S A M U E L B A C K E S INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Bionik
Stativ
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Xiphos
Interface Design
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Raum
Digital Sketches
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FoxPack
Resume
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BIONIK Biologically-inspired helmet design project
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560 PEOPLE ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN SKI ACCIDENTS EVERY YEAR Although more skiers use helmets now than ever before, the number of people dying on the slopes hasn’t changed in nearly 40 years. Of the 54 fatalities during the 2011/2012 ski season in the US, 30 died from head trauma despite wearing a helmet.
BIONIK
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RAMS CHARGE INTO EACH OTHER AT OVER 40 MPH During the rutting, male rams charge headfirst at each other at over 40 mph without suffering any head trauma. An impact like this would outright kill most people; however, rams benefit from the shape and composition of their horns, which dissipate kinetic energy.
chitin horn sheath
germinal epidermal layer bone core
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BIONIK
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ANNOTATED SKETCHES Concepts began with identifying biological systems, and branched out into incorporating the ram horn’s construction and form into an aesthetically-minded helmet design.
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BIONIK
BIONIK
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FIRST ROUND
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BIONIK
SECOND ROUND
BIONIK
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BIONIK
THIRD ROUND
BIONIK
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ventilation holes
brim
clips
ABS shell Comes apart in 3 pieces Allows for customization and individualization
styrofoam liner: comolded into ABS
BIONIK
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XIPHOS Braun-inspired reciprocating saw
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LESS, BUT BETTER: THE ETHOS OF DIETER RAMS The minimal and functionalist approach of Dieter Rams’ work with Braun in the 1960’s was a breakthrough in the world of consumer products. His ethos, the 10 Principles of Good design, are a relevant and ever present guideline for designers the world over.
XIPHOS
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EMERGENCY RESCUE Although contractors and consumers are well-represented in the market, there are no reciprocating saws designed for emergency-rescue personnel, who use them frequently. Their greatest challenge is cutting thick materials at steep and awkward angles.
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CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SAW While I had initially started concept sketching purely with minimalism in mind, the needs of the user dictated changes in form and function, which came in the form of a top handle.
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XIPHOS
XIPHOS
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XIPHOS, GREEK FOR BLADE The design was primarily influenced by the need of greater stability for extreme users, who require greater leverage when cutting and steep or awkward angles.
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XIPHOS
XIPHOS
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RAUM Spacial and organizational solutions for today’s traveler
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AROUND THE WORLD: THE CHANGING TRAVELER Air travel has increased ten fold since the advent of accessible, international tourism in the 1950’s. The advent of companies like Air-BnB and the expansion of many airlines means people are traveling differently than they did a generation ago: people are traveling abroad more often and for longer than before.
RAUM
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CONCEPTUALIZATION The objective was to create space, which is enormous in range. First was to identify different types of spacial designs, which then evolved into becoming a more organized and modern form of international travel luggage.
IDEA FINDING
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RAUM
DETAIL REFINEMENT
RAUM
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DOWN TO SCALE In the world of travel luggage, there are many different sizes of bags. The most utilitarian are the four-wheeled, hardshell types. Creating a bag large enough for months of travel, yet small enough travel was a challenge of proportions.
RAUM
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MODULAR COMPARTMENTS The concept of modular compartments came from the idea of extending a luggage’s use beyond to-and-from destinations. The compartments inside make access to items easier and serve a purpose after arriving and settling in at your travel destination. These compartments can be used as a simple but effective furniture set in a new environment.
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RAUM
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FOXPACK Softgoods project for young children and new parents
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FUN AND A DASH OF RESPONSIBILITY The FoxPack is intended to blur a line between functionality and carefree fun. For children, it’s a backpack that lets them play pretend, and creates an emotional connection with them. For parents, it gives them the opportunity to trust their child with a small amount of responsibility by letting them carry their own supplies.
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FOXPACK
FOXPACK
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SEAN S.
FERNANDO & TINA
ED T.
CHRIS M.
Had his daughter at 25, shortly after being married. Does lots of art with his daughter, which means packing markers and paper everywhere they go.
Married shortly after high school, currently have a daughter. Would rather use multiple tote bags instead of one compartmentalized bag.
A single father since 18, Ed and his son do a lot of hiking in the Humboldt area. Biggest obstacle was making sure everything was packed before leaving.
New father in his midthirties. Chris and his wife are constantly taking their daughter to relatives and friends homes during t he workday.
