Portfolio Name: Liam Garay Course: BA Furniture and Product Design Year: 1 Submitted on: 30/05/16
Liam Garay Product & Furniture Designer From a young age I can remember being very interested in how things around me were made, and also the type of thought processes and care that were put into their designs. This began when I started collecting and building Airfix models as a young teenager and has continued into my studies of system and controls, and further into my Product Design A-Level. Design for me allows me to express myself and my thoughts, whilst considering the needs and requirements of those I design for. Now at a university level I have continued studies within Product Design with the target of improving my existing skills and discovering new techniques. Contact Details: M: 07823 449644 H: 01993 779509 E: liamgaray@hotmail.co.uk ISSUU: www.issuu.com/liamgaray
Contents Page
Online furniture Page 4
Upcycling Page 9
PDP Part B Page 13
Homeware Page 18
Project - Online Furniture Brief - Research the market and choose a brand to be your client. Consider their market, price point, manufacture capabilities and current range of products. You must design a new piece of furniture, collection of furniture or product range for them.
Development of idea
Hand Rendered Perspective Sketches H - 450 mm W - 300 mm L - 600mm
Made from simple and accessible materials this coffee table is perfect for any living room setting and can be the main focal point of a room. The MDF table top and the tubular steel legs offer a modern but industrial style, which can complement any surrounding furniture. For easy storage the table top can slide out from the support of the legs and be tucked aways neatly under stairs or simply behind a couch. An advantage of the simple table design means that a variation of different table tops can be used with the pairing steel legs. ÂŁ60 RRP
Project - Upcycling Brief - Stop and think about the waste items you are throwing away and challenge the value and potential of waste. No longer can you consider rubbish as worthless, but a rich resource of unexplored opportunity. Using materials considered as waste you must create and design an original product, piece of furniture or piece of lighting.
Development of Idea
Hand Rendered Perspective Sketches H - 55mm W - 70 mm
Made from recycled water bottles that consist of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics this transportable holder can easily accommodate and support different sized phones and tablets. It comes in many different colours and the paint which is used is 100% environmentally friendly. The 98 degree angle of the phone slot means that the device’s display can always be used with minimal glare. The device slot’s positioning also reduces the risk of the unit tipping over when in use as it balances the devices weight perfectly. See more at www.staples.co.uk
Project - PDP Part B Brief - Having explored ideas upon ethical design during PDP part A now you will develop those ideas into a design project. PDP Question - “How can inclusive design help increase levels of mobility” PDP Part B Objective - To create an electronic accessory accessible to all potential users that fits to any bicycle to help increase people’s levels of mobility.
Development of Idea
B A
The speed control unit slides and can be locked into any position on the bicycles handlebar. When the rider is in need of additional acceleration they keep the speed control toggle pressed down to gain or reach an appropriate speed. Whilst this is being done the unit sends a wireless signal to the battery pack that then powers the motor.
B
A
The motor and wheel can be attached to any part of a bicycle’s frame. It should be positioned so that the motor’s wheel is pressed firmly against the bicycle tyre for maximum friction. Different sized attachments and motor wheels are available to accomodate the shapes and sizes of different frame sizes and tyre treads.
C The battery pack can clip onto amost any section of the bike frame and is connected to the motor and wheel by one single cable, which can be easily concealed. The battery pack recieves a signal from the speed control attachment, which then sends the required power to the motor and wheel. This then results in the rider experiencing additional momentum when riding the bike.
The series of products that I have designed for the Specialized brand enable both able-bodied people and those who may have stamina or physical restrictions. It allows people to ride whilst having the assistance of a motor when needed.
C
THE MOTOR GIVES THE RIDER A HELPING HAND WHILST RIDING THROUGH TOWN AND WHEN TACKLING THOSE DREADED HILLS. TOP SPEEDS OF 28MPH.
THE PACK FEATURES A HUGE TRACER 12V 22AH LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY PACK TO TAKE YOU THE FULL DISTANCE. BATTERY CAPACITY OF 22 MILES
THE HANDLEBAR ATTACHMENT GIVES THE RIDER FULL SPEED CONTROL BUT CUTS OUT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
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Project - Homware/Personal Tech Brief - To design a product that embraces emerging technology, the way that we interact with these products and lead out live’s. The product must be aeshetically desirable for the market. You must choose a brand to design for, therefore your product must reflect your chosen brand.
Development of Idea
Hand Rendered Perspective Sketches H - 68 mm W - 38 mm L - 60 mm
The fitbit Mediband is the latest member of the fitbit family. The mediband uses the latest technology to load vital health information onto the NFC (Near Field Communication) tab on the front of the wristband. This device is available to those who suffer from a condition(s) that in the event of an emergency paramedics can retrieve this information that will aid the emergency services in assessing the patients condition. In a situation where the patient cannot communicate properly the paramedics can alert the hospital that the patient is being transported to them and medical info can be exchanged so that the hospital staff may prepare for the patient’s arrival. See more at www.fitbit.co.uk