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SENIOR STUDIO 02
DURATION: 3 MONTHS FALL 2015
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A DISTINCT PORTION OR SECTION. PERSONAL BEDROOM ‘HUB’.
Design a product that assists users with bedside utility.
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COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS / RESEARCH
Design Considerations ”Bedroom HUB”
» Multi-functional
» Desktop, Wall Mounted, Furniture
» Charging, small items storage, alarm clock
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PRODUCT OPPORTUNITY / RESEARCH
Modular system
Bedroom environment
Design Objective
”Bedroom dashboard”
MINIMAL PERSONAL DISTINCT
Hub / Focal point
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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS / RESEARCH
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EXPLORATION / PROCESS
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REFINEMENT / PROCESS
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CONCEPT MODELS / PROCESS
Bungee ‘trap’
Analog clock
‘Catch-all’
Induction charging pad
Bluetooth speaker
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FINAL DESIGN
MODULAR BEDROOM ‘DASHBOARD’
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ANALOG CLOCK
CATCH ALL
INDUCTION CHARGER
SOFT LIGHT
BLUE-TOOTH SPEAKER
PEG BOARD
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PERSONALIZE
INTERCHANGE REMOVABLE MODULES TO BEST SUIT YOUR NEEDS.
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GRAB AND GO
THE BASE ACTS AS A CHARGER FOR POWERED MODULES.
Brass connection points
USB ports
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Voids create touch points
Plug for power cord Bent steel
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POINT OF PURCHASE
CLOCK
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dashboard
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dashboard
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FINAL MODEL / SOLUTION
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PANEL
DISTINCT PORTION OR SECTION /
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FURNITURE DESIGN DURATION: 4 WEEKS FALL 2013
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LASER CUT STOOL » CREATE A 24 in. STOOL » USE 1/4” PLYWOOD
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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS / RESEARCH
DRAMA REPETITION URBAN
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EXPLORATION / PROCESS
GOALS
» MODERN GEOMETRIC DESIGN » SIMPLE AND MANUFACTURABLE » STRONG USE OF NEGATIVE SPACE
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/ LASER CUT STOOL
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WEARABLE TECH SENIOR STUDIO 01 - SHORT
DURATION: 3 MONTHS FALL 2014
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SENIOR PROJECT 01 DURATION: 3 MONTHS FALL 2015
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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS / RESEARCH
TACTUAL VARIEGATED SURFACE
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EXPLORATION / PROCESS
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FINAL DESIGN / SOLUTION
Soft touch rubber watch strap
Reflective pulse oximeter
Stainless steel back plate
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PRODUCT FEATURES / SOLUTION
CAPACITIVE TOUCH BUTTONS pinch opposing dimples to activate the watch. This works for both sides. The hour is indicated by a solid light. The minute is indicated by a flashing light.
Dimple
12 LED display HAPTIC FEEDBACK Pinch points
removable face acts as a 'rubbing stone'. When surface is swiped, haptic feedback is activated.
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/ WEARABLE TECH WATCH
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CB2 RE-DESIGN GROUP MEMBERS: MURPHY ALEXANDER, KEVIN LANGER DURATION: 4 WEEKS
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SIGNATURE BLEND
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CRATE & BARREL / RESEARCH
MATERIAL MIX COMBINING TRENDY MATERIALS INTO ONE PRODUCT FOR A SPECIFIC SPACE.
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DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS / RESEARCH
BALANCE
CONTRAST
CONCISE
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EXPLORATION / PROCESS
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TESTING / PROCESS
KEVIN LANGER
MURPHY ALEXANDER
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FINAL DESIGN / SOLUTION
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FEATURES / SOLUTION
WALL MOUNTED DESK 1. SLIDING COPPER DOOR 2. DIMPLE TOUCH POINT
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3. TREATED ACRYLIC TOP 4. PORCELAIN SOCKETS
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FINAL DESIGN / SOLUTION
WALL MOUNTED SHELF SLIDING COPPER DOOR ACRYLIC BOTTOM KEVIN LANGER
MOOD LIGHTING
CAPACITIVE TOUCH BUTTON WALL MOUNT OR DESK TOP MEANT FOR MOOD LIGHT
MURPHY ALEXANDER
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ASSEMBLY / SOLUTION
MURPHY ALEXANDER
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/ SIGNATURE BLEND
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WORK EXPERIENCE / Internship and contract work
8 Month Internship LOCATION: FITCHBURG WISCONSIN SUPERVISOR: PATRICK BEST
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INTERFACE WORK / Cook-tops, dishwasher, wine storage
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THANK YOU! B.F.A. in Industrial Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout - Nick Schutte Email: nhschutte@gmail.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nickschutte Phone: 608.212.6425