PORTFOLIO 2012
SWATI TAVANANDI PRODUCT DESIGN UG SEMESTER 6
CONTENT DESIGN PROJECTS: SIMPLE PRODUCT DESIGN ERGONOMICS DISPLAY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNO-AESTHETIC DETAILING FORM STUDIES SKILL BASED WORK CURRICULUM VITAE
SIMPLE PRODUCT DESIGN
BOOK HOLDER INITIAL CONCEPTS DESIGN BRIEF: To develop a holder/ fixture for reading books.
Clips on both sides to hold paper Adjustable angle according to need and comfort
TARGET USERS: Students, elderly people, priests (religious books), book lovers RESEARCH FACTS: User study, user environment study, study of existing and parallel products, analysing human postures and reading habits.
Slots to adjust angle Slides according to the size of the book
INSIGHTS: Binding wear-off due to mishandlingdog ears,rolling one side of boastfully reading postures cause strain on eyes, neck and handbad light conditions. SCOPE FOR WORK: Portability/ foldable/compact, Should hold the book open, Hands free, lightweight, Adjustable angles, Should not deform the book, Sufficient light illumination
Minimise usage of material
FINAL CONCEPT Folds into a flat form- compact and portable Angle adjustment Support for the book
Clip attached to slider to adjust size according to the book size
SIMPLE PRODUCT DESIGN
BOOK HOLDER USER ANALYSIS
PROTOTYPE
A working prototype was made using MDF to understand the proportion to human scale with respect to the book holder
LEARNING: Understanding the typical stages of problem solving and application . Hands on experience in the design thinking process and protoyping the product.
ERGONOMICS
GAS CYLINDER CARRIER INITIAL CONCEPTS DESIGN BRIEF: To design a carrier for carrying domestic LPG gas cylinders up a flight of stairs. TARGET USERS: LPG gas distributors RESEARCH FACTS: Studying and analysing the routine and lifting process adopted by the distributors, risks involved, anthropometric data study. INSIGHTS: Causes of accidentsAbsence of hand rails for support, Uneven/broken staircases, Muscle fatigue, Narrow staircases, Slippery staircases Golden Rule of Lifting - to keep objects as close to the body as possible during the lifting and carrying of objects.
3 wheel arrangement helps the trolley to climb the stairs.
In form of a backpack, makes lifting process easier distributing weight on both shoulders
FINAL CONCEPT Profile traces the contour of an average human shoulder and the back.
ERGONOMICS
GAS CYLINDER CARRIER PROTOTYPE
This prototype has been used using PVC pipe and MS rod. It can bear weight up to 25-30 kg.
LEARNING: Understanding the importance of the relationships between ergonomics and product To develop understanding of physical and cognitive aspects of comfort, efficiency, utility and safety in human-machine interaction.
USER ANALYSIS
ERGONOMICS
GAS CYLINDER CARRIER RHINO MODEL: Soft padding for shoulder
Handle for grip
Hooks for strapping load
Support ring for containing the load
Base to rest vertically
Loading area
Wheels for mobility
DISPLAY AND CONTROL SYSTEM
INTERACTIVE LEARNING INITIAL CONCEPTS DESIGN BRIEF: To design a device for children incorporating learning in a fun way.
Inspired by the form of Mickey Mouse. The screen will appear on the visor of the helmet.
TARGET USERS: age group of 4 years - 7 years children. RESEARCH: Study of child development in various areas- cognitive, motor skills, speech and language; existing learning devices,user study. Mind mapping about interactive learning at this age.
Concept of traditional slate
INSIGHTS: The motor skills of the child are quite well developed and are capable of using electronic devices and manipulating the controls, Comprehend the various shapes and colours and distinguish between them.
Spherical screen with control panel inspired by a blotch of paint.
FINAL CONCEPT Inspired by the form of a porcupine which looks playful.
DISPLAY AND CONTROL SYSTEM
INTERACTIVE LEARNING PROTOTYPE DETAILING: Form: The form is inspired from a porcupine or a hedgehog which look playful. The blunt conical spokes on the surface would be made from thick rubber foam(polyurethane foam) and act as shock absorbers, in case the device is dropped. Controls: The controls have been kept very basic keeping in mind the motor skills of a 5 year old. Interface: A Game was designed to teach the child about community helpers in a playful way.
LEVER-used to accelerate
TRACK BALL-Used for navigation in the game
SHAPES-to be matched with slots
DISPLAY AND CONTROL SYSTEM
INTERACTIVE LEARNING USER ANALYSIS
RHINO MODEL:
LEARNING: to apply ergonomic principles to develop efficient and user friendly display & control systems. Understanding visual hierarchy, concept of grouping for function and frequency of use of the elements. Application of visual semantic in relation to response time.
TECHNO-AESTHETIC DETAILING
CLOTHES HANGER INITIAL CONCEPTS DESIGN BRIEF: To design a hanger to be used when travelling. Snap-fit.
