PORTFOLIO VARUN SHYAM
Product Designer National Institute of Design
Table of contents 1. Product Design
JAL` Water bottle trolley for Indian Railways
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ryv Electric grass cutter
2. Interface design
3. Form
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Namma Cycle (Industry project) Components for a bicycle share system
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Video phone interface Live project
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Form attribute study
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Silis Video-headgear concept
4. Profile
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Water bottle trolley for Indian Railways Project Brief To design a water bottle carrier for use by vendors, in the Indian railway coaches. Key Factors : Comfort over extended use, Carrying capacity, Weight, Temperature retention. In the current scenario, the vendors carry 20-30 bottles of water either in steel buckets or in plastic cases, both of which have no ergonomic features favouring the job. Some vendors try indigenous methods to reduce the stress of the carrying device, by using cloth or other padding.
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Concepts
Final Model Dimensions
32 cm
Top view Bottles stack down at the bottom, due to gravity
82cm
44cm
Side view
Front view 5
Cash tray opened
Cash tray lock Bottle outlet flap opened
\ˈjəl\
Ti
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Comfortable handle SS handle with PU foam sleeves
Crossing ridges
Insulated body
in old compartments Outlet for bottle Toilet
Berth
Berth
Main wheel
Aisle Toilet
Aisle Berth
Manoeuverability of trolley Train compartment layout to scale 6
Double walled, rotomolded HDPE with injected PU foam insulation
জল ජලය
जल જલ
ಜಲ
ജലം
jal - one of the most recognisable words for water, across many Indian languages
Caster wheels
Project brief - To develop a cordless, electric grass cutter with an emphasis on ergonomics Key factors - Weight - Operating time - Manoeuvrability
Ideation
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Concept Detailing
Anthropometric Evaluation
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Final Design
Motor and controller Backpack padding Power buckle pouch Power buckle and receptacle Handle Trigger Turbo button Shaft Cutting string
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3D model
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Cutter reel Li-ion battery backpack Power strap Tilt button Handle lock lever Cutter guard Cutter tilt knob
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Adjustable Handle - Push button to tilt - 80° variable handle tilt for user comfort - Turbo mode for short, extra high power bursts - Soft TPU coating for grip & comfort
Motor Housing - Tough PA-ABS housing - 400W BLDC motor - Electronic controller - Quiet operation
Adjustable shaft tilt - For users of varying heights
Adjustable Handle – Movement range of 25cm 11
Ryv Guard - Protect against flying debris - Also enables cutting-height adjustment
Li-ion Battery backpack
Nomenclature origin: rive /raɪv/ verb - to tear apart - to split by striking
- High capacity; long operating time - Strong Cordura fabric with padded back and straps for comfort - Weight of device transferred to shoulders - 20Ah battery capacity - ABS housing
‘ryv’ glows green while power is on
Ambidextrous design Pouch to store power-buckle, while not in use
- Shaft can be attached to power buckle on either side, for use with either hand
Easy-attach Power buckle - Magnetic guides for easy snap-on attachment - Transfers weight of the device onto the backpack - Transmits power from battery to motor controller 12
Physical Mockup Scale 1:1 Materials Used : Motor housing - Wood, MDF Buckle holder - MDF Shaft - PVC Handle - MDF
Cutting element - MDF, Nylon, Tin, LDPE Battery backpack - Polystyrene, Nylon-Polyester fabric
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Project brief To design bicycles and stations for Namma Cycle, a Bicycle Sharing System currently in the pilot-phase Key factors - Easy implementation within existing system - Options for easy upgrades in the future
Station map
Existing infrastructure at Namma Cycle
Basic docking stations
Station managers
Unique frame geometry to accomodate a wide range of Indian Anthropometric Dimensions
Simplification of locking system
Simple docking station with Central lock for all bicycles 17
Semi-automation of locking system for future upgrades
Mobile phone based accesss system for full automation
Form Exploration
Phase 1
Phase 2 - Integration of chainstay and chaincover 18
Phase 3 - Form exploration and refinement with full chainring case
Front light integrated into luggage rack
Unisex frame with a simple, strong form language
Advertising space on mudguard
Rear lights integrated into seatstay
Square section seatpost to prevent misalignment of seats
Markings for easy adjustment of seat height
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Video-phone User Interface Live Project, 2011
Project Brief : To design a user interface for a Video Phone developed by SIS Ltd., a telecom partner with BSNL. The objective of this team project was to develop a user interface geared towards the tech-savvy power-user. The possibility of moving onto a fully touch based interface was kept open, as SIS had plans for the same.
Soft Keys
Existing hardware
Phone Layout 21
Browser
Menu SIS PC Suite
Screenshots People / contacts
Video conferencing
Log
People -Tasks 22
Form Exploration Explorations in 2D and 3D were done with the chosen attribute. Incorporation of the forms in products were also explored. Attribute : Malevolence
Explorations in paper and tin sheet
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Gamepads
Ice skates
Product explorations 24
Mockup - Thermocol and POP
Recon Helmet Inspired by HALO, the video game
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Videography headgear for underwater use Aesthetics derived from the Green Excellent swimmer, capable of remaining underwater for up to 30 min
Basilisk Lizard
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Lens
Record Button
silis / sәlɪs / Derived from Basilisk /ˈbæsəlɪsk /
Physical Prototype, Scale 1:1
Detachable Camera Headgear High Capacity battery pack for extended shooting time 28
Workshop skills
DĂŠjĂ vu
Tower of circles
Scaled model
Reference device
Wood carving
3:2 Scaled model of the Dremel 300
Materials used - Wood, Aluminum, MS, Acrylic, Polystyrene, PVC
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Sketches/renders
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Profile Varun Shyam
Education PG Product Design at NID, Ahmedabad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Ernakulam Strengths Brainstorming, Rapid idea generation, Research and analysis, Visualisation - Sketching, Rendering, Presentation and communication, High quality model making Software Skills Rhino3D, Keyshot, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro, Coreldraw, Indesign, AfterEffects, AnimestudioPro Personal Details Date of birth : 13 October 1987 Languages spoken : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil Hobbies Freestyle dance, Bicycling, Motorbike trips, Comics, Playing the guitar, Swimming, Live concerts, Writing
Alien Being : Inspired by ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’
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Contact info Phone : 0091 96112 52364 0091 75673 69763 Mail : varunshyam@gmail.com