“Hello there,
my name is Gabriela, but most people call me Gaby. I am from good ol’ Houston, TX. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela but grew up in the United States. I have an absolute love for adventures, the outdoors and anything that involves a challenge. I want life and my career to be a continuous journey of growth.
From Texas with love.”
little
about
me
music
photography
travel
hats
Finally got my first pair of pointe shoes Moved to Corpus, Christi
Would not stop dancing, so mom signed me up for ballet
Photo was in the local newspaper eating a McDonalds Hamburger October 8,1991 Caracas, Venezuela 8lbs 2 oz 10 fingers and toes
At the time moving to Houston seemed like the end of the world
Traveled to Europe twice for a ballet Festival
Got Arch Pr
Graduated UH with Honorable Mention Switched to the ID Program
My obsession with hats started
t into the hitecture rogram
Internship at Ligne Roset
Dad got diagnosed with lung cancer :(
important
life moments
my
design process
research -Market Research -User Observation -User Interview/Survey
explore -Task Analysis -Ideation Sketching -Rapid Prototyping
refine -Mock Modeling -Validation Testing -Final Model
develop -3D Modeling -Branding -Final Pitch
user-centered
assistive
transportation
graphic work
design
Table of
contents
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VECTOR WORK
w s h co e your pup will THANK YOU!
reth i n k i n g th e d o g c o n e
63% of US households owns a dog.
That’s 83 million dogs! Out of those 83% get spayed or neutered.
dog owners dog owners that get their dog spayed
Most pet owners choose the hard plastic cones after their pets get spayed/neutered to prevent them from reaching their hot spot.
Some others on the market are:
2.
Soft cone
1.
3.
Inflatable
4.
Neck brace
Dog needs: visibility protect from “hot spot� resting eating
Owner needs: prevent home damage ease of application confidence in structure of cone visually pleasing
human interests
Boobooloon
sizes
prices
joining method
XS-XL
$20-40
velcro
dog interests
hard or soft material soft
ease of joining
coverage of “hot spot”
comfort
visability range
for larger dogs
Procollar
XS-XL
$20-40
velcro
soft
KONG Cloud Collar
XS-XL
$18-38
velcro
soft
Comfy Cone
XS-XL
$40-60
velcro
soft
Trimline Soft E Collar
XS-XL
$12-25
draw string
soft
KONG ez Soft Collar
XS-S
$8-10
draw string
soft
Shameless Cone
XS-L
$26-33
velcro
hard
Elizabethan Collar
XS-XL
$13-22
clips
hard
$22-35
velcro
soft/hard
Bite Not Collar
for larger dogs
for larger dogs
XS-L
Problem: “90% of incision problems, and return visits to the vet are because the dog owner feels bad for their dog and removes the cone.”
OPPORTUNITY
design statement To provide dogs that have open wounds, a way of living their lives as normal as possible during the healing process, focusing on the basic needs and wants of the dogs.
business model
Year One -Indirect sales- Houston -Direct- National Online
$24
$40
$30
$50
Year Two -Indirect sales- Texas -Direct- National Online
$33
$55
Year Three $36
$60
-Indirect sales- National -Direct- National Online
sizing: xs-xl
features:
1.
angled cone maintain full peripheral vision
2.
pull back flap easier to eat
3.
foundation collar easy to attach leash
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w a l k + GO STAY ACTIVE K E E P H E A LT H Y
rethinking assistive design
Many of us overlook daily activities such as using a spoon, holding a cup of water without spilling and take them for granted.
in the
United States
12% There are 36 million people who have at least one disability, about 12% of the Total U.S Population
in the
37% United States
37% of adults 65 and older have a disability.
Parkinson’s Disease (PD):
and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time.
There are 5 stages We do not know the cause of it Men are one and a half times more likely to have Parkinson’s Disease than women.
There is NO cure.
The 4 primary motor signs of PD include:
1. Tremors - Uncontrollable shaking. - Resting tremors are more common, occur when the limb is at rest - Affect the hands, jaw, feet, and sometimes the head. -Tremors can be asymmetrical.
2. Slow Movement - Bradykinesha: slow movement - Physical movements are much slower than normal - A kinesha: absence of movement - Tend to not move - Tend to have a stare (causing drooling)
3. Rigidity - Stiffness and tension in the muscles - Lose mobility in their arms - Can make it difficult to move around and make facial expressions - Emotionless face
4. Walking/Posture - Parkinsonian Gait: small shuffling steps - Freezing cycles: gait is halted and the patient complains that his/her feet are glued to the ground. - Stooped posture - Falling is common
GRANDPAGrandma:
name: Jaime
name: Francisca
age: 82
age: 75
stage: 2
caretaker: 15 years
“Ive been living with Dr. Parkinson’s for 15 years. He is my worst best friend!”