Collapsible
TARGET USERS: travellers, elite class. RESEARCH: Understanding technical requirements of existing hangers,considering visual semantics, mind mapping, user study. Space saver
INSIGHTS: The type of garment to be hanged decides the type, material and form of the hanger, hence aesthetics plays a major role with functionality. FOCUS AREA: Collapsible, foldable, retractable,hanger for travelling,space saver, eco-friendly, multi- purpose,effortless, form manipulation
Telescopic- prismatic joint
Easy to organise a combination of clothes together.
MATERIAL EXPLORATIONS:
Metal wire
Corrugated board
TECHNO-AESTHETIC DETAILING
CLOTHES HANGER FLIP-IN HANGER Attributes: Simple, expressive, intuitive, flat, easy to use.
The form gives an appropriate shoulderlike shape to the garment making it look aesthetically appealing
CLOTHES HANGER TELESCOPIC HANGER Prismatic joint has been used to make it collapsible. Gives a solid form to the garments like suits, shirts. Designed to imitate the form of shoulders. Small Size makes it easy to carry. Form Inspired from worms and tortoise making it playful.
Compact form
TECHNO-AESTHETIC DETAILING
TECHNO-AESTHETIC DETAILING
CLOTHES HANGER LINKAGES Mock up model
All the parts are movable and connected to each other. The parts slide out and take the form required for hanging. When collapsed becomes like a swiss knife.
FORM STUDIES
FORM TRANSITION Gradual transition of a 2D profiles in nine steps. The transition forms were made from PVC Foam sheet.
Transition forms
FORM TRANSITION
FORM STUDIES
FINAL FORM: OBJECTIVE: To show the transition from a point to a line or a point. Along with the primary form a secondary (sub form) was also defined that would complement the primary form. MATERIAL: The final form had to be made out of an aluminium sheet .
EXPLORATIONS
LEARNING: To visualize and define this transition in a 3D space. To develop understanding of form structure, in relation to surfaces, volume and axis.
SKILL-BASED WORK
WORKSHOP SKILLS
Lathe operation
Siporex form
Mortise and tenon joint
Lathe operation
Model making
LEARNING: to develop understanding of tools, equipment & machinery and their limitations, Materials handled- Paper, wood, metal, High impact polystyrene, Acrylic,Siporex.
SKILL-BASED WORK
PAPER SKILLS Solid Geometry Origami
Paper Sculpture
SKILL-BASED WORK
SKETCHING SKILLS
Perspective drawing
Parallel Projection
SKETCHING SKILLS
SKILL-BASED WORK
Exploded view of a rotating air brush LEARNING: To understand and appreciate various aspects of construction methods of 3D forms. Sketching skills-Perspective, technical perspective, parallel projection, isometry.
SKILL-BASED WORK
RENDERING SKILLS
LEARNING: to represent various products and its surface qualities through rendering with different media Mediums explored- pencil, pencil colours, charcoal, pen, dry pastels, water colours.
SKILL-BASED WORK
PHOTOGRAPHY
LEARNING: understanding and appreciation of still photography as a medium of documentation and communication. Importance of colour, texture and composition.
SKILL-BASED WORK
DIGITAL SKILLS Rhino renders
Photoshop Render
LEARNING: modelling a product/concept in a surfacing software and render them. Software skills-Rhino 4.0, Catia, Photoshop, Illustator.
SKILL-BASED WORK
MISCELLANEOUS
Solarisation Painted in 4 different colour tonesmonochromatic, grey scale,cool colours, warm colours Life sketching
CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Swati Tavanandi Educational Qualification: 2007: Completed 10th std from Rajhans Vidyalaya, secured 92% 2009: Completed 12th std from Rajhans Vidyalaya, secured 84.4% 2011: Passed 1st year BA exam from Pune University 2012: UG 3rd Year Product design student, MIT Institute of Design My background and Interests: I am perceived as a silent person,good listener and a tolerant person by nature. Art has been my passion since childhood. Love for music runs in my family which created interest to listen and learn music. Other than these I enjoy reading books -crime investigation, light novels and suspense thrillers. I am an amateur trekker and a rower. About design: Designing gave me an opportunity to convert my skills into a logical thinking process. The design process fascinates me because it is a path that results in a practical solution- user friendly, simplicity and economical. I enjoy the research part of it the most. Passionate about problem solving, understanding user needs and requirements. Interests in consumer durables and appliances,electronic products, furniture design Co-curricular activities: Daily activity- Rowing, MIT Boat Club. Headed an event- “Super Mario” for annual college fest Quasar 2011 Headed the Merchandise store “Quasar Bazar” for annual college fest Quasar 2012 Skill sets: Research, Analysis, conceptualisation skills, Material Handling, keen learner Software skills: Adobe Photoshop, Rhino 4.0, Catia, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft office, Hypershot, Keyshot
Contact: swati.tavanandi@mitid.edu.in +91 9623385198 Permanent Address: A 1 Ushakiran, Opp Lallubhai Park, Andheri West, Mumbai 400058 Current Address: MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design, Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Next to Hadapsar, Pune-412201 Date of Birth: 9th October 1991