DOGA BÄ°RCAN
2017-2019
I AM DOGA BİRCAN a 4th year ID student at Middle East Technical University with a passion for vehicle, footwear and graphic design Copyright Š 2019 All rights reserved. This portfolio or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the designer.
Education
Experience
Middle East Technical University Ankara, TURKEY | 2015 - present
Middle East Technical University Ankara, TURKEY | Spring 2018
Bachelor’s of Industrial Design
Part-time Student Assistant in Introduction to Visual Media
Özel Ege Lisesi İzmir, TURKEY | 2010 - 2015
Household Appliances Design Office Vestel City, Manisa, TURKEY | August 2017
Mathematics and Science
Summer Internship - Manufacturing
Mirabeau B. Lamar Senior High School Houston, TX, USA | 2012 - 2013
Middle East Technical University Ankara, TURKEY | Summer 2016 Wood and Metal Workshop
Honors and Awards
Computer Literacy in Design
Environmental Game Design Competition Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Protek | 2019 Team: Doğa Bircan, Deniz Yanık, Ayşenur Akay Gold Award
13th National Packaging Design Student Competition ASD & Reed TUYAP | 2017 Certificate of Recognition Award
Middle East Technical University Ankara, TURKEY | 2015 - present Honorary Status
Bir Fikrim Var Design Competition “Paper, Plastic and Fabric in the Future” TED Polatlı College | 2007
Activities METU Culinary Days - Evolution of Turkish Cuisine METU Gastronomy Club | February 2017 Design Coordinator and Organizer, Active Member
TEDx METU Ankara - Great Delusions METU Ar-Ge Club | December 2017 Organizer, Active Member
METU Yoga Club | 2016 - 2017 METU Rugby Women’s Team | 2015 - 2016
Honorable Mention
Skills English
Spanish
Adobe
Rhinoceros
Arduino
Sketching
TOEFL IBT Score of 97
Beginner
Illustrator, Photoshop AfterEffects, Fuse
KeyShot
M. Office
Clay modelling
Turkish
French
Autodesk
Unity3D
Animation
Native
DELF A2
Fusion360, AutoCAD
Marmoset
Photography
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
projects
#1
#2 2017
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
other works
PANTERA A set of wearable ice crampons for ice climbing and travelling Ice crampons that prevent ice accumulation between boots and crampons during low angle to moderately steep (0°-45°) ice climbing.
collaboration with KAYA GROUP 2019
IDEATION Ice climbing is a dangerous sport done with crampons, axes and other climbing gear. 0°-45° ice climbing is considered as glacier hiking rather than vertical climbing.
According to the user interviews, the main problems in this scenario are: ice accumulation between boots and crampons lack of visibility due to bad weather conditions difficulty of handling due to thick gloves complicated binding Material research led to neoprene being durable and elastic enough even in -30°C.
Zipper was short in length and ankle circumference was not enough to close the sock.
Binding technique trials after fastening the crampon frame to the bottom.
FINAL PRODUCT
PANTERA is suitable for every kind of climbing boots thanks to its strecthy stucture. It provides easy wear with gloves and protection for the boots.
USAGE SCENARIO
PANTERA has adjustable and high reflective straps to increase visibility on ice. These straps prevent small movements in the crampon while providing second safety in case anything goes wrong. PANTERA’s teeth can be covered with a durable fabric overshoe during carrying.
TECHNICAL DETAILS C
A
A
B G
Fabric is sealed between two layers of plastic.
D
A
F A
B A
Angles of horizontal dual points and other teeth are defined according to BS EN 893:2010 standards.
