Pete r
Le e
Industrial Design Portfolio
Peter
Lee
“It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.� - Isaac Asimov As a designer I thrive upon competitive innovation and influencing the future. Moreover keeping multidisciplinary approach in my work is essential, as I obtained an engineering backround. I always look for challenges and like to overcome difficulties on the way. My goal is to keep focus on the bigger picture and on the details at the same time.
Industrial design engineer BSc Budapest University of Technology and Economics peter.lee.bin@gmail.com +31 6 55 911 024
Sy nth e s i s eyewear
I n n oL E D
floor lamp
Fu n n e l faucet
L a m p h e at
eyewear heater
Sh raf raf wooden stool
Synthesis eyewe a r material combination
TIPTON GLOBAL KFT (best known for its Vinylize brand) THESIS PROJECT (2016) Role: Designer Consultants: Lorant Fodor DLA, Simon Hukaya
The aim of the project was to create a new, luxury product line for the Vinylize brand The demand for a spectacle made from combination of materials was driven by the pressure of contenders and the need within the company to open towards the Asian market. The company’s best known brand called Vinylize. The frames are made of upcycled vinyl records. The records
are strengthened through a special process, and by the combination of modern technology and handmade manufacturing, a unique product can be created. Thus the lifecycle of the records is extended, also their value is increased. Therefore the materials to combine within the frame were vinyl and - to maintain the high-end look - metal.
Development process through sketches
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Concept I.
The aesthetics and the structure developed together via the sketches. The core idea was to develop a half-frame (cellulose-acetate and vinyl record layer pressed together) fastened with a metal bridge and metal temples. In the developing phase I found the first two concepts to be inadequate. The form and the structure were not coherent enough so the overall design felt unnatural and forced. Moreover these ideas were to manufactured with non-adjustable, milled nosepads, which would have been a great disadvantage in the
Concept II.
targeted asian market due to the major differences of the mongoloid bone structure. Another major drawback of these solutions is that every new frame in the collection would need a differently shaped and so manufactured bridge, thus leading to enourmous amount of expenses. However in the process I managed to test the right thickness of the steel plate (1.2 mm) that is to be built in the cellulose-acetate in order to fasten the two halves of the frame with anti slackening japanese screws. 5
The structure of the bridge
The main solution was formed by separating the bridge part and the steel plates that are to be built in. By doing so, the plates become manufacturable at low cost (laser cutting) and thereby easily variable for different frames. The bridge part, which is the key and most important feature of the concept visually, is kept the same in the collection for every eyewear. The higher manufacturing quantities mean lower costs so it can be produced by precision molding and given a more refined geometry. The adjustable, more comfortable nosepads were also implemented in this solution. The padarms are sealed to the bridge and arrive ready for assemble. The pads are made of titanium, all other metal parts of the product are also hypoallergenic or get hypoallergenic finish, such as the palladium plated temples. Fastening method of the bridge Concept III.
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Various ergonomic factors were taken into consideration using special database regarding mongoloid features and measurements. A thorough optical study with reference to human eyesight was carried out during the information collection phase. Design considerations Exploded view of the Synthesis frame HEAD WIDTH - EAR/TEMPLE (MALE, MEAN, JAPANESE) =152,8 FRAME WIDTH =138,6 IPD (MALE, MEAN, JAPANESE) =67,5 EYE DISTANCES (MALE, MEAN, JAPANESE) = 67 and 103
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The standard labelling of the temples
The frame conforms to the ISO 12870:2012 standards. (Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods) Ergonomic considerations
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Real material prototype
B2B store stand
This is the first real-material prototype after the many 3D printed ones. The construction was put to the test and held on. Minor adjustments regarding production precision are needed to be made. Moreover a slight weight reduction is feasible by the extenuation of the bridge thus getting a more comfortable product. On the left can be seen the major point-of-purchases that I created to achieve a more complex and luxury buying experience. The B2B section is the upper stand that is handed to opticians who preorder the whole collection. The stand holds up to five frames, can be disassembled easily and packaged for shipment. On the bottom left there is the B2C package that the costumers receive. It contains a custom vinyl-made case, a microfiber wiping cloth and a warranty card.
