Tricia Flohr C r e a t i v e P ort fol i o
Hi!
My name is Tricia and I like to create.
I am a diligent worker with a curiosity that drives me to seek out design challenges, and I’m always prepared to put extensive time and effort into learning new skills. I’ve worked on variety of creative projects, while simultaneously pursuing an education in industrial design and business. Actively involved in Ottawa’s creative community, I have designed posters for local musicians and have organized volunteer teams for art shows. I’ve also had the opportunity to contribute concept art and logo design to an independent game studio. Always working to meet the needs of both the user and the client, I look forward to developing my knowledge in the creative field of concept art and design.
Album Design The Cardinal Album - 3MD Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Concepts A variety of characters and sketches were presented to the client before the final concept was confirmed.
Zoom Adobe Photoshop Rendering An exercise in vehicle design and movement.
Gaze Adobe Illustrator Rendering A realistic product rendering created using vectors and minor photo manipulation.
Poster Design Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Satyr Corel Painter Rendering Based on a series of fantasy illustrations, this project aimed to create a realistic portrait of a Satyr.
User Comfort Portable Shiatsu Massager The purpose of this project was to find a product that needed to be improved upon in the product category of home health care. Working with users to identify key issues to address and maintaining user contact throughout the design process was vital to this project.
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Prototypes Several rough prototypes were created and tested with users before arriving at the final design concept.
Modeling 1. The remote was made using laser-cut and heat-formed acrylic, which was painted with an airbrush.
1. To help visualize the pattern the final concept was rendered in context using Adobe Photoshop. The main body of the massager was machine sewn. Materials such as upholstery fabric were selected to imitate real athletic mesh.
3. Small details such as the thumb grip and charger were modeled in Solidworks and 3D printed,
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Reverse Engineering 3D Printed Mouse
Using CAD surface modelling and rapid prototyping, the top section of a plastic computer mouse was recreated.
Proper tolerances and attention to surface transitions were important to allow the part to mate properly with the existing product.
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Safety Design All-Season Bike Helmet
This project focused on creating a helmet that met the existing safety standards required of bicycle helmets, while working in a team to achieve these goals.
Concepts Using brain maps and sketch pin-ups provided an efficient way to conceptualize in a team.
Sculpting Process Final Model The helmet seeks to meet the unique needs of dedicated cyclists who ride their bikes in all weather conditions. The helmet features a sleeve with vent seals, ear flaps and neck warmer, to transform the airy summer helmet into a warm winter helmet.
Tricia Flohr triciaflohr@cmail.carleton.ca Summary Third year bachelor of industrial design student with experience working in a design team and with product analysis to form improvements. Education Bachelor of Industrial Design (Co-op Option) Minor in Business Carleton University, Ottawa, ON CGPA: 11.30/12 Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Anticipated Graduation Date: 2015 Availability Available for 4 – 16 months starting May 2013 Skills and Abilities Technical Skills/Experience Proficient knowledge in SolidWorks, Google Sketch-Up and Rhino Advanced knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop Working knowledge in Corel Painter and Corel Paintshop Pro Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access Working Knowledge of HTML and CSS Proficient knowledge of technical drawing and drafting Design Skills Proficient ability to communicate ideas visually through a variety of drawing techniques including pencil, marker and chalk renderings Extensive knowledge of the design process and sketching techniques including Thumbnails, Exploratory, Explanatory and Persuasive drawings Created logos and posters for local bands leading to improved advertisement and successful overall turnout for their shows Creatively re-imagined the design of a back massager through incremental design to increase functionality and user satisfaction
Communication Experience Fluent in English (Reading, Writing and Oral) Clearly presented a user research report on use of home healthcare products to give increased insight into the importance of patient care outside the hospital for the class Industrial Design and the User Successfully conducted qualitative user research on the use of portable massagers to gain insight into the use of home massagers as pain treatment with the result of an incrementally designed and improved model of the home massager in progress Leadership Experience Coordinated a team of seven in the analysis of the aging population and a shrinking federal government workforce for Introduction to Organizational Behavior acting as a team leader in time management and task org anization resulting in the successful and efficient completion of the assignment Acted as a co-leader with a class mate in the management and direction of a group of six during a SWOT analysis of the Nintendo for Basic Marketing resulting in improved group cohesiveness and the overall success of the project Effectively taught a tutorial on soft goods and acted as tutor to students working with sewing projects in both Mass Productions Technologies class and Second Year Studio Work Experience Dollarama Merchandising and Cashier
July 2011- present July 2010- May2012
Pet Agree Grooming Salon Assistant Dog Groomer Created a digital database of all clients and inventory over the course of a month to improve store efficiency and organization
Volunteer Experience Coordinated a group of volunteers to advertise for the Glebe Fine Arts Show in Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011 and Fall 2012 resulting in the improved overall turnout and sales of the show Volunteered to set up and work at the front desk of various events for Ottawa Swing Dance Society from February 2011 to July 2011, contributing to the overall success of the events Extracurricular Actively involved in the local art and music scene by creating album art, logos and posters for Ottawa bands Creates and experiments in a variety of new art mediums, both digitally and traditionally
Thank you!