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~ orn in China ~only child in my family ~my 2 best friends are like my sisters, and live in London and Tokyo ~mom and dad are my heroes and they taught me so much ~I enjoy cooking and love spicy food ~I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was little, and fashion gives me confidence ~age 5: learned piano, 7: learned to dance, 9: learned to draw, 11: learned Chinese traditional painting, 13: learned Western art ~before I graduated from high school, I was in the top one percent in a national figure sketch test for applying to the top art institute ~after graduating from high school, I was accepted to the top art institute in China, with a major in stage design ~my dad came to United States and applied for family immigration ~Instead of going to art school, I went to study English in Beijing, because it normally takes half a year to get a visa ~ending up getting stuck in China for two years waiting for a visa because of 9-11 and all the immigration offices closed in China ~in those two years, besides studying English I worked as a sales woman to promote an English learning program for children ~with life going up and down, it was a challenge to balance myself, having lost my past and being unable to move forward ~eventually, in 2005 I came to the United States and was reunited with my dad after 5 years of being separated ~While in school I interned at Nike, IDEO, and Adidas ~In 2009, I graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA focused in Industrial Design while exploring many other fine art skills. ~2010, I joined Uliko Studio to continue my design career while learning new knowledge of material design and development.
Research
Formation conceptual bike helmet
This project asked to research, conceptualize, design, and develop a product that I am passionate about. This bike helmet enhances communication and safety for cyclists while encouraging you to wear it for its fashion and comfort. I started by looking at the entire cycling experience.
video recording
A face to face interview is a great way to understand a user’s story, problems, needs and to discover potential opportunities. Each interview lasted about 1 hour and was reviewed later for observations.
voice recording
Phone interviews are another approach to documenting the conversation with users who weren’t local. The recordings helped me review some conversation and pull out the most valuable information.
internet access The internet was another way to access and research articles and resources about biking experiences and bike helmets. It helped me reach broad and various aspects.
book reading
Reading books borrowed from the library gave me another solid resource for finding answers and backing up other information I collected.
Interview
HELLO: Let’s talk and listen They SHINE/
Like GOLD/ Like a NOVEL/ I want to listen to their stories In My iTunes library
HELLO: 5 QUESTIONS . Feel . Relationship . Safe . Communication . City . Road . Culture
It’s like a tool that gets me around, helps me psychologically, emotionally, therapeutic...
People don’t have the tolerance; cars and bikes never get along with each other.
How you feel physical psychological
Relationships matter
01_exhausted and hungry in a good way 02_hurt, pain and dry 03_taking a bath 04_hot and cold 05_wake up 06_see clear and closer 07_quick efficient 08_constant speed 09_fast, light and carefree 10_pay more attention 11_energized 12_butterflies in my stomach
01_stress away 02_calm 03_happy fun 04_clear my head 05_more connected 06_adventurous 07_focus 08_free
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01_being a defensive driver 02_more visible+signal_ turn or break lights/headlight 03_louder(honk)
DRIVER GETS MAD
01_sitting in traffic 02_driver is mad at biker 03_driver is angry when cyclist biker is everywhere bikes slowly uphill, and cyclist has to go back to sidewalk 04_driver pulls out from the driveway, tends to look at cars on the road, not the bikers
01_when no cars around I can concentrate 02_feel good for saving gas 03_faster and pass all the traffic, lights... 04_a form of exercise 05_defensive biker
CYCLIST THINK DRIVER IS RUDE/ CARELESS PEDESTRIAN HATES CYCLISTS 01_bike tends to be quiet 02_biker gets mad/angry at driver 03_people don’t pay attention or see you 04_misjudge your speed 05_not considered as having equal rights 06_people frustrated me 07_people don’t have tolerance 08_out of control/situation 09_on the road, it’s about predictable 10_don’t know when pedestrians appear
01_ I hate when people ride on the sidewalk 02_biker scares me and I walk away from them on the sidewalk 03_can’t communicate well
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While cycling on the road, people don’t pay attention to you. At night you just hope you will see things and avoid them.
It really stinks when the weather gets cold. The building you’re going to is really hot. You are just sweaty and disgusting.
Communication
Helmet and Fashion
01_being defensive 02_tail the car 03_eye contact 04_hand signal
HARD TO SEE AND HEAR 01_didn’t see cyclists 02_too loud in the car 03_music is on 04_talking on the phone 05_not paying attention
01_encourage each other 02_go through things together 03_kids feel like they’re on an adventure
HARD TO SEE AND HEAR 01_difficult to see/be seen at night time 02_yell loud 03_feel paranoid 04_parents don’t enjoy the ride with the kids 05_watch out for kids’ safety 06_yell too loud, kids get scared 07_sound trouble, can’t hear each other 08_hard to do things all at one time 09_out of control/situation
01_avoid the cars in traffic 02_safer to walk with bike 03_safer to bike slowly down
HARD TO PREDICTABLE 01_ yell loud 02_no rule on the sidewalk 03_can’t predict where a biker is on the sidewalk
ALWAYS WEAR
01_believe a helmet keeps me safe 02_head injuries scare me 03_accident lesson from myself/friends 04_love myself = love my family 05_a pattern of behavior 06_accustomed to it, if not, I feel naked 07_independent buy a helmet that like
01_a habit to never wear it 02_doesn’t looks cool 03_not comfortable enough 04_experienced rider 05_friends don’t wear them 06_haven’t had an accident 07_weather is too hot, sweaty
NEVER WEAR
In the USA, it seems everyone is in their own little ‘bubble’. No one really speaks to each other.
