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FOLLOW N O T Y O U R PA S S I O N MISSION
Currently I am a Senior studying Industrial Design at Virginia Tech and I am a fabricator of memorable experiences. I believe in the idea of designing for others because I firmly have confidence in the fact that empathy is my greatest strength. Design should be centered not just on the final product but the intent, process, and presentation of it as well. There is immense value to crafting a product but driving its form/function based on research and usability allows for the production of not just aesthetically pleasing forms, but an overall memorable experience. Even if people don’t consciously recognize it, these are the ideals that they appreciate when they interact with any design. Growing up in a military household, I’ve become an expert at 2 things: making new friends and push-ups. Moving from place to place, adapting, getting to know people, and learning people’s backgrounds has taught me that there’s no standard person and we should be designing accordingly. I strive to achieve this through strong design research, ideation, and interaction with the target consumers. Constantly I am reminded of the different experiences that each person carries with them and I work to incorporate that into my designs.
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FOLLOW N O T Y O U R PA S S I O N MISSION
Currently I am a Senior studying Industrial Design at Virginia Tech and I am a fabricator of memorable experiences. I believe in the idea of designing for others because I firmly have confidence in the fact that empathy is my greatest strength. Design should be centered not just on the final product but the intent, process, and presentation of it as well. There is immense value to crafting a product but driving its form/function based on research and usability allows for the production of not just aesthetically pleasing forms, but an overall memorable experience. Even if people don’t consciously recognize it, these are the ideals that they appreciate when they interact with any design. Growing up in a military household, I’ve become an expert at 2 things: making new friends and push-ups. Moving from place to place, adapting, getting to know people, and learning people’s backgrounds has taught me that there’s no standard person and we should be designing accordingly. I strive to achieve this through strong design research, ideation, and interaction with the target consumers. Constantly I am reminded of the different experiences that each person carries with them and I work to incorporate that into my designs.
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KLENSE
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5 TIDE
15 25 s l at
KLENSE
tide A bathtub redesign focused on creating a safe and enjoyable bathing experience for seniors living independently in small spaces.
Partner : Monica Welcker + Peter Yoo
Duration : 15 Weeks
Sponsored by SFCS Architects Presented at By Design Senior Living Conference - Spring 2015
tide A bathtub redesign focused on creating a safe and enjoyable bathing experience for seniors living independently in small spaces.
Partner : Monica Welcker + Peter Yoo
Duration : 15 Weeks
Sponsored by SFCS Architects Presented at By Design Senior Living Conference - Spring 2015
Fo c u s
O P PO R TUN I TY What is ESSENTIAL for staying independent? Independent Living
Assisted Living Grab Bars
N o Bat h t u b s Shower Chairs
Seniors want three things from their bathing experience, all leading to the overall goal of being clean.
89% of participants agreed that they miss having the option of taking a bath
“I do miss a bathtub, where I can sit and luxuriate. Especially if its been cold, or somethings been aching... It’s nice!”
“I used to take a bath. That used to be my method of bathing.. But now I prefer a shower, mostly because I don’t think I could get in and out without assistance, like a LOT of assistance.... Like a crane!!”
“My legs just don’t work like they used to and when I get in the bathtub, and they don’t cooperate it can be dangerous!”
Extendable Shower Heads
Through visits to both assisted living facilities and independent senior living spaces, we observed trends in their bathing situations. There were similarities in the way they went about the bathing process, but we realized one important trend. Nobody had an
opportunity to take a bath. Easy Entrance
Fo c u s
O P PO R TUN I TY What is ESSENTIAL for staying independent? Independent Living
Assisted Living Grab Bars
N o Bat h t u b s Shower Chairs
Seniors want three things from their bathing experience, all leading to the overall goal of being clean.
89% of participants agreed that they miss having the option of taking a bath
“I do miss a bathtub, where I can sit and luxuriate. Especially if its been cold, or somethings been aching... It’s nice!”
“I used to take a bath. That used to be my method of bathing.. But now I prefer a shower, mostly because I don’t think I could get in and out without assistance, like a LOT of assistance.... Like a crane!!”
“My legs just don’t work like they used to and when I get in the bathtub, and they don’t cooperate it can be dangerous!”
Extendable Shower Heads
Through visits to both assisted living facilities and independent senior living spaces, we observed trends in their bathing situations. There were similarities in the way they went about the bathing process, but we realized one important trend. Nobody had an
opportunity to take a bath. Easy Entrance
ideat i o n
Co n ce pt
The double-chamber system allows the user to fill the tub without having to wait inside of it. The doors allow for users with limited mobility to easily enter and exit the tub with minimal physical exertion.
ideat i o n
Co n ce pt
The double-chamber system allows the user to fill the tub without having to wait inside of it. The doors allow for users with limited mobility to easily enter and exit the tub with minimal physical exertion.
concept
r e e va l uat i o n o f f o r m
85TH PERCENTILE MALE HEIGHT
&
USER TESTING ANTHROPOMETRICS
Using anthropometric data to define the components of the bathtub, we created a full scale mock-up to represent the size of the bathtub. The scale of the bathtub and components was very successful.
