Kathleen M. Dunne
Industrial Designer University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Kdunne14@gmail.com
The Hue is a chair designed for the Battery Conservancy in Manhattan, New York. This chair design was a collaborative work between Kathleen M. Dunne, Ji In Sun, and In So.
Objective
Park Survey (60 participants)
Create an iconic moveable outdoor seat for Battery Park. Battery park is a 25-acre park located at the tip of manhattan.
Most participants said they:
The seat must be suitable for a range of activities, be able to accommodate people of different sizes and abilities as well as be stackable for storage purposes.
Found park benches to be uncomfortable. Would be bothered when sitting next to a smoker. Have not left a park because there were no seats available. Tend to sit at a bench to relax for a period of time. Would not be bothered when sitting next to others on a bench.
Product Features QR Code
Each of the individual chair panels are connected by clear led rods. At night these led lights illuminate the chair in the park.
Solar Panel
RFID
LED Light
The image to the right shows the details of the Hue chair as well as how the chairs will be placed in Battery Park.
Chair Human Behavior
Materials
Manufacturing
Polyurethane
Plastic Injection Molding
Polyurethane is a unique material that offers the elasticity of rubber combined with toughness and durability
The primary process for manufacturing plastic parts:
+ superior impact resistance + abrasion resistant + oil and solvent resistant + weather resistant + excellent electrical insulating properties + heat and cold resistant + extremely high flex-life and can be expected to outlast other elastomer materials
http://www.engineersedge.com/injection_molding.htm http://www.emachineshop.com/machine-shop/Aluminum/page53.html http://www.chemicool.com/elements/silicon.html http://www.boedeker.com/polyc_p.htm
+ taking plastic in the form of pellets or granules and heating plastic until a melt is obtained + the melt is forced into a split-die chamber/mold where it is allowed to “cool� into the desired shape + mold is opened and the part is ejected + producing parts from both thermoplastic + the ability to soften and flow upon heating + facilitates recycling post consumer waste, reject parts and the melt delivery systems
http://www.sdplastics.com/polyuret.html http://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/Sustainability/Recycling http://www.polyurethanes.info/polyurethanes_recycling.html
Brush 120 is a toothbrush holder designed for children ages 5-13. This toothbrush holder design is a collaborative work between Kathleen M. Dunne, Sam Ham, and Kaleb Walker.
The Brush 120 Goal
The Facts
Brush 120 is a toothbrush holder designed to entertain children for a full two minutes while brushing their teeth.
Brushing should last at least TWO minutes. THREE minutes is even better!
Each band on the Brush 120 toothbrush holder lights up in a programed sequence. Once the child takes the toothbrush out of the holder, they simply press the button and watch the light show as they brush. As time winds down, the sequence of lights becomes faster and finally flashes on and off when the full two minutes is up.
“44% of children brush their teeth twice a day or more.� -Michael Sesemann, DDS President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and an Omaha dentist
Gingivitis occurs in an alarming 50% of all children.
Brush 120 holds a single toothbrush. This helps prevent the spread of germs because each toothbrush will require a separate holder.
Power Button
Two AA batteries required
Manufacturing Process
Rings: Lexan 2 Part Injection Mold and Ultrasonic Weld
Bottom: Rubber Molded or Over Mold
Base: ABS or Nylon Injection Mold
Color Study
Brush 120 comes in a variety of different colors for whatever your child preference is.
This tea mug has a built in infuser which allows the user to re-steep tea as many times as desired during the day. The tea leaves can be left in the mug and the steeping can be turned off until the user wants to add hot water.
Tea Mug
Three Step Process
Tea Storage
Easy to grip
Air tight rubber band keeps tea fresh
Mug can be used separately
Problems & Solutions
Objective Prosperity Gardens is a local non-profit organization that grows vegetables. On February 15th, myself and 20 graphic designers gathered to complete a serious of designs within 48 hours. The goal of these 48 hours were to help accelerate Prosperity Garden’s growth as a non-profit organization.
1. Collateral 2. signage 3. public relations 4. transportation 5. financial sustainability
Logo & Icon System
Prosperity Gardens
Brochure
Website
Shirts
Pickup For Prosperity
Pickup for Prosperity was started in hopes to raise awareness through social media in order to find Prosperity Gardens a much needed truck. The result of this campaign was a very willing person who is able to lend their truck to Prosperity Gardens whenever needed. This was a great success however a more permanent solution is still desired.
Financial Sustainability
Prosperity Salsa’s main ingredient will be collard greens. Taste testing occurred and the top 3 salsas were chosen for mild, medium, and hot flavors.
Painting Work
Advertising Work