I like people to notice my helmet.
Culture difference USA
01_all cars, less bikers 02_everyone’s in their own ‘bubble’ 03_bike in single lane most of time 04_fast speed 05_GO GO GO 06_wear athletic clothes for biking 07_more male cyclists than female
CHINA
01_bike is the main transportation 02_everyone has bike bells 03_don’t use hand signal 04_don’t wear helmet 05_parallel biking with others and talk 06_easy interchange between bikers 07_equal lane sizes for bike and car 08_any clothing appropriate for riding
NETHERLANDS
01_majority bikes, few cars 02_everyone has bike bells 03_don’t use hand signal 04_don’t wear helmet 05_easy interchange 06_parking garages for bike 07_atmosphere is more laid back 08_neighborhood felt homey 09_a park for every neighborhood 10_wear whatever they want
Market helmet
Concept helmet
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_strong _meet safety standard _cyclist helmet has more ventilation _fabric layer improves the aesthetic to be more lifestyle _less attractive _fabric layer causes it hotter _cyclist helmet over-designed _BMX helmet has less ventilation
_more casual and attractive _an aspect of your daily wardrobe _encourage more riders to wear a helmet while cycling _bring new materials to the design _keep the traditional construction _fabric layers make it hotter _less ventilation _BMX helmet has less ventilation
Problems
I feel my neck is disconnected with my head when I’m wearing a helmet.
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biking
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aesthetic
01_not look trendy 02_all look similar 03_mess my hair 04_head gets bigger 05_not natural
01_doesn’t look cool 02_all look aesthetic 03_head gets bigger 04_mess up my hair 05_not natural 06_ugly like mushroom 07_goofy/nerdy 08_over-designed
comfort
01_not connected to neck 02_hot - sweat - stinks 03_too cold at winter 04_chain strap is not soft 05_lost my spatial orientation
01_hot_sweat_stinks 02_hard. not comfortable 03_doesn’t fit my head 04_heavy 05_gives me headaches 06_feel distracted 07_storage
safety
01_more head protection 02_car get closer to biker 03_car pay less attention 04_incorrectly worn
communication
01_experienced rider 02_familiar with the area
visible
_hard to see or be seen
hear
_bike tends to be quite
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_bike tends to be quite _angry _hard to do several things at one time
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_from body movement _energy build for uphill _power source for lighting _defensive purposes
feminine
majority male cyclists and designers
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_looks normal _not comfortable _hot and cold
_too hard, doesn’t conform to head _can’t change helmet temperature
After all of my research, I discovered that the majority of cyclists in America display the sporty image while riding. I want to ask, “Can we dress normally while riding a bike?” “Why is the majority of cycling gear and helmets designed for a sporty male aesthetic? The answer is to FOCUS ON the FEMALE while enhancing the communication and safety on the road.
Inspiration I was inspired by nature, history, medical, fashion, and new technologies.
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A. Jewelry is a common fashion object to wear. These
bracelets and rings are fashionable and function as a light signaling device for better communication at night.
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Many people say they are not a hat person but they do wear beanies. This helmet brings the hard foam and plastic to the outside, but still keeps it safe and comfortable.
B. A car has an air bag but bikes do not. This jacket will
balloon out when cyclists want to slow down, become more visible and provide protection as air bag for cyclists. Bikes tend to be quite on the road. This glove or necklace can be worn daily & can be blown to make sound for communication purposes.
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This concept is inspired by the Rubik’s cube. Cyclists rotate the plastic layer to open or block the windows on the foam layer. It creates the option to adjust the ventilation of the helmet.
C. A sound device is inserted into a collar or scarf. It helps amplify cyclists’ voices for communication purposes.
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This concept brings the hard plastic and foam to the outside of the hoodie. It becomes more comfortable and a fashion statement.
D. Reuse the energy from pedaling to light up the shoes. E. This concept is a new way to construct the bike
D. A car has an air bag but bikes not. This jacket will
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balloon out when cyclists want to slow down, become more visible and provide protection as air bag for cyclists.
E. For cyclists’ expression and communication problems,
helmet and create interesting pattern.
the cyclists can punch the glove to made loud sounds to express their emotion such as anger.
