mylene-richer
mylene.richer@gmail.com
Industrial product designer from France. I am observing the present to imagine the future.
INFORM Gather info (brand & context) Ethnographic observation (user)
APPROACH
Strategy definition
I D E AT I O N Inspirations & brainstormings Ideation & mock up testing Concept selection
[solidago] [agapanthe]
DEVELOP Technical development Final formal design freeze 3D modeling
C O M M U N I C AT E 3D renders Presentation Scale 1 mock-up
[trachelium]
[lys]
DRIVER
T O U T A U L O N G D E L A V I E , L’ É M O T I O N E S T L A S E N S AT I O N L A M I E U X M É M O R I S É .
THROUGHOUT LIFE, EMOTION IS THE FEELING BEST MEMORISED.
01
JUVENILE PRODUCTS EXPERIENCE
I was member of Puj -Industrial Product DesignTeam for 6 months. This company focuses on solving problems for parents by creating simple, clever & intuitive solutions. Located in Vancouver, WA USA Puj company distributes their products all around the world. In a pleasant ambiance, designers think from A to Z projects; From parenthood problems, insights to the final product, graphic, packaging & strategic design. To offer joy and comfort in family I put love in each projects.
Puj Design team - 2013 August to 2014 January
Hangable Kids Cup, PhillUp. Allowing child pour himself a drink without parent’s help from a fridge water dispenser and limit the numbers of washing cups.
http://puj.com/collections/all/products/puj-phillup
Puj Bath Treads. Providing safe & fun bathe moment for family. Easy installation in and outside the bathtub. Grippy surface gives traction but is soft. Leaving no sticky residue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBig8Bb19Qk
02
TRAIN THEM YOUNG AGAINST OBESITY
35% USA, 18% France. Childhood obesity increase, announce experts. 7-12 year olds are significantly overweight. But 7 years old is too late, wake up! Gain weight begins at age 2. If the child watches TV, plays on ipad, more than doing sport, it will be harder for the child to do and love physical activities. Moreover, from moving, child develops: physique, emotion and mental. Indeed, reflex movement become a controlled movement by exercices. Neuron connections are created from moving. My role; Design a product to encourage young children to move their bodies at home.
Personal project 4 weeks
Have fun, play and stay fit. Inspired by physiotherapists equipment, gym apparatus, I wanted a kind of sporty toy to put in the living room, to facilitate access to activity.
Nike Swing Board and removable ropes, an accessible, quiet, unisex toy for age 2 to 7. Horse ride, snowboard... children imagine their own adventures and develop sensations. First Connected Sport kid product to train easily at home.
LOVE NIKE, LOVE SPORT
duration and effort
weight
and evolution
reward
and record
informat
send to the
FOLLOW AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD EVOLUTION
tion
e app
Simple outside, technologic inside. First link between child and parents to talk about sport and encourage them to be active. Feasible by SensFloor German technology a 2mm thick textile that detects presence and sends information to an app.
work
all body muscles
& improve
balance, movement coordination and self-confidence
Thanks to Nike Swing happy childhood Active & welcoming future !
03
WHY KILL INSECTS WHEN WE CAN EAT THEM
6 entomophagy is creating experiences for curious and involved people to taste and appreciate cooked insects. In 2050 everyone will eat insects said the FAO. 9 billion humans will need to eat protein. The best solution for a sustainable system, and for food security, is to use insects as an alternative to meat. Today too much surface, water, energy is dedicated to produce meat. Insects are the most natural and healthy source of protein and have no fat. Inhabitants of the southern hemisphere are already consuming them.
Individual project 2 weeks
Sustainable experience. Mock up made in three days.
The three best taste of world instects. Experiment new flavors and learn about entomophagy by three ecologic boxes under a cloche.
INTRODUCE IN YOUR LIFE BE THE FORERUNNER
04
5 A DAY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
I don’t love food which travels more than me. Don’t be to tired to cook anymore. Preparing meals is good for health. Improve your appetite, know that what you eat is healthy, and be proud to prepare your food. Eating well is the beginning of happiness. Peel vegetables and fruits, cut off the extremities and tips, cut in half, slice... several steps but one future kitchen tool.
