TARUN GUPTA
PORTFOLIO
04.07.17
tarun gupta Design Contact Information: Cellphone : +91 990 992 95 11 Email : gtsgupta@gmail.com Website : www.behance.com\gtsgupta References available upon request.
Tarun Gupta
Designer
INTRODUCTION
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
A very enthusiastic and knowledge hungry mind with the urge to learn new and innovative ways of doing things, good grasping power. Capable of giving and receiving criticism to arrive to better solutions. Possess experience not only in creativity & design but also in managing business operations & strategies. Open to learn new experiences as exposed to different cultural backgrounds and countries.
Bachelor’s of Design. (Interior & Product) Accademia Italiana, Florence, Italy (Affiliated with Nottingham Trent University, UK) December 2016 (3 Years)
December 2016 - Now (Ahmedabad) Mframa Group Design, Ghana Designer (Interior, Product & Graphic) www.mframagroup.com
Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations. Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai. April, 2010 (6 Months)
INTERESTS
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (Spoken Written Read)
- Schematic design & deveopment as per client’s breif. - Rendering 2D and 3D visualizations of the space. - Preparing client presentations in each phase. - Team working and critically analyzing to achieve better solutions or options. - Currently working on several residential projects in London & Faroe Islands. - Worked on brand identity for an ice cream company in Ghana - Good understanding of FF&E specifications
Sports and Adventure activities. Wood working and machine tooling. Curiosity driven dismantling. Environmental science and safety.
International Baccalaureate. (I.B.) 2007 (2 Years) Indus International School, Bangalore, India.
English
Italian
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Hindi
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Gujarati
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SOFTWARE SKILLS Rhinoceros + Vray AutoCad
Adobe package (Psd, Indd, Ai)
SolidWorks
currently learning
Cinema 4D
3ds Max
June 2010 - May - 2013 (Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi) Sundek India Ltd, India Design Development www.sundekintl.com - Liason with design paper and texture plate manufacturers across the globe. - Help take key decisions in selection, product packaging and launching of premium design ranges. - Actively participated in the design and execution of company’s booth at tradeshows in Bangalore & Mumbai. - Strategically plan and manage branch operations in accordance to achieve sales targets.
PORTFOLIO INDEX Section 1
Section 2
Secti
AIO
Tako
Born
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15
2
5
tion 3
Section 4
Section 5
rnog
KU
Mitigator
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35
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AI November, 2016
AI
Modular, multi-media device*
21st century schools have burdened teachers with inefficient peripherals and supplementary teaching material which has high set-up time and reduce teacher’s effeciency to educate the students. *Undergoing functional prototyping
AIO is a modular multimedia device that is designed to reduce the physical burden of teachers in a school environment. It’s compact design allows portability and modularity allows customisation. * currently undergoing production analysis.
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Sketch 1: An idea based on a vintage instant camera.
Sketch 2: An idea inspired from a tiffin box . The idea of modularity can be seen taking shape from this sketch.
Sketch 3: Several sketches of details and possible shapes, show the various ideas that helped to incorporate the effective features of the AIO.
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Battrey indicator
The design features: 1. A portable projector with short throw and wireless technology. 2. USB and wireless charging stations that are portable. 3. Speaker with Bluetooth and wireless connectivity. 4. All modules have Wi-Fi connectivity and work independently or in unision with the others. 5. A jammer that can be controlled by the teachers. They can switch on /off all wireless enabled electronic devices within the classroom.
Projector
Speaker
Power plug Power-bank
Speaker
Power-bank
All modules can preform their functions individually.
The modules snap perfectly in position using unipole magnets.
Data and information is transferred through the circular dual copper connectors
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It’s compact size allows portability.
AIO can be controlled via a smartphone application.
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TAKO
December, 2016
TAKO
A COLLECTION OF FURNITURES*
TAKO is a collection of high end living room furniture family inspired by the form of an open taco shell. *Undergoing functional prototyping
The Shape
The Process
The Application
TAKO-FAMILY
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M A T E R I A L S
BLACK MARBLE
GREY MARBLE
WHITE MARBLE
GREY CLEAR
SILVER CHROME
PINK CLEAR
Curved Glass
All metal skeleton frame
GOLD CHROME
MATTE BLUE
GREEN CLEAR
T A K O C O F E
Flat surace for working
Open storage space
T A K O C H R
Space for magazines and newspapers
T A K O T B L
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Full Size mirror on the back
Mirror
The design is based around a geometric form that gives the collection a distinct familiarity. It allows the outcome of the design to be clean simple to understand.