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F. When cyclists get angry, they always ‘flip the bird’.
G. On the road in traffic, people always get angry. This
G. This necklace is a commonly worn product and
This helmet has the signal light to indicate the turning direction. The hard plastic and foam has been moved to the outside of the hoodie. jacket gives the driver the chance to express the human emotion such as appreciation and angry besides using the horn.
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While being more polite and larger, the glove will get more attention. a lighting signal device. It helps cyclists have better communication on the road at night. The form is inspired by an arrow.
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plastic and foam and placed on top of a fabric shell.
adjustable ventilation mimics the opening and close of a plant
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Form study
A. A new way to construct a helmet. The gaps between each section increase the ventilation and are easier to carry and store.
B. This bike helmet has the access for a female with long hair. It also can be used as a lock for bike.
C. There are two holes allow cyclists to put their sunglasses on.
D. These helmet concepts are inspired by the fashion industry. The front knot is used as a light signal.
E. Inspired by the sculpture from SF’s airport. The
repetition mimics the fish skin. Wind blow them to create sound and reflection from the sun for more visibility.
F. Cut the hard part of the traditional helmet into a
pattern and attach it to the inside of the hood. The pattern becomes invisible and stores heat in the winter.
G. This concept is inspired by the history of fashion. The glove has a lighting signal to communicate turns.
H. A car has break lights to indicate stopping but the
bike does not. This glove has LED lights and pressure switches. It will allow the cyclists to apply pressure through the glove on the handle bars to turn the light on and indicate the biker is stopping.
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LED lights create visibility and communication
STORY 02: I continued to work on the one
piece pattern; gradually adding the same thickness of the foam and plastic as on a real helmet. I then found that one layer of fabric seems too thin to protect the head.
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I transferred the form study into quick basic prototype models. It helped me to visualize the form in 3D and realize the lack of protection and focus on one direction.
STORY 03: I continued to work on the
one-piece pattern; gradually adding the same thickness of the foam and plastic as on a real helmet. I then found that one layer of fabric seems too thin to protect the head.
STORY 04: I started to add foam pads into
the fabric shell for protection purposes and create ventilation. This prototype became more durable but doesn’t adjust for various head sizes.
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I decided to stay with the one-piece pattern as the soft fabric shell. Then I experimented with various hard shell patterns on top of the fabric shell. The hard shell pattern is a substitution of foam and plastic.
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STORY 06: I focused on the fitting and
comfort of this new helmet. Based on the problem from the last helmet model, I created a cut-out pattern from inside to enhance the the size adjustment around the head.
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STORY 07: I made a another slightly bigger helmet. I sprayed the pattern in a black color to represent foam and silver color to represent plastic. I then sewed the pattern and LED program parts on the helmet.
STORY 08: This is the final model I was
going to finish. I asked various females to try it on and they all feel very comfortable. It needs more layers to build on to mimic the thinness of the foam and plastic.
Formation Helmet Being visible and safe at night
Conceptual head protection for cyclists. Some people dislike wearing a helmet due to issues with aesthetics and comfort. This bike helmet encourages fashionable women to safely ride bikes.
01 COOL AND SAFE safety pattern
Instead of the traditional solid shell and liner, this new pattern brings the safe protective material to the outside and creates comfort that lacks from a traditional helmet on the market.
protection in the crash When the shock of a crash hits the helmet, the shock spreads out through the outer foam and plastic pieces, dispersing any damaging force.
plastic and foam
section view carbon fiber reinforced plastic __provides high tensile strength and low weight expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam shape memory material sensing a temperature change and reacting by changing to a prescribed shape stretchy thin wool open cell foam padding thin 100% wool to absorb sweat
compare to traditional shell layer foam layer plastic/shell layer
foam layer
cyclist falls on the ground
02 COMMUNICATION being visible
The shape of the bike helmet allows drivers to see more LED lights from various angles on the road. These lights represent signal lights for cyclists to improve communication with traffic
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conductive thread
The conductive thread is hidden and sewn into the fabric. The positive and negative threads can never interfere with each other.
This mini pocket contains a battery and is on the back of the helmet. Switch buttons on each side of the pocket allows cyclists to manually control the LEDs.
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TURNING LIGHT Tilting your head to the side activates flashing LEDs on that side.
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BREAK/STOP LIGHTS _When daylight turns to darkness the sensor will turn the lights on for more visibility. An accelerometer senses when slowing activating all lights.
AA power battery board switch button for led lights turning signals
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BOTH SIDES OFF: During the day time, the sensor and LED lights are off.
Wireless motion sensor To turn right, the cyclist should tilt their head to the right activating flashing LEDs. When the cyclist returns their head to an upright position the lights will revert back after five seconds. This feature allows the cyclists to control the LED lights by using physical gestures. It is the same approach when the cyclist turns left. This technology is inspired by the Wii wireless remote sensor.
