nirmit shelat | product design
about
nirmit shelat I am currently pursuing my bachelors in Product Designing at Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar. Observing and analyzing human behavior has always come naturally to me which has culminated into my passion for product designing. I believe that developing viable design solutions requires comprehensive understanding of the core needs of the consumers which is only achieved by connecting with the masses. The challenge of successful translation of creativity into effective user centric products is what drives me as a designer. I am an automobile enthusiast and I feed my design passion with photography and travel.
shelatnirmit@hotmail.com +91 9 033 022 011 Softwares known : InDesign | Photoshop | Rhino | CorelDRAW | Solidworks
SKETCHES
Sketching is the most basic and an important tool or a means of communication for any designer.
A portrait at ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organization) wall while pursuing B.Sc. (Botany) at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad.
28th December, 2011
G Lw A S S orkshop A workshop to learn the basic techniques of free form hand blowing process of making glass products and then come up with a new product using the same or any other explored technique.
Light reaches the sphere because of total internal reflection.
Mood board attributes : Minimal | Elegant | Simple
Light source : at the bottom of the glass rod.
Acoustic amplifier
The conical structure resembling to the bell of a trumpet is made using blowing technique.
Compared to rubber acoustic amplifiers, the one made from glass produces much better quality of sound.
MECHANISM
Learning of basic mechanisms like pulleys, cams, linkages, etc. and selecting one of them and develop a product using similar mechanism or its underlying principle. This staircase can be converted to a ramp for a wheelchair/strecher. Here the most challenging part was finding the perfect ratio of length of bars in linkages.
W I bNo t t lEe
Explore and develop various 2D shapes (for the base of the wine bottle) and then translate the same shape to design a wine bottle that is visually appealing and looks ELEGANT
RENAULT FLUENCE
Premium quality plastic dashboard
Multi-function display that has no. of notification lamps to give the driver complete information about the driving conditions.
Purpose : Address the display and control problems display their that has no. of notification Impressive cluster withinstrument an understanding ofMulti-function users and context CHEVROLET CRUZE Premium quality plastic dashboard lamps to give the driver complete information Auto bi-zone climate control about the driving conditions. Illuminated with ample storage space process. in anglove-box integrated design Multi-function display that has no. of notification Illuminated glove-box with ample storage space
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Premium quality plastic dashboard
Premium quality plastic dashboard Illuminated glove-box with ample storage space Impressive instrument cluster Auto bi-zone climate control
HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Impressive instrument cluster lamps to give the driver complete information Multi-function display that has no. of notification CHEVROLET CRUZE HYUNDAI ELANTRA about the driving conditions.
lamps to giveglove-box the driver complete Illuminated with ampleinformation storage space Auto bi-zone climate control about the driving conditions. Impressive instrument cluster
HYUNDAI ELANTRA Auto bi-zone climate CRUZE control CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET CRUZE
HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Three Spoke Steering Wheel Bluetooth Music Streaming Advanced air conditioning and heating system combined with the latest audio applications Advanced air conditioning and heating system
TOYOTA (ALTIS) combined withCOROLLA the latest audio applications Three Spoke Steering Wheel
Three Steering Wheel CruiseSpoke Control Bluetooth Streaming IntegratedMusic Centre Stack Cruise Control Three Spoke Steering Wheel Integrated Centre Stack Bluetooth Music Streaming
RENAULT FLUENCE
Premium quality plastic dashboard Cruise Control
Advanced air conditioning and heating system combined with the latest audio applications
TOYOTA COROLLA (ALTIS)
D I S PC OL NAT YR aOn dL
Bluetooth Music Streaming and heating TOYOTA COROLLA (ALTIS) Advanced air conditioning system combined with the latest audio applications Cruise Control
Integrated Centre Stack Illuminated glove-box with ample storage space Integrated Centre Stack
TOYOTA COROLLA (ALTIS)
Impressive instrument cluster
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Multi-function display that has no. of notification lamps to give the driver complete information about the driving conditions.
CHEVROLET CRUZE
Auto bi-zone climate control
HYUNDAI ELANTRA Premium quality plastic dashboard Illuminated glove-box with ample storage space
Area selected : Display andImpressive control of dashboards instrument cluster Auto bi-zone climate control of mid range luxury sedans. Above shown are the carsHYUNDAI from thisELANTRA segment.
Multi-function display that has no. of notification lamps to give the driver complete information about the driving conditions.
