JA N I N E MAZUR PORTFOLIO
ABOUT ME
Janine Mazur Cornell University, College of Human Ecology B.S. in Design and Environmental Analysis ‘18 Focus in Human Factors & Ergonomics
s o ft w a re skills
Solidworks
3DS Max
Rhino 3D
Sketchup
passion & interests The human body is an elaborate network of
My passion for the human body does
systems and functionalities. It is a powerful yet
not stop at an interest in user-centered
fragile machine that can be honed to create
design. My love of fitness and nutrition
positive change. In order to reach its full potential,
has enabled me to work and perform my
it needs the proper tools to work with rather than
best while additionally giving me many
against it. Through user-centered design I want to
fulfilling experiences.
enable people to reach their full potential.
AutoCAD
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
MS Office Suite
DESIGN PROCESS
TRANSFORM
RESEARCH IDENTIFY PROBLEM
BRAINSTORM
ADAPT
EXPLORE SOLUTIONS
PROTOTYPE
EVALUATE SOLUTION
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
SKETCHES
BRIDGE
RACER
FLEX
VARIABLE
NEXT
S K E TC H E S Draw then shade images freehand for a better understanding of light, shadows, and scale. Sketches feature Cornell University’s Goldwin Smith Hall and an interior design feature photograph.
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BRIDGE
research
Construct a bridge that spans a two foot gap and supports an 8 lb live load at weakest point (the center).
Tensional stress- when a force is pulling an object in dierent directions; if strong enough leads to snapping Compressional stress- when two forces act towards one another attempting to shorten an object’s length; if strong enough, leads to buckling
final product
B A JA S A E R AC E R
seat parameters
Design and build the seat and body panels for a Baja SAE competition off-road racer
Official Baja SAE 2017 Seat Rules: 1. Seats may be of conventional or suspension (sling) design 2. Back angle for an upright seating position must be more than 65 degrees 3. Minimum of 6 seat mounting points to the vehicle frame 4. Mounting points from the seat back plane attaching to the vehicle RHO shall not be more than 4 inches forward of the plane...” 5. Seat bottom plane mounting points attached to the SIM shall be within 2 in. of a frame node…”
instron testing Instron test performed to find maximum load for the strap system that suspends the seat Average maximum loads: Strap sewn to strap: 1,213 lb Strap sewn to seat: 783 lb
seat design considerations strength of
driver
weight
ease of
materials
comfort
of seat
adjustability
ergonomic research To limit back pain caused by kyphosis,musculoskeletal pain, and contact stress the seat should include: - adjustable lumbar support - backrest at an angle greater than 90 degrees - adjustable seat for drivers of dierent sizes
B A JA S A E R AC E R estimated seat weight Insert Foam Seat Cover Strap Material
1.89 lb 0.04 lb 1.13 lb 0.18 lb 3.24 lb compared to previous year’s 3.42 lb
key seat features Seat - Suspended seat for lightweight adjustability - Carbon fiber, kevlar composite insert - ½” foam on pressure points only to reduce weight - Air filled lumbar support pillow Straps - Attached to seats with a sewn connection - Attached to the frame with carabiners in 6 places - Adjust seat at set points for differently sized drivers
next steps - Determine location of loops for strap length adjustment - Design seat cover with Cornell Baja logo - Create specifications for lumbar pillow
seat placement
B A JA S A E R AC E R body panel parameters
panel shape inspiration
OďŹƒcial Baja SAE 2017 Body Panel Rules: 1. Cockpit must be fitted with body panels covering the area between the lower frame side member and the side impact member 2. No gaps can exist that are larger than 0.25 in 3. Panels must be made of plastic, fiberglass, metal or similar material
composite process 1. Rhino model of plug 2. CNC cut the plug into foam 3. Sand and seal the foam (3x) To be completed: 4. Create a mold from plug 5. Make carbon fiber, kevlar layup 6. Cut away excess material and attach panels
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body panel characteristics To make the car more aerodynamic and emphasize the frame’s geometric pattern, the car features: - smoothed nose and hood panels - close fitting side panels - carbon fiber, kevlar composite panel
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body panels on frame
FLEX
OBSERVATION: STEPHEN - LATE 60s - BARNES & NOBLE
INTERVIEW: OSCAR - 88 - STEWART PARK
WHAT? An older man reading alone at a cafe table in Barnes and Noble
Redesign one aspect of the senior experience to improve quality of life.
HOW? - hunched over reading a book & focusing (halfway through his book) - has coffee, backpack, couple books - blue jeans, long sleeve tee (clothes were dusty) - starts flipping through book - maybe researching
empathize
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Research was conducted on senior living through observations, interviews, and immersion experiences.
