Masters of Architecture Portfolio 2014
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A R T W O R K: Self Portrait Motorcycle Renders Old Quebec Italy
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A R C H I T E C T U R A L: The Nest Student Residence Design Old Victorian Facade QuickStop Cafe Loft Cottage
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I N D U S T R I A L D E S I G N: OxiVolare Lifeguard Waterbottle DrawBot Arduino Project Reverse CAD Design Creative Style Composites Internship
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R E S E A R C H: Industrial Design Thesis (In Progress) Biomimicry Biomimicry Case Study
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| SELF PORTRAIT
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: This self-portrait was inspired by Glenn Arthur’s artistic styling but has been redone in a digital fashion. It has been done entirely in vectors. S O F T W A R E: Illustrator
P R O G R E S S: Vector work (below)
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MOTORCYCLE DRAWINGS
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: Collection of motorcycle drawings done on MDF boards with Prismacolor pencils, markers, paint, and chalk aiming to exaggerate the lighting for a dramatic rendered look. M O T O R C Y C L E: 1982 Yamaha Maxum 400CC
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Industrial Designer
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MOTORCYCLE DRAWINGS
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M O T O R C Y C L E: 2003 Suzuki Boulevard M50 750CC
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| OLD QUEBEC DRAWING
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D E S I G N B R I E F: This artwork was completed as commission work for a couple. They requested work for their new home as a centerpiece dedicated to the place where they first met. M E D I U M S: Charcoal Markers Pen Pencil Crayon Chalk
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| VERNAZZA, ITALY
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D E S I G N B R I E F: Artwork commissioned to bring a client’s Italy trip into their iving room. Together we reviewed the highlights of their trip through their photos and I recommended this picture based on the colours and details. The painting was done on a 2ft. by 4ft. canvas that now hangs above the client’s fire place. M E D I U M: The painting was done entirely with gouache paint.
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Industrial Designer
Artist
| STUDENT RESIDENCE DESIGN | Model & Sketches
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: Working with architect William Teron, my team designed a quad for a student residence based on systems developed by Teron's company.
Teron Award 2 nd Pla ce
Group Project: 4 C O N T R I B U T I O N: Collectively, we brainstormed common design elements of the quad through sketches and SketchUp. Each room was then individually modified by each of the four group members. The model was broken down into components and the work was shared throughout the team. I contributed the idea for the integrated “nooks�, the storage space for the beds, and the bar area in the common room, amung other things.
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Industrial Designer
Artist
| STUDENT RESIDENCE DESIGN | Design Features
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L A Y O U T: The hourglass shaped entrance way encourages students to flow into the open common space. Each individual room has the same square footage yet each room is designed to be unique.
Teron Award 2 nd Pla ce
V E R T I C A L L I F E: The Teron moduals allow for taller than average walls. This gives opportunity for raised beds and nooks to allow for more floor space to complete school work. N O O K S: The nooks offer peace and solitude away from the chaos of student life. Soft padded alcoves are placed within rooms and common space to create a calming environment that encourages residents to kick back and take advantage of the vertical space.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| OLD VICTORIAN HOUSE FACADE | Drafting & Model
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: The facade project overlapped between my 3D Building class and my Drafting class. It involved finding a small house, taking photos of it, drafting the proportions and then finally recreating the house as a facade model. The model captured details of the old victorian house such as decorateive trim and pillars.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
Quickstop Cafe
| COFFEE SHOP DESIGN
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: Made to fit a currently unused, awkward, space at Humber college, this coffee shop design optimizes customer flow. The interior design of the space pushes students to move quickly though this high traffic area. L A Y O U T: The design of the space is made for a single entrance way where students can pick up coffee and snacks. They then follow the layout to the cash register where they pay. On the other side of the center wall there is a station for adding cream and sugar to coffee, and a small seating station that is meant for short stays.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| LOFT COTTAGE
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: A loft cottage designed within the restraints of 1000sq. ft. to include 2 bathrooms, a workout room, single bedroom, kitchen, office, dining room, and livingroom. L A Y O U T: The entrance way leads to the kitchen and the stairs that lead to the loft bedroom. The dining room is fully surrounded by full length windows that mimic the open concept of the living room and loft. The wrap around belcony on the main floor and loft provides space for an outdoor bar area for entertaining.
