Yu-Hsiang Fu Portfolio - Product Design

YU-HSIANG FU

PORTFOLIO PRODUCT D E S I G N 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 1

P R O D AC ADEMIC i n C HAN G G U N G U NI VERS IT Y 2009- 2011

U C T LOU DOA C HA IR

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COMB O CLEA NING C A RT

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STU DIO LA MP

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OVERFLOW C HA IR

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R& G FACTORY

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PRO DU C T LOU DOA C HAIR

Photo by YU-HSIANG FU Design by YU-HSIANG FU, HUI-CHUN CHEN

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LOU DOA C h a ir

Function / Chair Size / L460 x W460 x H860 mm Year / June 2010 Material / Wood, steel

Designer / Yu-Hsiang Fu Hui-Chun Chen

Photographer / Yu-Hsiang Fu

Officially selected, Up and Coming Designers Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan

CONCEPT Lou Doa is a structure part of a Chinese architecture to support the weight of the roof.

By crossing woods, Lou Doa is strong enough to stable the whole building. This chair had a connection with Chinese culture. The first chair with back support in China was referenced to the stable structure-Lou Doa. A chair with Lou Doa in the ancient China taught people to correct their

sitting postures as well as their behaviors. Chinese people believe that good behaviors begin with correct sitting postures.Lou Doa Chair was designed to combine Lou Doa spirits with elegant and modern form. Meanwhile, it reminds modern people of correct sitting postures and behaviors.

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PRO DU C T LOU DOA C HAIR

RESEARCH The idea of this chair was began with ancient Chinese stories. In order to continue on with the old wisdom in modern life, the Lou Doa Chair was made. To begin with the research of scenario which was related with our impression of ancient China, we classified these images into several categories to discuss what the most important detail about Chinese chair was. Some information gathered were about thoughts of Confucius, ink and wash paintings while others came from impressive form in Chinese architecture.

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DEVELOPMENT By understanding those Chinese elements in a deeper layer, we had a whole new attitude toward ancient wisdom. All of the forms in ancient China are not only shapes, but had meanings. We transformed these images into a chair design and tried to combine the meaning and forms of Chinese elements. Also, we used 3D model to adjust the shape.

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PRO DU C T LOU DOA C HAIR

PRODUCTION In the process of production, we started from making several prototypes with polystyrene to adjust forms in actual size. Then we used the prototype to test the ergonomics. Finally, the finished product was made of wood and metal.

We used tenons instead of nails to connect each wooden parts. To emphasize the shape of Lou Doa, we sprayed the seat into white while the crossing shape was kept in wooden texture.

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EXHIBITION Lou Doa Chair was officially selected in several exhibitions, including Sold-Out Exhibition, 2011 Young Designers Exhibition and Up and Coming Designers Exhibition.

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PRO DU C T COMB O C ART

Photo by ANDREW KAN Design by YU-HSIANG FU, YU-FANG TAI

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COMB O C le a n i n g c ar t Function / Cleaning cart Size / L1250 x W500 x H1000 mm Year / November 2010 Material / Wood

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LOBBY

COMBO

Designer / Yu-Hsiang Fu Yu-Fang Tai

Photographer / Yu-Hsiang Fu Andrew Kan

CORRIDOR

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ROUTE

V.S. EXISTING ROUTE

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LOBBY

CONCEPT “Assembly” was the main feature of the cleaning cart. Considering that janitors have to do cleaning work through complex and complicated process everyday including sweeping and mopping the floor, bathroom cleaning, and garbage collecting.

Throughout the process, it was the hassle of alternating tools between cleaning tasks that affected speed and quality of their work.

Concepts of “lightweight” and “maneuvering” met janitors’ needs. Small-scaled cart was specifically designed for the use in narrow aisles and easy to load tools to increases work efficiency and avoid work injuries such as carrying heavy bottles in their long-term work.

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PRO DU C T COMB O C ART

Cart in school

Existing probelm - oversized

Cart in hospital

Existing probelm - oversized

RESEARCH First, we observed janitors and their cleaning carts in public space including schools, offices and hospitals. We found out the main existing problems are storage issue and oversized cart. The janitors had to park the cart at the corner and take various tools to different places to complete their tasks to and fro. The inconvenience of existing carts increased janitors’ burdens.

Existing probelm - storage issue

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DEVELOPMENT By understanding the problems of existing carts, we did lots of idea brainstorming to find adequate solutions. We focused on two solutions: clear storage layout and sectional carts. After lots of sketching and 3D modeling, we came up with the final form of the cart.

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PRO DU C T COMB O C ART

PRODUCTION In the process of production, we started from making prototypes to confirm the cart’s size.

