JIMENA VERGARA SANZ Industrial Designer 路 2 0 1 5
A Designer is a curious and fun being with a strong and particular obsession towards problem solving, objects, services, materials, processes, technology and beauty A good designer is passionate, constantly seeks to master and enhance design-thinking skills through observation and disciplined practice An exceptional designer is sensitive and empathetic, drives design through creative confidence. Lives a balanced and healthy life, achieving wide consciousness of oneself, others and the planet. Uses creativity to solve significant problems aiming to improve other’s lives I daily enjoy the process of becoming an exceptional designer
Industrial Design
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MBA Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering
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Graduate student Interdisciplinary approach at NCSU
We care about your pet
路 Customized designs from 3D scanned imaging 路 3D printed solutions 路 Fast manufacturing process
Brace suitable for total joint surgery recovery, arthritic and obese pets with joint instability
VISUAL Studies
· Upper strap
· Customized 3D printed exoskeleton parts
· Inner shell: soft rubber
· Outer shell: 3D printed nylon
· Anchor though Phoenix vest straps · Anterior Exoskeleton
· Range of Motion restriction hinge
· Hook and loop posterior straps
Exoprostheses
Lock key:
• Maximum surface area utilized for pressure distribution of partial limb • Socket shape based on bone and tissue geometry
· Natural movement · Attaches to pet’s body · Anatomic alignment · Pet comfort · Pet owner ease of use
· Hook and loop straps
· 3D printed exoskeleton · Adhesive neoprene liner
· Calf protection
· Customized 3D printed hinge
· Strap natural play fit: length elongation adaptability
· Adhesive sole
· Inner gap
· Locking Key full fit system
Happy pets & Customers Outer shell and hinge
3D-printed Nylon and Carbon Fiber
Inner layer Rubber and Neoprene
Suspension
Hook and loop straps
VISUAL Studies
Front open concept
Ideation process
Ventilation mesh
Self-colapsible + ruberized paw
Fron open, one printed piece, pasted rubber in paw
Tea and infusion kettle
IDEATION
Safety
Handle · Grip · Manipulation
Oxygen control
· Wide surface area · Oxygenated water · Better taste
Temperature control Induction = Safe · Easy to clean
SHAPE DEVELOPING
!!! !!!
USAGE STEPS
1 Set up & pour water 2 Turn on
3 Pour fruits & herbs into filters
4 Place filter inside bowl
5
Set up heating
60째 Infusions
70째
80째
White, green tea
Black tea
7 Enjoy the taste
6 Enjoy the show
T
t ea
ime!
Safety
Oxygen control
Temperature control
Double glass pot Induction heating
Wireless Wide pot oxygenates water
Boiling temperature control Pouring sensor
TEA It is the only beverage commonly served hot or iced, anytime, anywhere, for any occasion
Persons with two legs swim continuosly and balanced
Persons with one leg lack balance in water
IDEATION
Soft neoprene contact liner
Minimum pressure attachment
Initial concepts
Spring leg
Parts and components
Ankle rotation
Tube leg
Body balance water tank
Body balance
Attachment
Adjustability & motion
Water & lead tank replace missing limb weight
ADAPTABILITY 路 Silicone socket linked through compression ring
Adaptable Body Balance Link & Motion
· Neoprene shorts · Side belts, Leg length adjustability for ATK injury · Fitting ring · 3D printed leg & socket, Nylon & flexible rubber · Water tank, Enables volume and weight adjustability · Stretching and rotating ankle · Foot shaped end for fin usage
COMFORTABLE · SAFE · APPEALING
Specialized LEG
“Involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.� Challenged athletes foundation
USER FEEDBACK
“Water is one of the big equalizers, we are all equal in the water and that is really true.� Queenie Nichols, long-time Paralytic swim coach
Sound Dampening
Receiver
Source
Sound
Energy that travels though air
R e v e r b e r at i o n
Sound persistence in space
Ear
Perceives air pressure and transmits sound information
路 85 dB: risk for noise induced hearing loss 路 Noise: Second reason for architects lawsuit
Kindergartens & Daycare centers 路 Noise levels 74 dB (IRSST) 路 Reverberation time 0.7 of a sec
Context Observation 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
路 96.086 elementary schools in the U.S 路 98.870 public schools in the U.S.