Storage Cabinet
TAKOMIRR
The materials have been selected to enhance the cleanliness of the design geometry, which gives the collection a prestegious outlook.
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BORNOG
October, 2015
BORNOG
SORT OF DIVANO
Bornog is a creation of a necessity in an interior space, where one furniture unit must serve as a seating solution for two tasks; a dining chair on one side and a sofa on the other.
The blend of a dining chair and a lounge chair, give the bornog it’s distinct shape and form.
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A cross-section of the seating module which helps understand clearly the differences between the two sides.
PLAY SIDE
Low Deep High High Smooth
PARTICULARS
Seat Height Seat Depth Back Support Back support Incline Edges Finishing
WORK SIDE
Average Average Medium Low Sharp
Leather cushions
Various Blocks put together
Wooden trims
The Bornog is essentially made up of 3 modules. 1. Left-side Module 2. Right-side Module 3. Seating Module The number of seating modules define the length of the sofa.
One of the final sketches of the chair-sharing idea
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The design symbolizes the sculptures that are born form a big block of stone. Although the design looks visually heavy, it is fairly light as it is made up of fibrous cement.
MATERIALS
Leather
Wood
Cement
The design consists of many cylindrical holes running across the blocks for optional addition of support in the form of metal pipes or tubes. Bornog is designed for both, interior or exterior use. Wooden Trims peronalization.
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KU
January, 2015
KU - TABLE There are no proper solutions in the market that allow users that are temporarily bed-ridden to perform everyday basic tasks. The KU table is inspired from the alphabet Q.
The KU table is a solution designed, mainly focusing two tasks that could be carried out in bed; which are Working & Eating. The design features a surface which is usable on both it’s sides. Two identical supports with placement slots for the table. A cup holder. A ridge to keep things from rolling over the surface
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A cross-section of the support
EXPLODED VIEW
Cup Holder
Snap Latches Supports
Features and benefits of the Q Table: »» »» »» »» »» »»
Lightweight & Portable Identical supports: avoids confusion of Left or Right support. Cup holder to keep drinks in place 100% recyclable anti-microbial plastic Anti-slip material. Laptop working position inclined at 16.82• to aid wrist and visibility.
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The snap latch mechanism forms a stable connection with the supports when assembling. The disassembly is fairly simple too. There are several ways of arranging the table and the supports to meet a user’s needs.
1. PRESS DOWN
2. PUSH OUT
SLIDE-IN TILL IT SNAPS IN PLACE
Assembly
Disassembly
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A ridge keeps laptops / pencils from sliding off the table, since it is an inclined surface.
Accidental spills and fluids can be contained in the plate like form which is on one side of the surface. It also has a place for a cup.
The KU table is availeble in 2 colourways.
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Mitigator TRUST THY STRANGER.
* Modelling Project December, 2015
Mitigator
An urban park bench
Competiton, success, social pressure, and several other factors have affected life of citizens living in crowded cities towards isolation.
The Mitigator is an urban park bench for the concrete jungles that is aimed at connecting people and reducing the effect of global warming. The bench is designed to be shared with strangers who support your seating posture with their back and vice versa.
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MATERIALS
Pervious Concrete
Wood
Uneven weathering of the wood gives it character
Reinforcement Bars
The bars are inside the concrete providing it the strength
Moss
Moss grows over time on the pervious concrete
Finished Model
SCALE: 1 : 2.4 WEIGHT: 12 Kilograms TIME : 14 16 Hours
Skills developed - Thorough understanding of the materials and their functionality. - Load weight distribution and proper core reinforcement for better stability. - Power tools usage in a safe environment. - Time management
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Wooden Seat
Supports (x 4)
Wooden plank carved and shaped with various methods (shaving & sanding) to arrive at a smooth surface.
Wooden mould to create cement supports with metal wire that will strenthen the base.
Cement Base
Arrangement & Alignment
Mould for base made of wood and smoothed corners with polystyrene angles glued to a laminated worktop for smooth finish.
Correctly arranging & aligning all supports to remain stable in the base mould.
Smoothening seat
Cement Base
Application of wooden putty and sanding for a smoother finish, ready to polish.
Grainy cement mix ready to be poured into the base containing all supports along with aluminium mesh for strength.
Finished base
Moss
Complete model ready for final finishing and application of moss to allow steady growth.
Moss application failed as it was an unsuitable enviroment and insufficient substrate for it’s growth.
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Thank You
tarun gupta Design Contact Information: Cellphone : +91 990 992 95 11 Email : gtsgupta@gmail.com Website : www.behance.com\gtsgupta References available upon request.