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FOLIO james.stonehewer@gmail.com jamesstonehewer.com linkedin/in/-james-stonehewer 905-921-5610
James Stonehewer
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Experience Teknion Industrial Design/Material and Finishes Intern July 2017 - Aug. 2018 Humber College Solidworks Teaching Assistant Sept. 2016 - Jan. 2017 Cogeco Inc. Customer Facing Technician Mar. - Aug. 2015/2016 Spring Valley Design Engineering/Research Development Mar. - Aug. 2013/2014
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Education UmeĂĽ UID BA Industrial Design (Exchange) Jan. 2017 - June 2017 Humber College BA Industrial Design July 2014 - Present BCHS Specialist High Skills Major - Manufacturing Sept. 2010 - Jan. 2014
Awards Humber College Skills and Academic Excellence in CAD Studio 3 2017
References Provided upon request
james.stonehewer@gmail.com jamesstonehewer.com linkedin/in/-james-stonehewer 905-921-5610
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My Goal I am seeking new opportunities within the design field, as I am passionate about growing and learning within all forms of design. I aspire to become part of a design team that practices critical problem solving and innovative design thinking, with an emphasis on improving the end users’ experience.
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LOOKING GLASS
TANGO
FLÖDE
TUG N’ TWIST
SCULPT
MR Headset
Task Chair
Desk Organizer
Ergonomic Jar Opener
Snow Sculpture
Individual 5 weeks
Team Project 4 weeks
Team Project 4 weeks
Individual 3 weeks
Group 3 Days
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LOOKING GLASS
Working in collaboration with Konftel, research, design and conceptualize a product or service that aligns with the office environment of the future.
In Collaboration With
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5 weeks
Individual
2017
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Who is Konftel?
2017
Konftel is a Swedish conference phone provider who cater to a worldwide clientele. They are best known for their OmniSound technology.
Konftel’s Question
Q:
What might the future of communication between organizations look like in 2030?
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What is the future of technology? Investigating future tech such as VR, AR and MR tech would enable users to operate within their peripheral and focal vision as a canvas to work on all types of work tasks.
Smart phones restrict users’ ability to conduct work as a result of inefficiently small screen real estate.
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workplace environments?
Mixed Reality MR was selected due to its ability to work seamlessly between the digital and analog environments.
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64%
of working adults wear eye wear
Looking Glass’ core design was developed to accommodate these users who rely on their personal eye wear.
Majority of users glasses rest on the bridge of the nose, thus adding another device on the bridge would cause user irritation.
Similar to a tension fit headband, Looking Glass fits around the user’s head just above the brow line, freeing the ears and nose bridge for personal eye wear.
Concept B was chosen due to its ability to be worn for long periods of time without fatiguing the user. Since Looiking Glass’ band wraps around the head, it was possible to incorporate Konftel’s OmniSound technology.
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Analog and Digital Form Development Taking design cues from Konftel’s brand image as well as contemporary eye wear, Looking Glass’ form and function was developed.
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Product Breakdown Anodized aluminum banding Depth sensor and 3D space camera module
Battery and CPU
Forehead rest
AR / MR photon lens technology
Adjustable Omnisound bone conduction
End User Insitu Regardless of the scenario, Looking Glass is unobtrusive for the user.
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How do we interact in the new MR world? Depending on the application, the touch pad remote can be utilized in both horizontal or vertical orientation. A physical home button is included allowing the user to instantly dismiss the on-screen UI to focus back to the real world.
What might this MR world look like? Mixed reality will bring 2D and 3D objects into the user’s peripheral view, whether that be a 3D CAD model of architecture or simpler models of documents and emails.
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User Interface Storyboard Investigating user interactions with the control module enables a better understanding of how a user would interact with a MR user interface.
Click to view Looking Glass UI
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Conclusion Looking Glass is a conceptual idea that illustrates the future of communication between users and organizations, as well as incorporating Konftel’s key competencies. Looking Glass was vital in learning how industrial design will develop as technology becomes more advanced and discrete within the physical design.
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TANGO
With the knowledge gained from interviewing the students at Greenwood college, design and build a cost effective, ergonomic and purposeful task chair.
In Collaboration With
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6 weeks
Group
2015
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Student Interviews Visiting Greenwood College, we interviewed students who communicated what their ideal task chair might look like.
Comfort A chair that provides maximum comfort for long lecture classes and keeps their posture in line.
With the knowledge gained from interviewing students from various colleges, design and build a cost effective, ergonomic and purposeful chair for students.
Storage Students desired the ability to store personal laptops and bags.
Greenwood’s Core Values Two major themes that we discovered during our interviews were tradition and nature. Greenwood’s brand was also reflective of these themes and should be present within the materiality and design of the chair.
Movement Easy to move around the classroom to collaborate with other students, as well as keeping students moving to aid with overall learning.
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Ideation Influenced by our student interviews, initial sketches revolved around the classic school chair while simultaneously incorporating contemporary materials and form.
Ergonomic Testing and Design Development Using the Measure of Man and Woman we determined the key angles and measurements required to ensure the chair was comfortable for all user types.
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Tango Breakdown
Steel leg construction to mimic traditional Greenwood values Bend plywood low lumbar support for optimal posture Large cushion for maximum comfort
Casters for ease of mobility
Under seat storage to accommodate large backpacks
Teamwork enabled us to get through design problems Once the design was completed, we manufactured the full-scale prototype.
