RICHARD PARKS DESIGN PORTFOLIO
2016
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work is not work w i t h o u t p l ay
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. To keep me sane
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5 TIDE
15 slat
23 fisher price
27 volv
35 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
focus
OPPORTUNITY
What is ESSENTIAL for staying independent?
EAS E
COM FO R
s ce rfa Su
s b Bar Gra
agreed that they miss having the option of taking a bath
No Bathtubs Shower Chairs
Body Fa ilure
89% of participants
Sl i p pe ry
SA F E TY
Seniors want three things from their bathing experience, all leading to the overall goal of being clean.
Assisted Living
Grab Bars
ng and Lo ’t St Can
SE U OF
Independent Living Wa rm
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Shower Hea d
on iti
Washing Fee t
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Tra ns
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“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
ideation
Concept
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.
reevaluation of form
concept
The asymmetrical walls allow an open bathing experience, while also providing stability and support for the user.
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.
p ro d u c t
Soap niche doubles as rail to ease navigation in tub Chair Motor
Silicone coated floor
SLAT A piece of furniture which embodies the elements of seat + surface + storage. Partner : Amanda Phung Duration : 5 weeks
focus
opportunity
Joinery
Fabrication
How can the material be self-sustaining?
How can each part be made?
User What environment will the product live in?
MATE RI AL CH O I CE 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 little help from other 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
Ideation
pullout perch seat and surface are synonymous slats give the sense of a full surface exploration of symmetry vs nonsymmetry weight differentiates function
The lighter maple wood is used mainly for structure such as the frame and seat. The darker walnut wood is used as an accent to highlight the two places used as light weight-bearing 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.
takeaways
Industrial Design Internship Duration : 8 Months
presentation
product development
brainstorms
company communication
learning the different methods of communicating ideas in both physical and digital formats
learning the various roles required as a product designer to take a product from idea to market
sparking initial ideas and learning to analyze and choose different product opportunity directions
collaborating across departments, learning company culture, and building relationships/ networks
research
resources
ideation/ concepting
discovery
discovering new opportunities, emerging technologies, or inspirations to apply to product ideas
access to industrystandard resources (model shop, 3D printers, paint booth, printers, plotters, CNC, etc.)
learning to develop rapid ideation and concepting skills (digital/analog sketching, 3D modeling, foam modeling, etc)
learning skills and insights from guest speakers and professional workshops
childhood development learning various developmental milestones of children and applying knowledge to product ideas
programs learning various industry-standard software programs (Rhino, Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchBook Pro, etc.)
spring 2016
summer 2016
Universal Truth
Positioning
Vision/Purpose
DNA
Think
Learn
Active Play
mom and dad believe that early learning is important to their child’s development and future success
the only brand that inspires academic learning and curiosity through experiential play
inspire love of learning and curiosity at the earliest age
experiential, academic, character-forward, discovery, music, fun
Leverage the power of the question to get kids thinking
Well balanced curriculum of core subjects & 21st century skills
Kids learn best & retain more when they engage in active learning through play
Laugh & Learn® Smart Stages™ Puppy
Laugh & Learn™ Magical Musical Mirror
Laugh & Learn® Smart Stages™ Scooter
Laugh & Learn™ Crawl Around™ Car - Pink
Think & Learn Code-a-pillar
Think & Learn Spell & Speak Sea Turtle
Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon
Puppy responds to baby’s touch with silly sayings and sing-along songs – but now he’s got Smart Stages™ technology that changes the learning content as baby grows.
It’s more than pretty— this vanity is loaded with learning fun! Delightful songs and phrases introduce ABCs, colors, textures, greetings and more.
The first learning rideon for baby revs up the fun with 50+ sing-along songs, tunes & phrases! Laugh & Learn® Smart Stages™ Scooter helps get motor skills rolling.
Baby “drives” fun and learning all around the stationary play center car, from sit, to crawl, to stand & “cruise”!
This unique caterpillar learning toy encourages kids to experiment as they play, helping them to develop problem-solving, planning & sequencing and critical thinking skills
Shell out interactive learning fun with a Turtle pal that teaches first reading words, spelling, rhyming and more!
This toy chameleon teaches preschoolers colors, counting and more in a fun, interactive way!
volv A feminine hygiene waste disposal unit that separates waste from the user. Duration : 5 Weeks
focus
o p p o rt u n i t y
sanitation
maintenance
ease of use
The feminine hygiene product waste market has some serious risks as far contamination and sanitation. This redesign focuses on separating users (and maintenance staff) from existing waste, thus protecting them from harmful pathogens as well as offensive odors.
APPROACHABLE HANDS-FREE USE SANITARY INTUITIVE
sterile separation of existing waste from users
sealable bag that does not expose waste when discarded
soft, playful appearance
ideation
concept The waste barrel is housed within its shell in such a way that it transports waste into the bin without exposing the user to existing waste. This dramatically limits the exposure of the user to dangerous pathogens or offensive odors that may await, within.
product A Touch point for maintenance access A
B Bag holder C Plastic bag with paperboard cap and rubber valve D Translucent base to gauge capacity E Waste transport F Motion sensor Acrylic Cap For Motion Sensor Housing Injection Molded PC Plastic Injection Molded PC Plastic
C E B
F
D
KLENSE A children’s dental hygiene kit aimed to promote earlier, more effective dental hygiene habits. Duration : 5 Weeks
focus
opportunity
NEED
VISION
I M PA C 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
l i t t l e product differen tiation
3 in 5
adolescents aged 12–19 had experienced dental caries in permanent teeth, and 15% had u n t r e a t e d t o o t h d e c a y. *
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
ideation
concept
comfortable modular friendly approachable intuitive customizable
greet
pop
floss
flip
brush
store
product
KLENSE
The clean, 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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