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Industrial Designer
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| PILOT PULSE OXIMETER | Research
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
...if it’s a glove... the military would have to buy a whole new set of gloves for their pilots... could get expensive. -John (retired military pilot)
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OxiVolare
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: Pulse oximeters are small medical devices used to measure the percentage of oxygen in the blood. This research-driven project looked at designing a pulse oximeter specifically for pilot’s needs. R E S E A R C H: Both primary and secondary research was carried out for this project. Nine pilots, two nurses, and one biomedical engineer were interviewed to better understand the problems and find opportunities for innovation. For user empathy I went flying with a pilot who showed me the implications of using a typical fingertip pulse oximeter. Further research provided technological information that could be used in my design. www.vodondesign.com
Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
OxiVolare
| PILOT PULSE OXIMETER |
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C R I T E R I A: 1. Finger-tip free 2. Easy to read 3. Easy to put on with one hand 4. Visual notifications 5. Use with or without gloves C O N C E P T S: Early concepts explored a glove type design until interviews brought implications to light about that type of design. Working with this new criteria I tried to design something that could be integrated with gloves instead of replacing them. P R O T O T Y P E: The early model was made of a similar neoprene material that the final model would be made of to test comfort, readabiliy and flexibility.
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Industrial Designer
Artist
OxiVolare
| PILOT PULSE OXIMETER | Design Features
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D I S P L A Y: The display unit on the pulse oximeter houses the spool for the retractable wire and the monitoring technology. The screen is placed in such a way so it is easy to see while the pilot holds the yoke control.
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W E A R A B L E T E C H: The neoprene strap is easy to put on and take off with one hand. The sensor is first wrapped around the base of any finger and then the user has the option to wear gloves. The retractable spool provides varying lengths to accommodate wearing gloves, or not.
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| LIFEGUARD WATERBOTTLE DESIGN | Problem & Concepts
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: In designing this waterbottle I started by looking at a specific user and analyzed the problems to create a set of design criteria. For the lifeguard waterbottle I interviewed 3 lifeguards and came up with the following design criteria: C R I T E R I A: 1. Can’t Roll 2. Water Tight 3. Quick Release 4. Small (light weight) 5. Use For Wet Hands 6. Keep Cold 7. One Handed
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| LIFEGUARD WATERBOTTLE DESIGN | Design Features
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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S L O T & C L I P: A key feature of this waterbottle is the clip that attaches to the lifeguard’s first-aid pack and the corresponding part on the waterbottle. This allows for the waterbottle to be carried hands free by the lifeguard.
S H O R T S H I F T S: Lifeguards work on a short rotation schedule that puts them pool side for a short amount of time before a break. For this reason the bottle was specifically designed to be 450ml to provide a lightweight bottle that is easy to carry.
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Industrial Designer
Artist
| LIFEGUARD WATERBOTTLE DESIGN | Final DesignModel Features & ModelI N D U S T R I A L D E S I G N
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FINAL MODEL The final model demonstrates how the slot and clip system works with the existing first-aid pack worn by lifeguards. The bottle is a pearl white with red accents to highlight the features and provide an iconic look.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
Draw Bot
| POLARGRAPH MACHINE
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: The purpose of this project was to learn the basics of using Arduino. The DrawBot uses stepper motors to move a hanging pen to draw pictures. The pen moves back and forth balanced by counter weights. The movement of the pen depends on the pixel density in the picture. *This project is still in progress to develop different drawing techniques and sizes.
Videos on building and working of the DrawBot can be found on my website www.vodondesign.com
Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| REVERSE DESIGN | Process & 3D Print
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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D E S I G N B R I E F: This project simulated the workflow of creating a plastic part for a mass produced product. There was an emphasis on surfacing and enclosure details. The part was 3D printed to test how well it fit back on the original assembly. Group Project: 2 C O N T R I B U T I O N: The tasks were divided evenly on this project. As a team we did the laser scanning and initial surface then each step after we alternated between each of us. After the CAD work was done each of us provided a report about the work flow and outcomes from this project. S O F T W A R E: Rhinoceros www.vodondesign.com
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Industrial Designer
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| CREATIVE STYLE COMPOSITES | Industrial Design Internship
P R O J E C T S: Over the 4 months I worked at CSC I took on approximately 14 different projects. Most of them involved everything from concept generation to presentation of final designs but some of them were strickly display and packaging design. Projects I worked on included indoor furniture, outdoor furniture and home and garden products. Most of the projects I worked on were compiled into a sell sheet booklet that was presented to a buyer. An example of a project from the booklet is below.