Feature 3 safety pattern
03 HOT AND COLD Instead of the traditional
04 LIMITED FLEXIBILITY
ventilation hard solid shelladjustable and liner,
invisible adjustment
Shape Memory this new pattern bring the Material will sense the body temperature and adjust the ventilation of the safe protection material to bike helmet.the This feature solves the hot the outside and create and cold problem throughout summer comfort to the user who and winter, as well as the body heat of the rider. dislike the look and comfort the traditional helmet.
stretchy pattern
Inner cut-out patterns on the bottom edge of the helmet allows cyclists to easily adjust size. The soft foam pads also allow the user to adjust the fit of the helmet.
SMM ventilation
weather:
body temperature: < 97 degree The ventilation closes when body and weather temperature is very low. It keeps the heat inside of the helmet.
The ventilation opens when body and weather temperature is very high. It allows air to flow in and keep the head cool weather.
body temperature: >99 degrees
This orange part material is made of stretchy wool and it gives a very subtle adjustment. The cut-out pattern is invisible from the outside.
COMMUTE TO SCHOOL IN 8:00 AM
COMMUTE IN SUMMER IN 100 F
FORMATION ATTRACTIVE/ COMFORTABLE/ SAFE
BEING VISIBLE, SAFE AT NIGHT
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Flavor Taste sensation
This project was focused on rebranding Tupperware (Jan-Apr, 2007). ‘Flavor’ is a dining table center piece that mimics shapes from buds and blossoming flowers. It provides an elegant appearance that one may mistake for a sculpture. The tall shakers bring the elements of a blossoming flower to your tabletop while providing taste and flavor to your meal.
final design
My design class started working on this project
as a group. Research was the first part of group activities and was divided into three sub-groups that separately focused on individual categories. Then we got together again and explored ideas and possibilities. From ideation we decided to divide into two main design directions: “home” and “away”. Each person choose one direction and individually finished their own final design. I chose “home” as my design direction.
final design
user needs
Most people associate the Tupperware
brand with the words “party”, “quality”, “utilitarian”, “out of date’. With so many other food storage products on the market the relatively high cost of Tupperware products becomes a prohibitive factor for purchase.
.inspiration .brand essence
uplifting
organic
long lasting
exclusivity logo permanent
social interaction
Interview
_observation of use of storage patterns; _video interviewed product users in their environment, non users and customers
Surveymonkey _gather mixed customer opinions. _“What kind of car reminds you Tupperware?” i.e. Ford Pinto _“Any plastic container seems to be Tupperware” i.e. brand confusion
Tupperware Party
_whole class hosted a Tupperware party at the school for public _invited sales-woman to give us in depth information _experienced Tupperware first hand _discussed lots valued user feedback through the social interaction
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Flavor is a dinning table center piece that mimics a garden scene that uses shapes from buds and blossoming flowers. The buds are the little vessels that hold condiments such as mustard and ketchup. The tall shakers bring the elements of a blossoming flower to your tabletop while providing taste and flavor to your meal. Each vessel in this garden sits on a lily pad-like coaster to maintain stability and enhance their beauty.
Garden Theme
Inspired by the elements of a growing flower, Flavor is designed to provide an elegant appearance on your table top. The combination of materials and form drive it to become an exclusive piece.
Three shakers each with their own color. Each contains either pepper, salt or your own choice.
The elegant vessels hold ketchup, mustard and a sauce of your choice. A spoon is used to serve and wood is used to seal.
Vintage classic tupperware pattern was altered into a contemporary classic tupperware bowl.
Research baby. development 2:1:1 0-5 months beginning to sit with support, smiles at faces, rolls over from tunny to back and grasps rattle 12 months walks alone, can stack blocks 18 month speaks 3-50 words, uses feet to scoot along 24 months fits pieces into a puzzle and initiates presented
2:1:1 proportion
I contacted a local design firm and received the file of body measurement from infant to baby. I printed out in real size and measured the proportion of each period. Surprisingly I found out the proportions are all very close to 2:1:1 in different ages.
Sustainable Design Baobei babystroller
This project is focused on exploring sustainable design issues, principles, and processes (Jan-Apr, 2007). BaoBei is a baby stroller with simplified parts and functions that benefit both the baby and the mother. The consideration for a growing baby is seen through the folding structure to adapt from a laying to a sitting position. Instead of the stroller finding its way into the garbage, removal of the fabric parts transforms the frame into a shopping cart for use at the grocery store.
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baby sleeping research Sleep on their backs
On April 14, 1992 the American Academy of Pediatrics announced it’s recommendation that healthy infants should sleep on their backs rather than prone. It’s safer for babies to sleep on their back, rather than the stomach.
