2018 portfolio

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Contact:

Industrial Design

fliu9716@gmail.com

Furniture Design

217-979-7287

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about me

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design BFA Industrial Design expected May,2020

Work Experience

Furniture Design Internshi p 12 Hours,Shang hai,2017

Honors

SCAD Academic Scholarshi ps Savannah College of Art and Design,2017 SCAD Achievement Scholarshi ps Savannah College of Art and Design,2017 Student Notable Honor Furniture & Lig hting,Core 77 Design Awards,2017

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Autodesk Alias

Adobe Illustrator

Keyshot

Adobe InDesign

Markers

Adobe Lig htroom

Woodworking

Fusion 360

Model-making

Solidworks

Exhibition

Ring It On Jewelry Show Lillstreet Gallery,Chicago,2016 Portfolio Industrial Design Exhibition Link Gallery,Urbana,IL,2017 Shang hai DOD Furniture Design Show Shang hai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center Shang hai,China,2017

table of contents

Omini Shelf

Flex Chair

Yiyi Hanger

2017

2016

2017

Juicer Reverse

Eco Earbuds Organizer

Infinite Ring

2016

2016

2016

Photographed by Weiwei

omni shelf Floyd Liu, 2017 Walnut, Plywood, Walnut Veneers, Aluminum, Glass Manufactured by 12 Hours Exhibited in 2017 Shanghai DOD Furniture Show

Omni Shelf is an individual project assigned to me during my internshi p at 12 Hours, Shang hai. The shelf is part of the 12 Hours Study Series and is now being mass produced.

current issues

Many existing shelve designs do not provide customizable units so customers need to buy additional products like dividers to keep their books organized.

Unused space on the shelf is prone to attracting dust, and cleaning can be problematic if the shelf contains fragile items.

Many existing shelves use sliding rails that are bulky and heavy,therefore damaging the aesthetic aspect of the design.

ideation

The project required me to design a shelf with glass. The form needs to show our national identity while maintaining a modern aesthetic. The shelf will satisfy the need to organize the books along with other items.

Joinery Except for the glass sliding door, the shelf body are connected using only traditional wooden joineries.

Customization The removable dividers are plywood boards with walnut veneers and are less likely to be influenced by the expansion and contraction of the wood due to the change in humidity.

12“ vinyl record

quarto size

2110mm

2150mm

book

stadard magazine

User Centered Design The design takes different

folders and more. The heig ht was

needs into consideration so

set at 2150mm so most adults

it can hold and organize not

can reach the top shelf easily

only your normal books but

without causing safety issues.

also your records, magazines,

8mm Reinforced Glass In a shelf design, every ounce of weig ht is crucial to the safety. 8mm thick reinforced glass is optimal since it reduces a lot of unnecessary weig ht and can still be strong.

Guiding Wheels They guide the motion of the sliding glass and keep the glass close to the shelf.

Aluminum Sliding Block The block is made with CNC milled aluminum to reduce weig ht

while

still

provide

strong support.

Positioning Pins The positioning pin is applied to limit the range of motion.

Vertical Wheels They ride against the rail and keep the sliding glass in place.

Horizontal Wheels They ride on the top of the shelf and provide a smooth user experience.

Photographed by Weiwei

flex chair Floyd Liu, 2016 Walnut, Plywood, Cherry, Hinges Exhibited in Portfolio Industrial Design Show, Urbana, 2017

Flex chair is designed to simulate the experience of sinking in a couch by using hinges in between the triangular seat panels.

inspiration & ideation Inspired by faceted forms and low-poly 3D design, I found that the triangular pieces can have a chain reaction if they are connected the rig ht way.

mechanism & process

The chair is hand-crafted and joined using traditional wooden joinery. Wood bending technique was used for the headrest. The flexibility of the chair aims to mimic the experience of the body sinking in a couch. As the user lies down, the sides of the chair will come up and transform into two armrests.

All triangular pieces of wood

The base part of the chair is

Felt sheets are layered onto

are connected at the edge

made with handcrafted joiner-

the seat to provide comfort

using hinges so they can be

ies, which requires skills and

and a sense of warmness.

flexible as pressure is applied

precision.

to different panels.

The design was honored the “Student Notable� award in the Furniture & Lig hting category out of hundreds of finalists for its outstanding execution,insig ht,creativity,and intent.

Photographed by Ying & Nimo

yiyi hanger Floyd Liu, 2017 Stainless Steel Manufactured by 12 Hours Exhibited in 2017 Shanghai DOD Furniture Show

Yiyi was a collaborated project with the design director Qiang Zeng during my internshi p at 12 Hours and is mass produced.

inspiration The structure of the hanger took inspiration from the button design on Qi pao, a traditional Chinese dress for women. The design aims to capture the delicacy and beauty of Chinese women.