C O M P A N Y: Creative Style Composites (CSC) deals with the design, sales, and manufacturing of products made from their ownWood-Plastic-Composite. I worked as one of three designers on the team and we tackled a number of projects that fell mostly unter the brand ’Comfort + Outdoor’.
ADDITIONAL T A S K S: I was also involved with starting the company’s social media, drop-zone design, product testing, package design, online marketing and branding.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN THESIS | Problem Scenario Boards
RESEARCH
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: In my 4th year of Industrial Design I chose the “Maker Movement & Rapid Prototyping� group for my major project. I decided to reseach applying biomimietic forms and 3D printing to make biomimicry available to the masses of the DIY community. Group Research: 4, Individual Thesis Project P R O B L E M: My problem boards show 2 issues I wanted to tackle through the intersection of biomimicry and 3D printing. I wanted to address the the confusion and lack of inspiriation that often goes with building strickly on digital platforms. In addition, I wanted to design something different than the static, cradle-to-grave model of traditional 3D printed parts.
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Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN THESIS | Research & Concept
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R E S E A R C H: The initial research was done with both group and individual efforts. As the “Maker Movement & Rapid Prototyping” group we did primary and secondary research on the maker movement and even attended a makerspace. The individual research came in with my interest in biomimicry forms. I have been working closely with a biology porfessor on campus learning about joints and forms. My research has also involved looking at different types of modular systems. I would have liked to look into different materials for this project but with the limit within 3D printing this was not possible. C O N C E P T: From my research into biomimicry and the maker movement I have decided to move forward with an idea to make a modular building system that is made of elegant 3D printed components. The system will be inspired by biomimetic forms that use unique joinery to make it modular like lego, yet fluid in the way you can transform the shape. Ideally, whatever the user builds from this system could be used directly as a product they have personally designed, bringing biomimicry into the home. For instance they could build a vase, lamp, or jewellery. Much of my inspiration has come from Scott Summit’s prosthetic leg designs that use 3D printing to accomplish unique organic shapes. N E X T S T E P S: Now I will be looking into the exact form of this project and I will carry out user testing to evaluate usability. www.vodondesign.com
Kristine Vodon
Industrial Designer
Artist
| APPLYING BIOMIMICRY FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN | Infographic R E S E A R C H
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Global CO2 emissions have risen 106% since 1971. CO2 is the largest contributor to greenhouse gases Humanity uses 1.5 Earths worth of resources in 1 year 6.8 billion tons of plastic are produced each year & only 450,000 tons are recycled human population will rise from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050 nearly half of old growth forests are gone
SHARK SKIN
Sharks have small scales called denticles that have longitudinal groves that allow the water to flow more efficiently through the body of the shark. The nano-texture of the skin prevents marine organisms from adhering thereby repelling fouling organisms.
BIRD SKULL
APPLICATIONS:
-Healthcare (Provides antibacterial surfaces) -Marine (Self cleans boats at certain speed
and reduces fouling by 67%) -Swim wear (Improves speed by 3%) -Automotive (Repels dirt)
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www.sharkskin.com.au
www.biomimetic-architecture.com www.webecoist.momtastic.com
www.sym-tech.ca/sharkskin
80% of the swimming medals won in the 2000 Olympics were won by athletes wearing suits inspired by sharkskin.
APPLICATIONS:
Architect who designed a light weight structure for a desert
The Bombardier Beetle has the unique ability to defend itself using boiling chemicals that mix as they leave the beetles posterior. The explosive chemicals are safely stored within the beetle’s body in separate reservoirs until the contents are forces into the reaction chamber. Here, the chemicals mix under pressure and are
www.biomimicrynews.com www.treehugger.com
APPLICATIONS: - Wind turbine blades - Boat rudder - Industrial fan
Peters, Terri. "Nature as Measure: The Biomimicry Guild." Architectural Design
COMMUNICATION FUNGAL CONNECTIVITY
Mycorrhiza fungi grows between trees that . have access to different resources such as sun and water. The mycorrhiza fungi distribute these nutrients between the trees. www.fastcompany.com
Tim McGee Biologist who works on the IDEO design team to help apply biomimicry design. The team applied the mental model of fungi to communication
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SELF SUSTAINED LIFE
SELF ORGANIZED SYSTEM
www.iisd.org www.asknature.org
The process of self-generation has been applied to harvest CO2 from industrial emitters and convert it into a solid Calcium Carbonate novel cement. This is then used to make a range of building material products.
