Industrial Design Portfolio - Karan Purohit

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

PORTFOLIO 2015-2016

Karan Purohit

Hi!

Welcome!

TO MY DESIGN S C A P E Know about me and my work.

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Projects Time well spent

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Personal Project

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Plome

A dual solution that collects rain water while keeping a plant safe from harsh effects of rain.

Personal Project

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Wiu

An interactive and comprehensive solution for Dysgraphics.

Team Project

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Cue

A wearable system designed for two wheeler rider, to save lives.

Personal Project

Treo

A simple yet a thought provoking product that creates awareness about deforestation.

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Personal Project

’Plome

Purpose: To design a product to introduce rainwater retention.

User group - Avid Gardeners.

( Home for Plant )

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Problem Details

Prelude The Problem

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Oxygen going to the roots from outside.

Water collected near plant reduces Oxygen supply to roots.

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03 Too much water around plant cuts

Oxygen supply almost completely.

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Water Logging

What is it?

It is when there is too much water in soil - which stops the flow of oxygen to the roots.

Problem identified during research

Eventually roots die of lack of oxygen and get uprooted because of the impact of the rain.

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The Idea Design Direction 01

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Collection

Prevention

A New Possibility What if we could collect rainwater and also reduce negative effects of heavy rain on a plant?

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Doodling Ideating and Visualising

Conceptualizing Looking for simple yet clever concepts, meanwhile also looking for elegant forms.

Rapid Ideation

Exploring Possibilities.

Using my Imagination.

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Selected Concept Dualistic and Simple

The Concept A transparent covering on the plant that will collect water and delay water logging.

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The Outcome Elegant and Beautiful

Inspiration

Plome

Plant + Home

Initial Curves

Revised Curves

Water Collection

Water Regulation

Plant Protection

Revised Curves

A curvy-symmetrical form which encases the plant.

Allows us to collect water and regulate water flow.

Meanwhile also delaying waterlogging.

Initial Curves

The gesture of the hands collecting water and hands protecting the plant inspired the form of the design.

Almost like a home for the plant.

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Plome Working

When it Rains

Water is collected as the lid is opened during rain.

Airflow

Small holes allow sufficient airflow to the plant to allow photosynthesis.

Aeration Holes

As it happens.

Reduced Water Logging.

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Plome Working

Orientations

Close

Watering the Plant

The collected rain water can be used to water the plant.

Open

Regulator

The stopper allows you to control the amount of water going to the plant.

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Scenario What and How 01

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User places Plome over the plants.

03 Before Rain

Risk of Water Logging is reduced and water is Collected for later use.

04 Plome can be manually filled with water and can be used to water the plant for few days.

User can use Plome during dry days as well.

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Plome My Learnings I learnt that Design is about creative simplicity.

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Plome End

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Personal Project (Research as a Team)

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Purpose: To aid Dysgraphic Kids to write.

Age group - 7 and above.

(Wiu - “View”)

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About Cause and Effect

It is a brain condition

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Dysgraphia

What is it?

Dysgraphia is a condition that causes difficulty with written expression.

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Immersion Analysize and Understand

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Research

On field and Off field

Identifying Problems

Learning about the user, noticing and documenting problems.

Understanding user’s environment. Looking for opportunities to intervene.

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Observations Problems and Insights

Real Sample.

Core Problem

Dysgraphics struggle while forming words. They are unable spell words correctly. Also, they are not able to write words properly.

Need Assistance and Motivation

Confusion and Frustration

Spelling Errors

Poor Handwriting

Key Insight They are able to speak properly.

What if we could use speech to help them write?

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Brainwork Ideas and Possibilities

Simple Interactions

Light Sensitive Paper.

Projecting spoken words

Soft Forms

Child Proof

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Design Direction

Key axes of ideation and concept generation were to find assistive and motivating solutions. I used common creativity tools like brain storming, brain sketching etc. to generate ideas.

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Exploring Form and Details Spoken Words (Sound)

Symmetrical

Soft forms

Projection

Mic. Simple Details

Large Buttons, Easier Interaction

Form Direction Exploring smooth and clean surfaces. Simplistic approach.

Basic Concept

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The Outcome

The Kit Ultraviolet(U.V.) light sensitive paper book and U.V. projector.

(Wiu - “View”)

A comprehensive solution aiming to assist and guide dysgraphics write, a result of empathetic design approach.

Why Yellow?

Yellow is the best colour to create enthusiasm for life and can awaken greater confidence and optimism.

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Wiu Details

Logo Story

Initial inspiration was taken from the form and the prominent feature of the product.

