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QUANG NGUYEN I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n Po r t f o l i o
CONTACT: QUANG NGUYEN (408) 544 0947 quangnguyen7691@gmail.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cane
mobility device
Telepresence
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Skype robot
Gron Krage
Cruiser
mobility device
cruising bike
E-PFD
Sub
survival product
bath & water toy
Eco-Cart
Solder
self-checkout cart
soldering iron
BeccoŠ Carry
Cone
hair dryer
baby carrier
Power-View
Pond
wireless lens
hygienic product
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CANE MOBILITY DEVICE
PROBLEM STATEMENT Most canes today are strictly utilitarian. They are being sold widely in most stores, and they are not aesthetically pleasing to see. Many of them are ergonomically uncomfortable to hold for an extended period of time, and they can cause an additional issue to the hand nervous system. They make from lightweight aluminum rods which are easy to manufacture and required fewer processes to go through. Other conventional materials are also wood and plastic.
OBSERVATION The majority of current canes make for the mass without a prescription. They are found at CVS, Wal-marts, Target, Walgreens, etc. They are cheaply built, simple designs and easy to use. However, users could get their canes custom made for certain heights that meet their desired needs.
A young man using a cane as a leg supporter.
MOBILITY DEVICE
8.5 million mobility devices
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Americans use
Using a cane to help himself getting up stairs.
MARKET
16% - 24%
increased in mobility devices usage among adults 65 and older
A lady using a cane to help herself getting out of a chair.
CANE
16% seniors use canes
CONCEPTS
During ideation stage is to come up with many designs that address not one but many possible solutions. Next step is exploring the variety of shapes and forms that help solving the problem with as little designs as possible.
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TESTING 1
Simple and minimal design, index finger wraps around the cylindrical body of the cane.
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My mock-ups focus mainly from my inspirations: adjustability, modular, and elegant. Material choices are important during this stage, an easy manufacturing process is important but must not compromise the quality of the final product.
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The G-shape handle design gives some flexibility when walking. Rubber footing is for shock absorbing and reduce noises on the hard floor.
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This mockup is similar G-shape design. However, this model has a much more footprint on the lower part of the handle. In which users can place their other hands on top and below the handle to help them get out of chairs.
TESTING 4
Loop design gives the users full support on both sides of the handle when trying to get out of chairs. The body is flexible under pressure to give the cane shock absorbing when walking.
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Inspired by Japanese Samurai sword. Very minimal design and yet fully height adjustable with a very simple switch. The handle slides up and down along the body. Handles are interchangeable. The design of the double handle design still incorporates in this design to help users get out of the chair.
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FINAL DIRECTION
Final design was inspired by Google Ara, a modular phone that can be easily upgraded to higher specs. The handle, body, and leg are fully detachable. They can be exchanged out for different parts, colors, materials or designs.
Loop design gives the users full support on both sides of the handle when trying to get out of chairs. The body is flexible under pressure to give the cane shock absorbing when walking.
Tracking system for heights adjustment, slide the leg in a downward motion to adjust the height, push back up to lock the height
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Different leg attachment for certain activity
FINAL DESIGN
Modular design cane, it can be customized based on user needs. The handle, body, and leg are detachable so they can be exchanged to use with different designs, materials, or different configurations.
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FEATURES
Double handle design makes getting out of chair easier
Rounded handle helps holding more comfortable
Looped handle adds shock absorbing when walking
Slide up or down to adjust the height, can be extended up to 6 inches
Body and leg are easily detachable
Wide variety of colors and materials to choose from
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Rectangular leg design makes the form more structural and stable
Additional feet designs various occasions
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Different leg heights
CANE
GRÖN KRAGE STACKING
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PLANTER
BOX
TASK There is a significant amount of poverty rate in Santa Clara County. To help them control the cash flow, they must start making changes to their lifestyles by investing in affordable products that will help them reduce the outflow of cash or bring in extra income. As the client, IKEA is taking the lead at building affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly products that will eventually assist the people in poverty with an appropriate product.
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RESEARCH The Urban Homestead by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen. Handbook shows how to grow and preserve your own food, clean your house without toxins, raise chickens, gain energy independence, and more.
Out of Poverty: What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail by Paul Polak. A story about how Paul Polak brings the core ideas of farming and self-sustaining to rural areas around the world and helps million of families out of poverty.