Then we made three-view drawings to adjust the detail of cart’s form. After the final drawings were confirmed, we discussed with the carpenters for a wooden model in actual size. At last, the cart was painted with bright yellow and dark grey.

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PRODUCT DETAIL We added the tool icons on each storage space and made the cart’s storage layout clear to increase the efficiency of cleaning work. As well, the bright yellow and dark grey provide alerting impression.

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PRO DU C T S TUDIO L AMP

Photo by YU-HSIANG FU Design by YU-HSIANG FU

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S TUDIO L AMP Mu lti-f un c t i o n al light Function / Multi-functional lamp Size / L200 x W50 x H400 mm Year / March 2010 Material / Metal, ABS plate

Designer / Yu-Hsiang Fu, Photographer / Yu-Hsiang Fu

CONCEPT Studio Lamp was designed for complicated working space. The multi-functional use of the lamp meets several uses including hand-held, hanging and standing. It’s represented as a desk lamp, but when a nearby outlet is not available, a five meter cord solves the inconvenience.

The rubber material between the handle and holder can be wound and fixed wires, which made the lamp clear. The main body was made of metal in orange, and matte white lampshade which let users intuitively adjust the lighting direction.

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PRO DU C T S TUDIO L AMP

DEVELOPMENT By idea sketching and prototypes, I figured out adequate solutions and forms. The color plan expressed the function. The bright orange body showed its character in working space while the matte black part served to fix wires.

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PRO DU C T OVE R F LOW C H A I R

OVE R F LOW C H A I R C it y ye as t ac t i v i t y Function / Chair Size / ø450 x H250 mm Year / August 2009 Material / Tires, fabric

Designer / Yu-Hsiang Fu, Min-Chien Hsu

Photographer / Yu-Hsiang Fu

Published in MING PAO magazine, September 2009

ABOUT CITY YEAST

CONCEPT

AGUA Design studio developed “City Yeast” project in hope to spread more attractive elements in the city. Through spreading these elements and let them “ferment” as yeasts do, we are making the city more attractive and adherent to visitors and residents.

Overflow Chair was made of abandoned tires and fabric. We wanted to give new lives into abandoned tires with cheerful yellow. We took perched eggs as inspiration and the yellow cushions are like egg yolks overflowing the tires.

The topic of City Yeast 2009 was “yellow chair”.

Yellow means energetic and happy in Taiwan and we used this color to make the chair looked cheerful.

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Collect abandoned tires.

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Stick two tires.

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Install the wood-frame seat.

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Make the yellow seat.

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Pour yellow paint on the tires.

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To dry in the sun.

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Install the yellow seat.

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Finish work.

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PRO DU C T R &G FAC TO RY

Photo by ANDREW KAN Design by YU-HSIANG FU, MIN-CHIEN HSU

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R&G FACTORY A ris e f ro m t h e de a t h Function / Table lamp, bookcase Size / L330 x W130 x H450 mm Year / February 2011 Material / Wood, elastic fabric, wool

Designer / Yu-Hsiang Fu, Min-Chien Hsu

Photographer / Yu-Hsiang Fu Andrew Kan

CONCEPT R&G FACTORY is a factory in the imaginary world we created. R&G FACTORY’s aim is to put new lives into broken electric appliances and to extend the memories of users.

The first two items we found were a television and an electric fan. We kept the television’s unique appearance, and transform it into a small bookcase. Elastic fabric between the halved televisions was used to extend the space and create supple feelings.

On the electric fan, we kept its motor’s shell and transform it into a table lamp. We created a leisurely atmosphere by weaving cross wool between the two halves for the light to penetrate through it.

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PRO DU C T R &G FAC TO RY

RESEARCH At first, we sought for old and broken electric appliances which had strong connections with people. Then we found out that people use televisions and electric fans almost every day.

Due to the fast-paced nature of technology, old models of televisions and electric fans were obsolete. We took an old television and electric fan from grandparents’ house.

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DEVELOPMENT Second, we brainstormed on each part of the television and electric fan. We came with some ideas about transforming them into stool, lamp, clock and bookcase. After considering the balance between extra elements and original objects, we decided to transform them into a bookcase and a table lamp.

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PRO DU C T R &G FAC TO RY

PRODUCTION In the process of production, we started from taking the television and electric fan apart. Then we kept the appearance of the television and the motor’s shell of the electric fan as original objects.

By adding wooden frames on the original objects, we connected the television’s case with elastic fabric while the motor’s shell with cross wool.

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ILLUS TRATION BOOK R&G FACTORY We made an illustration book to show how we put new lives into broken electric appliances in R&G FACTORY. The bright colors are the highlight of R&G FACTORY.

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