Sleeping in a safe environment
Cot, mattresses, and baby hammocks are probably safe for babies, but: ---always make sure the hammock is set up according to the instructions and fittings are secure ---always settle your baby on his back
Sleeping in an unsafe environment
Infant should not sleep in the adult bed. • Water beds, sofas, soft mattress or other soft surfaces are not safe • No loose bedding in an infant sleep environment
Sitting less than 6 months
Newborns younger than 6 months can’t sit up without support, they can’t ride in a standard stroller, that is, one that doesn’t fully recline.
Sleep more at day time than night time
Normal babies sleep during the day and are up at night, at least for the first (6-8) weeks. Older infants get up at night, but less often, and it is normal for a one year old to not be sleeping through the night. Interesting tidbit: about 80% of parents of one year old identify their children as having “sleep problems.”
reverse infant to face in different way
Adjustable handle
for different heights of parents
Removable seat
Wheel
wheels are too small to go over uneven sidewalks; double wheels are too flexible to control
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Folding
one button folding is too complicated to use
stroller is bifunctional as bassinet or to be positioned on stroller frame
Canopy
convert from seat to sleeping support
Rotate seat angle
limited storage space and hard to reach, parents put diaper bag or shopping bags on the handle
One button fold
cold air will go into the stroller
Fully reclined seat
based on the sitting needs of the baby
canopy isn’t removable, it’s hard to clean
Storage
Protection
Sleeping and sitting
fully reclined does not achieve flat sleeping support
Short time usage
waste
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Stroller Pro. Con. Waste
pricey, high cost purchasing and short time using
Duplicate purchase
parent purchase another double stroller when they have second baby
Nonreusable
lots of strollers discarded by sitting in the backyards or donated to thrift stores. Government not recommended to purchase second-hand due to safety concerns
Manufacturing
bulky, heavy, oversized, in order to stylize a stroller, lots of plastic, aluminum, fabric cutting and joints waste
Inspiration minimal reusing one piece smooth friendly light weight big wheel extra storage wide canopy fully reclining washable simple folding
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one piece aluminum leg and handle that extends from the front
sitting and sleeping
two pivot points make the frame a sitting stroller or full flat sleeping carriage
one piece fabric
hammock type, one-piece fabric for sleeping and sitting support
upper tent
removable for washing, full protection for baby during both the summer and winter
bottom tent
removable, more storage space and also fully protects the baby as a side wall
1/2 pivot point
controls half of the aluminum frame, rotates up and change the angle of seating support
1/4 pivot point zipper open zipper detach
attaches with the handle and controls a quarter of the frame which rotates down as legging support
diaper bag storage
attach with upper tent to store stuff like diaper bags or other things which are used very often
bid storage
bottom tent is used as main storage space for clothing, bag, snacks or other large items
adjustable direction
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When the baby is a young infant, this stroller gives the 180 degree, fully reclined sleeping space. The upper tent could be adjustable in two directions.
As the baby grows, this stroller provides an adjustable space for sitting and sleeping.
When the baby becomes a toddler, this stroller can still provide enough space and support for them to sit and sleep comfortably.
details include: less joints, pivot points, and fasteners
Instead of the stroller finding its way into the garbage, remove the fabric parts and the stroller frame becomes a shopping cart at the grocery store.
Frog
furniture design
This project was focused on designing and making a functional piece of furniture with an understanding of the user, its purpose, ergonomics, materials, aesthetics, and fabrication. The key for success is creating a design that can be made within the defined project schedule.
problem and needs problem
Most residents in New York City live in high-rise apartments or condos where every square foot is valuable. Nothing makes a small apartment feel smaller than disorganization. Limited space is a big concern when someone purchases any furniture for an apartment. ---Do I really need it? ---Do I have enough space for it? ---How easy I can carry it when I move or travel? ---How often am I going to use it? ---Can I use it for something else? such as: table, computer, writing, eating sitting, sleeping, closet, display, storage or laundry basket, etc.
needs
Because she lives in New York, the furniture should: ---be able to help her organize all her belongings. ---easy to carry and save space ---have more than one function ---eco-friendly materials, recycled fabric, minimal plastics ---social feature ---simplicity
Inspiration fold save space multi-function organized modern clean easy to carry
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My inspiration comes from sitting on the toilet. I took a break and sat on the toilet in the bathroom when I worked at a restaurant as a waitress. It was quite comfortable. From that inspiration I used the tissue paper roll form as a concept for a sitting device. This furniture allows people to sit on a hollow space which can also be used as storage. A fabric blanket attaches to the cylinder form that can be wrapped around your body to keep warm. Also it can used as a blanket on the floor. The cylinder form gives back support while laying down.
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divider
A chair allows people to grab a book and put it back easier.