Design by IKEA by Sara Kristoffersson. The history of IKEA and how it becomes the IKEA we know today.
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USERS (GenZ - Millenials: age 1-41)
IDEAS
During ideation stage is to come up with many designs that address not one but many possible solutions. Next step is exploring the variety of shapes and forms that help solving the problem with as little designs as possible.
Energy Saving
Food Preservation
Planter Boxes Livestock
Vertical Gardening
Greenhouses
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INITIAL MOCKUPS
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REFINEMENTS 1
Refinement 1: I took this concept from my first round of mock-ups and tried to refine the corner joins.
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Refinement 2: I moved the pole from the inside to the outside so the user can build a stable structure before stacking the planks. Cons: The construction poles have to go deep into the ground to get the most support.
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Refinement 3: The final refinement that I choose with. It’s a planter box with corner pieces that join the planks together. Cons: Need more work on the joints because it is a make or break design. 21
CORNER CONNECTORS 1
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ITEM PART NUMBER NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
Corner caps
Top and bottom corner caps
8
Main corner connectors
8
3
Corner connectors Dowels
Fastening corner planks
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4
3ft Planks
Pinewood planks
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36.25
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ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM NO.NO.PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
and bottom corner and bottom corner Corner caps TopTop 1 1Corner caps caps caps
8 8 8 8 16 16 12 12
12.13
36.25 36.25
Corner Main corner connectors 2 2Corner corner connectors connectors Main connectors 37.75 corner planks Dowels Fastening 3 3Dowels Fastening corner planks Planks Pinewood planks 4 43ft 3ft Planks Pinewood planks
QTY. QTY.
37.75 37.75
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37.75
36.00
EXTENSION CONNECTORS 1
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ITEM NO.
Corner caps
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Corner connectors 36in Planks Top Bottom Extension
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36.00
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ITEM NO. ITEM NO.
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3 connectors 36in Planks Main coner Width and length of the planter 8 Corner connectors Top Bottom 18 caps 36in Planks Width and length of the planter 4 Top and bottom extension Extension 72.00 Top Bottom 4 Top and bottom extension Fastening caps planks with Extension 5 Dowels connectors Fastening planks with 24 Dowels connectors Extend the length of the planner 6 Plank Extensions box Extend the length of the planner 4 Plank Extensions box
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Plank Extensions
Top a
F
Extend
4 24 4
3.00
1.50
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Dowels
M Width
8
2
5
5
Top
QTY.
8 Corner Top and bottom corner caps 2 capsCorner connectors Main coner connectors
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36.00
DESCRIPTION
Top and bottom corner caps DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 3
72.00 72.00
6.00
36
72.00
23 .50
36.00
PART NUMBER
1 NUMBER Corner caps PART
PART NUMBER
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IKEA INSTRUCTION
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GRÖN KRAGE
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E-PFD EMERGENCY PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE Designing a product that will be used to save a person life in a dangerous situation. I am designing for people who go snorkeling and want to experience the sea life, deep underwater without using oxygen tanks or rebreathers. Emergency Personal Floatation Device (E-PFD) is a wearable floatation device that goes around a person’s waist when needed the device will inflate with air and helped the person rise to the surface quicker.
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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMS Fire: • • • •
Call for help Signal for help Can people or firefighters find you? Do people know you are trapped in the house or building? • What happened if the dryer caught on fire? • Avoiding inhaling smoke • Eye protection against thick smoke so you don’t feel the burn in your eyes
Water: • • • • • • • •
Call for help Stay afloat Avoid drowning Avoid drinking float water Water sport injuries Fallout while tubing causing injuries Stuck on a rock if swam too far out Your boat has engine problem and no one is around to rescue you
Others: • Landslide: • How to keep yourself safe • How to notify the authority • Evacuate to safer land • Lost in the woods: • Finding your way out • Tagging so you can leave a trail • Flying drones
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WHO IS UST? About: • Founded in 1936 • Based in Jacksonville, Florida • Producing high-quality survival equipment.