E
D
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C A H D
length
MATERIALS
EU
FOOT LENGTH
LENGTH
XS
36-37
22.3-23.5 cm
27.3 cm
S
38-39
23.5-24.7 cm
28.5 cm
M
40-41
24.7-26 cm
29.7 cm
L
42-43
26-27.5 cm
31 cm
XL
44-45
27.5-28.7 cm
32.5 cm
A
STRAPS, reflecting nylon
E
FRAME, carbon steel, molded
B
SEAL, ABS, molded
F
ZIPPER, vislon plastic
C
RIVETS, stainless steel
G
SOCK, 2mm neoprene
D
BUCKLES, fiberglass
H
OVERSHOE, kevlar
PHYSICAL MODEL
NEO
A modular city bus for the future An autonomous electrical city bus specialized for adapting to rush hours in the cities of near future.
with Anıl SERİM, Ayşenur AKAY, Melis BOLU, Aybüke ERCAN collaboration with MAN 2018
IDEATION In 5 to 10 years, population, energy consumption, value of time and connectivity will increase even more than today. According to future studies, automation will be a regular part of the daily life. It is best that public transportation should be autonomous. A modular autonomous system can be helpful for both safety and traffic jam.
PEOPLE
PROBLEMS INTERIOR
Narrow aisle
PERSONAS
Broken display
EXTERIOR
Seniors
Pregnant women
People w/ kids
Handicapped people
EMOTIONS
Not knowing where to get off
Inefficient sign of bus route
Disorganized commercials
Fear of missing target destination
FINAL PRODUCT
NEO consists of a main and following modules in order to preserve energy and reduce the traffic. The main module picks up following modules from charging stations when there is need for more capacity.
10.00 am
05.00 - 07.30 pm
11.00 pm
The number of modules are adjusted between 1 and 3 according to rush hours. In the dark, modules get illuminated. This enhances the visibility and road safety. NEO gathers rain and purifies it. Then, uses it to humidify the air inside the bus.
Batteries in the following module charge the main module. The exterior of the bus can be used for advertising.
INTERIOR DETAILS
Ticketing is done with passive RFID sensors. The user can pay the total debt monthly.
Poles have curved form providing comfortable grip for getting on/off.
Poles distribute fresh air equally through the bus.
Following modules wait at charging stations. When picked up by main bus, they provide energy for the engine.
People can read the number of passengers on the bus from the door indicators. Passengers can see which bus is coming at what time while waiting at the bus stop.
Wheelchair area has wireless charging for electric wheelchairs.
TECHNICAL DETAILS main module (scale 1:120)
following module (scale 1:120)
Electrical Motor Water Gathering Unit Batteries (Ultracapacitor) 2700
2700
Wheel Hub Motor, Regenerative Brake System
5300
Other System Components (Vehicle Controller, etc) 550
650
1000
550
650 1000
2700
2700
5700
1600 2450
1600 2450
R375
Window glass
External Display OLED
Pole stainless steel
Internal Display OLED Seat ABS
Backrest ABS covered w/ fabric
PAYMENT
WELCOME
-25 total debt
Floor vinyl
Light LED
circulation
R375
payment
bus stops pay debt account movement
where is the bus
w/ passengers
BUS STOPS
how to go
WHERE IS THE BUS
bus no.
Pole
Kızılay - ODTÜ
Seat
add new bank account
HOW TO GO
from where to where
Kızılay
Leaning part
10 minutes
Circulation
Bahçelievler nearby bus stops
Standing
search by bus stop no. search by bus no.
ODTÜ
Seated Sitting capacity : 12 Standing capacity : 19 Wheelchair capacity : 2
Simple app provides the user an easy travel experience before and after the travel by enabling payment and information retrieval about bus stops and routes.
BREEZz E z
A hoseless CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients An obstructive sleep apnea therapy device that keeps the airway open while giving the patient freedom of movement.
2019
IDEATION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the involuntary cessation of breathing for 10 seconds or longer 5 times per hour during sleep. Every 1 in 12 people has OSA around the world. OSA has 3 stages: mild, moderate and severe. Moderate and severe OSA is treated with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Pressurized air is used to keep the soft tissues blocking the airway.
Today’s CPAP devices hinder the freedom of movement during sleep. Also, impellers of CPAPs are too noisy for patients’ partners to sleep. Nearly 60% of prescribed CPAPs are not used.
FINAL PRODUCT
Designed for patients with mild to severe OSA, BREEZE is a CPAP device with a full face mask and headgear that allows freedom during nights. With the built-in inaudible motor impeller and batteries, BREEZE is compact, lightweight and silent.