People always throw clothes on the chair and lose space to sit. This helps people to divide the space and keep organized.
stool A stool allows people to sit on and store things.
gesture When students go to school, it is
not stable to put their bag on the back of the chair. This chair locks the straps of the bag on itself.
saychairhi to you This inspiration comes from a conference meeting. People always have trouble to find a place to put their purse or bag. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to put it on the floor and get it dirty; but also want put in a safe place near by. This chair gives two accesses for hanging purse on the chair. One is on the back, one is near your leg. This way people can keep their eye on their belongings. The form of chair looks like waving hand, so I named it â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAY HI TO YOUâ&#x20AC;?.
vase glove It is inspired by a vase form. It
is made of a hard base and a fabric glove. Besides sitting, it can be used as a laundry bag after taking it off from the hard base.
she & he When friends come over the house, they can pick the spot by their own gender. It gives a playful feature to this furniture.
hide it A public sitting device for
people to rest. The form gives the ability to let people put their belongings or books into the gap.
shadow The shadow structure
underneath the chair attaches with fabric. It adds the storage space beside the sitting.
paper folding experiment
I had paper folding class when I was little in China. I started with my memory and had experiment with various forms.
hands on
I choose to use different type of pater from soft to rigid, even collaborated with thread. It was very interesting to figure out each pattern and all the joints.
FROG
This is inspired by the paper folding mock-up experiments. There is no glue used to hold this stool together. The wood pieces create four joints which become the main strength to support a persons weight. It can be used as a sitting device in a small apartment in order to save space.
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materials One double sided piece --one side COZY WOOL: more comfortable to sit on --the other side ADORABLE CANVAS: water proof and easy to clean when storing something or on the ground
folding booklet When consumer purchased the product, it this menu book will visually explain how to fold all the components into a furniture.
no glue 6 pieces of light weight WOOD attach with multiple snaps, jointed by the thread through holes on the wood. Four half size pieces of wood fold easily, while canvas strips are employed to join two pieces of wood together acting as a hinge.
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“Frog is comfortable, light weight and easy to carry. I’m a high percentile male, this is easy to fold up and fold down to save space.”
“What else I can use it for.... ? Oh, store something such as my clothing. It will help me to organize my bedroom. “
“Wow, there is a lid that closes up to keep things clean.... Then I can fold the fabric up and sit on it.”
“keep my clothing organized and my room clean.”
picnic time “That’s cool, I put all the drinks and food into FROG. Then we went out for a picnic. It lays out flat so we can sit, drink, chat and enjoy the time with my friends.”
Nike Growth
Concept Running Footwear This concept project was created during my Nike internship in 2007. I had no shoe design experience before I started this internship and this project truly helped me to understand the entire shoe design process, from a little idea in my head to real three dimensional sample shoes.
Research
Running questionnaire: interviewing
I wanted to focus on young females who don’t run very often and design a pair of running shoes to encourage them to run more. First I started by going to downtown streets and gyms to talk to young females about this project. healthy
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Where do you SHOP for running shoes? Running shoe store general sport shop
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Circle your usual running ENVIRONMENT? track(outdoor) trail (wood,street...)
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03. How often approximately does your shoe WEAR OUT? Or how many miles? ______________________, _________ miles approximate 04.
Which PART of your shoes wear out the most? Rear out corner forefoot other_______________________
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Use one word or phrase to describe your IDEAL running shoes You wish your running shoes is like a/an ______________________________.
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What is your PRICE range for running shoes? $ 35---60 $60---95 $100---150 $ 150----220
07. What would you like to see in running shoes in NEXT TWO YEARS (2009)? USE YOUR IMAGINATION BE CREATIVE AND CRAZY ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 08.
Which feature/functions do you CARE MOSTLY about in running shoes? Please CIRCLE it . COOL trendy looking better performance (avoid injury) Really LIGHT good cushioning Lots structure for PROTECTION others _______________________
09. Does anything BOTHER you in today’s running shoes? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 10. What kind of shoes would MOTIVATE you to run? ( we design shoes for YOU) be free tell us what you want:____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
support waste of outsole shoe lace
To encourage running, let teenagers track and show off how much they’ve run.
It is not affordable to own three types of running shoes based on varied running styles. You never know when a shoes will start to wear out, and outsole is always the first to do so.
A loose lace can cause a runner to trip and injure themselves. A traditional lace may take some time to secure.
technology inspiration Space bag---shrink the size of the puffy winter clothes. The cloth and the bag are secured together after the air gets sucked out by the vacuum cleaner hose. The clothing is very secure in the space bag after the air is sucked out. This technology reminds me of the relationship between outsole and rest of the running shoes. “ Zip-lock” seam is another way to enclose opening. It helps the air keep away from the bag and is very quick to open and close.
Ideation
Upper exploration In order to bring flexibility, light weight, and encouragement to the new running shoes, many concepts reflects them in different forms.
outsole exploration Each sketch has its own story behind it and the final one I chose is inspired by the finger print pattern and represent the movement of blood through running.
modeling tec-pack drawing+ maya 3d modeling It is very challenging as first time to create a tec-pack drawing for me, and building a model in Maya. This stage pushed me to refine all the details to communicate with engineers and modelers.