WHY? 1. going to Barnes and Noble to browse through books if hd dh hl 2. doinghi research for a personal projecttf ft i 3. he is picking up a new hobby because he is often bored 4. since his wife has passed and he has a lot of free time
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“the more you move, the more you do”
hearing problems
wakes up at 4 am “early bird”
talking with hands agressively
TION COMMUNICA
STIMULATION (new hobby)
LEARNING
activity/being busy is a coping mechanism
seniors do actively seek new knowledge
COMPETENCE (researching so he can do
something well)
came to the store kind of messy to stay a while
his family is in CT but he doesn’t want to drive
no kids are at the park anymore
experience over education
Accountant (former)
values history
current with today but still has trouble
MOBILITY LIMITED BY POTENIAL RISKS
seniors still
LOCAL FAMILY BUT LITTLE INTERACTION
DO FEEL
people watcher “observer”
called over for interview (lonely)
eating McDonald’s
dog is with him (Max)
TO SEE AND BE SEEN
MODERN (HIP)
LONELY
FEELS CONNECTION TO ITHACA COMMUNITY
CALLED US OVER FOR INTERVIEW
BILIT Y
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S O CIAL
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healthy, active, sharp
feels useful, self-worth
INDEPENDENCE
FEELS CAPABLE
HE WAS SHARP FOR 88
identified concerns for seniors
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values local community
SAY THINK
alone on Saturday night at bookstore
trust the knowledge of a book despite internet access
hip he knows about pokemon
L FIL L M E N T
AWARENESS
STIMULATION
proud of family
IMMERSION: GLOVES ON FOR DAILY HOUSEHOLD TASKS keys were SO small
ended up doing hunt and peck
had to ask for help typing
got mad at grandson
TYPING
S A FE TY
INDEPENDENCE (feelings of frustration)
could not get helmet on alone
easy to get milk and take off lid solid 10 seconds to pick up cap
easy to k drink mil es with glov on
FINE MOTOR SKILLS ARE VITAL
AGING IN PLACE ALONE IS DIFFICULT
INABILITY BREEDS QUITTING, FRUSTRATION, AND INJURY
OLDER PPL ARENÕT LAZYTHEY JUST CANÕT DO SOMETHINGS
DIFFICULTY OF BASIC TASKS
SOME BASIC ACTIVITIES INHIBIT OTHERS
SUPPORT (from family)
easy to take helmet off
gave up on bike ride bc of helmet frustration
OPENING MILK
COMPETENCE
had grandson fasten it
dropped helmet off my head
PUTTING ON HELMET
EASE
the idea Limited mobility influenced seniors’ happiness the most. Thus, to improve senior mobility, seniors need to become more physically fit.
Flex allows users to lift in home without bulky equipment or the need to switch out heavy plates. The current prototype allows users to perform a bicep curl.
EMPATHY
market analysis - Trend towards individualized fitness activities - With 46.95 million adults participating in exercise, 5 million is conservative, yet realistic estimate of potential users - No competitor products exist that are lightweight, provide initial user fitness evaluation, or provide an exercise plan based on user ability and goals
conjoint analysis
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Utility Summary
Utility
FLEX
Cost of Product
- This prototype shows the weight mechanism for a Flex Bicep Curl Machine - Nesting plates allow users to adjust weight being curled - User changes weight by sliding tabs to desired load
Importance
Element Importance Summary 50.00% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00%
product details Determined through market research and conjoint analysis: - Automatic weight changing rather adding/subtracting plates - Evaluates usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; current fitness level with one rep maximum - Phone application suggests customized fitness plans
Cost of Product
Lifting Exercise
Ideal Load Range for Machine
- DiďŹ&#x20AC;erent models available for diďŹ&#x20AC;erent exercises - Product costs: $200 - $300
second iteration - Still utilizes nested plate idea - Defined placement of handle used for bicep curls - Digital component would be utilized to change weight or number of plates being curled
FLEX
third iteration the handle is the medium through with users experience Flex and the part of Flex that they curl the frame is responsible for storing all of the necessary hardware for the motor shaft and resisting standard loads from usage the motor shaft group supplies the force needed to achieve the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specified resistance
flux design presents Flex, the newest innovation in strength training machines. Flex utilizes resistance from servos rather than heavy iron plates, making the equipment small, lighter, and easier to store in the home. This technology paired with the Flex app evaluates a users fitness level and suggests a plan for their specific goals.