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FOXPACK
A SWISS ARMY KNIFE ISN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER Many parents were adamant that the compartmentalization and specialization of a bag was a major hinderance. Most found the sheer simplicity of one compartment sufficient.
FOXPACK
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THERE AND BACK AGAIN At first, concepts began with more obvious approaches to some of the problems the young parents identified. Based on feedback, some of the outlandish concepts were the more captivating and appropriate solutions.
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FOXPACK
FOXPACK
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FOXPACK
FOXPACK
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STATIV Speaker design leveraging low volume and high volume manufacturing processes and materials
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MANUFACTURING What distinguishes industrial designers is our ability to understand materials and processes for the mass-production of our designs. Leveraging this knowledge is paramount to putting anything into production. This project focused on the contextual appropriateness of processes and materials.
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STATIV LOW-VOLUME From the Swedish word for Tripod, the Stativ is a demonstration in leveraging low and high volume manufacturing processes. The appearance is inspired by mid-century modern and Scandinavian design.
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STATIV
STATIV
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LOW VOLUME B.O.M. For a production run of under 500 units, tooling only makes sense for parts that would normally be very labor-intensive to make. One-off, easily-replicated pieces were used in the design, as well as a wide array of OEM components.
PART NAME
MFG. PROCESS
QUANTITY
MATERIAL
COLOR
FINISH
front grill speaker body
sheet metal fab. cnc-machined
1 1
aluminum walnut
natural
brushed satin
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speaker bracket leg touch-sense button
investment cast cnc-machined investment cast
1 3 1
aluminum aluminum aluminum
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brushed polished brushed
fabric cover AR 3/4” tweeter infinity 3” midrange
die cut oem oem
1 2 2
polyester -
white -
high sheen -
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eminence 8” woofer m6x20mm screw
oem oem
1 4
aluminum
black
brushed
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m2x4mm s3 i9300 sensor connectblue chipset m6x20mm insert
oem oem oem oem
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aluminum aluminum
black natural
brushed brushed
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rgb 5050 led light
oem
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rf power receiver
oem
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TOOL COST 0 0
PART COST 36.92 47.22
QUANTITY 1 1
100 UNITS 36.92 47.22
250 36.92 47.22
500 36.92 47.22
35,082 0 1433 300 oem tweeter oem midrange
603.18 45.27 9.66 6.32 22.49 32.49
1 3 1 1 2 2
954.00 135.81 23.99 9.32 44.98 64.98
743.51 135.81 15.39 7.52 44.98 64.98
673.34 135.81 12.53 6.92 44.98 64.98
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oem bass oem
19.99 0.10
1 4
19.99 0.40
19.99 0.40
19.99 0.40
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oem oem oem oem oem
0.07 1.25 3.63 0.07 0.14
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1.96 1.25 3.63 0.28 0.84
1.96 1.25 3.63 0.28 0.84
1.96 1.25 3.63 0.28 0.84
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oem
449.96
1 production cost approximate retail
449.96 1795.53 7182.12
449.96 1574.64 6298.56
449.96 1501.01 6004.04
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STATIV
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STATIV
STATIV HIGH-VOLUME After finalizing a low-volume production design, a highvolume had to be created. This meant leveraging highvolume manufacturing processes such as injection-molding, metal stamping, and extrusion, as well decreasing part count and simplifying fasteners.
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HIGH VOLUME B.O.M. Using high-volume processes means minimizing part counts and maximizing tooling. There are far fewer parts involved with the high-volume version, and incorporates built-in fasteners where possible, decreasing assembly time. While tooling costs increase substantially, the low cost of each part and quantity produced offsets this.
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PART NAME speaker grill speaker back leg foot bluetooth chipset 3/4” tweeter 3” midrange eminence 8” woofer m6x20mm screw
MFG. PROCESS metal stamping injection molded extrusion injection molded oem oem oem oem oem
MATERIAL aluminum abs plastic aluminum polyethylene -
COLOR various white white white -
FINISH anodized high gloss powder coat textured -
QUANTITY 1 1 3 3 1 2 2 1 4
TOOL COST
PART COST
QUANTITY
10,000 UNITS
50,000
75,000
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139,376
16.54
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30.48
19.29
18.39
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172,804
24.81
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42.09
28.26
27.11
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71,767
12.87
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60.14
42.92
39.57
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29,384
0.64
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4.86
2.51
2.31
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3.63
3.63
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22.49
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44.98
44.98
44.98
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32.49
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64.98
64.98
64.98
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19.99
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19.99
19.99
19.99
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0.40
0.40
production cost
271.55
226.96
221.36
approximate retail
1086.20
907.84
885.44
STATIV
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INTERFACE DESIGN Interface design for future Bay Area transporation solutions
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THE AUTOMATED TRANSIT NETWORK: LESS TRAFFIC The Automated Transit Network is a developing technology designed to decrease traffic in the Bay Area. The idea is that a system of pod cars, suspended above the city streets, would eliminate the need to drive or take the train for most people commuting to work. The hope is that this will seriously reduce traffic and improve air quality.