Features and Controls

Sync. Light

U.V. Projector

Control Buttons

Mic.

Battery Light

On/Off

Speaker

Magnet

Magnet

Strategic placement of buttons allow smooth and intuitive interaction with the product.

VIEW + WITH YOU = “Wiu” Vocal inspiration was from words ‘view’ and ‘with you’ - as the product works with you.

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Wiu Working

A two step process

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Speak the words intended to write.

The U.V. Projector projects an image of the words on the sensitive paper.

Spoken Words

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Wiu Working

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U.V. Sensitive layer

Before Projection Normal Paper

“Hi” - Spoken.

U.V. Light

U.V. Sensitive layer After Projection

Normal Paper

Post projection a Light impression is left behind on the paper.

Trace the impression left behind on paper.

Therefore the user is able to write. As the words are generated by the device - risk of spelling errors is reduced.

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Wiu Experience

Learn and Challenge

Play and Evolve Wiu also has preset games which help the dysgraphics work their fine motor skills. Because all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.

Difficulty Levels

As the user progresses, user can challenge them self with different difficulty level.

This is to motivate and keep the user involved.

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Wiu My Learnings I learnt that Design is about expressing empathy, bringing a change and touching lives.

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Wiu End

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Team Project

’Cue

( Driving Safety Device )

Purpose: To explore the possible uses of Wearable Technology driven by User Needs.

User group - 2 Wheeler Riders. For 2030.

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The Problem Focus Area

Visual Ethnography Following the identification of focus area. We did ethnography on accidents.

To understand circumstances, problems and Injury statistics

Accidents A basic, fundamental problem that man has always attempted to cope with, and always will!

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Current Scenario Specific Problems

Accidents can happen anytime.

Beyond control.

Calling for help Deaths occur because of delay in informing paramedics.

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We see opportunity for an SOS system.

The Ride

The Accident

Delay 02

Middle Man

Reports Accident to Paramedics.

Victim has to wait in the state of pain and confusion.

Informing Paramedics

Clueless The Paramedics don’t have knowledge about victims current condition.

We see opportunity to keep paramedics more informed.

The Wait

Help Center

Paramedics Arrive

Problem Detecting

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Difficult to identify Head Injuries. As they might not always be visible on the surface.

Medics try to control situation.

Carefully taken to hospital.

Again, we see an opportunity to give more information.

At the Scene

Strechered

Transported to Hospital

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Findings Fatality Statistics

43%

Intended to Enhance the Emergency Medical Services

36%

27% 4-Wheelers

2-Wheelers

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Others

47%

Wearables Service

Tangible

Intangible

Selected User - 2 Wheeler Riders 2-wheelers are undoubtedly more prone to road-accidents as a rider is less covered, less protected and less balanced.

The Brand Earlier - Faster

Today’s Paramedic Service

Tomorrow’s Paramedic Service

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An Ecosystem

Accidents that cause Deaths.

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Injuries that cause Deaths.

Our Solution

03.Rapid Reach

Earlier Detection

PreSense Core Values Faster Response

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Cue Details

Helmet attachment (Secondary Wearable)

Wearable Neckband

(Primary Wearable)

Neckband senses the body vitals Inbuilt Network Connectivity

Soft Grip

A wearable system that works together to measure and gauge the body vitals act as an SOS system incase of accidents.

BP Sensor, Body Temp Sensor

Soft Grip

HR, Breath Sensor EPIC SENSOR

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Cue Details

Helmet attachment (Secondary Wearable)

Removable, to allow charging.

The Wearables charge wirelessly in harmony on a charging dock.

The secondary sensing wearable, attached on the helmet.

This wearable is responsible for sensing riders movements.

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Service Intangible 01

The User comes to know about the service.

Incase of an accident. Wearables sense the accident and sends SOS to nearest hospital. It sends biological and impact information to hospital.

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The User decides to opt for it.

Makes the purchase and wears the Wearables.

The Wearables connect with Onlooker-phones to provide first-aid information. This may be the difference between life and death in certain cases.

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The Wearables start sensing the body vitals and the motion of the rider.

Thanks to the ‘body-data’ sent to hospital, paramedics arrive ‘preprepared’ and are able to handle situation better.

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Cue My learnings I learnt that Design is about change, a constant improvement.

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Cue End

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Personal Project

Purpose: To design a product by associating products, words or scenarios.

Tissue Holder - General Use.

’tre

( tre = ‘Treo’ )

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Backstory Product Inspiration

Deforestation x Tissue Paper As a person who cares for the nature. I was inspired by the problem of deforestation to create a product.

A product that can convey a story.