U.S. Department of education, National center of education statistics, 2013
VISUAL Studies
% 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Asking for silence frequency (N: 10)
Several times 1 hour
Once each hour
Each 2 hours
Each 3 hours
Each 4 hours
Rarely
Noise effects (N: 10)
Tiredness Headache Irritability
Voice rising
Throat Pain
A c e tat e T o w · Clean · Soft · Odorless & tasteless · Biodegradable · Luxurious feel and appearance · Wide range of colors · Excellent drapability · Fast drying
Material exploration
M at e r i a l s
testing
Measuring sound absorption Sample
Constant sound
Sound meter
Acetate Tow has good sound absorption characteristics. Majority of samples with the best absorption were Acetate Tow
I d e at i o n
Final Idea
Project 2 Father’s day Event image and message design, presence in retail stores
Project 1 DASANI • MARKET EVENT Tasting display game
Project 3 Colombiamoda fashion fair Stand image and catshow design
Project 4 ALPINA FOOD FAIR Stand
W h at
users need
(S.I) Side-guard improvement
(U.B.S)
Upper body support
W h at
users want
Lightweight Durable Efficient New materials Innovation Appealing
(U.B.S)
Upper body support
Upper body control CHALLENGES
Difficulties in sloped paths
Quadriplegic population might fall towards the front when using a sloped path down
IDEATION
Initial concepts
Function
Body attachment, comfort, easy access
Stowable, ergonomic stowable F OR E AR M S U P P OR T
IDEATION
Prototyping
MECHANISM DETAIL
· Arm handle · Easy access · Chair-attached · Stowable · Ergonomic · Universal · Waterproof
Machined aluminum Gaps in center receive and bond urethane
Insert molding Polyurethane rubber Pigmented casting Machined aluminum Not fixed ensambling for adapting element to any side of the chair
(S.I)
Side-guard improvement
· Ergonomic · Functional · Resistant · Flexible · Waterproof · Universal
Fiber glass Compression molding to bond with aluminum sheet
Aluminum Machined for lower volume Die casting for long term
Machined aluminum clamp
Handcrafted accesories
Damagua(1) handbag The Challenge: Entering a place in civil war and design with their inhabitants. Using ancestral craft indigenous knowledge to create urban products Was it with the help of the army that I could live with this native community, who lives in a red zone on civil war, for one week. The textiles created are traditionally made for clothing, the patterns and technique are used as a starting point for designing urban bags.
Traditional treabark fiber from pacific region in Colombia (1)
Colied aloe fiber technique from natives in Colombia (2)
Leather and werregue(2)
Leather and damagua (1)
Handcrafted accessories design This project promotes the development of native Colombian groups by using their materials, abilities and processes for the creation of new and exclusive products.
Tr a d it io n a l ma t e r ia l a n d c r a f t s
Co m m un i t y
CHOCO, QUIBDO COLOMBIA
logo
communication
branding merchandising
Publications
Leaflet design Siu Tutuava, floral essences business
“Homeopathy is a healthy life alteranive�
Shopping Bag art design
Examples of jewelery design from Secondary school students The English School
VISUAL Studies
observation
...USER
Challenge Redesign dental floss
HAND INTERACTION
I d e at i o n
CUTTING THREAD
CASE SHAPE
THREAD PLACEMENT
MOUTH ACCESS
LID
STORAGE
Mind Map
FA S TER
SAFER
Who 18 - 50 population
One single element Simple system Personalized Customizable Molds to person’s mouth Floss more teeth at once Flossing element Similar to picks Rechargeable Less disposable parts Softer
Floss experience
LESS MATER IAL
Where
Context convenient Home Work School Car
How Reusable floss Washable component Grip holds floss Keep floss tension Rechargeable Different flavors Easy to transport Easy to use
Why
Flossing hurts Is time consuming Gums bleed Is not fun Too much material People forget
OUT
S TA N D I N G 1/2 TIME FLOSS · Reduce flossing time · Reduce floss waste · Easy mouth access · Appealing standing design · Easy and safe to hold
Blocking ring gives tension to the floss and allows less floss usage
Floss holder Blocking ring Floss dispenser Lid Floss comes out from the case and locks through the ring.
路 Easy grip shape 路 Double floss access to clean 2 teeth at once, reduces flossing time
路 Rechargable case
VISUAL Studies
OUT
S TA N D I N G
FREE TIME
loving art
GOD’S EYES Traditional native art Mexican, Wichol
MOCHILA COGUI Traditional native art Colombian, Cogui
FREE TIME
loving art
FREE TIME
loving art
SCREEN PRINTING
FREE TIME
loving art
THANK YOU
Jimena Vergara Sanz 路 jimenavs@gmail.com 路 +1 (919) 527 9366