20TH PERCENTILE FEMALE HEIGHT
65TH PERCENTILE MALE HEIGHT
However, the form made the user feel caged in when they sat down, and the support bars were not structurally stable. This led to reevaluation of form.
The asymmetrical walls allow an open bathing experience, while also providing stability and support for the user.
concept
r e e va l uat i o n o f f o r m
85TH PERCENTILE MALE HEIGHT
&
USER TESTING ANTHROPOMETRICS
Using anthropometric data to define the components of the bathtub, we created a full scale mock-up to represent the size of the bathtub. The scale of the bathtub and components was very successful.
20TH PERCENTILE FEMALE HEIGHT
65TH PERCENTILE MALE HEIGHT
However, the form made the user feel caged in when they sat down, and the support bars were not structurally stable. This led to reevaluation of form.
The asymmetrical walls allow an open bathing experience, while also providing stability and support for the user.
t e c h n i ca l d r aw i n g s
product 3.00
1.50
0.50
1.00
Soap niche doubles as rail to ease navigation in tub
3.00
23.09
32.00
Chair Motor
9.75 63.00
14.23
I N C H E S 1 : 2 0
Silicone coated floor
30.00
t e c h n i ca l d r aw i n g s
product 3.00
1.50
0.50
1.00
Soap niche doubles as rail to ease navigation in tub
3.00
23.09
32.00
Chair Motor
9.75 63.00
14.23
I N C H E S 1 : 2 0
Silicone coated floor
30.00
S L AT A piece of furniture which embodies the elements of seat + surface + storage. Partner : Amanda Phung Duration : 5 weeks
S L AT A piece of furniture which embodies the elements of seat + surface + storage. Partner : Amanda Phung Duration : 5 weeks
fo c u s
i n s p i r ati o n
Joinery
Fabrication
How can the material be self-sustaining?
How can each part be made?
User What environment will the product live in?
Wood
has
various
properties which make it a valuable material. Its high dimensional stability allows it to be joined in such a way to support itself
with
from
other
little
help
adhesives.
There have been many techniques developed to join wood in a way to make it structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
personal simple effortless temporary
fo c u s
i n s p i r ati o n
Joinery
Fabrication
How can the material be self-sustaining?
How can each part be made?
User What environment will the product live in?
Wood
has
various
properties which make it a valuable material. Its high dimensional stability allows it to be joined in such a way to support itself
with
from
other
little
help
adhesives.
There have been many techniques developed to join wood in a way to make it structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
personal simple effortless temporary
Id e at i o n
pullout perch seat and surface are synonymous slats give the sense of a full surface exploration of symmetry vs nonsymmetry weight differentiates function
Id e at i o n
pullout perch seat and surface are synonymous slats give the sense of a full surface exploration of symmetry vs nonsymmetry weight differentiates function
FABRICATION
FABRICATION
The pullout perch is approximately the same size as the cuts in the seat slats, so it slides smooth and effortlessly.
The dimensions suggest the seat is meant for a single user. It’s intentionally not meant to be comfortable because it serves as a temporary resting place.
The lighter maple wood is used mainly for structural purposes such as the frame and seat. The darker walnut wood is used as an accent to highlight the two places used as light weightbearing surfaces.
The pullout perch is approximately the same size as the cuts in the seat slats, so it slides smooth and effortlessly.
The dimensions suggest the seat is meant for a single user. It’s intentionally not meant to be comfortable because it serves as a temporary resting place.
The lighter maple wood is used mainly for structural purposes such as the frame and seat. The darker walnut wood is used as an accent to highlight the two places used as light weightbearing surfaces.
KLENSE A children’s dental hygiene kit aimed to promote earlier, more effective dental hygiene habits. Duration : 5 Weeks
KLENSE A children’s dental hygiene kit aimed to promote earlier, more effective dental hygiene habits. Duration : 5 Weeks
fo c u s
o p po r tun i ty
NEED
VISION
I M PAC T
tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of children in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may hinder physical and cognitive development.
a system that encourages earlier and more effective dental hygiene habits of children ages 3-10.
reduce the number of instances of dental decay by increasing dental hygiene literacy among children ages 3-10, so they will develop good dental hygiene habits and carry them into adulthood.
About
3 in 5
adolescents aged 12– 19 had experienced dental caries in
Childhood tooth decay is most likely due to children’s attention to their brushing habits or lack thereof. To aid in their development, kids should be confident, comfortable and reassured in their dental hygiene experience. The brushing process should be just as creative and imaginative as those who use it, so the tool that they use should reflect that.
permanent teeth, and 15% had untreated tooth decay.*
Approximately
23%
of children aged 2–5
years have dental caries in primary teeth.*
*Data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2012
compact, affordable dental hygiene kit containing the essential tools needed to foster healthier smiles
fo c u s
o p po r tun i ty
NEED
VISION
I M PAC T
tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of children in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may hinder physical and cognitive development.
a system that encourages earlier and more effective dental hygiene habits of children ages 3-10.
reduce the number of instances of dental decay by increasing dental hygiene literacy among children ages 3-10, so they will develop good dental hygiene habits and carry them into adulthood.