With the technology of 13-blade motor impeller, BREEZE creates a sound beyond the audible range of humans. This provides a quiet therapy and a better quality sleep for both partners.
Polyurathane foam and nylon/lycra straps enhance comfort and prevent bacterias. Straps can be adjusted with micro velcros.
360o quick release strap clips help mounting/dismounting of headgear and finding the perfect fit.
04
20
BREEZE has a pressure range of 4-20 cmH2O. Prescribed pressure can be set with the rotary switch.
USB safety li-battery can work for 8-10 hours.
BREEZE has a silicone cushion of three different sizes for a leak free comfort.
TECHNICAL DETAILS Hypoallergenic, dishwasher-safe soft silicone cushions Hypoallergenic, latex-free silicone shells CO2 outlet for easier exhale ON/OFF button microprocessor, motherboard digital rotary switch barometric sensor, air filter 30,000 RPM, 13-blade, 25mm impeller can produce air pressure of 20 cmH2O in less than 4 seconds (breath interval)
silicone mount to prevent motor from vibrating against the face Maximized air inlet to prevent suffocation
CHAI Tea glass packaging for six A modern packaging with simple folding techniques, classic and timeless color choices. * Awarded Certificate of Recognition ASD&Reed TUYAP 13th National Packaging Design Student Competition
2017
IDEATION Tea has a special culture in Turkey, resulting in a special form of tea glass - “ince belli”. Tea glasses are sold in every store, from low to high end brands. Researches show that packagings are produced to be cheap with no concern of style or protection.
CHAI packaging has 3 dimensions:
protection of content
weight of one unit
efficient use of cardboard
Asymmetrical packaging caused the glasses on both sides to fell off.
Openings on top of the package for holding the glasses while increasing support. This opening didn’t work.
Different openings inside the package made the usage complicated.
Foldings on one side of the top and the other side at the bottom, and different positioning of the glasses.
FINAL PRODUCT
The folds distribute the stress caused by a possible crash, preventing glasses from being damaged. The level differences and gaps created by folding increase the ability of protection that CHAI packaging provides.
The unit weight without the glasses is 56 grams. CHAI’s lightness allows ease during carrying or transportation.
USAGE SCENARIO To make it faster to place the glasses, they are positioned upside down. This way, CHAI can be closed in 11,5 seconds, which is an advantage in production.
TECHNICAL DETAILS From a single corrugated cardboard sheet in the size of 70x100 cm, 4 CHAI packaging can be produced.
HEYBELİ
6
HEYBELİ Bardağı Tea Glasses 6 Çay
Çay Bardağı Tea Glasses
scale (1:4) unit: mm
upc
Paşabahçe Cam Sanayii ve Tic.A.Ş. Şişecam Genel Merkezi - İçmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44 A 34947 Tuzla İstanbul Türkiye
42361
HEYBELİ Made in Turkey
PASABAHCE s.r.l - Socio Unico (P.IVA 08856910966) Viale Beatrice d’Este,45 20122 Milano www.pasabahce.it
info:www.pasabahce.com www.facebook.com/pasabahce İşletme Kayıt No: TR-26-K-001958
42361
HEYBELİ V: 160 cc 51/4 oz
PASABAHCE s.r.l - Socio Unico (P.IVA 08856910966) Viale Beatrice d’Este,45 20122 Milano www.pasabahce.it Made in Turkey
600
V: 160 cc 51/4 oz
info:www.pasabahce.com www.facebook.com/pasabahce İşletme Kayıt No: TR-26-K-001958
Paşabahçe Cam Sanayii ve Tic.A.Ş. Şişecam Genel Merkezi - İçmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44 A 34947 Tuzla İstanbul Türkiye
upc
ean
ean
240
Details that support the concept and language of the packaging create unity that draws the attention of users.
Since CHAI reduces the cardboard usage to minimum, it lowers the cost of unit packaging during production while being a sustainable and environmentally-friendly design.
