PORTFOLIO ‘16 Eesha Patne
CONTENTS 1. Model Making 2. Ergonomics 3. Manufacturing 4. Upcycle and stitch 5. Sketches 6. Renders 7. CV
MODEL MAKING Focus: Materials and detailing.
“To understand existing products and try to replicate one using different materials and processes.�
I chose a Swiss Knife as my product. This course aims at in-depth understanding of materials and getting a hands-on experience in working with different processes.
To understand it in depth, I dismantled all the parts and studied their material, shape and thickness. Also, I made a CAD drawing for laser cutting of some parts.
Detailing Cover: HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) + M-seal. Textured by hand. Tools: Stainless Steel (3mm) Laser cut, sharpened on a grinding wheel. Cork opener: Aluminium sheet. It was finely cut, filed, rounded and coiled to acheive the desired output.
ROLL-O-TWIRL Focus: Ergonomics Group project.
“To ergonomically improve the screwdriver grip� Study regarding the handling on the product and pressure points on a hand are important to understand ergonomics. While using a screw driver the tip of the index finger and the thumb is the one we use the most, hence they are marked with the most red. It also slightly touches the middle finger and the portion in the middle of your palm.
Some form sketches.
The rounded and vase-shaped grip fits comfortably in the hand. The deep curve prevents from the fingers from slipping.
The curves help the user hold the screwdriver with the second hand to position well. It can be used even by people with smaller hands.
This is a twisted triangle. It’s shape follows that of the fingers when we naturally hold a screwdriver. The triangle also allows for the user to apply more force.
Form explorations Added grooves at the bottom for extra support while initially turning it when the nail is loose.
This triangular grip allows the user to apply more force.The rounded bottom makes it comfortable in the palm.
Final concept After catering to various hand sizes and styles we came up with two ergonomic screwdriver grip The upper grooves will allow the user to give better grip to handle whereas the lower grooves are used to turn the screwdriver smoothly.
The three facets of the twisted triangle will allow the user to apply pressure perpendicular to each facet instead of a circular motion. This reduces the force required to been applied on the handle to rotate it.
The standard screwdriver with 6 grooves that was studied with respect to different functions and target audience. Different hand styles affect the usage. The final concepts were then validated with respect to different users.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Focus: Injection moulding and sheet metal cutting
“To make a container that can be Injection moulded.� CONCEPT: The container is made to store an SD card. There is a cantilever snapfit that locks into the side once the sd card is pushed in. The springs make it easier to eject the card once the snapfits are pushed. The container is made up of 3 parts.
1
Top
Aluminium sheet
3
Inner
Polypropylene 2
Base
Polypropylene
In this assignment, understanding of the manufacturing of each part was important. The core-cavity assembly is as shown. The inner part
Base
Top Blank
Parting line
Parting line
The part
The part
Slide core
Slide core
Cavity
Cavity
Main core
Main core
The part
SD CArd holder
Rapid prototyping was done to make a mock-up for validation. Aluminium sheet was used for the top.
UPCYCLE AND STITCH Focus: Reusing cloth and hand stitching
“The idea was to upcycle cloth and create different products by stitching.” I got an opportunity to learn how to stitch in the open elective course. There’s no better way to upcycle a cloth than using my grandmother’s saree to revive old memories.
I also made a small pocket for keeping my harddisk which I carry everywhere. I loved working on the sewing machine and watching it come to life.
Inspiration board//Mood board
To apply my newly acquired skill, I also made a stationery pouch. I tried to keep the two-colour combination to follow a certain style.
SKETCHES AND RENDERS Focus: Digital and hand skills
Digital sketches.
Tools: Wacom tablet, Sketchbook pro.
RENDERS
Perfume Multiple media
Sketchbook pro Adobe Photoshop
Metal and wood Mixed media
Perfume colour pencils
Multiple papers Multiple media Body mist water soluble colour pencils
PRODUCT DESIGNER CURRICULUM VITAE
Ski lls Adobe Illustrator Sketchbook Pro Adobe Photoshop Solidworks Keyshot Auto CAD
Education
Extra Curriculars
2013 Abasaheb Garware Junior College, Pune. HSC
2013 Won 3rd prize in Electronics exhibition.
2011 Milennium National School, Pune. SSC
2015 Event Co-ordinator in Quasar (college fest)
Core Competence
Interests
with Science & Electronics.
2014 Event Head in Quasar (college fest)
2016 Head of Merchandise team in Quasar (college fest)
Ideation Sketching Observation Research Form Teamwork
EESHA PATNE Hello! I’m a product design student currently in 3rd year, studying in MIT Institute of Design, Pune. I’m an avid reader and an experience seeker. I believe in enhancing people’s lives by products designed to solve problems. I have a passion for all things creative.
Contact +91 8793263673 eesh.patne@gmail.com https://www.behance.net/eeshapatne