CHEVROLET CRUZE Hyundai Elantra was the car that was the quite popular in this segment and offered best in class features at a relatively low price.
At an initial stage the research was conducted by visiting several car showrooms falling in the same category, which was then followed by interaction with the actual owners/users of the car (Elantra).
The research involved free flow interviews INFERENCES (based on user research) mostly so as to get authentic data. Also through covert observations many inferences were made about the user’s interaction with the dashboard panel. Too many clicks to set time
The clock display is not clearly visible Cd in buttton has no function and is confused with the cd eject button The folder buttons are not frequently used The display assist and information buttons are not used by all users
The tune and file buttons The three individual displays for the clock,music system and the air conditioning system and too many buttons make tasks complicated for the users. The dashboard of Elantra is too flashy during night, which is quite distracting for those driving during night.
One of the concept where we have removed the folder and track change buttons from the sides and instead added up and down keys for track changing . Now changing folder is more easy with just a scroll and enter . A mute button is added which is easier to mute than scrolling the volume to 0. The display light was changed to green, but was not appricieated and liked by all our users
The blue light is too flash and the fonts and not clearly readable Blue back-lit displays are quite flashy and the text is not clearly readable The clock display is not clearly visible
DESIGN CRITERIA Cd in button In case of re-designing, the layout should go with the car’s interior. has no function Too many clicks and is mostly Re-designed layout of the system should be simple and user-friendly. to set time misunderstood CONCEPT GENERATION
Existing central console of Hyundai Elantra
with cd eject button The folder buttons are not frquently used
Existing central console of Hyundai Elantra
The tune and file buttons
The display, assist and information buttons are not used all users
Another concept where we changed the whole panel with black and silver and providing only buttons that were in use , but the users found it not as good as others and had difficulty using it .
Another concept where we
was a concept where we thought of After This various trials andtaskerrors using double scroll and make easy by just scrolling left or right . different concepts were When we showed it to our users they by generated and then tested were quite confused and found it a bit moreusers. complex to use . different So this was rejected.
This was a concept where we thought of
Final Concept Power On/Off
Clock Main display C.D Eject Display screen
Auxilary Bluetooth Equalizer
Fm/Am USB C.D
Up/Down keys for track changing
Radio station Settings
After all the research and feedback from the users this concept was finalized and an actual scale model was made out of Polystyrene sheet.
Folder change
Mute Scroll and Enter
Back
After several trials and errors this was the concept which according to the users was the most simple and user-friendly.
This is the final model where leather trim was added on the third layer of the console which matches the dashboard and interior of the car .
Assignment Purpose : Develop user-centred design capabilities to integrate the technological knowledge and skills in the process of aesthetic form development. Selected area/Product : Security system/device for home.
Existing Products
Issues faced by Users :
Poor audio input and output
Awkward camera High repairing costs positioning
I N F O R M AT I O N and C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
T E C H N O L O G Y
The project began with an internet based research followed by an extensive user research for collecting authentic information. Cabling issues for wired devices
Frequent false alarming
Poor viewing angles of the screen
Unresponsive buttons
Insights ( based on user research ) Intimidating Not value for money Devices are expensive Setting up different sensors individually is difficult This causes most households to stop using their systems over time putting security at risk.
Ideation
Specifications Hardware HD camera with wide angle lens IR enabled night vision HQ microphones and speakers PIR sensors Accelerometer Smoke detector Rechargeable battery Software Live video streaming capability Sensor data monitoring Remote access Data encryption Customizable privacy settings Data tracking
Advantages over conventional security systems Remote operation Battery backup with an alert in case of power cut Secure data encryption No cabling issues (wireless capabilities) No false alarms Better view with wide angle lens Notifies in case of unusual activities or if the device is tampered Remote siren trigger Two way communication Customizable scheduled updates with images and other sensor data on phone The device keeps a track of usual activities and noise levels and in case of a sudden change or unusual behaviour, it notifies you
This is a standalone security device which is much more advanced and smarter as compared to the full blown security systems of the present market. It is a single unit which not only has an HD camera but also multiple sensors that keep a track of everything from motion,temperature,air quality to sound, vibration and activity to keep your house secure.
Task : Selecting a piece of furnitre from living room Enhancing its value or bringing down its cost or both.