Products: • LED lights: solar powered, battery powered, waterproof flashlights, floating flashlights. • Fire starters: waterproof lighters, Ferro rods. • Signal devices: light sticks, reflective stickers, whistle, signal mirrors. • Survival tools: waterproof paper, trail tape. • Outdoor cutting tools: saw, knives, wire saw, • First aid kits. • Camping products: hammocks, water bottles, cutting board, utensils, fuel cubes. • Shelter: tents, tarps. • Hydration & nutrition: ration bars, water bags.
UST retail partners: • • • • • • • •
Bass Pro Shop Cabela Dick’s Sporting Goods Meijer Sportsman’s Warehouse REI Target Walmart
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EXPLORATION
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For my final design, I wanted to use familiar and inexpensive materials, machine washable, and also weather proof. The final design will have seam lines on the outside of the design to add structure. s
DIRECTION AND DESIGN DETAILS
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MOCK-UP
Creating mockups to show the size, shapes, and functionaily.
Harness straps - Polypropylene webbing.
Personal flotation device.
Emergency cord will deploy the CO2 canister to inflate.
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Re-breather pocket.
Re-breather.
PATTERN
I want to use durable and long-lasting materials. Since this device will be used in harsh conditions; fresh water, salt water, UV light. So it has to be water and weather resistance.
Outer layer: Polyester Inner layer: Neoprene
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LET’S GO SNORKELING 1
Place it on the waist with the straps face in front.
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Rotate the product so the straps are on the back.
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Snap-in the buckles.
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Correct position, the CO2 canister protector is now in front.
REPLACING CO² CANISTER 1
Locate the CO2 canister protector.
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Replacing with the new CO2 canister.
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Pull-out the used CO2 canister.
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The product is ready to be used.
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ECO-CART SELF-CHECKOUT CART Team Project: Mada Alabduljabbar, Daniel Castillo, Dustin Eaton, Matthew Marchand, and Quang Nguyen.
OBJECTIVE Design a fully independent self-service system for Whole Foods that: • Allows users easily scan items, weight produce, and checkouts without having to remove any items from their carts • Environmentally Friendly - reusable bags • Minimizes materials and space used building the carts • Finally, follows the philosophy of Whole Foods: reduce, reuse, and recycle
quangnguyen7691@gmail.com | (408) 544 - 0947
IDEAS
During ideation stage is to come up with many designs that address not one but many possible solutions. Next step is exploring the variety of shapes and forms that help solving the problem with as little designs as possible.
Sketchers: Matthew Marchand, and Quang Nguyen Quang Nguyen
OBSERVATION
USER INTERFACE
Whole Foods uses green to represent the environmentally friendly choices that the company tries to make. They follow the philosophy known as The 3 R’s: Reduce, Re-Use, and Recycle. Alternative Energy also plays a big role in the company. They are currently working to power their stores strictly through wind and solar power, and even received the Green Power Leadership Award in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Minimal design: fits with the existing aesthetic of Whole Foods. User friendly: shoppers of all ages could use it. Reflects Whole Foods aesthetic: colors, buttons and actions are all improved upon their existing brand
Searching for produce items
All items had been scanned, ready to load onto reusable shopping bags Researcher: Daniel Castillo
User Interface: Mada Alabduljabbar & Quang Nguyen
LET’S SHOP!
Shopping for items.
Bagging items.
Scanning items with the built-in scanner.
Wireless hand scanning for heavy or large items.
Self-checkout via on-cart device.
Screen interface of the Eco-Cart.
Storyboard: Dustin Eaton
ECO-CART
Housing on wheels with internal charging mechanism
Flat bed for heavy or oversized items
Large on-cart touch screen
Wireless hand-held scanner
3D CAD Model: Matthew Marchand Rendering: Quang Nguyen
Rubber handles
OBJECTIVE
BECO CARRY ÂŽ
ERGONOMIC BABY CARRIER Today, many new parents struggle when traveling with the newborn baby. Especially, the ones who enjoy outdoor activities. Some parents manage to leave the baby with family members and go on with their daily lives. Other parents find it difficult when traveling outdoor with the baby around so they might have to give up certain lifestyles they used to enjoy. My goal is to design a baby product that brings more parents outdoor and keeps their lifestyles as they were before having the baby.
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OPPORTUNITIES Traveling: • • • • • • •
Strollers Carrier Baby changing mat Transportation Getting in/out of the car Baby bag organization Traveling: what to bring?