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Various Postures During collaborative work sessions, Tango supports any students specific learning posture. Additionally, Tango’s large storage tray allows easy access for bags or laptops when maneuvering around the class.
Final Prototype When it is time to concentrate on important lectures, Tango’s lower back support functions to keep postures straight.
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How to build Tango Tango is easy to assemble and disassemble by a single user. If any part of Tango becomes damaged or worn, it is easily changed or repaired using an hex key.
The Tango Team Tango was displayed at Humber College’s annual chair show. The show allows family, friends, the public and those in the industry to sit and inspect each chair and give unbiased feedback. It was required that each team design and print an aesthetic product poster, brochure and booklet as practice for a mock trade show setting.
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Conclusion Tango is a conceptual product that illustrates how user inputs and environmental aspects can guide the design of a product. Tango aided in the learnings of ergonomics, 1:1 scale model making as well as designing for a predefined space.
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FLĂ–DE
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Working with Umbra and Canadian Tire, design and model a cost effective, functional and unique product which can lead Canadian Tire’s home decor product line.
4 weeks
Group
2016
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Canadian Tire’s Target Demographic Canadian Tire - a major home, automotive and hardware store in Canada partnered with Umbra to host their next condo living flagship product competition.
Ideation and Concept Development The main design goal of Flรถde was to maximize functionality and mobility within the smallest footprint possible.
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Crafting the Prototype To create the model, my partner and I adhered felt to 1/16� polystyrene with adhesive and created multiple jigs to manually thermoformed the prototype.
Product Breakdown
Handle for easy moving
Pen and accessory form
Phone and trinket form
Magazine and folder holder
Felt laminated to 16ga. sheet metal
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Final FLÖDE Model Flöde’s contemporary design allows it to easily fit into any household environment.
Click here to view the product video
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TUG N’ TWIST
Design and model rapid prototype solutions for a product with a poor user experience.
3 weeks
Individual
2016
Skip the Slip, Use Tug N’ Twist
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Problem Mobility issues can hinder the user experience when opening a jar. Additionally, while cooking, hands can come into contact with grease, oil, and water which can cause slippage.
Q:
WET
How can we create a better jar opening experience?
SLIPPERY
GUNK
Investigating Good Grips Investigating various grips that successfully enable pulling and tugging for all users’.
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Ideation and Concept Development Utilizing a similar connection method as a Zip-lock bag, the injection molded strap can be opened for use and then pushed closed for storage.
User Testing User testing was conducted using several quick models. Results were recorded from multiple users varying in strength, hand size and hand dominance. Overall, the design was a success and positively impacted the experience of opening a jar.
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How to Use
TUG
Tug N’ Twist’s intuitive form allows for the user to utilize the opener aid effortlessly and easily.
The “tug” motion is illustrated by the large and prominent notch at the end of the strap.
TWIST
Tug N’ Twist’s tapered design guides user’s fingers to only fit in the orientation in which the lid must twist.
PUSH Once tugged, the strap reveals the female grove for pushing back in for later use.
Mason jar or container
Glued plastic injection molded handle
Aluminum lid with bottom lip
Product Possibilities Tug N’ Twist cost effective form can be simply adhered to any current jar lid. Tug N’ Twist also provides an optimal brand location, providing extra advertising space and recognition within the limited ability market.
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SCULPT
Challenge Encapsulate the philosophy of wisdom into the form of an 8’x8’x8’ snow sculpture within 3 days.
3 Days
Idea
Group
2017
The philosophy of wisdom was portrayed by the abstract imagery of puzzle pieces, Inferring that as we age our minds gain the full picture.
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Model Building Using shovels and rasps, we excavated the snow into the rough shape we desired.
3rd Place Wasn’t Bad For Rookies! Something I gained from working on this unique project was the ability to jump out of my comfort zone and try new things with a group of great people.
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SKETCHES
Free hand sketches
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PHOTO ESSENCE
In Collaboration With
4 Weeks
Individual
2017
Dichroic film covered birch wood posts
Bringing back a piece of Sweden UmeĂĽ University was seeking a unique product that would allow exchange students to bring back characteristics of UmeĂĽ and their own physical memories to their home country.
Steel inlays for magnetic photo attachment Steel band to allow personalized bend of form
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CAPSULE
In Collaboration With
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Individual
2017
Mood Makers Design Competition 2017 Capsule reflects the influential design characteristics of the 1950’s by incorporating streamlined and futuristic design motifs. Inside Capsule, the reflection of light within its form creates a sophisticated and modern atmosphere within any environment.
4cm steel tubing from ceiling Blow molded high gloss plastic housing with cut-outs Bent 3cm brass tubing to conceal wiring
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JIGGY
Complex Surfacing in Solidworks and Photoview360 Using advanced surfacing and fastening features within Solidworks, a complex organic model of a jigsaw was generated. Once the model was complete, the final insitu rendering was created in Photoview 360.
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FRC ROBOTICS
1 Design Challenge, 6 Weeks
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First Robotics Competition (FRC) challenges alter every competition season, 6 weeks from January into mid February. Every competition is a reflection of team based sports such as soccer, football and ultimate frisbee.
Jr. | Sr. | Captain | Mentor Over my 6 years involved with FRC robotics, I was able to move up the ranks and become head captain of this talented team. Now during my post secondary studies, I occasionally return to mentor and give back the skills in which I learned throughout my time at 2386 Trojans.
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James Stonehewer
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