mauricio romano INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 2015 Portfolio
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Let’s get to it! A thin computer A pocket version A talking device A weird clock A perching stool A digital painting
LLAMA MOUNTAIN 15 Month Intel Internship
THE MOBILE MARKET IS
EXPANDING...
... BUT SO IS YOUR
BACKPACK
ARE PEOPLE CARRYING
TOO ToMUCH STUFF? know, I conducted 100 INTERVIEWS
of students and professionals in the greater Portland area
Business Owners
Students
Corporate
92% own a laptop
56% own a tablet
90% own a smart phone
8% still use a desktop
Versatility of a laptop
? Portability of a tablet
Performance of a desktop
And there was a lot of overlap
ONE DEVICE
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
THE MATERIAL Unibody machined aluminum provides structural support to give the user confidence in the device.
320mm
195mm
THE “KNIFE EDGE� At 7mm thin, one of the biggest concerns was being able to pick the system up from a flat table. The knife edge is a highly polished surface that catches light but also provides a comfortable contact point for your fingers.
CASE MATING
The keyboard embraces the form of the tablet with a small ridge that runs along the back and the sides, providing a cleaner and more secure connection when closed.
120 째
TRIANGLE STABILITY
The base is triangular to provide a comfortable viewing angle and imply the stability that the secure docking station provides.
MEDIA CENTER
Thanks to the dock’s airflow, tablet performance can ramp up with a hotter SoC. Integrated speakers make this a creation station.
To me
LLAMA WASN’T DONE...
So I decided to take the solution even further, and develop a new system. The next generation of Llama Mountain: the pocket PC.
VERGE POCKET PC
WE ARE ABOUT TO WITNESS THE
NEXT WAVE OF CONVERGENCE
UNDERSTANDING THE
USAGES OF THE POCKET PC
ARRIVING AT THE
CONVERGENCE A PC IN YOUR POCKET
The rubber gasket provides shock protection as well as an integrated volume rocker
THE SLOT...
... On the back of the system enables the technology in many ways. The speakers can be machined into the side wall, providing a unified body without break.
IT GETS HOT
With high performance comes a lot of heat. The mother and daughter board are on either side of the spreader. The heat can be pushed to the outside ridge to passively cool.
THE DOCK CONNECTION
The dock takes advantage of the groove to provide the seamless mechanical connection. Electrically conductive for charging, laser data transfer through the window, and most importantly, the dock provides additional passive cooling by drawing more heat from the phone.
Who said walkie talkies are not relevant anymore? “Just use your phone!�
So what’s out there right now? ... It looks kind of bulky, right?
REALIZING THE OBJECTIVE Not all usages require bulk or over-molding; so why are walkie talkies designed this way?
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Let’s design a walkie talkie that belongs in an urban environment
Why this form? Staying practical
Begins as a smooth pebble
Only the corners for interaction are cut off
PROTOTYPING Defining the shape (You learn by holding it)
USABILITY Ergonomic Study (The right size)
Roger, over.
Why Time is a human concept. We create it, we follow it, and we live by it. It becomes one of the most overlooked and underappreciated aspect of our day. We - as time readers - have developed our own methods to tell time. Over the centuries there’s been variation, but lately, the standard has evolved into two: analog and digital. Line and number. I see the world around me in shapes. I have a condition known as synesthesia, where the mind makes connections between the senses that it normally should not. I grew up seeing shapes in the ever yday world. Music, numbers, sounds, touch. To me, shapes represent something more than just form; they can be associated with just about anything. The Geometr y clock really epitomizes this sensation. With practice, one will be able to read the time just by understanding the triangle. Suddenly, a new meaning is created to one of the most basic geometries.
Ever y minute is a unique triangle
How does it work mechanically?
Then create a form language that’s as minimal as the concept
Kill & Go Fast
PERCH
Develop a perch for tomorrow’s icon. Take no survivors.
POWERFUL
ELEGANT
FEARLESS
SOPHISTICATED
Real thing coming soon!
Where the last one walked
While browsing reddit I came across this wonderful thumbnail of what I thought was a painting. Instead, it was a photograph of glare on a commute. I decided to take the image, and paint over what I had seen.
So... Hi! I’m Mauricio (but you can call me Mau). Born in Mexico, bilingual, and passionately curious about stuff. Like soccer, concept art, new experiences, and chocolate candy. It’s thrilling to be in a field that’s a hobby - or rather have a passion that’s a career. I question everything, play devil’s advocate, and explore whenever possible. So let’s make something, and let’s wow someone. That wow represents a moment of surprise, a moment of discovery. It means we did our job, and we solved some problem. And that’s pretty cool.
Mauricio Romano
Mauricio.Romano.92@gmail.com 425 941 3191
B.S. Industrial Design
Western Washington University June 2015 - Expected Graduation
Proficiency Digital Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe After Effects Solidworks Rhinocerous CATIA Keyshot Analog Model Building & Prototyping Sketching & Ideation Organizational management Research & Retail Presentation Awesome sandwiches, seriously References Available upon request
Intel Corporation June 2013 - August 2014 (15 Months) Designing and enabling systems that showcase Intel silicon to partners worldwide. Worked on a range of products from laptops, tablets, pocket PC’s and more. Experience and exposure to mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering. Glosten Marine Winter 2015 Cooperative Vehicle Research & Development Justin T. Lund McNETT Corporation Winter 2013 Cooperative Product Research & Development Arunas Oslapas Transition Bicycle Company Fall 2012 Cooperative Product Research & Development Darrin Seeds
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