Organization: • Easy to access organizer when traveling • Baby bags that can fit all items when hiking • Draws that can fit baby clothing without getting lost • Compartment for dirty clothing
Eating: • • • •
Make it easier for parents to feed Baby food at the right temperature Keep baby occupy while feeding Safe toys
Team Research: Aaron Freyer, Joey Huang, Quang Nguyen, and Rachel Quach Quang Nguyen
DIRECTION
Most baby carriers in the market required the user to put the product on first then the baby. I was exploring different ways to wear the product while the baby is in the baby carrier.
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MOCK-UPS
Creating mock-ups helped finding the weak points on the design before moving to the final design.
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1 2 Baby head support straps are at the wrong location. They caused the head support to stretch out and didn’t form to the baby head.
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Shoulder straps want to fall apart out of the shoulder
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Baby hip support is too wide
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Baby waist supports need to move up higher
SOLVING
Problems found in previous mock-up will be addressed during this stage. Like the head rest is in the wrong location, straps are too far apart, and the baby hip support is too wide.
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The direction on the head straps and buckles are moved to new locations for better stability and baby head support.
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The baby seat area has narrow down and adding more comfort to the baby when sitting in a spread out position.
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Due to the new head straps location, the shoulder straps are more statable but also can do cross strap for more stability.
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The location of the waist buckles had moved up so baby legs and thighs can fit easily in to the slot.
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MATERIALS
For my final design, I wanted to use familiar and inexpensive materials, machine washable, and also weather proof. The final design will have seam lines on the outside of the design to add structure. Convenience locations for the shoulder strap buckles and waist straps.
Velour: soft microfiber-like material, liquid repellent Polyester Fiber Sheets (3x): add padding and insulation. Non-woven Fabric (2x): liquid repellent, thermal insulation, and bacterial barrier. Polyester Tent Fabric: liquid repellent, easy to clean.
No.
Parts
Materials
Actual Cost (Materials Used)
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Shoulder Straps
Polyester Tent Fabric
$5/yard
$10
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Buckles (3x)
Injection Molded Plastic
$0.50/each
$1.50
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Outer Layer
Polyester Tent Fabric
$5/yard
$0 (Shared with No.1)
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Padding
Polyester Fiber Sheet
$6/yard
$6.00
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Padding
Non-woven Fabric
$3/yard
$1.50
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Shoulder Strap Adjusters (2x)
Injection Molded Plastic
$1/each
$2.00
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Inner Layer
Velour
$6/yard
$1.00
The material costs were based on retail price.
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Cost Per Yard
$22.00
FEATURES Foldable Padded Head Support Head Support Buckle
Padded Cross-Back Shoulder Straps
Beco Logo Waist Strap
Shoulder Straps Adjuster
Ergonomic padded Infant/Baby Seat
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OPTION 1: READY-TO-GO 1
Placing shoulder straps over the shoulders
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Adjust the head support buckles in front of the baby carrier.
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Pull the shoulder strap ends backward to adjust the height of the baby.
Buckle the waist strap for more support.
OPTION 2: CROSS BACK 1
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Placing shoulder straps over the shoulders and buckle to the head support buckles. Left shoulder strap goes to right buckle, right should strap goes to left buckle.
Buckle the waist strap for more support.
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Pull the shoulder strap ends backward to adjust the height of the baby.
Cross back straps take more time to get ready great for long trips.
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POWER-VIEW DETACHABLE WIRELESS LENS FOR MOBILE PHONE The device attaches to the mobile phone. It uses the phone’s processing power and controls the device. The lens is detachable and became a wireless camera for the phone. Once detached the phone’s screen acts as a view finder. Get low, high or closer to the object and still see what the lens is seeing.
THE HUNT
Using existing products that can be found in various retail stores and combining them together to create new mock-ups.
Forearm Braille display.
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Table top Braille display.
Gecko case will stick to any flat surface, great for following make-up tutorials.
Mobile phone holder that has easy access button for speakers.
The device attaches to backpack strap so the user can film or take the picture from their point of view.
Monocular - taking picture or video from far away.
MOCK-UPS
The final direction is focusing on designing a wireless camera lens for mobile phone. The lens is detachable so the user can get closer or farther away from the object.
Camera lens off detached from the body.
