Jon Sommarstrรถm Portfolio
Hi! My name is Jon, I’m a 25 year old design student at Umeå Institute of design. I grow up in a small town in the heart of Dalarna, close to the place where they make the dalahorses. My interest in design started early in my fathers workshop without me knowing what design was. I came up with ideas and he manufactured them for me. As the years went on I learned how to use the machines and now I give my ideas a physical shape myself. I get inspiration from meeting people in new situations, with believes and ideas that differ from mine. Except working in the workshop and design I like motorbikes and especially to travel with them.
Me with my Royal Enfield 350 on the Manali to Leh highway No3, Ladakh India 2013.
Education
Work
Workshop
Software
Internship
2012Umeรฅ University BA Industrialdesign
2011-2012 Larssons Finmekaniska Cnc- operator 2010-2011 Jan Udden Cnc-operator
2009-2010 Yrkesakademin Falun Millling/Construction
2008 Bergquist Insjรถn Spare part responsible
Solidworks Rhino Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premier Pro Dreamweaver Keyshot
2014 Atlas Copco
2011 Dalarnas Hรถgskola Solidworks 15Hp
Cnc Milling (Fanuc) Milling Late Welding (Tig/Mig/Gas) Wood workshop Paint booth Laser cutting machine 3D Printing (Makerbot)
2009 Dalaranas Hรถgskolan Bildskapande 15Hp
Atlas Copco Boxtram 30 Project during intership at Atlas Copco 2014 During my Intership at Atlas Copco I got 50 hours to do my own project. The result is a semi autonomous excavator/truck. To improve the climate in the mine and decrease emissions underground. It has an electric engine with an exchangable batterypack. In an average underground mine the ventilation stands for one third of the energy consumption. Decreasing the amount of machines by combining two into one can help to reduce emissions underground. Time can be saved on tasks such as loading from excavator onto truck and energy can be saved on ventialtion. Atlas Copco is a world leading company within the ďŹ eld of mining equipment. They started out in sweden 1873 and is a global company with over 40000 employees. They also manufacture construction equipment, air compressors and industrial tools.
Research
The deeper the mine is stretching the more energy is needed to ventilate the mine. Up to one third of the energy consumption in a mine is due to ventilation. It is needed to keep a temperate and safe enviroment for the workers and clean air for the vehicles. Traditional machines have combustion engines, they need clean air to function and at the same time they pollute the air with their emissions and put more stress on the ventilation system.
Problem
Make the operations underground more effective and save energy by decreasing the need for ventilation.
Inspiration Combine Combining the excavator and truck into one unit that can both dig and transport ore, eliminate the procedure of loading onto another machine. Autonomous Reduce amount of people in the mine and control the machines above ground. Movement I wanted the machine to visually tell what it was doing and looking at the movements of cats when they stretch
Movement Autonomous
Combine
Concepts Pushing hatch A hatch that can push the ore into the box.
Wall wheels The wheels use the wall to push the ore into the box.
Closing box The end of the box can close and push the ore back.
Conveyor Push the ore into the box with an conveyor belt.
Ceiling wheels Rotate the wheels and use the ceiling to help push the ore into the box.
Screw Use a screw to transport ore into the box.
Sketches
Key render
How it works Changing battery It automaticly switches batteries at the charging station when needed. Loading The truck lowers the box to ďŹ ll it with ore. Unloading The truck bends to unload the ore.
Atlas Copco, Boxtram 30 Boxtram 30 is a battery powered semi autonomous minetruck. It is an excavator and truck combined in to one machine and saves valuable time in the mine and energy due to less need for ventilation.
Hot team 2014
Group project in collaboration with ÅLÖ, seven weeks 2014
Group project, done together with:
Simon Larsson, Jenny Holmsten, Martina Eriksson Oliver Walderhaug, Elisabeth Muhrbeck Brief: Analyze the control units for the front end loaders and see how they could be improved and how an interface can be implemented ÅLÖ World leading manufacturer of front end loaders with associated equipment for tractors. They started 1949 outside Umeå In Brännland.
Research
Understanding the needs of farmer Jonas regarding front end loaders.
Simon testing ÅLÖ’s current front end loader system and their different control units.
Kjell displays ÅLÖ’s different joysticks they have had over the years and explains the pros and cons.
One of ÅLÖ’s first front end loaders from the 50ths
Today
Ergo Is the simplest of ÅLÖ’s control units. It controls the hydraulic valves with wires and is a rough and not so exact control unit. This is the control unit that ÅLÖ sells the most of.
