JENNY GEBLER
industrial design 2013 – 2014
JENNY GEBLER *22.12.1989 born in Sweden originally from Hungary raised in Vienna studying in Graz jenny.gebler@edu.fh-joanneum.at
since oct 2012 2008 – 2012 jun 2008
Industrial Design FH Joanneum, Graz/Austria
jul – sep 2014
Industrial Design Intern Johannes Scherr Design, Vienna/Austria
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History University of Vienna, Austria
since 2014
Freelancer Industrial Design various small businesses
Graduation with highest honours Gymnasium Stubenbastei, Vienna/Austria
since 2013
Freelancer Illustration Kleine Zeitung, Holding Graz, Illuminata
I aim to create products, experiences and solutions based on well-rounded concepts with a story to tell.
Photoshop Illustrator Indesign After Effects Solidworks Keyshot Rhinoceros Alias (beginner)
storytelling lateral thinking critical approach design research exploring new ways cooperativeness drawing, sketching modelmaking
German (bilingual) Hungarian (bilingual) English (fluent) French (intermediate) Japanese (basic)
art drawing video games reading animals culture
sneak peek of a digitally drawn and animated video for a rock band
foldable small-space bathroom concept inspired by Chinese tradition
intuitive hot gluing device for precision work and surface application
impressions of the work I did during my internship and other small jobs
sketches, drawings, illustrations and photoshop renderings
Minimum space and maximum comfort. GROHE POPUP turns this contradiction into a clever bathroom concept while reacting to the needs of a growing population. Inspired by Chinese culture this foldable bath provides hygiene, wellness and extra space on demand. student team project . 4th term + Clara Fessler, Marian Massegg 4 months . mar 2014 – jun 2014 in cooperation with
Bathroom Of The Future . Envision an innovative bathroom or spa concept in the near future based on emerging trends. supervisors . Johannes Scherr, Gerald Steiner, Georg Wagner
urbanisation
shift to asia
middle-class growth
• latest 5-year-plan enforces urbanisation, estimated 60% of the nation’s population will live in cities by 2020 • China’s middle-class population is expected to surpass that of the US by 2020 • 33m2 per capita living space in urban areas in 2012
(sources: Bloomberg Businessweek, McKinsey, statista)
promising market with very specific needs!
a versatile bathroom, which makes the most of even the smallest spaces
transformation and fusion
cultural identity
sustainability
Chun Li, 26, single Moved from the country to Chengdu. Works as an administrative staff member and has a monthly income of 4000 짜. Believes that with hard work she can support herself and her family. Wants to settle down in Chengdu and get married soon. Saves half of her income for an apartment of her own.
Cultural heritage and tradition have always been of high significance in Chinese society. Very important to keep in mind when designing for this target group!
Paper and the art of paperfolding originated in China. In order to achieve similar aesthetics and functionality we chose the paper-like polyethylene fibre Tyvek as the main material.
After an extensive research phase we tested dimensions and ergonomics. For a better understandig of various mechanisms we created simple prototypes.
Once we set the basic options and possibilities, we started visualising the ideas to find a fitting formal language and to generate an overall picture of our concept.
By pulling the lamp’s cord the luminance can be dimmed to a faint mood lighting. The energy saving mode reminds you of the time spent under the shower by transitioning from red to blue light.
The foldable bathtub appears and disappears on demand. Light, soft materials (cork shrink-wrapped in Tyvek) and the angled back rest guarantee optimal ergonomics.
Inspired by traditional fans this adaptable and flexible shelf provides a space saving storage solution.It also doubles as a towel holder when its Tyvek cover is removed.
Saving space and resources: a tap, a showerhead and a rainshower combined in one product. The easy height adjustment and a fan-like setup enable it. The bamboo-inspired shower faucet features an intuitive handling. Sliding the control ring up and down regulates the temperature, turning it controls the water volume.
Similarly to the bath tub, the sink can be folded when you are in need of some additional space.
The paravent works as a room divider and a shower screen. The integrated LED strips turn it into a luminous element, creating a light and shadow play just as in a thick bamboo forest on a sunny day.
These 6 individual products constitute an interdependent system. This makes it possible to turn a 1,5m2 room into a fully functional yet adaptable bathroom.
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We made a short animation movie for the final presentation. By embedding our concept into this little story we managed to get our audience emotionally involved!
