GABRIELA GONZÁLEZ
PORTFOLIO
gonzalez.gabriela02@gmail.com
About Me Education Assosiate Degree in Interior Desing at University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus. Designer’s licence CODDI #1739. Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at the International School of Design and Architecture. Master’s Degree in Graphic Arts with a specialty in Digital Graphic Design at Atlantic University College. Computer Skills Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Rhinoceros, Keyshot, Sketch Up, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Index STILI Academic Work | Contextual Research Class | Second Year
page 05 - 06
BOLD Academic Work | Industrial Design 5 Class | Third Year
page 07 - 08
LUNDA & L2 Academic Work | Industrial Design 5 Class | Third Year
page 09 - 12
SHELL Academic Work | Contextual Research Class | Second Year
page 13 - 14
TRACY Academic Work | Industrial Design 6 Class | Second Year
page 15 - 16
EL BALCON | LA MECEDORA page 17 - 18
Academic Work | Salone Satellite | First Year
PLYA page 19 - 20
Academic Work | Thesis | Senior Year
YNH+N page 21 - 22
Internship | Armada | Senior Year
PPG TECHNICAL COLLEGE page 23 - 24
Personal Work | 2016
FROYO BIKE RACK page 25 - 26
Personal Work | 2014
STILI
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“CERTAMEN ESCULTURA PARA SEMBRAR UN ÁRBOL CENTRO DE BELLAS ARTES” Gabriela González in collaboration with Valerie García.
Brief Design a sculpture in which a tree could be planted utilizing concrete as its main material with maximum dimensions of 5’x5’. Render with Keyshot & Photoshop
Concept Stili is an organic shaped sculpture made out of concrete. It’s hollow center works as a base on which the tree will be planted. The dimensions are 5’ in it’s widest area with a base of 2’ and a height of 3’. The shape was inspired by the shafts of a Greek column of Doric order. Awards: Honorific Mention
STILI
Prototype Process
Prototype Renders
CNC cut
Epoxy coating
Top View
Perspective
Side View
Technical Drawings 2’
Spray painting
5’
3’
Top View
Side View
BOLD
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Brief
Design a portable desk fan for personal use.
Concept Inspired by the anatomy of a ladybug it’s round interactive shape let’s you adjust the direction of the air. The engine’s case was crafted out of cedar wood while the blades were made of an acrylic sheet, laser cut and molded by heat.
Front View
Perspective View
Side View
Rear View
BOLD
Prototype Process
Axonometric View
4.
Wood preparation Leyend:
Wood turning
8.
1. Cable 2. Fan engine case 3. Base 4. Screws 5. Braket 6. Fan engine 7. Fan engine cover 8. Blades
2.
6.
7.
5.
3. 1.
Technical Drawings Sanding final prototype 6.5”
R4”
9”
1.5” 7.5”
Top View
4”
Front View
Side View
LUNDA
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Brief Design an all black floor speaker with a maximum height of 36� and a tubular base. The concept must be adapted into the design of a sound installation.
Concept The speaker is inspired by the anatomy of the Puffing Penguin. It consists of three main components: two wood pieces and the Bluetooth speaker. The wood pieces serve as a rotating base that allows the direction of the sound to be adjusted. The speaker also has a cellphone dock for when it’s in use.
Lund
LUNDA Prototype Process
1.
Axonometric View
2. 3.
4.
CNC cut
1.
Leyend:
Sanding
1. Dowel - (Wood) 2. Rotating interior part - (Wood) 3. Speaker 4. Case exterior part - (Wood) 5. Suport - (Metal) 6. Base - (Metal)
5.
6.
Technical Drawings
2.5”
6” 3.5”
5.5” 5.25”
1.25”
Cutting the base 0.5”
Top View
36”
6”
Side View
Front View
L2
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Brief Design an all black sound installation.
Concept This wall installation was inspired by Lunda the floor speaker version. It consists of a series of modular pieces that can be arranged into different patterns. Due to its lightweight quality, the EPS foam coated with epoxy was selected for the prototype.
L 2
Wall Sound Installation Render | Combination 3
L2
Prototype Process
Assembly Options
CNC cutting
Sanding & Spray painting
Combination 1
Combination 2
Combination 3
Combination 4
Technical Drawings
12”
Final Prototype
6-1/2” 8 -1/2” 3”
25°
55°
25°
25°
R4”
Top View
Rear View
Front View
Side View
SHELL
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Brief After visiting various locations of Puerto Rico, select an area in which a design might help solve an issue.
Concept The design proposal was a series of modules made of a special mix of concrete that could be arranged in different ways. This shape facilitates the growth of corals and other vertebrae species. At the same time, it serves as a refuge for other marine species indigenous to the area. The shape of the modules was inspired by sea shells. Snorkeling trails are an alternative to preserve natural reefs from human abuse. These modular pieces provide a safe exploratory path for divers and allow a variety of marine wildlife to grow. The trails would have signs with information about the species and ways to protect them.
Mix of concrete and microsilica
Aerial View Aguadilla P.R.