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I started with a tape drawing to refine the front toe that can blend with the rest of the design on the prototype. I learned a new approach to refine the design through a three dimensional form. It helped me to understand the deeper relationship between form, color, material and function. Even a single stitching line is important.
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GROWTH This is a pair of conceptual running shoes. It targets on teenager to encourage them to run more and keep healthy.
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Chinese loop lace This lace is designed as continuous round loop shape. It speeds up the time to tie the shoe lace and solves the problem of laces are dragging on the ground.
200miles midsole enclose cap
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enclose hole upper “Zip-Loc” type seam upper “Zip-Loc” type seam
replaceable no glue outsole First connect a vacuum cleaner with the enclosed hole to release the air and open up the “Zip-Loc” seam. Then by sucking the air out, press the upper and lower seam together, the new outsole is securely attached with the rest of the shoe. Instead of purchasing many types of running shoes or new shoes, people can customize or replace the outsole without wasting material and glue.
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growing movement The sensor ball on the heel of the shoe changes the color on the fabric as the runners distance progresses. This feature informs them of their running progress and in turn encourages them to express their athletic achievement. The athlete is informed to replace a new outsole when the pattern is completely filled with color.
School reward program The growing feature can be associated with school to reward the students for their athletic achievement.
sensor ball
This sensor ball reads the miles and controls the color changing on the running shoes.
GROWTH Those are two types of modles for the conceptial running shoe. The hard model is made from 3D CNC printing machine and soft upper model is made in sample room at Nike campus.
Chrysler Concept minivan in multimedia
A sponsored project by Chrysler. The assignment was to design a concept vehicle for the year 2015. The assigned vehicle was required to be represented with tape drawing and a finished 1/5 scale multimedia model within a certain period of time.
creative media Walking through home depot, I was able to find many of the materials needed for the construction of my 1/5 scale model. It was mainly made of acrylic sheet, wire, rod; nuts, caps, and plumbing. It was a really fun to explore new materials and reuse found objects for this multi-media model.
Ceramic design projects
I enrolled in ceramics as an elective class. The assignment was to relate to a book, then create a piece that is a literal reiteration or an abstract recreation. This series is the result of vast time and exploration in the form and function that can be found with clay.
beauty of book page As people read through books their interactions result in unique patterns from the pages layering up on another. These patterns change from the amount of pages, weight of the paper and content of the book.
design process roll. cut. fold.
warm up Out of 4,843 entrants, WARM UP made the Shortlist top 160th in Milan-based Designboomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinning in 2015 competition. www.designboom.com
building. forms. jointing. laying.
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warm up A cup for holding hot beverages year round. In the summer the fabric protects your hands from the hot cup with your hands outside the dual layers of insulation. In colder weather your hands are inserted in the fabric where the beverage warms your hands and the outer cloth protects your hands from the wind. The form of the cups mimic the aesthetic and form of the human hand.
vase This ceramic vase is made by coil technique and it looks like an extruded form.
Fashion Design projects
In my jewelry elective I wanted to blend my passion for metal and fabric to create a hybrid garment. All of the garments shown are prototypes. Final versions are still in progress to address form and materials choices.
GEO The use of geometric shapes in the coat makes it feel more like a product than a regular garment. The pattern applied to the fabric leads to a rigid shell with an organic contour. The whole sleeve on the right arm is made from one piece. It involved cutting, folding, and lots of mathematical calculation. The form of the sleeve enlarges the strength of the arm and has nice contrast with the body of the coat.
ARMOR The jacket is inspired by a book I read called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The History of Armorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This blazer expresses the opposite of how soft a female is. By adding metal the blazer becomes a weapon if necessary while maintaining a fashionable accord. Triangular shapes consistently repeat in the pattern of the blazer, and has been translated to a protruding 3D format on the sleeves. The metal piece is designed to mimic a regular cuff but could be separated and worn as a bracelet. Divots are used to mimic buttons used on a traditional blazer.
DRIP Those two arm pieces are inspired by the dripping patterns from oil painting. It captures the beauty of the natural drips on the human body.
muscle The form of this dress is intended to enhance females strength by exaggerating the hips and gesture of the body. The dress becomes a shell forming the body and being a protective garment.
MUSCLE prototype
The form of this dress is intended to enhance females strength by exaggerating the hips and gesture of the body. The dress becomes a shell forming the body and being a protective garment. The pattern of this dress is inspired by insects in nature. I created this abstract image and combined the technique of puffing to mimic the muscle of the human body in a interesting manner.
BRAID prototype
Hand-sewn prototypes made of basic muslin. Developed without sketching, just pure material experimentation. As the wearers body moves the dress reacts and changes form to adapt. Braids are made of multiple strips of fabric. The end of the braids wrap around the neck and accentuate the form of the female body. For the final piece I will add metal elements at the end of the braids to mimic a necklace.
