JAKE F. MULLINS PRODUCTS | FURNITURE | INTERIORS PORTFOLIO
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STRUX
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Children’s Toy ¡ 4 week project
Design and model a toy that enables a child to explore, discover and learn about a particular school subject. The focus of this project was to create a toy that uses recycled materials and encourages children to think outside of the box.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PROCESS
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PAPER IS THE SINGLE LARGEST COMPONENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE IN THE WORLD. - The United States Environmental Protection Agency
1 BILLION TREES WORTH OF CARDBOARD AND PAPER PRODUCTS ARE THROWN AWAY EVERY YEAR. - The Herald News
HOW CAN I CHANGE THIS?
The Strux device is a children’s toy that functions as a cardboard model construction tool. The toy punches a small void relative to the thickness of standard cardboard. When two voids are inserted together, the cardboard joins in compression and creates a rigid connection between two pieces.
Rubber Grip
Cut Alignment Path
Cardboard Insert Base Plate
A simple packaging unit was designed for easy storage of the Strux device. The package was designed to give children a sense of comfort while using a professional functioning tool.
Magnetic connections are included for quick open/close movements.
Foam inset voids are designed for easy organization and order.
INDI SEAT
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Wheelchair Accessible Van Design ¡ 6 Weeks
A team of 8 was given the task to design the interior of a wheelchair accessible vehicle that will serve customers in a variety of different mobile and fixed scenarios. My specific focus for this project was to design a universal seating unit.
individual independence inspire
The seat is designed to be completely universal. It comfortably seats both disabled and non-disabled drivers with the option to allow disabled drivers to remain in their wheelchairs while entering and . This is made possible by a two-part motion that transforms the seat from a traditional driver’s seat to one that allows a wheelchair to be locked into place in front of it.
Foam core constructed working prototype.
Falcon inspired wings and a pad lift system are incorporated into the design for an easy maneuverable entry for wheelchair-bound users. As well as adding an up most cool factor to a mini van.
FLOAT
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Pendant Lighting Fixture ¡ 3 week project
Design and fabricate a working pendant luminaire; developing potentialities for mass production. Engaging the human body and nature through the development of appropriate lighting levels for different tasks. The focus of this project was to create an original shadow cast.
CNC routed MDF used as foundation mold acrylic for vacuum forming.
The design of this pendant fixture was intended to create an empowering and emotional aesthetic that replicates the effect of caustic rays of light from the ocean surface.
SLEND
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Flat Pack Ratchet Furniture ¡ 2 Week Project
Study a method of assembly in the design and construction of a piece of furniture using only two materials; ratchet straps and OSB to build full scale prototypes of furniture using the CNC. The focus for this project was form and structural analysis.
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CNC Nesting
The chair includes eleven pieces that allows for quick and easy assembly. Three ratchet straps are intertwined throughout the chair utilizing tension and optimizing structural support.
FORMAL-FIT
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Shoe Design ¡ 4 week project
Develop a shoe design that accommodates for both style and performance. Experiment with branding influences from a company that inspires you. The focus of this project was to design a shoe for the new generation.
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FORMAL - FIT
This design concept was not designed in affiliation with Nike or any other of its subsidiaries.
The concept of this design was to create a shoe for the avid offce to gym commuter. In a fast paced society with no time nor space to carry around an extra pair of shoes, the Formal-Fit performance shoe is an innovation for this style of urban living.
Ankle Strap
Micro-perforated Leather
Cap To Circular Vamp
Heel Counter
NightFoam
The Formal-Fit creates a subtle transition between business casual work environments, days at the gym and nights out on the town.
TINY HOUSE
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Tessa - A Tiny Home ¡ Semester project
Design and build a functioning mobile Tiny House. A team of 16 students and many volunteers coming together as one to produce a habitable house for a small family. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity - Manhattan, KS. The focus of this project was to create a Tiny House like never before.
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Jake Mullins
620 · 899 · 8478
jake.f.mullins@gmail.com
Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design
Work Experience
Education
Corgan
Worked primarily in the conceptual and developmental design phases of the architectural design process within corporate office interiors.
Kansas State University
MMI Construction LLC
Worked on a variety of projects ranging from building and managing small scale residential decking and home addition construction to commercial remodeling.
Hutchinson Community College
Powered by ME Asphalt
Constructed asphalt and concrete roads, parking lots, stairs, and sidewalks for commerical and public use.
Buhler High School
Interior Design Intern Summer - 2017
Carpenter · Assistant Designer 2015-2016 kirby@mmisrvcs.com
Laborer 2014 poweredbymeco.com
Organizations and Achievments Kansas State University IDSA Chapter Sergeant at Arms - Activities Coordinator Digital Fabrication Club Certified 3D Printer Technician AP Design Fabrication Lab Advisory Committee Representative Volunteer Club Lightning Wrestling Assistant Coach 2012-Present Dean’s List · GPA 3.5 · KSU
Hobbies
2014-2019 Expected Graduation May 2019
2013-2015
2010-2014
Manual Skills
Software Skills Rhino
Sketching
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
Illustrator
Finishing Products - Painting
InDesign
Full Scale Mock-ups / Installation
Vray Rendering
Model Making - Prototyping
Revit
Woodworking
Microsoft Office
Welding - Metalworking
3D Printing and Laser Cutting
Personality · “The Campaigner”
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Extraversion
Intuition
Feeling
Perception
Strengths Curiosity · Interest and Understanding · Communication Team work · Energy and Enthusiasm · Friendliness