“I deal with Dr. Parkinson’s because he is my best friend.”
and one month
A day in the life:
Physical
Physical
Physical
Physical
Emotional
Physical
Physical
Physical
Physical
Emotional
Physical
Emotional
Physical
Physical
Emotional Frustration
After observing my grandfather I noticed that the basic action of walking was physically and emotional the most for him.
Difficulties
a
Getting from Point b
urban trekking:
parks
grocery stores
malls
nursing homes
Treatments:
medicines
choice of NO additional movement
surgery
exercise
Added Movement/Rehab:
-sometimes does not send signals to feet to move
-audio cue
-freezing cycle
-sends signals to brain (completes the cycle)
-falling occurs
-less freezing cycles
“Sometimes, my brain does not send signals to my feet to keep walking, this causes me to fall a lot. Walking should be easy, I am loosing control of my body”
“WOW, rehab has been a huge help. We use metronomes to help with my walking. Its getting better and easier with each day. I am so motivated now!!”
Visual/ Audio Cues: - The visual cues are commonly transverse lines or rods on the floor (floor markers). - improve stride length and velocity in Parkinsonian gait
- The auditory cues are commonly rhythmic cues generated by a metronome or equivalent, set at or slightly above the subject’s usual pace. - increases in velocity and cadence
Parkinsonian Gait: Gait is one of the most affected motor characteristics of this disorder although symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are varied.
Freezing Cycles: lasting less than a minute, in which gait is halted and the patient complains that his/her feet are glued to the ground.
freeze
ouch!
Opportunity to design a product that helps both physically and emotionally.
emotional
Opportunity helps mentally
helps physically
technical
in the
United States
6.8 million Just over 6.8 million community-resident Americans use assistive devices to help them with mobility. This group comprises 1.7 million wheelchair or scooter riders and 5.1 million users of other mobility devices, such as canes, crutches, and walkers.
in a
year
ouch!
47,000
About 47,000 older Americans are treated in emergency rooms each year from falls associated with walkers and canes
.
Canes: shoulder problems arm stays stiff hips out of line
smaller gait
vs. Walking poles: posture improves shoulders in line arms keep moving hips in line
2 points of contact
more natural gait
vs. Posture Balance Engage Arms Confidence Cues
Nordic Walking: -is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a healthpromoting physical activity, and by athletes as a sport. -involves applying force to the poles with each stride. -Nordic walkers use more of their entire body (with greater intensity) -Nordic walking has been estimated as producing up to a consumption, compared to walking without poles.
46% increase in energy
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Audio Cue:
Relaxed pace: 50 - 65 spm
strides per minute
Gait rehab with
before:
after:
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freeze
ouch!
The features:
Handle:
injection molded aluminum with silicon cover adjustable metronome & speaker embedded for audio cues contemporary accent colors (more personal)
Shaft:
pure walnut warm aesthetic magnets embedded for easy storage
Shoe:
injection molded aluminum with rubber sole (no slip)
Parts:
+
+
Handle
Sizing chart:
*
Shaft Length:
Your Height:
XS
30”/ 76 cm
4’11”-5’2”/150 cm-158 cm
S
32”/ 81 cm
5’3”-5’6”/160 cm-168 cm
M
34”/ 86 cm
5’7”-5’10”/172 cm-180 cm
L
36”/ 91 cm
5’11”-6’2”/182 cm-190 cm
stay active, keep healthy
All Terrain:
w a l k + GO stay active, keep healthy
Urban
Movement The Tau Theory an interaction between organism and environment
WHO is
TAU? Tau is a collective group effort to redefine the way people view urban commuting. influenced by the growing number of commuter cyclists in houston, tau looks to adapt and understand to the next generation of urbanites. Tau was created and designed as an entity by the 2014 senior industrial design studio at the university of houston.