QUARTO A cooktop with a specialized multifunctional rectangular hob A vitroceramic cooktop with specialized accessories and phone app designed for crowded Turkish families.
with Seren SANDIKÇI, Selin KARAN, Aybßke ERCAN collaboration with TEKA 2018
2017
IDEATION In Turkish culture, breakfast and barbeque have a special place. Families grill peppers, for breakfast; meat and eggplants for BBQ.
However, circular hobs are not efficient for grilling. Also, accessories like rectangular pans, left- over pots and pyrex cookwares don’t fit over the circular hobs.
Too many small hobs confuse users. Interface display is too small. Heat levels need to be counted, and slide bar is too long.
Combined circular and rectangular hob results in an asymmetric accessory. Sliding bar is too short. Mapping of hobs is too small, a finger won’t fit. No need for display when phone app can be used.
FINAL PRODUCT
QUARTO has a rectangular hob which can be used with its special accessories, with other rectangular pans, or without any pan at all to grill meat, peppers, eggplants and such.
USAGE SCENARIO The layout and interface of QUARTO are kept minimal to support high-end design language.
Cooktop is OFF.
Press ON, select hob, select heat level.
Press timer, select the hob, adjust time.
Child lock can be activated.
Press OFF to turn off cooktop.
Rectangular hob can be used seperately or together. Users can select heat levels and set timer differently.
Two seperate rectangular zones. Different heat levels and timer.
One circular, one rectangular zone. Different heat levels and timer.
Combined rectangular zone. Same heat level and timer.
ACCESSORIES QUARTO has one big and one small grilling pan and one small flat pan. For serving, there are a specialized cork tray and silicone handle covers.
They can be stacked while storing. Silicone handles provide easy carriage.
PHONE APP emergency shutdown
QUATRO can be turned OFF away from home.
timer setting
User can check the timer from other rooms at home. Also, setting new timer and cancelling existing ones are possible.
recipes and special suggestion
User can check recipes, read and add comments to forum. There is suggestion for each recipe specialized for QUATRO like heat levels and cooking time.
TECHNICAL DETAILS cooktop (scale 1:10)
900.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
210.00
Q120.00 220.00
Q120.00
205.00
Q280.00
Q210.00
510.00
Q180.00
Q120.00
40.00
60.00
60.00
220.00
flat pan (scale 1:6)
cork tray (scale 1:6)
30.00
70.00 R17.50
15.00 10.00
R40.00
230.00
245.00
50.00
185.00
R23.50
5.00 170.00
450.00 5.00
70.00
7.00
34.00
5.00
203.00
185.00
210.00
35.00 185.00
small grill pan (scale 1:6)
big grill pan (scale 1:6) 430.00 50.00
15.00 10.00
245.00
R17.50
160.00
R20.00
188.00 70.00
50.00
185.00
30.00
70.00
5.00
170.00 5.00
70.00 185.00
35.00 185.00
230.00 6.00
35.00
5.00
30.00
5.00
34.00
203.00
205.00
VOLI A backpack with reducible compartment for designers-on-the-go A new way of making a backpack smaller by reducing volume.
2017
IDEATION A designer going to a work trip needs to pack both personal and professional belongings. VOLI is inspired from this need. A packing unit being adjustable when needed.
After material and component research, backpack seemed optimal for a packing unit. Backpacks don’t have mechanisms thus being lighter and cheaper.
Loose
40.5 x 32 x 20 cm
26 lt
The prototype focuses on reducing the volume of clothes. To idealize space usage and adjustability, straps are used to squeeze.
Squeezed
32 x 22 x 14 cm
10 lt
Vacuumed
37 x 27.5 x 8 cm
8 lt
FINAL PRODUCT
VOLI bag can squeeze clothes to save enough space if the bag is bigger than cabin size or if the user wants a smaller bag. This way, more space is left for professional equipment.
USAGE SCENARIO
The straps are adjustable on both ends. To adjust the bag, the user has to pull on the cords on the straps. If the user drops the bag somewhere, it won’t get bigger thanks to the clips.
VOLI has a zipper at the back to decrease the chances of burglary. The other compartments are also adjustable to stabilize the moving objects.
