Justin Janczakowski Industrial Design | 2017
Hello! I’m Justin, and in June 2017, I will graduate with my Bachelors of Science for industrial design from Western Washington University. Now I’m looking for a new challenge.
Project 01_EE x ID
Project 02_Personal Mobility
Volt
MINI Trio
Junior Studio
Sponsored Project: Tactile
Project 03_Enchanted Objects
Project 04_Ritual
Timepiece
Tea & Coffee
Sponsored Project: Microsoft
Senior Studio
Project 01_EE x ID
Team Project | 12 Weeks Design for manufacture An induction charging power bank developed in partnership with engineering students.
EE x ID This project was done in collaboration with electrical engineering students at Western Washington University. Our goal? Create a portable charger that frees us from a tangle of cables.
Concept Selection The final direction was inspired by one of the most classicallycarried objects: a notebook.
Induction Charging On-the-Go Volt combines a portable power bank with an induction charging pad to bring wireless power to the mobile market.
USB Access
Volt is recharged using micro USB. The sweeping silicone ridge guides the us interfacing end of the device.
ser to the
Persistent Wordmark Tag The embroidered logo tag ensures that the icon is visible even while the charger is covered by another device.
Design for Manufacture Part of this interdisciplinary exercise was to create a concept that is production-ready, so the design is tailored for manufacturing and assembly.
Industrial Design by Justin Janczakowski PCB Design by Jacie Unpingco
Project 02_Personal Mobility
Trio by MINI Junior Studio | 10 Weeks CAD Skills (Solidworks)
A last-mile solution for urban commuters.
Problem Rising costs-of-living are pushing people farther from the cities where they work. Public transit is rising in popularity, but there is still something missing.
$1442 Average rent in Seattle
21 MILES Average travel distance to work
>50% Amount of trips that are 3 miles or less.
After the commute, most trips are extremely short. We need a last-mile solution for transit within city limits.
FUN
FASHIONABLE
PRACTICAL
PERSONAL NEEDS
SMALL-SCALE
CONVENIENT
FAMILIAR
PHYSICAL FEATURES
KEY SKETCHES
ScooterShare A rider picks up a Trio scooter from a transit station after arriving in the city.
The batteries provide plenty of range for intra-city trips.
They can easily tow the scooter indoors or in close quarters.
Features A small display informs the rider of their speed, distance, and battery level. The headlight ring wraps around the rear wheel to provide extra bar height.
Project 03_Enchanted Objects
Microsoft Timepiece Senior Studio | 10 Weeks Team Skills, Research, UX/UI
IoT-enabled accessory developed for the Microsoft HoloLens.
Mixed Reality The Microsoft HoloLens is an augmented reality device that bridges the gap between physical and virtual worlds. It is the world’s first fully untethered holographic computer.
Field Research What current problems exist in the office space and how can mixed reality help? Under the assumption that products help define our environments, we sought to discover what products define a workspace. We interviewed ten working professionals in four different office spaces.
Productivity Varies In the morning, activity and energy levels are usually highest, followed by a midday lull. Productivity rises again in the afternoon as workers prepare for the next day.
Workspaces are Globalized As companies around the world become more connected, their clientele becomes more widespread. Managing time zone differences and overlapping work hours is difficult, and can make or break a company’s success.
Keeping Track of Hours is Tricky Office workers keep track of numerous tasks, clients, and projects. Keeping track of to-do lists, rewriting meeting notes, and recording billable hours by project all contribute to valuable time underutilized.
Current Solutions are Distracting Organizational devices are also distractors. The Internet and smart phones are common methods of keeping organized in today’s workplace. Unfortunately, these devices also provide many distractions, which can make it difficult to stay on task.
Research Synthesis Time management problems will persist into the age of mixed reality. HoloLens cannot solve this problem on its own because it will not be in use all the time. We need a separate device that connects the office worker with mixed reality.
COSMIC TIME
MECHANICAL TIME
?
PROBLEM TIME TRACKING
PROBLEM TIME ZONES
Keeping track of the amount of time spent on different projects was a common issue.
TIME-BASED ORGANIZATION
Organizing incoming information from different projects takes up time.
PROBLEM ORGANIZING INFORMATION
TIME SENSITIVITIES
Coordinating with people across the globe causes problems dealing with time zones.
TIME MANAGEMENT
FUTURE PLANNING
DATA MANAGEMENT
Scheduling time efficiently while working around other events is difficult.
PROBLEM SCHEDULING
Design Process Circular forms were the focus to mirror the cyclic nature of time.
Timepiece Usage
Storyboarding was used to help demonstrate complex intera
reality, it was necessary to give an example day-in-the-life offi
actions. Designing for mixed
fice worker.
Final Concept At its core, the system is a carryable ring of LEDs that creates a spatial connection to the passage of time. Its hollow shape creates a stage where holograms can complete the form.
Interface Hardware and Holograms The HoloLens allows the user to dive deeper into the information hierarchy. Holographic rings are the core of the virtual interface.
+ The simplicity of the physical interface reduces distraction and allows the most necessary information to be read at a glance. A single button toggles between the three modes.
PAST
PRES
Time Usage (Via Delve Time Tracking)
RETRACE FOOTSTEPS
TIME USAGE
Curren (Via HoloLe
FILE ACCESS
TEAM MAP
CURRENT
SENT
FUTURE
nt Time ens Clock)
T PROJECT
Time Until Next (Via Outlook Calendar)
WORLD CLOCK
EVENT LOCATION
3D CALENDAR
EVENT TIMER
Concept Validation A full suite of prototyping methods were used, including physical modeling, holographic viewing of the virtual interface, and an Arduino-based validation of the physical interface.
DIFFUSER
LED RING
TACTILE SWITCH
LI-ION BATTERY
RECEIVER COIL
TRANSMITTER COIL
Project 04_Interlude
Tea & Coffee Senior Studio | 10 Weeks Form Development
An exercise focusing on form and family in a simple set of objects. Ceramics manufacturing in progress.
PINCH VS. PULL
DOUBLE-WALL PLASTIC VERSION
Real thing coming soon!
Education Western Washington University B.S. Industrial Design
Bellingham, WA 2012-2017
User Experience Design Minor Graduation June 2017
-2017 IDSA Student Merit Award winner, WWU -2016 IDSA NW Junior of the Year -2015 Mira Arte award winner -WWU Cycling Team 2014 - 2015
Sponsored Projects Artefact | UX Design Capstone
Mar 2017 - Present
Development of consumer electronics concepts with a focus on human-centered design. Microsoft | Senior Studio
Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
Designed and developed concepts for devices that interface with HoloLens technology. Tactile Inc. | Junior Studio
Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
Designed and developed personal mobility concepts for urban commuters.
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Work Experience Ariens Company Industrial Design Intern
Brillion, WI June 2016 - Sept 2016
Developed and delivered concept prototypes and images for platform team, with consideration for styling, user experience, and safety. Sheila Klein Arts Studio Studio Assistant
Bow, WA June 2015 - June 2016
Created concept art and renderings for public art and architectural installations. Outdoor Center Bicycle Mechanic
Bellingham, WA June 2013 - June 2015
Taught maintenance clinics to customers and maintained rental fleet of outdoor gear.
Software Skills Adobe Creative Suite | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Video/Animation | After Effects, Premiere Pro 3D/CAD | Solidworks, Rhinoceros, Keyshot 2D/Other | Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office, HTML, Javascript
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