Nomen est omen. Design concept Diglu stands for di [Ancient Greek, “double”] and glue. A hot gluing station designed for presicion work and surface application – a smart little tool for your everyday needs. student project . 3rd term 4 months . oct 2013 – jan 2014
Tooltime 2020 . The aim of the project was to create a power tool with new ergonomic solutions for non-professional craftspersons. The formal language of an existing brand should be applied to the concept. supervisors . Johannes Scherr, Matthias Götz, Georg Wagner
of women do home repair and gardening by themselves (source: GfK) women’s needs: “Homing” is an emerging trend with great market potential but there is still a lack of tools to suit women’s needs
• no cliché-ridden junk • being taken seriously as consumers • smart, functional and ergonomical
Emilia . 57 year old antiquary, parttime blogger ď ™ arts & crafts, travelling, interior design, gardening, cooking  creative, independent, modern, love for detail
hot glue guns are among the most used tools, yet they are often of poor quality and unhandy
a hot glue gun should: + rest securely + work efficiently + no glue dripping
+ easy to use + help you to realise your projects
an improved hot gluing device for precision work and surface application
The corded glue pen works similarly to a conventional hot glue gun. When inserted into the bigger part and set to “surface mode�, the glue is pushed onto the now heated roller and can be spread fast and evenly on a surface.
heating element glue stick electric motor heater
aesthetically gender-neutral positioning in order to avoid clichĂŠs, the product should be appealing to any gender feminine
traditional
progressive
masculine
After figuring out ergonomics and visually pleasing surfaces with the help of foam mock-ups, I finalised the draft as a detailed model in accordance with Makita’s visual product language.
pen-like ergonomics for precision work
fast and simple surface application
intuitive and easy to use
safe, secure and no-drip
tactile sensors for effortless handling
stand-by mode indicated by LED
This chapter shows a brief sneak peek of a video clip commissioned by the Orchestral Gothic Metal band “Illuminata”. The drawn and animated short film illustrates one of Illuminata’s songs from their upcoming album and will be featured during live performances and on their official YouTube channel. freelance project ongoing . since jul 2014 commissioned by
Since Illuminata’s music style strongly resemble orchestral movie soundtracks, the video is also based on cinematographic aesthetics. Emotions, dramatic effect and narrative in harmony with the sound.
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entombed in every broken soul looms a light-forsaken place contorting, breaking, taking toll leaving scars without a trace
mirrors mirror lock and key when the warden sets the pace and everybody not on edge is taking too much space
twinkle, twinkle little light where are you heading to tonight?
twinkle, twinkle light of morn my edges frayed my fabric torn
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IN WORK S S E R PROG
I had the pleasure to do a summer internship at Johannes Scherr Design in 2014. The following pages show a few impressions of my work there, which included research, ideation, rapid prototyping, graphic design tasks and the preparation of presentations. internship and commissioned work 3 months . jul 2014 – sep 2014 internship at
internship at Johannes Scherr Design in Vienna . jul – sep 2014
Wearable Voice Recorder research, ideation
My task was to research and explore different ways of wearing a voice recorder. Since the product is targeted at medical staff and intended for shared use, the main requirements were hygiene, reliability and high quality in regards of sound, material and comfort.
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handsfree hygiene no contact with hair bare below the elbows near the mouth
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high quality technical clean performance precision adjustable
internship at Johannes Scherr Design in Vienna . jul – sep 2014
Graphical User Interface team project with Marian Massegg
Leitner Ropeways contracted us to do a visual and functional redesign of their software’s graphical user interface. I assisted Marian with research, ideas regarding structure, graphic design tasks and I realised an animated presentation of the concept with Adobe After Effects.
structure
continuity
usability
clear hierarchy less pop-ups
element positions colour schemes
graspable icons feedback
Trend analysis in the fields gaming, phone apps and lifestyle showed 3 major trends we wanted to combine with Leitner’s existing system.
3D
hybrid
flat
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commissioned work . 1 week . aug 2014
Multifunctional Phone Case research, ideation, visualisation
The client approached me with a request to visualise a phone case concept for the elderly, who don’t want to feel old. The case should be able to store the target group’s daily essentials without being too bulky and unappealing.
Last but not least - a small collection of different artistic works. Commissioned illustrations, Photoshop exercises and sketches. various projects . 3rd – 4th term ongoing . since 2013
commissioned illustrations for Kleine Zeitung . april 2014
commissioned illustrations for Holding Graz . oct 2013
For this exercise I had to create realistic Photoshop renderings of imaginary cell phones.
contact me jenny.gebler@edu.fh-joanneum.at