Paola Gonzalez
HTXM Internship INDS 4180
HTX Made is a micro production facility that collaborates with independent clients, commercial businesses and architects to create custom furniture and digital fabricated works.
THE TEAM
With Jose, I worked on concept ideation and prototyping
With Francisco, I worked on concept ideation and CAD modeling/drawings
With Ben, I worked on marketing and research for ongoing projects
Buff Burger is opening a new location and is looking to partner with HTXM
SEAT LAYOUTS FURNITURE BRANDING
FURNITURE
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Sketching ideation of furniture for the new Buff Burger location. We had several meetings where we consulted with the client.
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A.5
SEATING INDOOR: 72 OUTDOOR: 34 TOTAL 108
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1.6
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Maximizing Space Booths vs No Booths Seating vs Walking Space
C
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2.2
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A.5
SEATING INDOOR: 88 OUTDOOR: 30
TOTAL: 118
B
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SEAT LAYOUTS
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SEATING INDOOR: 72 (2 seaters) (4 seaters) (6 seaters) (8 seaters) (bar stools)
5 6 2 1 17
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BRANDING STUDIES
Color Studies with their current color branding
Tabletop branding
A TEXAS WARM FAST CAUSAL
B
MODERN RUSTIC
INTERIOR
Tap wall ideation while incorporating their branding and keeping with the theme of the restaurant
C
SEATING
BENCH SEATING
STOOL CONCEPTS
SEAT ITERATIONS
BAR STOOLS Buff burger was looking at bar seating with back rests
Beveled Seats
BACKREST ITERATIONS
CLIENT WORK
Bonasera Desk A client was looking to get help designing the ultimate desk for his tech/software driven career DESIGN CAD PROTOTYPING
INITIAL IDEATION
The client was looking to have modesty panels and fit multiple hardware for all his tech accessories
CURVED ITERATION
FINAL CONCEPT
TABLETOP ITERATIONS
Drawer (front) 10.25" x 6"
Height set at 30"
HARDWARE
Rearranging and consulting with client to ensure all of his components would fit
Modesty Panels 27"
Keyboard 25.00 Laptop Tray
72.00
Laptop Tray 20 x 30 Keyboard
Drawer (inside) 20" x 10.25" x 5.5"
Monitor mount (centered)
32.00
19"
PC Tower Holder (Box shown represents PC tower)
85.00
BONASERA DESK
Ash (DarkFinish) Jarvis Steel Frame
3401 Harrisbrg Blv. Houston TX 77003 Office: 713 489 6387 www.htxmade.com
MONITOR MOUNT The client was having an issue with his monitor mount. The weight of the monitors caused it to tilt forward. SOLUTION Under mount the base and test out and angle that counteracts the tilt from the weight
10 degrees
3 degrees
PREVENT TILTING
PC MOUNT The client was also looking for a custom PC holder that would work better than the hardware offered out there STOLUTION Using 1” tubing create arms that connected to frame to provide airflow, sability, and accessibility
PROVIDE STORAGE
same wood as top 1” steel tubing
CLIENT WORK
The Taylors had previously bought a bed from HTXM and were looking to get matching sidetables
DESIGN CAD MECHANICALS
CLENT BRIEF The Taylors wanted to have some shelves and have a C shaped frame to allow for their current bed drawer to pull out.
The challenge with C shaped sidetables is finding a way to make them sturdy enough to not warp
Check if mixed species is 3" in bed too
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26.00
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21.00
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17.00
20.25
26.00
27.38
3.38
2.25
6.00
26.00
Check with cliend if drawer has enough clearance with 4" from wall
4.00
For assembling place top drawer first then slide middle shelf in
Tabs for top drawer 1.75" x 1.75"
21.0
Note: Wood strips don't match up to middle and bottom shelf, consult with client if this needs to match up
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17.00
20.25
26.0
2.00
Tab welded on top of 2.5" bars (on outer corner) Hole placed in opposite inner corner
21.0
Tabs for middle and bottom shelf 1" x 1" 0
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26.0
TAYLOR SIDE TABLES
Hole placed in the middle and welded at height of wood thickness so wood is flush to bar
1� Steel Tubing Mixed Species
3401 Harrisbrg Blv. Houston TX 77003 Office: 713 489 6387 www.htxmade.com
HTXM was looking to incorporate upholstered beds into their catalog, here are some of my concepts
DESIGN CAD RENDERS
UPHOLSTERED BEDS I used their OKO bed frame and added upholstery designs that would easily work into the current design.
LEG ITERATIONS
VERTICAL VS HORIZONTAL PANELS
HOW CAN WOOD FRAME UPHOLSTERY?
HTXM wants to have a screen in-store for customers to interact with to learn more about the company and their services
UI / UX WIREFRAMES PROTOTYPING
SHOPPING EXPERIENCE The goal is to engage users and get them to learn about the materials and furniture they are purchasing
HANDS ON INTERACTION The idea is to have physical samples that guests can interact with
RFID With RFID technology users can scan samples
A B C
THE MAIN SCREEN The main screen rotates through some photography
ABOUT HTXM The About us section includes rotating profiles about some of the members of HTXM
THE COMMERCIAL SIDE HTXM also wants people to learn about the other side of the business where they create custom and commercial pieces for local businesses
WOOD
Teach users about different types of wood while displaying furniture pieces made by that specific material.
CATALOGUE
Showcase HTXM’s current furniture collection. It is organized by category and allows you to learn what specific details about each piece (size, material, finish)
CUSTOMIZE
Allow users to build their own piece of furniture based on the options offered by HTXM. This helps organize the sales placed and helps the client better visualize their selected piece.
HTXM also wanted our help with marketing and getting the word out about this company
GRAPHIC DESIGN 3D PRINTING PROTOTYPING
FURNITURE. DESIGN. CUSTOM FABRICATION.
DESIGN
FURNITURE
713.489.6387
CUSTOM FABRICATION
FURNITURE
QUESTIONS@HTXMADE.COM
DESIGN CUSTOM FABRICATION
DESIGN
DESIGN
FURNITURE
FURNITURE 713.489.6387
QUESTIONS@HTXMADE.COM
CUSTOM FABRICATION
CUSTOM FABRICATION 713.489.6387
QUESTIONS@HTXMADE.COM
713.489.6387
QUESTIONS@HTXMADE.COM
713.521.1921 orders@newliving.net
KATIE’S
TXRX is a hacker space that aims to spread the word about electronics, metalworking, woodworking, rapid prototyping, etc. We were able to use their laser cutters for our prototyping
COMPANY COASTERS
MAIN KITCHEN MENU
MINE
Testing company logos for coasters and t-shirts. For the logo we wanted something that connected back to the company being Houston based as well as getting ethical lumber.
SITE VISITS
HEADSHOTS
THANK YOU