Individual project 2 days
PROBLEMS
A vegetable is the edible portion of a plant. Make it fit for human consumption with smart kitchen utensil.
several steps and tools to prepare
peel stays stuck in the peeler
hard maintenance
INSIGHTS
ANSWERS
PREPARE YOUR
VEGETABLES PERFECTLY
easy as a knife practical as a peeler
& ambidextrous tool
blade always clean thanks to handle shape
+
unscrew
for maintenance
one hole
is enought to peel
tiny extremity peel cut
visible
knife blade
05
CURE YOUR SKIN CANCER AT HOME
INSERM asked us to imagine the future of dermatology. Lightcare medical project born. Thanks to technology they have developed an ambulatory solution that permits optimum AK (Actinic Keratosis) treatment. Our work was to conceptualize the global protocol for dermatologist and patient from their light-fabric technology. In other terms we designed medical products and scenario to heal AK by PDT (photodynamic therapy). Patients are usually older bald men with AK on vertex (top of head), wich is the most challenging area to treat. We worked by bodystorming, observations, interviews and testing session.
Team project 5 months INSERM France Florent Alexandre - Adrian Borsoï - Antoine Beynel - Mylène Richer
HAWAĂ? (1981)
AK - Actinic Keratosis - Precancerous skin disease caused by long-term sun exposure.
not homogeneous straight panels
painful treatment burn
time & space consuming 4hours waiting
YESTERDAY
painless
slow light therapy
homogeneous
on complex surface
home treatment
dermatologist installation
TOMORROW
INFORM THE PATIENT
PDT PREPARATION
HOOD INSTALLATION
SET UP THE LIGHT
The photodynamic therapy, reinvented. We design the complete protocol scenario around the users (the dermatologist and his patient) to provide the best product experience.
LIVE YO LIFE AND SHA
OUR
ACTIVATION OF THE LIGHT
ARE
MEDICAL MONITORING REMOVE THE SYSTEM
our project on French TV :
GET BACK TO DERMATOLOGIST
http://www.allodocteurs.fr/actualite-sante-un-textile-de-fibres-optiques-pour-mieux-traiter-le-cancer-9739.asp?1=1
UNDER THE HOOD
DERMATOLOGIST PREPARATION
1
plug diode laser-battery boxes
to supply the optic fiber bonnet
2
insert cases
in hood’s pockets
3
snap the bonnet inside the hood
First portable PDT head device, destroy only cancerous cells by intermittent red light. Cure skin cancer in comfort of home and security of medical monitoring.
06
BIEN VU !
Paper is not dead, quite the opposite! Humanity has never printed so many magazines. So where to stock the magazines? What is the most important--the magazine rack or the information? I answered clearly by an extendable magazine rack which doesn’t harm magazines but protects the shape. It is a clear, attractive and straightforward booksupport. The sewn transparent plastic envelope protects and highlights periodicals. Minimalist project which allows the magazine to beautify a room until its ready to be read.
Personal project 2 days
Extendable magazine rack. Saving space lovely.
I love create model of my projects, exemple; magazine rack making video:
https://vimeo.com/115523577
I AM ÊTRE DESIGNER C’EST UTILISER SON TEMPS POUR AMÉLIORER CELUI DES AUTRES.
BEING A DESIGNER MEANS DEVOTING TIME TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
Mylène Richer industrial product designer EDUCATION EXPERIENCES INTERNSHIPS
6month Industrial designer at PUJ Vancouver, WA USA 3month Graphic design agency, North of France 1month Service interior decoration
2013-2014 2012 2011
INTERESTS
5month Volkswagen Transportation design project, Germany 5month Atos connected Silver Generation project 5month GUITEL Point M Industrial design project 1month Summer job, Administrative assistant GrDF Paris 1month Summer job, Lab assistant ORIL INDUSTRIE Normandy
2014 2014 2013 2011&2012 2009&2010
Exhibitions, contest (Audience Award «Young for you, what is peace?» ROTARY) Guide for open doors days ISD Constant lookout for new trends in photography, culinary, design and other Yoga club
SKILLS
Master degree in Management Industrial Product Design of ISD 1st and 2nd year at ISD (International School of design) One year of MISMI (Computer Science - Science of Engineer) Scientific Baccalaureate
2013-2014 2011-2012 2010 2009
French mother tongue & English intermediate Adobe suite, Microsoft office, Hand & Digital sketching, Solidworks, Keyshot, Mock-up
9 rue des ormes 59125 trith-saint-lĂŠger FRANCE 28/03/1991 driving licence mylene.richer@gmail.com +33 669 473 565
mylene-richer
mylene.richer@gmail.com