Mark
Parker
Brian
George
Julie
Gaby
Jimmy
Felipe
Carlyle
Ross
Dylan
issues for the
HOuston urban commut er
1. 2. 3.
storage
security
safety
ideation: breakdown of tasks:
class -company name -bike concept -brand language
group
individual
-logo ideation -color way -hybrid prototype -paint prototypes -photoshoot
-all graphic boards for presentation day
MEET: george B Kingsley III Master welder
koh annoura custom frame builder
Urban
Movement
ROAD
speed
fast handling
low weight
hybrid
sturdy
all terrain
all Purpose
cruiser
comfort
style/elegant
upright position
storage
pannier racks
easy access
pannier bags
security
Tau Lock: -inspired by watch links -3d printed hardened steel plates
safety
Tau lights: -streamlessly integrated design -120 hrs of illumination
Presentation day:
press
Houston Public Media radio 88.7-january 2015 Houston abc channel 13-january 2015) houston chronicle blog-january 2015 cw channel 39-december 2014 uh campus news-december 2014
proudly made in
VECTOR WORK
Aint’ never felt this way. Cant get enough so stay with me. It’s not like we got big plans. Let’s drive around town holding hands. And ya need to know. You’re the only one - alright, alright. And ya need to know. That ya keep me up all night, all night. Oh, my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, oh my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Mad cool in all my clothes. Mad warm when you get close... to me. Slow dance these summer nights. Our disco ball’s my kitchen light. And ya need to know. That nobody could take your place, your place. And ya need to know. That I’m hella obsessed with your face, your face. Oh, my heart hurts so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, oh my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, oh my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad oh. And ya need to know. You’re the only one - alright, alright. And ya need to know. That ya keep me up all night, all night. My heart hurts so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, h my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad.. oh Aint’ never felt this way. Cant get enough so stay with me. It’s not like we got big plans. Let’s drive around town holding hands. And ya need to know. You’re the only one - alright, alright. And ya need to know. That ya keep me up all night, all night. Oh, my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, oh my heart is so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Mad cool in all my clothes. Mad warm when you get close... to me. Slow dance these summer nights. Our disco ball’s my kitchen light. And ya need to know. That nobody could take your place, your place. And ya need to know. That I’m hella obsessed with your face, your face. Oh, my heart hurts so good. I love you, babe - so bad, so bad. Oh, oh my heart is so good. I love you,
babe - so bad,
Both referenced from a photo
Fancy saying hi,
let’s talk!
GABRIELA MARTINEZ TINKERER. INNOVATOR. DESIGNER “Hello there, my name is Gabriela, but most people call me Gaby. I have an absolute love for adventures and anything that involves a challenge. I want life and my career to be a continuous journey of growth.”
education
University of Houston
2010-2015
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
SKILLS sketching/visual communication
Bachelors of Science-Industrial Design Graduated Fall of 2015
speaking & presentation
Experience
LIGNE ROSET | 6 month internship | Houston, Texas
Dec 2014-May 2015
-First design intern that they hired. -Company goal: to expand to custom design projects for office spaces, hotels, and residential homes. -Helped with the ideation of custom furniture for Statoil offices in Houston and the W Hotel in Seattle.
2d software
EADO | 2 month internship | Houston, Texas May 2014- July 2014
Achievements
-Start up furniture company in east downtown Houston. -Joined the team right when the company first started. -Helped with branding of the logo and website. -Come up with appropriate business model and plan. -Market research, conceptual development, solidworks, and the building of physical prototypes.
3d skills
Honorable Mention | May 2015 Awarded Honorable Mention during graduation for Thesis Project
Houston Local News Media Coverage | 2014-2015 Student Company “Tau”: Bikes designed for Houston ABC Channel 13 | Houston Chronicle | UH Campus News
UH Industrial Design Annual Exhibition | 2012-2015 Selected Selected Selected Selected
Senior Class Work, “Tau” and “Walk + GO” (2015) Junior Class Work, “Wishbone” and “Pop” (2014) Sophomore Class Work, “Drop” (2013) Freshman Class Work, “Pocket” (2012)
Texas Contemporary Art Fair | October 2013 Showcased Work, “Wood & Nails” for Uchi + Blaffer Art Museum
IDSA Southern District Conference | April 2013
language English Spanish
favorites... sport
animal activity
Showcased Work, “Drop”
“The International Journal of Interior Architecture and Spatial Design: Volume 1 Autonomous Identities,” | 2013 Published Work, “Lift” Wall Tile System
Prototyping
Wood
contact 23803 Allingham Lane Katy, Tx, 77494
saws, cnc router, veneer bending, finishes: sanding, waxing, painting
gmartinez15gm@aol.com
Metal
832-656-4972
MIG & TIG welding, grinding, tube and wire bending, metal finishing
Other Foam carving & modeling, joint compound, vacuum forming, silicone molding, spray painting, acrylic & polystyrene, laser cutting
Thank you!