The specially made rivets are not merely for aesthetic purposes but also serve a structural function. They keep the hanger strong and prevent the shoulder from bending over time.

minimal, not simple After many tries and different iterations of prototypes,the angle of the hanger was set at 135 degree to provide,in our opinion, the best aesthetic for the hanger itself and the clothes that hang onto the hanger.

material

finish

production

To ensure the durability and

The hanger is available in two

To ensure that every piece is

the ability to hold heavy

different finishes. With a galva-

made to perfection, the hang-

clothes like coat and suits,

nized copper finish,the hanger

ers are manufactured by mold

stainless steel was used for

conveys a vintage and clas-

casting and then polished by

the design.

sic feeling. The hard anodized

hand.

black finish, on the other hand, delivers a mature and modern aesthetic.

Photographed by Ying & Nimo

juicer reverse Floyd Liu, 2016 Built in Solidworks Rendered in Keyshot

This project developed our CAD and reverse engineering skills.

It demanded us to research on a certain juicer and make a model out of it using Solidworks. The ultimate goal of this project is to make us improve the juicer based on our user experience with the product.

original model The original product was taken apart,measured and modeled in CAD program. The process aims to improve our CAD skill and gain a deeper insig ht into the design and function of the juicer.

process analysis

process

analysis

Unbox the juicer and fruits.

Assemble all the components

Carefully wash all the citrus

Lay them out on the table.

and plug in the juicer.

fruits to remove any residue.

Too many component on the table. The parts can be simplified.

The cord is too short. When I was using the juicer, I need to move it to somewhere that has a outlet.

Cut the citrus in half and pre-

Pick the juicer head that is

Use the slide on the lower

pare to get them on the juicer.

rig ht for the size of your citrus.

strainer to adjust how much pulp you want to leave in the juice.

It should include a space to

The strainer does not seem to

put one of the juicer head so

serve too much if its purpose.

we don’t have to leave it on

It can definitely be redesigned.

the table to be contaminated.

process

Push the citrus onto the Ream-

Take a look at the citrus and

er to get juice.

take out or enjoy the pulp that

Pour the juice into a bottle.

is left on the strainer.

analysis

Because the motor is pres-

After a while, there were still

The strainer tends to fell off of

sure sensitive so it was easy

many of pulp left on the citrus,

the body when I was pouring

to use and save the trouble of

which means that the juicer is

the juice unless the cap is on.

pushing a button.

not efficient enoug h.

Enjoy the juice,so good!

Take apart the reamers be-

Rinse and clean the reamer,

fore getting it washed.

strainer, pitcher and left them to dry

The reamer is not easy to get

The color of the juicer can be

on and off the strainer.

modified since the color looks like the color of the pulp so it’s hard to see if the juicer is completely cleaned.

redesigned The original design has a sleek look but seems cheap.

So I gave my new design a darker tone and matte finish to elevate its appearance and elegance.

The overall look of the design was inspired by Chinese teapots, especially the spout and this design helps the flow of the juice and therefore preventing spillage.

Unlike the original design, the new juicer has a strainer with a locking mechanism. This feature enables user to pour the juice rig ht out of the pitcher without removing any parts individual parts.

The groove in the bottom part of the juicer provides a solution to cord storage.

I designed a handle free juicer because I want it to be more compact. To compensate the function of the handle, I created two concavities on the pitcher and gave them a frosted finish to enhance the friction so the user can grab it better.

eco earbuds organizer Floyd Liu, 2016 Urethane Foam, Poplar, Magnets Exhibited in Portfolio Industrial Design Show, Urbana, 2017

Eco is a biomimicry design solution to keep your earbuds organized and away from damage.

problem description The messy earbud cord has always been bugging us. There are many solutions to this problem. Some products do help with the situation,in a way. But you always have to use them as two

biomimicry

separate things.

Biomimicry is the process of using elements from nature to inspire the form or function of a designed object.

prototype

final model The final model is made with hig h density urethane foam and wood with a white matte finish.

ECO features a slick design that is intuitive and really easy to use. Two concavities on the top of ECO allows earbuds to sit securely. The earbuds organizer can be opened up like a book.

This feature is realized with the help of mini hinges. Also there’s a hidden magnet on each side to keep ECO shut.

When your pockets are full of your accessories like phone and wallets. You still can keep ECO close by using the cli ps to attach ECO to your clothes or anywhere you want. The cli ps are made of rubberized material so it is always a snug fit.

ECO has two big cli ps that can be used, in situation like running, to prevent the cord from dangling. Also, ECO frees your hands by holding the microphone for you so you don’t have to hold it when talking.

infinity ring Floyd Liu, 2016 6x6 Copper Sheet Exhibited in Ring It On Jewelry Show, Chicago, 2016

The project is about designing a ring out of a 6x6 copper sheet without cutting off any part of it. The ring must be made with bending and patina technique.

design philosophy The design was inspired by

a huge part of my design be-

convey a sense of timeless-

different infinite elements in

cause they have been associ-

ness which represents the in-

the universe. The interlocking

ated with infinity since there is

finity of time.

form symbolizes the infinity

no end and beginning to them.

of the universe. Circles are

The uneven patina aims to

Floyd Liu

Contact:

Industrial Design

fliu9716@gmail.com

Furniture Design

217-979-7287