www.calera.com www.endangeredspeciesinternational.org
SYMBIOSIS
Natural systems are built from the bottom up and symbiotic relationships evolve based on the environment. An example of a symbiotic relationship can be seen when a tickbird feeds off of the ticks and maggots that cling to the hide of a rhinoceros. Waste from one is utilized by another as a resource.
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The Kalundborg Industrial Park has been built from the bottom up starting with one bilateral relationship. As other companies looked to open facilities, they noticed benefits of symbiosis and found ways to benefit from adjacent companies. The park has grown to include refineries, power stations, and the Municipality for Kalundborg, which distributed utilities to over 20,000 people.
APPLICATION:
Coral uses Calcium Carbonate as a building block for their skeletons which provides a structure for hard coral polyps. Overtime these processes lead to gradual growth of the coral reef framework. Fast growing species of coral can grow between 10cm - 20cm per year.
Plants are able to use the process of photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy. The process begins when light is absorbed by proteins called reaction centers. Photosynthesis varies from plant to plant, but it acts as a way to sustain life on only bioenergy.asu.edu 1% efficiency. Photovoltaic cells transform light energy into usable electricity for human consumption. Unlike most methods of harvesting alternative energy, artificial photosynthesis has the potential to produce more than one type of fuel. Liquid hydrogen can be a product of this process which can be used similar to gasoline in engines.
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With over 80 chapters, the US Green Building Council struggles to keep members involved and make group decisions. In order to organize their communications to be more ‘resilient and organic’ IDEO proposed that USGBC adapt the mycorrhiza model of communication. Instead of a hierarchy the national body (fungi) would be in a supportive relationship with the company chapters (trees).
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HARVESTING ENERGY
www.talkorigins.org
The process the Bombardier Beetle uses for its defense can be used in a number of human design applications including: . Drug delivery . Fuel injection . Fire Extinguisher
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The bumps on the fins of the humpback whale allow them to undertake acrobatic annual increase underwater maneuvers to catch in electrical prey. The flippers have a production cross-sectional design typical of manufactured aerodynamic foils for lift generation.
Charlcraft, Emilie. Biomimicry Shoe. dezeen magazine
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Peters, Terri. "Nature as Measure: The Biomimicry Guild." Architectural Design
DELIVERY PROCESS
The explosive gas is released at
The skull structure of birds is extremely light weight and strong because of the form non- directional spongiosa cells which are configured to allow air voids between solid material reducing the overall weight without affecting strength. APPLICATION: The structure of the birds skull has been an inspiration to a number of projects varying from architectural structures to 3D printed shoes. The light weight and high strength makes this application of biomimicry ideal for
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Aquaponics is a closed loop system that relies on diverse life forms to survive. The fish located in the tank provide food for the plants in the form of waste; the plants then return fresh filtered water to the fish. This complete cycle allows the plants and fish to live harmoniously.
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A self-cleaning fish tank that grows food was successfully funded on kickstarter. This aquaponic kit had a pledged goal of $100,000 and received $248, 873. These systems are used on a large scale in agriculture facilities for growing vegetables and fish farming. ww.aquaponics.com
www.kickstarter.com
P R O J E C T B R I E F: The research for this project was to be presented as an infographic poster. MY group designed a poster that breaks down the topic of biomimicry into its 3 basic levels and gives visual examples within each level. It is meant to be easy to read and give the viewer a holistic view of biomimcry with the ability to ‘zoom in’ for more depth on the topic.
www.aquaponics.org.uk
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C O N T R I B U T I O N: My partner and I shared the research and then I sketched the layout that allowed the information to flow easily for the presentation of the poster. We then divided up the graphics completed illustrations and put together the poster.
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| CANADIAN CASE STUDY | Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability
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P R O J E C T B R I E F: By analyzing a Canadian case study this project further zeros in on the topic of biomimicry. We chose to use the Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability located at the University of British Columbia.
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Industrial Designer
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