Charles Windlin
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Charles Windlin *31.07.1979 Swiss
+41(0)79712 17 87
Obergsteigweg 4
contact@ff6600.ch
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi Switzerland
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http://www.ff6600.ch
Resume
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design plus one year of additional studies University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland Academy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland
07.07.2002 - 08.14.2003
Vocational training Art & Design Gestalterischer Vorkurs in Aarau, Switzerland
08.01.2000 - 07.31.2002
Apprenticeship as machinist / draftsman ABB Group in Baden, Switzerland - manual as well as CNC turning and milling - basics in electronics and programming - CAD Sculpting in CATIA V5
10.28.1999 - 07.10.2000
Evaluation Semester Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering
08.23.1993 -06.23.1999
General Qualification for University Entrance Grammar School of Immensee, Switzerland
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10.20.2003 - 09.28.2007
Work Experience International Internship Pegatron Ltd., Design Department, R&D Division, Taipei City, Taiwan - Concept Development - Research - Design Refinement - 3D Modeling and Rendering
03.02.2004 - 01.19.2007
Workshop tutor University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland Academy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland - Ordering system - Student support and problem solving in model-building - Rapid Prototyping with Dimension BST
08.15.2005 - 02.17.2006
Internship MA Design in Kiel, Germany - CAD sculpting and rendering on Alias Studiotools 13 - Preparation of presentations - Formulation of Concepts - Elaboration of design-details - Formulation of User Interfaces - Ordering system - 2D and 3D visualization - Model-building
10.25.2004 - 07.07.2005
Software-Tutor University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland Academy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland - Students Support - Specialist for: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Ashlar Cobalt, Cinema 4D, Microsoft Office, iWork.
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03.17.2008 - 09.17.2008
Exhibitions and Festivals Project “Shaerg” IAA 62nd International Motor Show Cars in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2007
Project “Fischtisch” Ars Electronica Acar2 / Campus 2.0 in Linz, Austria Project “Digitus” Helvetissima 2007, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland Project “seethe” IMM cuisinale / Designboom Exhibition in Cologne, Germany
2005
Awards Project “Shaerg” Nominee for the VDA Design Award 2007
2007
Project “Digitus” Shortlisted for neode.ch Award “How do we read the clock in the year 2047?” Project “seethe” Shortlisted in Electrolux Design Lab 2005 Competition “imagine the home in 2020” Shortlisted in Designboom Competition 2005 “kitchen is the heart of the home”
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2005
Languages German English
Computer Mac OS X and Windows, Adobe CS 3, Maxon Cinema 4D 10, Silo 2, NextLimit Maxwell Render 1.5, Reason 4.0, Logic Express, Protools 7, iWork ‘08, iLife’08, Microsoft Office, Ashlar Cobalt 7, Concepts Unlimited 4.0, Alias Studiotools 13, Solidworks 2000, Rhino 4.0, Catia V5 R18, Catalyst (Rapid Prototyping)
Secondary activities
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Composing music (agentff6600) Interface prototyping Science fiction Information gathering Material experiments Bricolage
Skills
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Hand Sketching, 2d Rendering, 3D Modelling, 3D Rendering, 3D Animation, Turning, Milling, Welding, etc.
ACG Always Connected Generation MID Concept
MID Concept focused on HI, current technology and posabillites. This Proposal includes an e-paper cover, a touchscreen with sensitve boarders and a side touchscreen for different contextual interfaces and fast access for important functions.
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Intern project at Pega Design.
Networking Mobility Concept: Communicaton through Contextual Information
Mobile Communication is changing rapid. New user needs require an approach that allows faster and precise Information in relation to your status, contacts, location and content. The proposal contains models of how information can be linked in Mashup-like manner based on existing internet services and accessed with an interface tailored for on the Go.
Intern project at Pega Design.
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THE CLOUD
el nuovo Concept Laptop for Lenovo
First attempt of a laptop. The requirement was to provide a solution to hide the I/O ports. The proposal is a rubber cover that protects, less mechanical stress on parts and less tooling.
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Intern project at Pega Design.
Wiimote Protector
Short term project of 4 Days. Market analysis, Concept, 3D Modelling and Rendering for Presentation.
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Intern project at Pega Design.
ECON Porter Electric Cargo-Scooter
ECON is an electrical motorcycle, designed for Teiszmann AG, a swiss manufacturer of electric vehicles. The main task was to design a motorcycle for cargo transportation (Postal Services, Food Delivery, etc.). ECON is a highly optimized vehicle for cargo transport in urban traffic.
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Diploma project in cooperation with Frédéric Buergi.