B2C consumer package
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Through the design process the task was to achieve a construction that can be varied at little expense. The construction was to form an aesthetic look with the frame, and the product to blend into the Vinylize brand. Furthermore, a robust and precise attachment is required to match the product’s exclusivity. The exchangeability and maintainability play key factors regarding the two-year warranty. I also designed a frame complying with the latest trends and hopefully a bit beyond them. I examined whether the construction could be implemented into frames with diverse shapes, since the production of variations at low cost is essential. Ergonomic aspects were indispensable given that the product is a medical device. The penetration to the eastern market justified a key feature, the nosepads with adjustable padarms. To minimalize compromises in design, alternative solutions for production problems needed to be proposed. Notable post-production matters were mainly marketing associated. These are the positioning of the product, branding, pricing, furthermore B2B and B2C marketing strategies. In conclusion, the technical construction being the result of a complex design task may play key role in the eastern expansion of the company.
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innoLED F loor La m p
direct/indirect lighting
COOPERATION WITH PHILIPS IPSC TAMĂ SI KFT (hungarian subsidiary of Philips LED) Class assignment (2015) Integrated product design IV Role: Owner of the idea Teammates: Eszter Sebok (helped with construction); Orsolya Vitalyos (modelled the structure of the stand) Consultant: Peter Gara
Development process of the lamp through sketches
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Wiring and engineering solutions
The aim of the project was to design an innovative LED-product with Philips components. During the information collecting process the team had the opportunity to learn about lighting technology, LEDs, and Philips products. Through various marketing researches such as SWOT and micro environment analysis we decided to utilize the main compartment of the Philips Stylid spot lamp. Thus reducing production time and expences.
Stylid spot LED lamp
The design process had three main points: choosing the right circuit elements, taking the convenience factors into consideration, and creating manufacturable components. According to the core idea - a floor lamp that can be both used as a direct spot, and an indirect soft lamp - the lighting compartment and the dimming bell can both be turned 360 degrees separately. This feature was achieved by special wiring-solutions and with bearings.
Versatility of the construction
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Philips HUE technology with 16M colors and smart control
Exploded view of the assembly
The first concept contained a single LED (10 W, 1300lm, 39V, 320mA) with a dimmer. However it was considered professional and not suitable for home usage so the lighting source was shifted to the Philips HUE technology with a smart RGB LED. With an application, the color of the light is variable. Due to the achievable 16M colors, it can both enhance relaxation and concentration, according to the needs of the user. With this choice, an extra feature was given to the lamp and it became one of its main appeal. Most of the components are manufactured from wood and aluminium for keeping integrity in aesthetics and giving the feel of a high value product. The bell is 1.5 mm thick deep drawn aluminium with a sandblasted finish. The height intervals and the handle measurements were all adjusted to the ergonomic measurements of the middle-aged european person. 12
Final render of the product
InnoLED floor lamp is an ideal multifunctional smart lamp, which can create both a direct and diffused light. The lamp and the bell can be adjusted separtely. The design fits the modern home with the combination of raw metal and wood surfaces. The upper lighting unit and the stand are separate units, and the cable is inbuilt the lamp. It has an additional function: the HUE technology with inbuilt RGB LED panel. The colors can be changed via mobile application, becoming accessible to a large consumer base. The colors complemented by various shades of white. Warm white promotes relaxation and cool white stimulates concentration and vigilance. Thus the lamp can satisfy various needs during a long day.
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Lam p h e at
eyewear heater
TIPTON GLOBAL KFT (best known for its Vinylize brand) Internship project (2015) Role: Designer and manufacturer The commercial eyewear heaters are boring and unaesthetic, there was need for something special. Hand rendering of the concept
Early sketch of the mechanics (parallel levers)
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PAR64 stage lamp
The lengh of the springs (=force) changes with the movement of the lever, due to the shifted third joint and thus the structure has two balance points: up and down
The springs in the endpoints of the movement, the visible bearings and the contact switch
The idea was to create an industial looking heater device for eyewear. During the selling process of a pair of glasses usually there are minor adjustments that are needed to be made to the product in order to fit the costumer perfectly. This can be achieved by applying heat (approx. 50-60°C for 60 sec.) because the cellulose-acetate is thermoplastic biodegradable material. The concept was to reuse an old PAR64 stage lamp, thus emphasizing the upcycling and reuse policy of the brand. Firstly the mechanism was to be created. Basically it is a spring mechanism with parallel levers. The bell is kept vertically through the motion by the distances of the joints being equal. The springs help to smooth out the motion and keep the structure in upright position when it is out of use. A contact switch gives power when the lever is turned down.