Easy and Advance Are the more advanced control units. It is maneuvered with the thumb. It controls the hydraulic valves via electronics. It is fixed on a bendable arm that not many users are happy with.
Personas
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Large scale farmer PER OLOF, 33 Per Olof is a large scale potato farmer. On his farm his dad works and he also employes a farmhand from Lithuainia. Per Olof is always looking for improvements and to make his business as smooth as possible.
Small scale farmer STEN, 60 Sten has retired from his ofďŹ ce job and moved to the country side, he has a small farm with eight cows. He likes the calm life on the countryside and does not really care about technology.
Horse owner EVA LENA, 40 Eva Lena has a riding school and owns ten horses. She does not like to use the tractor. But has to some times. She forgets how it works between the times she use it. It is mostly her husband that use the tractor.
Requires: Hightech, yet easy to understand equipment.
Requires: Easy to use equipment. High productivity is not neccessary.
Requiers: Easy to use equipment, high productivity is not neccessary.
Problem
How can the advanced joystics be easier to use and how can the gap between the products be reduced? Advance
Easy
Adv
Low productivity
High productivity
Ergo
3 2
1
Simple
Ideation
Chosen concept A modular concept which can be upgraded when the driver needs more advanced functions. Allows the user to set the level.
The users choice User test
Form
Sketches
VeriďŹ cation in foam
CAD
New range
Easy
Easy+
Projector
Arm
Model
3D printed parts ready for ďŹ rst layer of primer.
Model
How it works
Upgradeable The joystick is upgradable and can be used both by beginners and professionals.
Easy In the basic option the joystick can only be moved in big motions like the old Ergo. It has one button for functions.
Easy+ In the upgraded option a menu button and a pressure sensitive joystick is added. The added joystick allows for small and more precise motions.
Projector and Interface The interface is projected on the windscreen and give you an overview of the front end loader along with the possibilities to customize your buttons and functions. To navigate the interface press down the menu button and move the small joystick.
ÅLÖ EASY ÅLÖ Easy is mounted on the side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. The arm can be adjusted both in angle and lenght to give you a comfortable position while operating the front end loader.
Clay project
Form and branding project, four weeks 2013 Our task was to design a bag/backpack with a form language and branding from the Range Rover Evoque. Brief: Analyze the Range Rover Evoque and find key features. Make a moodboard and capture soft values of the product. Make a key sketch that fit with the moodbard and have features from the Evoque. Refine the deisgn in clay.
Key features
Pattern in the grill Chamfers and radius Angled shaped features
Moodboard
Adventure Versatility Urban
Sketches
Clay process
Evoque adventure backpack The evoque backpack is designed to ďŹ t a person with an active life style both in and outside the city.
Lynx packaging project
Project in collaboration with BRP, seven weeks 2013 Today Lynx transports their snowmobiles in wooden crates. They ship around the world, most to europe, North America and Russia, but also to India. It is important that the crates does not exceed todays mesurements as they have to fit into containers. Brief: Look into how the crates can be improved with focus on the environment and reseller. BRP stands for Bombardier Recreational Products. They manufacture and sell Snowmobiles, ATVs, Boat motors and Jetski’s. BRP started out 1942 in canada. Lynx is one of BRP’s brands and is the biggest brand for snowmobiles in Europe.
Research
Unboxing the crate is a time consuming activity. Ski-doo is one of BRPs other brands and they have the same kind of crate.
Problem Design an easy to unpack and reusable crate for the Lynx snowmobiles.
Slow to unpack
To unpack the snowmobile there is a series of screws to unscrew and the procedure takes alot of time compared to unpack competitors snowmobiles.
Not reuseable
Special tools needed
The waste from the trashed crates takes up alot of space and can be expensive to get rid of, some resellers rent a container to throw the trash in.
There is no deďŹ ned way by Lynx on how to transport the snowmobile from the crate to the assembly area and the resellers has to come up with their own solutions. Sometimes their ideas can be harmful for the snowmobiles.
Develop
Cardboard models.
Model
Life cycle
The life cycle of the crate. The snowmobile are assembled and packed at the factory. Shiped to reseller. Unpacked and the empty crates are stacked to take minimum of space before being transported back to factory to be reused.
How it works
The crate is lifted up with a forklift.
The cover is removed and the sides are folded down.