Shaerg Concept Car
The assumption that cars can drive autonomous in the future was the basis for this limousine concept car. Shaerg is a hybrid between a sofa and a motorcycle, a hybrid between comfort and driving pleasure. The vehicle is separable into a „lounge-part“ and a „speed-part“ even while driving. Because of the new wheel concept, the whole vehicle can move in any direction and rotate on the spot.
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In cooperation with Frédéric Buergi, Marco Troiero and VW
Digitus Functional Jewelry
This functional jewelry has its seeds in a potential future in material science. I think in 40 year it‘s possible to generate materials for highly compact and intelligent devices. The device holds 1400 spheres which consist of magnetic and decorative material one half each. This means that every sphere can be turned in every direction by inducing electromagnetic fields and thus functions as a display. This active surface shows you the time, your personal calendar data and acts as jewelry with morphing patterns that
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reacts to your input.
Stiffmaster Human Powered Hydrofoil
The aim was to create a new aquatic sport on the basis of a human-powered hydrofoil. It appears like a single person pedalo but if the driver has enough power it becomes much faster than that. We built a working prototype based on the test results from our DIY- flow channel and did a test run in an open air bath. It did float all right but we couldn‘t complete the test due to technical problems.
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In cooperation with Frédéric Buergi and Marco Troiero.
Akkuschrauberrennen Golfcaddy-Kart
Mashup Vehicle for participating the „Akkuschrauberrennen“. Made from spaar parts from the fleemarket and junkyard. With a normal battery drill, feet steering, 2m turning radius, and max. speed of 25 km/h, we all had a adrenalin rush.
In cooperation with: Hans Peter Wyss Roland Brönnimann
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Marco Troiero
Smartpack Backbag-System
The smartpack is a backpack concept for individualist travellers who want flexibility in the volume. The main bag features folding zones that can be strapped tight or kept loose for different load sizes. The bottom bag uses a “once-around-zipper-extension” that increases the volume when opened. On the underside is a strap-on system for additional items (sleeping bags, etc). The frame features two aluminium tubes curved in an s-shape to adjust to the spine. The tubes are held together by a flexible yet stable plastic sheet. The belt construction puts the weight onto the hips and away from the shoulders. Belt length, height, angle and even the width of the neck can be adjusted.
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In cooperation with Hans Peter Wyss.
Project Schneebrett DIY Snowboard
A project that was held by Lucas Vonarburg, Marco Trojero and myself for 12 participators. We build our own snowboard press and afterwards every participator his/her own snowboard with our guidance. In cooperation with Lukas Vonarburg, Marco Troiero and KATZ (Plastics Training and Tech-
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nology Center.
Gantry 2 Concept Interface for Proton Therapy Device
This is an interface for a proton therapy device for cancer treatment. With a few video projectors the whole room can be used for displaying information and allowing interaction.
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Developed in cooperation with the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland.
Moebius Advanced Music Sound System
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This is a sound system that combines coverart with modern technology and makes it possible to handle music in a more natural and intuitive way. You can play all types of digital audio media. Assuming that coverart will have a revival through enhanced digital possibilities the system allows for a higher ease of use. Just hold your coverart towards the sound system and it automatically loads the music. You can control the sound with a flexible remote control through bending and twisting.
Suisse Complete Induction System for Traditonal Swiss Food
Traditional swiss food is well known all over the world. The crossover between traditional materials like wood and ceramic with modern induction technology results in a tabletop-barbecue which allows the preparation of traditional swiss food like „Raclette“ and „Fondue“ in a secure way.
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In cooperation with André Huber and Marina Tomljenovic.
seethe Modular Induction System
„seethe“ inductionssticks uses the technology of induction cooking. A coil produces a high-frequency electromagnetic field that heats the magnetic material in the sticks. It‘s small enough to fit into any limited storage space and it can be used with any vessel as long as it is heatproof. And the simple form makes it easy to clean.
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ceramic top plate
induction system
Streak Bedsidelamp
This bedsidelamp is the result of a combination between a sheet of metal and an electroluminescent test package. Do you have most of your ideas just before falling asleep? Then this lamp is the solution. The light is very soft but bright enough to let you write your ideas
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down without blinding your eyes.
References Debbie Huang Design Director at Pega Design Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886.2.8143.9001 Email: debbie_huang@pegatroncorp.com Lutz Gebhardt Quadesign Partner AG in Zug, Switzerland Tel: +4141 760 86 70 Email: l.gebhardt@quadesign.ch Sabine Seymour Moondial Inc, Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 676 429 63 20 Email: sabine@moondial.com
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