Milled beech part for the frames
Analog thermometer
The two endpoints of the movement of the heater
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The airflow within the heater through the hair dryer and onto the frame
The second prototype
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The first prototype wat made of cartboard and was meant to eliminate the contingent miscalculations. The second prototype was assembled with real components in order to test the spring system with the actual weight. In the final product I built in a heating component of a 2000W hair dryer and made experiments to find the right distance of the blower from the eyewear. The metal parts were laser cut from 3 mm thick aluminum and given a sandblasted finish. The side metal reinforcements were a final adjustment to the design. The wooden parts were milled and polished from beech clogs.
The Lampheat is a handcrafted structure for heating and adjusting eyewear. The main component, the bell was upcycled from an old stage lamp. The design is intentionally robust and industrial. It combines raw sandblasted aluminum surfaces with precisely milled and polished beech parts for a vintage excuisite look. The bearings and fasteting components are designed to be visible and are emphasized. The analog thermometer gives feedback for the user, however it is built in mainly for the overall experience. The lever is easy to use, it has two endpoints and stays idle when turned up. A contact switch helps with operating with only one hand, hence the other hand is needed to handle the eyewear. A heating component of a hair dryer is built within the bell and provides just the right amount of heat. It is one of a kind product assembled in the official Tipton Showroom in Bupadest. Since its installation, many optitians were keen to have one.
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Faucet De s i g n
innovative single lever faucet
Class assignment (2014) Integrated product design III Role: Designer Consultant: Jozsef Zalavari DLA
Idea sketches
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The assignment of the class project was to design a functional and castable single lever faucet. One part of the collection of information phase was a visit to the KLUDI factory in Hungary. The manufacturing process was shown, from how the cores are made, through the casting procedure, to the final examinations. Also implementing the EU standards and ergonomic data was highly important during the design process. From the several design sketches two were chosen for further development with DATUM method, then the last one was decided by the Copeland method. The most important criteria were innovation, aesthetics, easy operation, saving material and manufacturability. Early structural sketch
The idea called Funnel was for elaboration, as the final concept. The concept is a single lever mixer tap model. With the help of the ceramic cartouche the quantity and temperature of the water can be easily adjusted. An extraordinary vent was designed in order to give the faucet a mesmerising conic water flow that nonetheless saves 40% water. Water flow dinamics were carried out in the design process.
Cross-section view of the 3D model
3D model renders
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7. Temperature marker 6. Grub screw 5. Mixing lever
4. Closing lid
3. Clamping nut
2. Cartouche
1. Faucet body
Exploded view
Minor adjustments were made to the structure to be easier to cast, thus also saved material, and the installation became simpler. Some modification in the body section was made too, the thickness of the sole was reduced, and the holder part of the cartouche was made thinner for weight reduction. The body of the Funnel is purely geometric with a slight streamline element on its bottom half. When not in use, the hole in the tap itself is a point of curiosity. It was designed by the terms of elegant simplicity where I wanted the pouring water to be the most astonishing feature of this faucet. 20
The Funnel faucet placed onto its specially designed washbasin
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The Funnel is an innovative faucet designed by the terms of simplicity. I redesigned the geometry of the evident water flow, and the aesthetics of the faucet have been modified with it. The funnel shaped flow is not only an esthetic geometrical form, which makes handwashing a real joy, but also water-saving without any need of aerator. The faucet is elegant and made of high-quality materials, thus making the product a suitable part of the modern bathroom.
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Shrafraf stool geometric stool design
B-terv creative group workshop (2015) Role: Designer, Manufacturer, Creative group leadership member “Design and prototype a wooden stool that within 450x450x450 mm!�
ideation sketch
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The Shrafraf named stool was made during a workshop organized by B-Terv (Plan-B) unity based in Budapest. It is a self-organized group of young creatives mainly studying in the fields of industrial design from various universities. The goal of the unity is to maintain a process of professional development of its members, in addition to academic education. Being leaderhip member I organized several workshops. Within this event I designed a stool that was meant to be upcycled from various wooden waste materials. However, to stay within the time boundries of the workshop, the prototype was made by assembling 196 wooden rods together in rows and layers, each 30x30 mm sectioned. Thus easing the embodiment of the structure. Four pillars sustain and deliver the force between the two identical sides of the chair. The exhibition of the stools was a part of the Design Week Budapest 2016.
Final prototype
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All rights reserved Š 2017 Every concept was designed by Peter Lee, and belongs to him, to the TU Budapest and to Tipton Global Kft.