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I love design because things that are welldesigned and beautiful make me happy. Really, though - we can all relate to good design that evoked a real emotional response when we first saw it in person, like a piece of fine art. And we also have appreciated it’s practical value by how it simplifies our lives with its ingenious technology. The harmony that design bridges between our pragmatic and intrinsic values is so great! Like everything is awesome~ (High five if you know where that’s from)
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Anyway, aside from over-indulging in sentimental nonsense of design, I daydream of traveling around the world, enjoy cycling outdoors, sing karaoke, nap, and train hard to become a Pokemon master.
Table of Contents Komorebi Prosthesis Florezca Tribot
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space of imagination and harmony
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domestica My team and I sought to provide a space in the domestic household where children could be themselves, uninhibited from daily distractions. We wanted to design a structure that would establish a sense of shelter without isolating itself from the outside world. Whether they use it as a meditative sanctuary or for creative play, it´s up to their imagination how they wish to interact with the structure.
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nature “[Biomimicry] has become popular in the design disciplines; mainly, I think, because people are looking for more sustainable ways to do things. After 3.8 billion years life has learned what works, and what’s appropriate on the planet. What we do in biomimicry is we bring in biologists to the design table. We are just now beginning to open our eyes and realize that the answers to the questions we have been asking are all around us.� - Janine Benyus
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My team and I sought to provide a space in the domestic household where children could be themselves, uninhibited from daily distractions whether they use it as a meditative sanctuary or for creative play.
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technology
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Each of the 43 panels were 3D printed at one-eight scale. A brief color study shows appealing pop combinations keeping in mind children as the user.
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height
width
80” 84”
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1:8 model
“second in world for landmine victims”
Prosthesis
Colombia 4.5833째 N, 74.0667째 W Landmine accidents in Colombia have posed a serious problem particularly in the regions of Antioquia and Meta. Children who play in the fields sometimes come across scattered. Secondary to landmine incidents are motor vehicle accidents, and snake bites. The common occurrence of these injuries has resulted in an increased number of lower limb amputees, especially for young school aged children.
The focus of this project is to design a lowbudget, lower-limb prosthesis for children in Colombia. The product will consider Mahavir-Kmina as the primary partner clinic, and as such the materials and technology shall match their available resources. Some of the main design requirements are to be durable, adjustable, and customizable.
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The Socket _ ergonomics & comfort _ anthropometrics _ adjustability
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The Foot _ natural gait cycle _ impact resistance _ tensile strength
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The Fairing _ custom pattern _ material choice
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The Knee _ stress analysis _ stress tests _ adjustability
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Mockup
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Functional Prototype
The Socket _ adjustable velcro straps _ ambidextrous _ padded lining
The Knee _ range of motion _ tibial rotation _ kickback tension cable
The Foot _ Polycarbonate laminate _ heel strike support _ padded ball & toe area
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Appear ance Model
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The Foot _ Polycarbonate laminate _ polymer coated wood _ fully padded sole
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The Knee _ custom color dye _ fairing clips (option) _ pylon adjustment
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The Socket _ contrast pull tabs _ adjustable socket height _ sweat resistant foam
Gait Cycle Testing
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Heel Strike
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midstance
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terminal swing
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toe off
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Appearance Model
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$60 cost
Every morning begins beautiful
Florezca
Don’t just wake up. Blossom.
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During a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica, my colleague and I were struck from left and right by many new and different things. Among them in particular stood out two things:
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We wished to create a product that would embody and celebrate these phenomena, while utilizing Arduino. The result became an interactive wall clock that merely conveys an idea of time, and visually represents elements found in nature.
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1) Event-based time 2) Abundance and diversity of nature
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Wiring / Testing
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MDF Piece A MDF Piece B MDF Main Frame Spacers x2 9V Battery Pressure Sensors Arduino Bracket Arduino UNO LED Panels x6 Adafruit RGB LEDs x18 Wire 22 AWG
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color bits
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demo prototype
To project and serve
Tribot
Play it big.
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As a self-proclaimed casual PC gamer and pseudo tech geek, I wanted to create an experience of enjoying my favorite games on a large display. This drove me to design a projector that looked cool, even when off.
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Foam to Form
Initial forms and proportions were validated using quick mock-up materials. Further surface details diverted away from the mechanical look towards softer curvatures.
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speaker
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rubber feet
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features
90째 tilt
projector robot
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120� hd screen size
resolution
How do you commute?
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Where to? How do we address the rising problems in transportation and the commuter experience as population grows exponentially?
Traffic congestion during peak rush hours stall commuters in bumper-to-bumper clusters that span for miles on end
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Connecting Commutes
Autonomous Rapid Transit
Individual Passenger Or Small Company
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Ride the Sky
Panoramic window High ceiling Ambient lighting One-way window tint Non-slip flooring Hydrophobic upholstery Wheelchair accessibility Bicycle capacity 4 passengers
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HVAC Onboard WiFi Electrical outlet USB ports
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Peas in a Pod Car
Christopher Graf Daren Law Gouichi Tanaka Joseph Joyeux Travis Ng
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1 : 1 Model
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width
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102” 60” 120” height