SHELL
Arrangement Options
Option A
Technical Drawings
Option B 5’
3’
5’
Option C
Top View
Front View
Perspective
Side View
TRACY
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Brief Redesign a traditional kick scooter.
Concept The scooter was inspired by a vintage pipe chair. It has a retro vibe mixed with a modern twist. A 0.5� black steel rods and pine wood were used as materials. The scooter is for recreational use only and the targeted users vary from teenagers to young adults. The maximun weight it can hold is 180Lbs.
TRACY
Prototype Process
Axonometric View 1
Metal cutting 2
1. Grip 2. Handle Bar 3. Deck 4. Deck Steel Plate 5. Deck Support 6. Clamp 7. Nut 8. Screw 9. Wheel
3 4 9 5
6 7
7
Clear coating the wood
8
Technical Drawings
4”
3”
4”
4.5” 3.75”
Final prototype
1”
.75”
32”
4” 5”
Top View
1” 2.75”
Front View
3”
4”
.75” 21”
Side View
LA MECEDORA
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Brief The concept of El Balcon is to recreate the essence of the typical Puerto Rican balcony, El Balcon refines the existent conditions of tropical balconies with modern designs.
Rol My rol in the design process was to create a comfortable weaved sitting surface with a long lasting material that could be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Exhibitions: Salone Satellite Milan 2013
LA MECEDORA
Prototype Process Verifying proportions
Creating a pattern
Technical Drawings 18”
15”
R2”
Final prototype
2”
13”
19”
20”
R1”
Top View
4”
Side View
18”
Front View
PLYA
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Brief PLYA aims to raise awarness abot litter on beaches throught games that promote physical activity. According to the 2014 report Ocean Conservancy and the International Coastal Cleanup in Puerto Rico about 173.875 pounds of trash were collected at 285.7 miles of coastline. The excessive consumption takes tons of garbage to be dumped in the ocean. How can we make a resource of marine debris by returning these into a useful product on the beaches, which in turn serve as a means of awareness?
Concept
Why Plastics?
PLYA beach games consist of a set of rackets for beach tennis, a flying disc, and sand stamps. These products are made from 100% ocean plastics recollected from beaches all over Puerto Rico. Each game has its own package design. A percent of the sale will be donated to nonprofit organizations to continue increasing awarness of marine debris.
On the island DRNA collects each year 2.1 million pounds of solid waste on beaches. 44% being composed of plastic. Plastics are a type of marine debris that cause more problems because they are the most common, the most persistent and the most damaging to the fauna and flora.
PLYA
Prototype Process
Package Design
Placing plastic into mold
Baking the plastic
Flying Disc
Sand Stamps
Rackets
Technical Drawings √ò7 √ò 0.25
CNC cut
8.125”
√ò9 √ò8
0.5”
0.5”
0.5”
2.7” √ò2
Top View Flying Disc
Top View Sand Stamp
7.8”
√ò2 √ò3
√ò2.26 √ò2.15 √ò2.05
Top View Racket
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Brief YNH+N (”y no hago mas na”) urban game tables formalize the everyday bar-corner challenge at any given puertorican barrio. From Domino to Chess, the clash between joy, intellect and laziness takes shape within this urban furniture series.
Rol My rol in the design process was to create the three dimensional models in the program rhinoceros and the render images in keyshot. The materials selected for this project are Powder-Coated Aluminum & Concrete Design by Vladimir García Head Designer at Armada™, an independent product brand and design agency based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
YNH+ N
PPG
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Brief PPG Technical College, an institution specialized in the health and handling of animals. Having reacently moved to a new facility they requested the design of some areas in the building, like the lobby, sorrounding offices and the veterinary clinic. For this project a three dimensional model in sketchup was developed along with some images.
Concept The lobby exhibits an expression of minimalistic aesthetic. Color like greens, browns and beige alludes to the outside landscape and also represents the colors of the institution. A symmetrical layout was used to add formality to the space. The design incorporates exhistent furniture with new elements. The spaces provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for studenst, staff and faculty to work, study and learn.
PPG Brief Develop a design proposal for a veterinary clinic inside the institution. The clinic will be open to the public and at the same time will function as a practice center for students. The areas to be included in the design are waiting area, reception, bathroom, 3 examination rooms, laboratory, grooming area, x-ray room, isolation room, office and surgery room.
Concept A modern look was choosen for the design of the clinic.The color pallet of grays and whites was selected in order to make the space look bigger. All the materials selected are easy to clean helping to mantaing a sterile environment. Textures like dark wood and stainless steel makes this space look sophisticated.
FROYO BIKE RACK
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Brief Design a sculpture suitable to park a bike. The design must be harmonious with the Froyo’s trademark.
Concept The sculpture was based on the silhouette of a spoon. By using the negative and positive shapes acquired when cutting the steel plates, a total of four pieces were drawn out to make the bike rack . The pieces were painted in the store’s iconic colors of pink and blue.
15”
13”
Technical Drawings
5”
0.5”
4.1”
4’
4.1”
1” 7.75” 5”
0.5”
R0.38
Top View
1”
0.5”
7.75”
Front View A
7.75”
Front View B
5”
2”
Side View