Materials and components in existing wall shelf
Best seller Available in stock Simple design Materials and Components Particle board Nails – 16 nails Adhesive - Fevicol MR Lamination sheet Paper tape
Purpose : Understanding the concepts and methods of value engineering in business contexts.
VALUE
ENGINEERING
Height (40 cm)
61.8 cm
Wood thickness (15 mm)
IDEATION
MODIFICATIONS AND THEIR BENEFITS Use of wooden planks instead of particle board : increased life of furniture No use of nails or screws Increased strength of joints (Dowel joint) Detailing of furniture : filleted edges and corners COST OF FURNITURE Particle board thickness Amount of board Labour per day Laminate particle board PVC strips Paricle board PVC strips Glue Screw Labour Electricity Total cost
15 mm 5726 sq.cm ` 600 ` 35/ sq.ft 4 ` 590 ` 32 ` 68 ` 50 ` 200 ` 250 ` 1000
Current selling price of book shelf - ` 4999
COST OF FURNITURE Material wood ( cheel ) Wood finishing Dovel pins Wood joineries Wood lacquer Total cost
` 500 175 143 450 450 1718
Overall the cost has increased by ` 700 but at the same time its durability as well as its value has been enhanced remarkably.
Existing Packaging
PACKAGING
The assignment here was to study information graphics of any one package form and evolve a fresh solution for the same keeping in mind visual heirarchy, fonts, typography, colour, etc. The objective was to understand the nuances of visual and instructional semantics and graphics of packaging.
Redesigned Packaging
Existing Packaging
Re-design the packaging form in context of its users, characteristic of content to be packed, brand communication, and emotional values associated with the packaging.
Assignment : Pick one consumer product which is manufactured using organized engineering processes taking into account the following: The product should have: • 2 to 4 different materials (metal, wood, plastic, fabric, etc.) • Some technological complexity/difficulty • Some production engineering complexity/difficulty
TECHNO A E S T H E T I C S T Y L I N G
Product Analysis Product : PS VITA Then select an attribute and prepare a mood board to redesign the product accordingly, keeping in mind feasibility of technology incorporation and manufacturing technologies.
Attribute : DYNAMIC
L O G O DESIGN
Client Project (Non-Acedemic) Design a logo for a local kurti manufacturing company
Existing Logo
Design a new logo for the institution UID with an appropriate tagline/slogan or redesign the existing logo. Preference : The logo should either consist of a swan or it should represent the college as an educational institution
3 days crash course to learn basics of indesign and illustrator and make a poster promoting your product (made in Simple Product Design module). Other topic : To encourage women in rural areas for getting employed to become independent.
FE X O R M E R C I S E
Select a 2D form and develop a 3D relief struture from it.
Arrange the three major elements : Cube, Plane and a Rod in different ways and note down which of the three elements is dominant, sub-dominant and sub-ordinate and manipulate radii at edges and corners.
Transforming 2D geometric shapes into its visually and aesthetically engaging derivatives and then integrating four different shapes and arranging them across an axis to complement it with the selected attribute Attribute : Fluidic
Simple Product Design The assignment was to observe different processes in the kitchen and select any one of them.Then analyse the whole process and look for any oppurtunity to redesign any of the tools used during that process. Selected process : Gajar ka halwa Tool : Grater
Accidental injuries caused by graters :
SIMPLE
P R O DD EUS ICG TN Redesigned existing grater in which the surface on the sides is flat and the central part with blades is concave which doesn’t let the carrot slip while grating to avoid any kind of injury.
A specially designed tool to hold the carrot while grating on a normal grater so as to check any kind of accidental injuries.
ART
NOUVEAU
The assignment here was to select a particular era of design and design a cube that has resemblance with that era. Selected era - Art Nouveau An ornamental style of art that flourished throughout Europe and the United States (1890-1910). Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic curvilinear lines often based on plant-forms.
Making differnt types of wood joineries and understanding their applications.
Making a pop up card using cutting and folding technique.
M AT E R I A L S
Making cut outs and shaping aluminium and acrylic sheets so as to understand their properties.
PRINCIPLE
and
ELEMENTS
The elements of design are the building blocks that make up a any composition such as drawing, painting or design.
These elements primarily include the most basic things like lines, dots, shapes, space, their arrangement,etc. Principles of design determine how well we compose a piece of art.
GEOMETRY Sierpinski gasket/triangle and other geometric structures made during the geometry workshop to understand concept of fractals to understand the basics of geometry respectively.
PHOTOGRPHY
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