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INTERFACE
INTERFACE
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OK COMMUTER Because the world’s largest tech companies are headquartered in the Silicon Valley, their work forces generate an exorbitant amount of traffic every day. Encouraging this group to use the ATN would not only reduce daily traffic, but could also help with the network’s public perception.
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WHAT APPS ARE MADE OF Interviewing and getting user feedback from regular commuters improved our sense of their needs. Simple wireframe mockups were tested with these groups, which were expanded on to create aesthetic direcitons..
User wants to book a pod
Click "Book pod"
NO
Advanced user?
YES
Go with friend?
YES
Go to My network
NO Select "Pod preference"
sign in?
NO
Sign in
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Select time
Number of travellers
Go to My favorites
Go to My network
Select one favorite booking
Book the same one as friend
Click "Book" Confirm order
payment method
Paypal
Apple Store
Registered? type password
YES
Credit card
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Registered?
Register
Sign in
type password
YES
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has a credit card in my account? YES
Confirm payment
Confirmation and barcode
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INTERFACE
sign in? YES
YES
Select Depart and Destinaiton stations
NO enter credit card info
ATN
MOBILE APP
ATN
MOBILE APP
BOOK POD
BOOK POD
MY NETWORK
MY NETWORK
MY BOOKINGS
MY BOOKINGS
ATN
INTERFACE
MOBILE APP
ATN
MOBILE APP
Welcome!
Welcome!
Book Pod
Book Pod
My Network
My Network
My Bookings
My Bookings
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INTERFACE
CREATING A SOOTHING UX FOR THE RUSH HOUR Our team wanted to focus on creating an intuitive interface with clear icons and simple navigation. Earlier versions experimented with bolder and darker aesthetics, but to poor user feedback. We chose cool, natural colors and thin stroke lines to create a calm, peaceful aesthetic for those in a hurry.
Link to allow users to sign in through FaceBook or ATN system account.
ATN
MOBILE APP
Settings menu, where users can turn pushnotifications on and off, as well as schedule regular pod car reservations, a handy feature for commuters.
Welcome!
Create a reservation for an ATN pod car
Book Pod
My Network
My Bookings View location and ride info for FaceBook and phone contacts. Enables user to book rides with friends and colleagues in the area.
View previous and current pod car reservations. Timers and reminders can be set for current rides. Smartphone users with voice assistants can book pod reservations with microphone 68
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
Depart From
Scheduled Rides
SETTINGS
Cupertino
SJSU
11:00AM
Weekdays
SJSU
Cupertino
05:00PM
Weekdays
SETTINGS
SJSU, San Jose
Destination
SJC, Santa Clara
Time
1:30 PM
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Travelers
Friday Push Notifications
Public
Off
Private
On Days
Weekdays
Every Day
Accept
Cancel
Next
ATN
SIGN IN
Saturday
MOBILE APP
Sign In
Welcome John!
SIGN IN
Book Pod
johnstorz1550@gmail.com password
My Network
My Bookings
Sign In
ATN
MY NETWORK
MOBILE APP
MY NETWORK
Sarah Freeman Welcome!