FOUDATION
Those art works are created during my two year foundation classes at Cleveland Institute of Art _fish tank necklace made of clear plastic
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made of copper with patina finish
_botenical garden oil painting
_dream
water color drawing with ink and color pencil
_nest
made of copper with patina finish
_ipod furniture
made of clear plastic
_rings
made of clear plastic
Adidas TMAC
ADIDAS Performance Culture testing project
This is a 7 day testing project for footwear design in Performance Culture category. Using the Adidas TMAC 1 as inspiration, I was assigned to create two separate designs: one lifestyle version and one performance version.
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lifestyle version of TMAC Lifestyle version: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means you would play with construction, materials, top line, shape, simplifying the pattern, etc... but the final product will still look somewhat similar to the original on court shoe. Show inspiration images that led you to your design.â&#x20AC;? My design is inspired by the purity, simplicity and masculine character of the TMAC shoes. I took the three strips of Adidas as a main brand identity and applied the function of straps to them. By maintaining a similar industrial like cut line, I was able to blend the perforations for breathability. On the back of the shoes, the opening cut allows more comfort and ventilation.
leather _durable
three nylon buckles _security Tmac inspired piping line _protection
open low cut _flexibility
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mesh pattern _breathability
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lifestyle running inspired version of TMAC
â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means you would play with construction, materials, top line, shape, simplifying the pattern, etc...but the final product will have a running shoe silhouette. You could choose a running shoe from Adidas past to use as the inspiration for your running influence.â&#x20AC;? My design for this running shoe focused on brand identity. The multiple stripes around the tongue area are made of mesh with 3D perforation technology allowing a lightweight, breathable, and protective layer. I remixed the TMAC logo and wrapped it around the heel from medial to lateral side of the shoe. The logo gives necessary protection for the heel and sides.
Tmac inspired thin rubber lines _protection (From the topview, it look likes a big T asymmetrical wraps around the shoes)
Adidas triditional running shoes cut _flexibility and decrease injure
It is made of on lightweight mesh material with 3D perforation techonology for breathability and better protection.
Mesh pattern _focus on the climacool area
Breathable fibric as underlay asymmetrical look _Logo pattern wrops around the heel from Lateral to Medial
Tmac logo inspired _make the original logo abstract and give a overlay pattern _Window inspired frame has sutle sit in contour
Heel cap _rigid material for heel protection
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ULIKO Branding project
As the studio designer at Uliko, I was asked to re-brand the company to add a fresh and exciting feel. I created a style guide that was applied to company documents including business cards, signage, and letterheads. The design of the business card adds clarity to the employees position and contact information, while using a portrait to add personality and humor.
ABOUT ME SNAP SHOT
_Care about craftship _Re-fabricate things _Into the contrast between hard metal and soft fabric _A big vintage fan _Designed a ring for my best friend in UK
2004--2009 2010_04--now
2009_06--09 2008_06--09
education Cleveland Institute of Art experience Uliko Graphic and Product Designer Involved with graphic design tasks, product design and material development with Asian / United Sates material partners.
Adidas_Portland, OR
sport performance footwear design intern Working on a collaboration concept project for 2012 Olympics in London with a fashion design intern from researching, interviewing users, brainstorming, concept development, prototypes and presentation
IDEO_Boston, MA 2007_06--08
product design intern involved with researching, interviewing users, brainstorming with clients, concept development, prototypes and presentation editing
NIKE_Portland, OR 2004--2006
Running Footwear design intern _involved with concept development, marketing, engineer research, team concept ideation, model making, sample engineer process
Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association
teaching drawing and Chinese to children knowledge Sketching, marker rendering and strong Photoshop digital rendering Digital_Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, Microsoft Powerpoint, Macromedia Flash 8 graphics_logo design, poster, book making Jewelry & metal, plastic and multi-media model making honors *2009. Formation bike helmet_won the The University Staycation Award in the 63rd annual Student Independent Exhibition at Cleveland Institute of Art (Judges: Patty Chang, John Copeland and Tara Mateik) *2009. Vase design_ is on display in the 63rd annual Student Independent Exhibition at Cleveland Institute of Art (Judges: Patty Chang, John Copeland and Tara Mateik) *2008. Warm up design_the shortlist top 160th in Milan-based Designboom’s Dinning in 2015 competition *2008. Warm up design samples of the design are on display in the 62nd annual student Independent exhibition at Cleveland Institute of Art(Judges: Tobias Wang, Beth Cambel, Ryan Trecartin) *2008.Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates Scholarship *2008.John Paul Miller ‘40 Scholarship in the Visual Arts *2008.Mildred Williams Eynon Wooddell ‘25 Scholarship for a Talented Art Student *2007/2006. General Motor Scholarship *2004. Cleveland Institute of Art freshmen painting scholarship award *2005. Cleveland Institute of Art portfolio scholarship award