J. Dylan Howe Design Portfolio

J. DYLAN HOWE

Interior Architecture and Product Design A selection of works

ARCHITECTURE Net-zero Pavilion . Lake House

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Vis: Mixed-Use Restaraunt/Retail

FURNITURE The Old Fashioned . Flat-pack Stool

PRODUCT Galileo . Solara

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As I welcomed product design into my educational experience, my first design challenge took a look at time. How do we as humans measure time? Memories, breaths and the more conventional seconds all ran across my mind throughout this project. My solution took a more classic approach to measuring time with a bit of personal style.

A watch that emminates elegance through precision...

A large part of my design process puts focus on experimenting and prototyping. I approached this experiment wanting to further my knowledge of concrete as a builing material. Wanting to contrast the perception of what concrete is used for, and how it is implemented, I raised this 120 pound block in the air on five all-thread rods to create a rustic yet modern wine rack that provides functionality and a unique aesthetic.

SOLARA An experimental concrete wine rack

During my studies in Denmark I focused on furniture design. The chair I designed and built is an original piece with strong Scandinavian influences that went from design to finished product in just three weeks. I was intrigued with the vintage production methods and focused on implementing those strategies in my chair.

THE OLD FASHIONED

A scandinavian-influenced chair

FLAT PACK STOOL

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With a small budget and a goal in mind a classmate and I set out to create a kit of parts that could be rearranged to make two different versions of a stool. The objective was to create something that displays the culture of making that our department has embraced, and use it to get the general public interested in what our program has to offer. In two weeks we designed and fabricated stools that would dry-fit easily enough for children to assemble but sturdy enough to support their parents. It was a hit.

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OFFICE SYSTEMS:

FUTURE OF THE DISTANCE LEARNER

In concert with Herman Miller we were put into groups of 12 and challenged to research the future of distance learning and come up with a new solution for an office system. We based our organization and aesthetic concepts on the way a city looks and functions.

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Adjustable Monitor System

Drawing inspiration from high-rise buildings and the connections of subway systems we organized our space in a way that fosters collaboration and allows for focused work.

VIS:

RESTAURANT / RETAIL SPACE Vis, meaning force/power in Latin, is a high end clothier complimented by an American topaz restaurant on its mezzanine. Located in the SoHo district of New York City, this dual purpose building indulges its unique clients with luxury and style but with an informal twist.

Hardy Aimes once said that, “A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care, and then forgotten all about them.�

Vis is seemingly a direct response to this phrase, giving you a place to buy your clothes and a place to display them.

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West Section

East Section

South Elevation

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In my years of study I have become well versed in environmental systems. In this project my group of four explored solutions that could be functional and intriguing to citizens utilizing the pavilion.

Revisiting a project from my first year of design school I approached this lake side residence with a more indepth look at the context and its spatial quality. This program provided the opportunity to develop my design from hand sketches to BIM modeling.

LAKE HOUSE A lakeside residence

Level 2 23' - 0" Level 1 12' - 6" ground level 3' - 6"

M ED IA Barcelona Chair . Colored Pencil

Lamp . Freehand Graphite

“I’m not confused, I’m just well mixed.”

- Robert Frost

Form Sketch . Marker er

Hale Library . Freehand Ink

J. DYLAN HOWE Education

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS | College of Architecture Planning and Design Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design | Class of 2015 Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark | Furniture Design Studio |

Summer 2013

Involvement and Honors

Selected for University Graduate Research Symposium | October 2013 AIAS Kansas State University Chapter President | January 2012- May 2013

| Sustainability and Collaboration in the Office Environment

Managed an organization of 80-100 members | Held monthly meetings and events | Took groups of up to 15 students to conferences around the U.S. Collaborated with Presidents from around the country on current organizational issues and solutions

College of Architecture, Planning and Design Student Ambassador | January 2012- August 2013 Mentored younger students about life and design | Guided tours for prospective students and alumni

Design Days Design Competition Winner |

Fall 2012

Team leader of a multi-discipline group of students | Won the “Eye Candy” award for the contextual implementation of integrated recycling bins on K-State’s campus Judged by a panel of professionals | Competed against 31 other teams

Haymaker Hall’s Hall Governing Board Vice President |

Spring 2011

Governed over 300 students in the Haymaker Resident Hall | Organized all Homecoming activities and “Haylapalooza” the end of school bash First freshman to be elected to that position

Work Experience

Manko Window Systems |

May- August 2012

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Window Glazier

Involved in the manufacturing of numerous window systems | Coordinated with team members on custom projects

Kenwood Cove Water Park/Municipal Pool |

May 2008 – August 2011

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Assistant Manager

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Lifeguard

Managed over 100 employees | Oversaw and participated in emergency situations | Controlled chemical levels of water Co-instructed lifeguarding classes |

Taught swimming lessons

References

James Koloskie | Aquatics Manager | (702) 379-9463 | Jameskoloskie@yahoo.com David Richter-O’Connell | Professor | (920) 980-2841 | dave1@k-state.edu Doug Oliphant | Vice President at KASA | (785) 826-6992 | dougo@intellifinishing.com

2060 Hunting Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 | Current 919 Spring St. Gypsum, KS 67448 | Permanent jdhowe10@gmail.com | (785) 643-9063