ATN
Message MOBILE APP
Call
Book Pod
My Network
My Bookings
SJSU
SJC
12:00PM
18 Nov
Public Pod
1 Traveler
MY NETWORK
Book Pod
BOOK POD
BOOK POD
Depart From Destination
Time
BOOK POD
Depart From
SJSU, San Jose
Destination
SJC, Santa Clara
Time
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Depart From Destination
SJSU, San Jose
Depart From
SJC, Santa Clara
Destination
Time
1:30 PM
SJSU, San Jose SJC, Santa Clara
Time
1:30 PM
Travelers
Travelers
Travelers
Travelers
Public $2.00
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Private $10.00
Private $10.00
Public $2.00
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SJSU, San Jose
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SJSU, San Jose
Time
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MY BOOKINGS
MY BOOKINGS
PM
Next
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MY BOOKINGS
MY BOOKINGS
BOOK POD
BOOK POD
SJSU, San Jose SJC, Santa Clara
MY BOOKINGS
SJSU
SJC
SJSU
SJC
28 Nov
12:00PM
28 Nov
12:00PM
28 Nov
SJSU
Are you sure youSJSU want to Cupertino cancel this booking? 12:00PM 29 Nov Yes
Cupertino
SJSU
12:00PM
29 Nov
Mtn. View
SJSU
Mtn. View
29 Nov
12:00PM
29 Nov
Mtn. View
Palo Alto
Mtn. View
Palo Alto
12:00PM
29 Nov
12:00PM
29 Nov
SJSU
SJC
SJSU
SJC
12:00PM
28 Nov
12:00PM
Cupertino
SJSU
Cupertino
12:00PM
29 Nov
12:00PM
29 Nov
SJSU
Mtn. View
SJSU
Mtn. View
SJSU
12:00PM
29 Nov
12:00PM
29 Nov
12:00PM
Mtn. View
Palo Alto
Mtn. View
Palo Alto
12:00PM
29 Nov
12:00PM
29 Nov
No
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Remind Me
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MY BOOKINGS
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REMINDER TIMER
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INTERFACE
CONFIRMATION
PayPal Account
BOOK POD
Order Summary
SJSU
SJC
12:00PM
18 Nov
Public Pod
1 Traveler
Total Charge:
$2.00
Pay by Card
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-2334
Password
Cancel
BOOK POD
BOOK POD
Depart From Destination
SJSU, San Jose SJC, Santa Clara
Time
1:30 PM
Depart From Destination
BOOK POD
SJSU, San Jose
Next
CONFIRMATION
Payment
Apple Account
1:30 PM
Next
BOOK POD
BOOK POD
Order Summary
SJC, Santa Clara
Time
Cancel
Thank You!
SJSU
SJC
12:00PM
18 Nov
Public Pod
1 Traveler
Total Charge:
$2.00
Pay via iTunes
Password Add Card
Travelers
Travelers
You have successfully booked a pod! Scan the code below on the pod’s doors to access your pod
PayPal Public $2.00
Private $10.00
Public $2.00
Private $10.00
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Billing Information Street Number City
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DIGITAL SKETCHES
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DIGITAL SKETCHES
DIGITAL SKETCHES
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EXPERIENCE Feb. 2016 - Present Industrial Design Consultant at Avegant Corporation Produced illustrations for Glyph tutorial app and instruction manual, as well as concept generation and ideation for future Avegant products Feb. 2014 - Sept. 2015 Industrial Design Intern at Logic Design Works Generated concepts with sketches, mockups, and computer renderings for various clients Emphasis on master-modeling in Solidworks June 2013 - July 2013 Industrial Design Intern at Sunday Afternoons CAD modeling and sketching for DFMA parts
E D U C AT I O N 2011 - 2015
San Jose State University BS Industrial Design Minor in German
2014
Hochschule Darmstadt Industrial Design
2008 - 2010
College of the Redwoods AA Humanities, Communications, and Liberal Arts
PROGRAMS Solidworks
May 2012 - Oct. 2012 Interface Design Intern at Firsthand Capital UI and UX design for mobile apps. Hand drawn sketches and computer renders for various apps, with one released on the Apple App Store in 2014
Indesign Photoshop Illustrator
SKILLS Identification Ideation, brainstorming, research, design strategies
MS Office Keyshot
Conceptualization Concept sketches, rapid visualization, mockups Refinement CAD modelling, camera-ready art, renderings Presentation Digital renderings, photography, layouts
AWARDS 2008
Ford Sons & Daughters Scholarship
2008
US Forest Service Scholarship
2014
IDSA IDEA Awards Finalist
INTERESTS Minimalism Loud guitars Travel Skiing Hiking Typography Good food New experiences
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LANGUAGES English
Level M
German
Level B2
T R AV E L 2014
Germany Study abroad program. Extensive use of conversational German. Learned new approaches in design thinking
2007
Denmark + Sweden Self-financed trip through Scandinavia. Stayed in Denmark, southern Sweden, and Stockholm.
ABOUT My name is Sam. I’m from a small mountain town in northern California, currently living in the Silicon Valley. I find the greatest inspiration from nature. Design is both a career and passion of mine, but I also speak German and play guitar.
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