The wheels and handle bars is mounted on the subframe of the crate.
The crate is lowered and the subframe is realised and can be pushed away.
Lynx Crate The new Lynx crate can be sent back to the factory and reused. Twenty ďŹ ve folded and stacked crates has the same volume as one unfolded which saves space at the resellers and at the factory.
Accessible airports
Project in collaboration with Swedavia, seven weeks 2014 An airport can be a hectic and stressful place. You need to know were to go, what to do and how to do it. Brief: How could we make the airport visit easier and more pleasant for everyone. Swedavia: Swedavia is a company that run the ten biggest airports in Sweden. They are responsible for everything regarding the airport, from when you arrive untill you have boarded the plane.
Research
A lot of information.
Ads in the application.
Ads and info signs mixed.
Problem
How can a product be designed to make it easier for people to ďŹ nd their way around at the airport?
Goals
Create your own personalized route
Simplified navigation at the airport
Learn about flyling before doing it
Not only for smartphone users
Give the traveler confidence.
Tools to plan your airport visit Right information at right time
Concept
Analog
Some times it is the persons that don’t use smartphones that actually need the help the smartphone can supply. The analog map is supplied when buying the ticket or is ordered from Swedavia.
Application
Landmarks
The applicaton helps you to practice the airport visit, before doing it. You can personalize your route. It is free from ads and other types of distractions and only shows you the information you need.
Landmarks are objects that are placed around the airport to help guide travelers. The map and application uses the landmarks to make an easy to navigate map.
How it works
Skapa Karta
Type in your booking reference and the application generates your personal route.
To specify the route some questions are asked, you can always tap the info “i” icon and get more info
Skapa kapa Karta Kart
The application makes it clear what rulesSare in use.a Practice before trip and you know how to pack your bags.
The application use the landmarks to guide you throug the airport and to your flight.
Watch Swedavia App Movie Scan the QR-Code or vist https://vimeo.com/109218303
The analog map is supplied when buying the ticket or when you arrive at the airport. It helps the traveler to navigate the airport and plan their visit. It also gives the passenger a chance to decide if they need assistance or not.
How it works
The landmarks are hanging above the different steps at the airport. They stand out from the rest of the info signs and ads. As they are three dimensional they can be seen from 360 degrees.
E-Adventure
Personal project 2014
Sketch project exploring what an electric powered adventure motorbike could look like.
Locost
Personal project 2008-2009
First time I saw a Super seven was on a ferry to Scottland I was ten and hooked for life. Eight years later I found the book “Build your own sports car for as little as £250” and thought, how hard can it be? Two years later I had my own street legal Super seven replica built from scratch.
Table
Personal projects 2014
I enjoy working with my hands and ďŹ nd it relaxing to work with wood. The satisfaction when you are done after you have put alot of love and time into something is hard to beat.
GPS Mount
Personal project 2013
I could not find an Iphone mount to fit on my motorbike that hade the looks to match an adventure motorbike. Works neatly when the sun is shining. Have used it 8000km and the phone sit like a rock even on the most rugged roads.
Sun deflector Prevents reflections on the screen. Plastic holders Prevents the phone from being scratched.
Springs Keeps the phone in place even on the most rugged roads. Adjustment Change viewing angle.
Clamp For mounting on handlebar.
Speaker
Workshop course 2013
Concrete is a dead material and perfect for speaker enclosures as it has low self oscillation. Based on the speaker parameters the enclosure volume was calculated. The chamfers on the front is applied to reduce the phenomena “edge reflections” that disturb the frequency curve. The finished speaker sounds great.
Paper Bench
Personal Project 2013
Durapulp is material made from a mixture of cellulose ďŹ bers and PLA plastics. It allows for durapulp to be 100% degradable. The papper bench is made for indoor use and when the bench life time is over it can be composted, zero land ďŹ lls.
The Durapulp is bought in rolls.
Is cut in lenght and stacked to right thickness
Testing different designs in Durapulp.
The bench pattern is cut out.
Pressed and heated to activate the Durapulp.
Shaped under pressure and heat.
The bench is design to take less space when packed.
100% Compostable Bench
Screwdriver
Personal Project 2013
While sketching screwdrivers I got to think of my hands and how they look. The side with the thumb is slightly more offest from the wrist. Turning the screwdriver upside down should decrease the distance between the center of the arm and the center of the chuck, which should give more control and less stress on the wrist.
Distance 7X
Distance 5X
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