functionality.
Provided conceptual work support for both industrial and graphic design teams including design research, sketching, prototyping and CAD. Participated in a variety of programs for clients ranging from a small start-up to a major medical company.
Collaborate with cross functional team on daily issues and also partner with faculty staff and students solving problems in the most objective but effective way. Addressing general student concerns and referred people to the correct department they are looking for. Organized student activities on campus, including ‘Food for Thought’, Student Orientations and Career Expo. Designed visual presentations for TAL Apparel’s clients. By observing their style and the seasons most popular color, developed a mood and them board that relates with out designs. Also organized data and scheduled appointments for design supervisors.
May - August 2012
Graphic Design Intern The Imagine Bus Project September 2011 - May 2012
The Imagine Bus Project, a non-profit organization that tries to spread the importance of art through teaching elementary schools and after school studios, Designed brochures and cooperate design work for the organization. Additionally teaching elementary Sunnyside Elementary School art to encourage their passion in the arts field. students at the
education California College of the Arts
Shoreline Community College
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Industrial Design Major
Associate in Arts, Graphic Design Major
Fall 2011 - Spring 2014 (expected)
Fall 2009 - Spring 2011
fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
STORAGE + ORGANIZATION Dorm Life and Beyond
INTRODUCTION SPACE is very LIMITED 2. STUDENTS move a lot 3. DORMS do not feel like HOME 1. design insights
AREAS OF FOCUS
MOBILITY
ORGANIZATION
SPACE
SENSE OF HOME
MODULES PRODUCT DETAILS FRESHMAN YEAR
SOPHOMORE & BEYOND
DORM
PACK & TRANSPORT
1.
MOVE IN
FIRST APARTMENT
STORE & TRANSPORT
2.
MOVE OUT
MODULES DETAILS
Andy -$40 Kenny -$35 Andy -$40 Kenny -$35
MULTI PURPOSE
SOCIAL
PORTABLE
STACK ME UP MODULES
SMART DESK DETAILS
SAFETY
SPACIOUS
ORGANIZED
SMART DESK
headphones designed for autistic people
INTRODUCTION 10+MILLION
1 88 out of
1 54 out of
1 252 out of
people worldwide are affected by
AUTISM
4 times 10 -17%
annual growth
http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/facts-and-statistics.html
PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS “They are all very EGOCENTRIC.” “100% of my patients have HUGE DESIRE to INTERACT with others, but they just never have successful experiences.” “Autistic individuals do not have the ability to take otherʼs PERSPECTIVE.” “An ACTIVITY that requires FACILITATION is considered to be a successful SOCIAL INTERACTION.”
“They need PRIVACY.” quotes from informative interviews with DR. LORI MOTHERSELL & DR. ELYSA MARCO (2013)
MARKET RESEARCH plush toys
textured products
simple puzzles
Help expressing emotions Provide sense of security or success Develop positive relationship with others http://www.qualitytoys.com/auspto.html
USER PROFILE
FRANCIS HOWARD 20 years old student middle class family w/ 2 sisters diagnosed Autism since 4 years old sensitive to touch and sound get frustrated with surrounding noise
DESIGN INSIGHT
how might we help young autistic adults soothing emotions in public?
FORM EXPLORATION
PRODUCT DETAILS GALVANIC SKIN SENSOR Tracks user’s skin temperature & heart rate. Signifies user when unusual raise of temperature or heart rate is detected through vibration. Tactile pattern helps improving tactile defensiveness.
AROUND-THE-NECK Offers comfort and a sense of security to user. Allows user to adjust a suitable length by just pulling the wire.
TOUCH CONTROL & MOTION CONTROL
SOUNDPROOFING SYSTEM Advanced noise reduction for a better self moment while in a crowded space. Soft-cushioned, around-the-ear fit.
DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE Isolates speech from background noise. LED light indication to family and friends.
DETAILED VIEWS
enjoy your moment, the moment of silence
SWISS ARMY RADIO
a solar-powered radio designed for victorinox
OBJECTIVE
design a durable camping radio for Victorinox
FORM EXPLORATION
PRODUCT DETAILS SPEAKERS Delivers exceptional performance with its two active and two passive speakers.
LED AMBIENT LIGHT Charges through the solar panel, and provides ambient light for camping or night time purposes.
SOLAR PANEL Powered by a solar panel that will charge and function under any possible situations.
WIRELESS SPEAKERS & RADIO Offers a system of Hifi wireless speakers and audio components. Unites your digital music collection in one app that can be controlled from any device.
SWISS ARMY RADIO your durable camping campanion
the tennis racket designed to prevent tennis elbow
INTRODUCTION shock
vibration tennis ball tennis strings racket frame racket handle user始s arm
14%
tennis
players are
INJURED year
insights from informative interview with Wesley Reese, Director of SF Tennis Club (2012)
every
OBJECTIVE
TEAR IN TENDON
tennis elbow 5 in 1,000 adults develop tennis elbow each year mainly affects people between the ages of 35 and 55 www.patient.co.uk/health/Tennis-Elbow.htm
design a product that helps preventing tennis elbow
INSPIRATION WOODPECKER ANATOMY HYOID/ Soft Material Layer This solid, springy and bony support for the tongue, evenly distributes loads from vibrations Mimicked in the shock absorber by a layer of soft material SPONGY BONE/ Glass Beads The bone始s porous structure stops low frequency vibrations from reaching the woodpecker始s brain A layer of beads that helps absorb shock and vibration and also stop them from traveling to unwanted areas BEAK/Outer Case The beak is extremely strong and does not bend or fracture A strong material enclosure is the first line of defense for the shock absorber
DESIGN IDEATION
how might we apply woodpecker始s anatomy to tennis products?
PRODUCT DETAILS
TORLON BEADS
PLASTIC TUBE
TITANIUM FRAME
Torlon beads absorbs the maximum of vibration and transfer them in to the cushion below that prevents any damage to the player’s arm.
The plastic tube that is in the middle of Wrynex Lite contains Torlon beads that travel inside the tube. While playing a game, the torlon beads can absorb the maximum vibration transferred from the t`ennis ball to the net.
The frame is artistically crafted by titanium, the lightest material for tennis rackets.
CARBON FIBER HANDLE than regular materials. This material can reduce the number of times replacing hangrips.
CUSHION The cushion in the neck absorbs all the vibration transferred from the torlon beads.
JOI GIN! BYE!