Lens is attached back to the case.
Ergonomic handle.
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DETACHING 1
Quick release button.
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The design of the lens has a quick-release button where the user pushes and holds on to the button. Once they twisted in counter-clockwise motion the lens will detach from the body. Next, they can move the lens around and the phone screen is acting as a view-finder.
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Twist counter clockwise.
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The lens is detached from the body.
USAGES
Due to the wireless feature of the lens, the user can use it as a selfie lens where they can hold the lens and take the picture on the other hand. Another method is placing the lens on a surface, and they can take a wide-shot with the background.
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Micro-USB charging port
Shutter button
Lens quick-release button
Lens charging contacts
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POWER-VIEW
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TELEPRESENCE IN-HOUSE TELEPRESENCE ROBOT In the near future, Telepresence Robots will be wildly used in any homes by the elderly people who are incapable of performing certain tasks. This project will focus on designing the housing for lowvolume and high-volume. Both will utilize different manufacturing processes, materials, and costs; but they will share a similar design.
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WHAT IS TELEPRESENCE ROBOT? Telepresence robots have often been referred to as “Skype on wheels�. Instead of having a static view of participants, the controller of the robot is able to control what they wish to see, as opposed to needing someone to point a camera at a particular person.
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HIGH-VOLUME • Retired couple who live in a 3 bedrooms home in Downtown San Jose, CA. • They like spending time with their grandchildren via Skype. • They use their free time to help their grandchildren with homework. • Due to a medical condition, they have to limit their travels.
LOW-VOLUME • Newly retired couple live in Saratoga, CA. • Husband is a businessman who owns a restaurant chain in the Bay Area. • Wife is a retired high school teacher. • They like spending free time with family and teaching grandchildren with homework.
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Camera
Display
Speaker Grill
Front Enclosure
Wheel - Die Casting Wheel Tires
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HIGH-VOLUME
High-Volume Design Costs: $1,353.85 Volumes: up to 100,000 units Manufacturing Processes: • Injection Molding, • Die casting, • Sheet Metal Fabrication, Materials: • Polypropylene (enclosures), • Aluminum (wheels), • Cold Rolled Steel (internal components rack),
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Camera
Display
Speaker Grill
Front Enclosure
Glass Wheel Wheel Tires
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LOW-VOLUME
Low-Volume Design Costs: $7,996.96 Volumes: up to 1,000 units Manufacturing Processes: • Superforming, • Investment casting, • Photochemical etching Materials: • Magnesium (enclosures), • Stainless Steel (speaker cover), • Glass (wheels),
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CRUISER C R U I S I N G
B I K E
OBJECTIVE The goal of this project is learning how to use Solidworks for the first time by following written or video tutorials.
Mold-Tech design for better air flow in hot weather
Narrow tubing in the back for better handling when picking up more transporting the bike
Highly detailed hand grip design for better control of the handle bar
Treads pattern add more grip on different terrains
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SUBMARINE G R E E N TOY S ® B AT H & WAT E R TOY
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SOLDER S O L D E R I N G
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I R O N
OBJECTIVE •
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Design a soldering iron for high school students who are interested in mechatronic engineering. The goal of this project is to create an ergonomic soldering iron that is easy to use and doesn’t compromise its function.
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MOCK-UPS 1
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My mock-ups focus mainly on how the user would hold the soldering iron. I want the design to grab on top of the user’s hand, without adding any force when holding. The design falls between the upper part of the index finger and the thumb.
SOLDER
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CONE H A I R
D R Y E R
OBJECTIVE • •
Design a hair dryer for quick and efficient hair drying experience. Taking existing hair dryer components and creating an enclosure that will house all the main parts.
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MOCK-UPS
Creating mock-ups is critical during this stage because it is a way of looking at the concepts on paper in three dimensions. The final refined mock-up in white below has the primary design criteria that I set out to accomplish.
Sketchers: Matthew Marchand, and Quang Nguyen Quang Nguyen
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POND
HYGENIC PRODUCT
OBJECTIVE Design a soap product for Bellagio Hotel, inspired by flow forms and water ponds. During the process of this project, I learned the importance of plaster mold making, draft angles and part-lines are crucial in this project. I’d considered these aspects while designing so they wouldn’t compromise the final design.
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