Murphy Alexander's Design Portfolio 2014

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DISPLAY PROJECT

Individual Project

4 Weeks Spring 2013


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Design a display shelf for a modern cafe. The design must compliment the cafe design as well as their brand language.


UNDERSTANDING INSPIRATION

IDEATION SKETCHES


DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPING

DEVELOPMENT FINAL PROTOTYPE


DEVELOPMENT FINAL SOLUTION


APPLICATION FINAL SOLUTION

STUDENT CHOICE AWARD WINNER


SURVIVAL PROJECT Individual Project

Two Weeks Fall 2013


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Design a survival kit to help aid in the event of a major natural disaster.

Situation: Indian Ocean Tsunami


IDEATION SKETCHES


DEVELOPMENT PRODUCT FEATURES Single Nylon Strap Secured Cap

Small Hammerhead

Axehead

Neoprene Pad Watertight Internal Threading

Paracord Handle Internal Storage


DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT SCENARIO

Emergency Transportation

Temporary Shelter

Durable Transportation Housing


DEVELOPMENT FINAL CONCEPT


DIGITAL LEARNING PROJECT Individual Project

One Month Spring 2013


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Design a digital learning tool for application in 5th grade Social Studies.

Common Classroom issues • • • •

Active Learning Disorganization Off-Task with Technology Providing Assessment for each student


IDEATION SKETCHES

CONCEPT RENDERS


DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPING

DEVELOPMENT USER TESTING Size Weight Comfort Visual Appeal Durability Fun Engaging Easy to Use


DEVELOPMENT DESIGN IMPLICATIONS

Easy to Spot Colors

Universal 3.5 mm Jack

Large Handle Ergonomic Grip

Ergonomic Thumb Grip


APPLICATION GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

HOME SCREEN

DIGITAL WORKBOOK

LOCK SCREEN

CALENDER

PROGRESS REPORT

STUDENT NEWS


APPLICATION GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Students Care for Personal I.D

Card Accesses Class iPads & School Computers - Personalized Interface - Monitors Apps and Browsing History - Digital Files Stored Within Student ProďŹ les


FINAL SOLUTION


POLAROID PROJECT

Group Project : David Hillenbrand / Kyle Niebeling One Month Fall 2013


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Design a convenient, yet multi-functional instant camera that produces a quality print and features a intuitive interface for the Baby Boomer generation.

Quality (+)

Canon EOS 1

Canon EOS 60D Sony NEX-5t

Fujifilm XM1

Canon T4i

Samsung NX300

(-)

Apple iPad Fujifilm Film

?

Canon Powershot

Nikon 1 Canon S110

Nikon Coolpix

Vivitar Vivicam

Polaroid SX70

Apple iPhone 5

InstaPolaroid

Polaroid One Shot

Kodak Disposable

Convenient (+)

Fujifilm Instant

(-)

LG Revere 2


IDEATION SKETCHES

IDEATION REFINEMENT


DEVELOPMENT SKETCH MODELS

DEVELOPMENT USER TESTING


DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT RENDER


DEVELOPMENT USER INTERFACE Capture (when docked) Cancel

TASK: Cropping an Image

Drag corners of viewfinder

Picture Gallery: Select the desired image Capture screen 2x2 Grid

Power

Flash Capture Screen

3x3 Grid

Print

Picture Projection

Play

Previous

Next

Select the crop tool Gallery

Keystone

Adjust Image Brightness

Next

TASK: Taking a distant photo Capture Screen

Gallery Timer Zoom

Last Image

Photo is cropped

Crop

Projection Brightness Previous

Confirm selection

4x4 Grid

Capture screen

Trash

Previous

Press zoom tool

Next

Use slider to zoom in or out

Confirm

Press capture button


APPLICATION USER INSTRUCTIONS


DEVELOPMENT FINAL PROTOTYPE


DEVELOPMENT CAMERA SOLUTION


DEVELOPMENT PRINTER / PROJECTOR



POLAROID VERSA


ZINC LIFTING DEVICE Individual /Competition Submission 4 Weeks Spring 2014


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Design a device that would help ease the strain of lifting objects. The design must take advantage of zinc’s material properties, specifically its great ability to be used in the die cast manufacturing process.


IDEATION SKETCHES

CONCEPT #1

CONCEPT #2

CONCEPT #3


DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT MODELS

DEVELOPMENT REFINED MODEL Improvements More Ergonomic Handle Softer Edges Continuous Form Improved Clamping Angle


APPLICATION FINAL SOLUTION


SOLUTION MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING

5 Part Assembly Housing/Clamping Halves (Identical Cast) (x2) 1 1/4� Scissor Brackets (x4) Bracket Pins (x6) Handle Cross-member Bar (x1) Handle with Bracket (x1) (All parts can be made with die-casting process)


APPLICATION PRODUCT USE Push Down - Jaws Open

Lift Up - Jaws Clinch

Double Scissor Hinge - Clamping Force Increases with Increased Weight - Jaws Open and Close with Movement of the Handle

Intended Uses - Designed to ease the strain of lifting inconvenient bags and objects

- Concrete bags - Sand bags - Soil bags - Dog food bags


FINAL NIFTY LIFT SOLUTION



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