The Flex Bicep Curl includes: - Automatic weight changing capability - Built-in display - Android and Apple compatible app - Maximum curl of 75 lbs
user feedback - simplicity of design
- working prototype looked like dog
- considerations of safety
hurdle
- appreciate fitness equipment being
- might be too tall for some women
designed for older populations
- concerns about fitting it in a small
- suggested a built-in scale
apartment
Project Team: Katherine Carroll, Richard Goodwyn, Ji Seong Lee, Krutarth Shah, Andrea Biondi
current prototype
VA R I A B L E PA RT I T I O N Design and prototype a visual and acoustic partition for Cornell University’s Olin Library open office.
client specified needs 1. Visual barrier
2. Sound absorption 3. No outward facing whiteboard 4. Wheels don’t stick out too much 5. $250 max per partition
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4’
18”
6’
cost analysis Paper Frame Wheels Customization Panels Wood Components (Frame + Shell)
8.69 12.92 12.70 12.68 72.92 $119.91 + labor
VA R I A B L E PA RT I T I O N
variable is a collection of visual and auditory privacy partitions.
These space dividers are designed with two specific goals in mind:
vari giving customers the variability and options to fit their workplace needs and preferences able empowering users by giving them the ability to implement solutions to their everyday workplace issues and alter those solutions as their needs
features -Collapsibility for varying degress of privacy -Outward-facing wall made of folding rice paper for sound absorption -Inward-facing wall features interchangeable panels for: whiteboards, pin-up space, sound-absorb
one-eighth size physical model
Project Partner: Izzy Dunning
N E X T CO WO R K I N G
design parameters
Design a two story coworking space ideal for use by millennial workers.
1. Use existing building located at 1545 Peachtree Street in Atlanta, GA 2. House 35 to 45 workers 3. Meet millennial workplace needs 4. Create a fun, functional, & flexible space 5. Design a space that facilitates a community culture of collaboration and innovation 6. Provide easily accessible resources
millennial research Millennials born roughly between the 1980s and the 2000s have a distinct set of values and preferences including: -Working in teams -Utilizing access to resources rather than committing to product ownership -Constantly communicating with peers and supervisors -Balancing work and play -Utilizing the newest and best technoloiges
atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history Atlanta was first established as a bustling commerical hub following the introduction of a major railway station. The success of this first stop established train stations as one of the easiest, most popular, and most efficient ways of bringing people together. In hopes of bringing people together in the same way, NEXT coworking spaces draw inspiration from these railway stations in their layout and industrial aesthetic.
N E X T CO WO R K I N G concept + floorplan NEXT is divided into three functional levels to achieve the same spacial fluidity found in a railway station. This layout promotes constant flow and collaboration while simultaneously creating a noise gradient.
First Floor
Second Floor
first draft: floorplans first draft: reception rendering
reception
CONCOURSE - the most open, public space ideal for collaboration and interatction PLATFORM - a semi-public/ semi-private area RAILWAY - the quietest and most private workspace area
The far-reaching visual access of this space encourages further movement into the offices. A silver curved track light feature resembles the train tracks of Atlanta’s railways and brings a vistor’s eye further into the offices.
N E X T CO WO R K I N G
work cafe This space is a second floor extension of the highly collaborative concourse. With immediate access to a social space upon entering the second floor, chance encounters are much more likely. A silver curved track light feature resembles the train tracks of Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s railways and brings visitors further into this space. Additionally, curved carpet sections encourage movement.
open office This space’s position within the second floor platform serves as a functional and visual transition from the high energy concourse to the more reserved railway. The space features industrial arches and concrete floors as a reference to the materials found in Atlanta’s railway stations. Soundabsorbing pin up space is found on the curved wall to counteract the effect concrete flooring has on the room’s sound quality.
REFERENCES BRIDGE
research sources: http://pghbridges.com/basics.htm http://www.explainthatstuďŹ&#x20AC;.com/bridges.html
FLEX
market analysis images sources: http://www.sears.com/body-solid-dumbbell-rack-with-hex-dumbbells/p-00669144000P http://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/560/100405.html http://www.bodysolid.com/Home/GCBT380/Body-Solid_Cam_Series_Biceps___Triceps
VA R I A B L E
material image sources: http://www.bank-kissen.de http://www.123rf.com/photo_18003334_gray-melange-felt-as-background-or-texture.html
N E X T CO WO R K I N G
inspiration images sources: http://bypooyie.tumblr.com/post/127052252936 http://www.businessinsider.com/penn-station-historic-pictures-2011-12?op=1 research sources: Myers, K. (n.d.). Millennials in the Workplace: A Communication Perspective on Millennialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Organizational Relationships and Performance Horowitz, S. Why Millennials Understand The Future Of Work Better Than Anyone Else. (2015, April 1).
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