About
3 in 5
adolescents aged 12– 19 had experienced dental caries in
Childhood tooth decay is most likely due to children’s attention to their brushing habits or lack thereof. To aid in their development, kids should be confident, comfortable and reassured in their dental hygiene experience. The brushing process should be just as creative and imaginative as those who use it, so the tool that they use should reflect that.
permanent teeth, and 15% had untreated tooth decay.*
Approximately
23%
of children aged 2–5
years have dental caries in primary teeth.*
*Data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2012
compact, affordable dental hygiene kit containing the essential tools needed to foster healthier smiles
m a r k et
I n s p i r ati o n
l i t t l e product differen tiation
We’re living in the golden age of
To aid in their development, kids
the tooth brush. An unfortunate
should be confident, comfortable
consequence of this fact is that
and reassured in their dental hygiene
we
experience. The brushing process
often
have
little
product
differentiation between the variety of
should
be
just
as
creative
and
actual toothbrush forms.
imaginative as those who use it, so the tool that they use should be no
Most of the handles of toothbrushes
different.
are plastic sticks co-molded with rubber to give a more comfortable grip. But they are not as comfortable to use as they appear to be.
Many companies have made efforts to differentiate themselves by adding more character to their brushes. This includes methods of encouraging longer brushing, personalization of brush bodies, and addition of famous characters.
comfortable modular friendly approachable intuitive customizable
m a r k et
I n s p i r ati o n
l i t t l e product differen tiation
We’re living in the golden age of
To aid in their development, kids
the tooth brush. An unfortunate
should be confident, comfortable
consequence of this fact is that
and reassured in their dental hygiene
we
experience. The brushing process
often
have
little
product
differentiation between the variety of
should
be
just
as
creative
and
actual toothbrush forms.
imaginative as those who use it, so the tool that they use should be no
Most of the handles of toothbrushes
different.
are plastic sticks co-molded with rubber to give a more comfortable grip. But they are not as comfortable to use as they appear to be.
Many companies have made efforts to differentiate themselves by adding more character to their brushes. This includes methods of encouraging longer brushing, personalization of brush bodies, and addition of famous characters.
comfortable modular friendly approachable intuitive customizable
Ideat i o n
co n ce p t c o m f o r ta b l e
+
a da p ta b l e
modular
The toothbrush body is visually weighted so the handle has more mass, giving the user an indication of the tool’s orientation. The organic curves of the handle allow it to be equally comfortable for a wide range of ages to hold in either hand. Its soft, fluid physique makes it easier to grip and provides an inviting shape that begs to be held. The friendliness and comfort of the handle makes kids less intimidated and more likely to enjoy using it.
The toothbrush body will be oriented upright and be presented to the user. It will have a ball and socket joint for the removable brush heads to attach to the handle. This will allow the brush to be stored in the handle, in a fun and engaging way that will keep kids entertained. There will also be a compartment to store floss in the base of the handle. The toothbrush would primarily function to eliminate plaque and other harmful bacteria from the gums. Its secondary function would be to simplify dental hygiene into a convenient, kid-friendly process. The toothbrush would have multiple removable heads, creating a system to help kids to get in the habit of performing the actions of brushing, flossing and tongue scraping.
Ideat i o n
co n ce p t c o m f o r ta b l e
+
a da p ta b l e
modular
The toothbrush body is visually weighted so the handle has more mass, giving the user an indication of the tool’s orientation. The organic curves of the handle allow it to be equally comfortable for a wide range of ages to hold in either hand. Its soft, fluid physique makes it easier to grip and provides an inviting shape that begs to be held. The friendliness and comfort of the handle makes kids less intimidated and more likely to enjoy using it.
The toothbrush body will be oriented upright and be presented to the user. It will have a ball and socket joint for the removable brush heads to attach to the handle. This will allow the brush to be stored in the handle, in a fun and engaging way that will keep kids entertained. There will also be a compartment to store floss in the base of the handle. The toothbrush would primarily function to eliminate plaque and other harmful bacteria from the gums. Its secondary function would be to simplify dental hygiene into a convenient, kid-friendly process. The toothbrush would have multiple removable heads, creating a system to help kids to get in the habit of performing the actions of brushing, flossing and tongue scraping.
PRODU C T
KLENSE The clean, friendly, kid-friendly brush
The brush would be 3D printed from a completely compostable filament giving the user flexibility in color combinations of their brush. Customization can give kids a sense of ownership and personal character that is specific to their liking. Kids would manually assemble their brush so they will have a better understanding of how to disassemble and properly dispose of it.
PRODU C T
KLENSE The clean, friendly, kid-friendly brush
The brush would be 3D printed from a completely compostable filament giving the user flexibility in color combinations of their brush. Customization can give kids a sense of ownership and personal character that is specific to their liking. Kids would manually assemble their brush so they will have a better understanding of how to disassemble and properly dispose of it.
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