lucas kratochwil portfolio
portfolio content:
Work - volkswagen LEVIATHAN - wacker neuson Jack150 - bosch SYNGNATHUS - lakus - sculptures - random sketches
Curriculum Vitae
LEVIATHAN
- “e-luxury”, bachelor project in collaboration with Volkswagen
FH JOANNEUM
LEVIATHAN
The Volkswagen LEVIATHAN is a vehicle conceived for traveling.
The traveling locations are the beautiful beaches of this planet.
The Volkswagen LEVIATHAN is a vehicle designed for cruising from beach to beach, exploring planet earth‘s most beautiful coastlines. Inspired by luxury yachts and the unique looks of deconstructivistic architecture, the LEVIATHAN is optimized for this exclusive landscape‘s conditions and activities.
It‘s package, architecture and materials are inspired by those found in luxury yachts.
The formal language is inspired by The proportions, face and character are the modern architectural style of inspired by the biblical seamonster the deconstructivism. Leviathan.
Ideation phase
exterior
interior
Key sketch
The LEVIATHAN‘s access is through the rear. To enable easy entering and exiting when stopping at a beach, restaurant, etc. The floor of dyed wood has three levels, each enclosing one area: - the access area - the passengers area - the driver‘s area
cad model top view
Volkswagen LEVIATHAN 5th term bachelor project duration: 01.10.2012 - 29.01.2013 coordinators: LĂŠonard Natterer - Volkswagen Interior Design Prof. Gerhard Heufler
FH JOANNEUM
product description: Jack150 is a work aiding tool, that enhances the worker’s ability to lift and manipulate heavy loads. It is useful in a number of fields like gardening, construction sites, wood harvesting, etc.
Jack150 - “earthmovement of the future” collaboration project with wacker neuson 1:4 scale model
FH JOANNEUM
problem: manipulating heavy loads
solution: aided lifting
inspiration: ant
scenario: mr.smith is at home and he is trying to move the heavy bags of sand he just purchased. While lifting them he injures his spine and has to go to the hospital. Once recovered, he goes to Wacker Neuson and purchases Jack150. He then goes home and lifts the bags without breaking a sweat. Finally he rests in joy after a productive day of work.
ideation phase
keysketch
drive Jack150 to work
guide the tool to grab a heavy object
use your precision to move the object, Jack150 will give you the strength
secure it and drive away
Jack150 color variations on the finished cad model.
cnc milling
carving
1:4 model building process 3d printing
Jack150 finished 1:4 model
Jack150 earthmovement of the future:
4th term project duration:
01.03.2012 - 29.06.2012 coordinators:
Prof. Kurth Hilgarth Prof. Gerhard Heufler Dipl.Ing. Gerald Krenn, Wacker Neuson
FH JOANNEUM
product description: the bosch syngnathus is a powerful compact vacuum cleaner that, thanks to it’s innovative ergonomic grip, enables precise and profound cleaning in hard-to-access spots like computer keyboards, musical instruments, scale models and more.
SYNGNATHUS - “HOME HERO” collaboration project with bosch siemens
FH JOANNEUM
problem: hard to access dirt
solution: precise cleaning
inspiration: syngnathus
scenario: mr.smith is at home and he finds dust settled in a delicate area; he can’t clean it with a wet towel, or a broom so he finds the right alternative: a compact vacuum cleaner.
poem written for the concept presentation in November 2011: In jedem Haus gibt’s ein Problem, Des is überhaupt ned schen. Hausstoffmilbe in jedem Eck, sogar im Handy steckt der Dreck! Um Himmelswillen was kann man machen!? Die Drecksdemonen sind am lachen. Zum Glück gibt’s jetzt ein neues Konzept, SYNGNATHUS heißts, Ich zeig’s Euch jetzt!
ideation phase
keysketch, vacuum cleaner + docking station
vacuum clean the desired places
remove the dirt-storage compartment and dump the dirt
recharge on the docking station
SYNGNATHUS
The shape of the the appearance of an innovative grip identity elements
SYNGNATHUS combines: the syngngathus fish, form and the corporate of BOSCH.
thanks to it’s symmetry it can be used by both left- and right-handed users.
the SYNGNATHUS rests on a docking station, recharging it’s batteries and enabling easy handling.
the ergonomic shape of the SYNGNATHUS enables a comfortable grip and unmatched working precision.
inside the docking station there is a built-in compartment where different tips are stored.
the SYNGNATHUS is controlled with the index finger via one touch-sensitive button.
1:1 scale model building process hand-carved pu foam
syngnathus home hero:
3rd term project duration:
01.10.2011 - 29.01.2012 coordinators:
Dipl.Ing. Johannes Scherr Prof. Gerhard Heufler Dipl.Ing. Karline Wichert B/S/H Dipl.Ing. Helmut Kaiser B/S/H
FH JOANNEUM
L A K U S baritone guitar 2012
combination of machinework and handwork
30.2� scale .72-.09 strings 24 6100 frets trapezoid neck profile alumitone lowboy humbuckers carbon fiber reinforcement padouk fingerboard wenge + maple body and neck
TAKE THE STAIRS, 2008 plaster on wire structure
henry moore´s reclining figure sitting down sadly in ceramic, 2011
Die Menschheitsd채mmerung #1 Sculpture from a series depicting the the problems of humanity. 190x80x60cm, mixed media, 2013
“The Hunt� Part of a graphic novel about the adventures of a dwarf and a rat Pencil, 2013
moonracers - ballpen marker and pencils
Ford Falcon - pencil ideation
Ford Falcon - marker and pencil shaded sketching
Ford Falcon - pencil, marker, chalk and gouache sketch rendering
Ford Falcon - Wacom + Photoshop
audi chopper - wacom + photoshop
03-08.2013
WORK
skills
it knowledge
Johannes Scherr Design Industrial Design Internship
clay modeling foam modeling wood carving wax modeling resin compounds molding plaster modeling freehand sketching various rendering techniques
adobe indesign adobe photoshop adobe lightroom keyshot solidworks rhino
languages
interests
EDUCATION 2010 - 2013
University of Applied Sciences Graz Industrial Design
2008 - 2009
University of Buenos Aires Industrial Design
2000 - 2007
Studio Artetra Sculpture
1995 - 2007
Rudolf Steiner Schule Highschool Diploma
german english spanish
native fluent native
sculpture luthiery trekking
Lucas Kratochwil lucas.kratochwil@gmail.com +43 699 1836 6734 Zeltgasse 12 1080 Vienna, Austria
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