20 cm
5 cm
Non-adjusted
Adjusted
TECHNICAL DETAILS polypropylene
impertex
zipper eva
under coat
Polypropylene straps are durable enough to hold the weight of the bag. Impertex fabric is waterproof, stainproof and lightweighted. Eva is used to support the laptop compartment.
FRIO
A smart high-end refrigerator A smart flexible refrigerator that provides versatile usage for big families.
with Anıl SERİM, Ayşenur AKAY collaboration with B/S/H/ 2018
IDEATION Flexibility comes from technology. It enables users to connect with the product whenever and wherever they are. Flexibility should enable versatile usage for the users while creating opportunities for them to choose from as they prefer.
FINAL PRODUCT
FRIO has adjustable shelves, vertical bottle drawers and horizontal crisper drawers. FRIO’s minimal lines and contrasting use of colors and lighting support the luxury life-style.
BOTTLE DRAWERS
bottle compartments for vertical storage with adjustable height.
SPECIAL DRAWER multi-functional drawer with customizable temp., humidity and lighting.
CRISPER DRAWERS
one large and one small push-to-open crisper drawers for fruits and vegetables.
FREEZER
lower drawer can store biggest and least used food items, middle and upper push-to-open drawers can store most consumed frozen food.
//
room temp.
chill
defrost
VOICE CONTROL “Hey FRIO, open.”
When the user’s hands are full/dirty the door can be released via voice control. “Play, Beyonce-Condition.” “There is left-over lasagna.”
“Added to NOTES”
“Add, milk.” “Go HOLIDAY mode.”
“Added to SHOPPING LIST”
FRIO works as a smart assistant. Smart features like shopping list, notes, modes and Spotify can be controlled via voice.
GUEST MODE
Transparent OLED screen can be darkened when desired.
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shopping list
Shopping List milk
Shopping List
eggs
milk
orange juice
cucumber
eggs
orange juice view list
wine
cucumber view list orange juice
+
cucumber
wine
milk
view list
wine
eggs
Shopping List
+
moving the menu bar
strawberries
+
strawberries
strawberries
view inside view inside order
view inside order order
refrigerator manager
notepad
fridge drawer freezer
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shopping list shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
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Condition
Beyonce-I am Sasha Fierce
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notepad
notepad
notes
draw
+
reminder
notepad
based on diet
based on events
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recipes
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19:27
recipes
shopping list
refrigerator manager
- 17oC +
refrigerator part refrigerator part
modes
special drawer
based on what’s inside
special drawer
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dinner party
Dinner at 20:00 with Holt’s
27oC
eco
winter
based on events
dukan
notepad
refrigerator manager
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freezer part
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
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holiday room temp.
freezer part
refrigerator refrigerator manager manager
notepad
summer super cool
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
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27oC
refrigerator manager
notepad
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shopping list
youtube
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
Dinner at 20:00 with Holt’s
27oC
shopping list
Shopping List milk
eggs
view inside
wine
cucumber
view list
+
orange juice
view list
view inside
order
notepad
refrigerator manager
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube youtube
fridge manager
temperature based on your diet
birthday party
youtube youtube
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new year’s eve party
gluten free
spotify spotify
27oC
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refrigerator manager
recipes
vegan
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refrigerator manager
notepad
refrigerator manager
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube youtube
notepad
refrigerator manager
shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
notepad
refrigerator manager
shopping list shopping list
recipes
spotify
youtube
shopping list
TECHNICAL DETAILS 50
200
30
590
50 110
Exterior
Bottle Shelf
Shelf
Small Large Vacuum Crisper Crisper Insulation
Frame
730
Pipe
20 15
(scale 1:25)
OLED Screen
Camera
125
940
1000 100 160
250 33 600
220
Special Drawer
Upper Middle Freezer Freezer
Lower Freezer
MATERIALS / MANUFACTURING exterior, hardware stainless steel sheet / cutting, bending interior walls polystyrene / thermoforming insulation polyurethane shelves tempered glass vacuum door insulation silicone / molding drawers polycarbonate / thermoforming transparent touch screen OLED
Speaker
OTHER
WORKS
THANK YOU
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