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Doodling Ideating and Associating

Looking for thought provoking concepts. Looking for experiences that can leave an impression.

Post-it Ideation

Associating objects and Scenarios.

Creating Connections.

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Selected Concept Poetic

Design Direction

I took a poetical design approach to arrive to the concept. Selected concept is a tissue paper holder. Here the core idea is that tissue paper acts as the “Trunk” of the tree.

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Outcome Poetic and Thoughtful

Form Derivation

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Source Curves.

Simplified Curves.

( tre = ‘Treo’ )

Maintaining Proportions

The tissue paper acts as the trunk of the tree.

Treo is a tissue paper holder which ‘stands’ for the trees. It tells a story.

Sketch Explorations.

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Treo Usage

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User takes the tissue paper.

As the tissue paper is kept being used.

Eventually when tissue paper finishes, treo falls. As if a tree was cut down.

It looks as if the tree is losing a part of itself.

We start to see Treo getting weaker (thinner). On the base tree lines start to show - emphasising the loss.

Treo aims a striking a thought in the user’s conscience - bring to notice the negative effects of excess use of paper.

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Treo The Story

Treo is a Reflection of Reality.

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Treo Inspiration and Details

Building Blocks

Inspirations

When Treo Falls

Being a simple product. Treo is made up of 3 components and a tissue paper roll.

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A broken branch.

02 The Assembly.

Tree stump and rings.

I decided to keep the hidden details symbolic of real tree in order to create maximum resemblance to a real tree.

This was to keep the experience natural and real.

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Tree Head.

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Tissue Paper Roll.

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Wooden Base. (Recycled Wood)

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Metal Weight

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Treo My Learnings I learnt that Design is about telling a story, being poetic and giving meaning.

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Treo End

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Skills matter.

Modelling, Rendering and More

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Hexa-Lamp Crafting

Physical Form Explorations

My interest for football motivated me to create a lamp out of it.

The entire prototype took about 2 days to finish.

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Puma Shoe Cintiq Rendering

Initial Sketches.

I really enjoyed designing and rendering this shoe. Took me 4 hours from start to end.

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Panasonic Hairdryer 3D Modelling and Rendering

Curve Network

Surfaces

Surface Analysis

Keyshot Validation

Result: 3D Print Quality.

Duration: 5 Days.

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Tea Kettle 3D Modelling and Rendering

Curve Network

Surfaces

Surface Analysis

Keyshot Validation

Result: 3D Print Quality.

Duration: 4 Days.

And that’s me!

I am an Industrial Design student at Dsk International School Of Design, India. Beginning with 4th Year of the course. Currently looking for new challenges in my design career.

C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E

S TAT U S

KARAN PUROHIT 4th Year Industrial Design Management Student

-I am currently looking for a 4 - 6 months Internship during June - January 2017-

DSK International School of Design, Rubika. (India) Email: karan.purohit.id@gmail.com Phone: +91 776 998 1421

Experience

MasterclassesandWorkshops

Internship

AllwinAluminium Industries

Hadanhands-onexperienceonSandCasting.Iwasabletointereactwith differenttypesofmetals.Ilearnedthedetailedprocessofsandcasting alongwithsomebasicsofdiecasting.IalsolearnedaboutDraftangles and the process of finishing of metals.

FOOTWEARDESIGN

Had an hands-on experience with footwear materials.

Learned about different components that make up a shoe.

BRANDING&STORYTELLING

Learned about branding and naming a product.

Learned about creating stories and linking them to products.

MaximeTalan WilliamLyszkiewicz

KIPSTA

Pedro Gomes Design

Pedro Gomes PedroMonteiro Binit

1 Month in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Education

Skills

HigherSecondarySchoolCertificate(Science)-ISC

2012

Secondary School Certificate (Science) - ICSE

2010

AnandNiketanSchool,Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Industrial Design Management.

Recognition RecognisedandAwardedforBestAcademicPerformanceinthe2ndYearofmydegreecourse.

Highest academic average in the Product Design batch.

RecognisedandAwardedforBestPresentationduringPedroGomesDesignMasterclass.

Held at DSK ISD during 2016 Jan.

Analog

Rapid Idea Generation Sketching and 2d Rendering

Digital Adobe Photoshop

Rhinoceros

Adobe Illustrator

KeyShot

Adobe InDesign

SolidWorks

Adobe Premiere Pro

Autodesk Maya

Conceptualizing Field Research Mock up and Prototyping UsingPUFoam,Thermocol/Styrofoametc.

Sketch Book Pro

It was a pleasure.

Thank you for your time. karan.purohit.id@gmail.com karan.purohit@dskisd.com Contact No.+91 776 998 1421