DESIGN PORTFOLIO ver.08.2013
I believe that there is beauty in simplicity. With every project I take on, I focus on finding a creative solution that effectively combines functionality, feasibility, and aesthetic appeal. I’ve found that simple and logical designs can harness these qualities with less material and more efficient manufacturing techniques. I feel that my strengths are in CAD modeling, concept rendering, modelmaking, and maintaining a clear and thoughtful concept direction throughout the design process.
Evisca salt+pepper dispenser
Assembly of the Nittio floor lamp
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Crafted Thirdlung
Modular phone case series Avalanche survival jacket
Alivio
Ergonomic classical guitar
Nittio
Energy efficient floor lamp
Sling Additional
Multipurpose phone case Personal + side projects
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Modular phone case series
Modular phone case series
The Crafted cases began as a personal side project while working at Case-Mate, but rapidly evolved to be the most ubiquitous platform in the company The two-part snap case provides excellent protection for the phone and features a modular back that can accomodate any number of materials and graphics While managing this project, I worked with suppliers in China and the US to grant exclusive use of several materials including wood, pearl, and gemstones Case-Mate’s recent rebranding was centralized around the Crafted series D.
A. A. original concept renders
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B. detail of the case assembly showing snap features and interior liner
C. pearls, carbon fiber, and woods case with logo detail
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D. webpage feature
Avalanche survival jacket
Avalanche survival jacket The design of the Thirdlung Jacket arose from the discovery that the majority of avalanche deaths are due to CO2 re-inhalation, causing suffocation
A. A. comparison matrix of existing avalanche rescue technology
B. B. sketch iterations exploring integration of technology into clothing
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C. C. concept renders with functional details
Avalanche survival jacket The jacket incorporates two systems designed to provide immediate aid to avalanche victims buried under densely packed snow A collar-mounted breathing system uses two uni-directional valves to ensure a continuous flow of clean oxygen to the victim Additionally, the solar-charged radio beacon transmits 2 hours of proximity-amplified radio location after only 10 minutes in the sun
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The Thirdlung jacket is also a durable alpine hard shell, featuring a 2.5 layer breathable waterproof construction
Shockproof Radio Transmitter + Flexible Solar Cell
Collar-Mounted Facemask Uni-directional Breathing Valves Carbon Dioxide Exhalation Port
Crush-Resistant Air Tubes
A. A. final concept renders and feature callouts
Clog-Proof Oxygen Inhalation Port B. real-world testing of the breathing system under hard packed snow
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C. C. detail views of the fully-functional prototype jacket
Alivio
Ergonomic classical guitar
Alivio
Ergonomic classical guitar
The Alivio guitar is designed to reduce the likelihood of a classical guitar player developing debilitating injuries due to extended playing Over 70% of professional classical guitarists have suffered from overuse syndrome and related musculoskeletal disorders, requiring months of recovery Alivio is ergonomically designed to relieve tension in the shoulders and back without adversely affecting the guitarist’s playing stance
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CF Soundboard
Composite Body
Mahogany Neck
A. A. concept exploration sketches and diagrams
B. B. rapid 3D concept rendering
C. comparative user testing with foam prototype
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D. D. quality function deployment diagram
Alivio
Ergonomic classical guitar
Through intensive market research, I found that my target market wanted a practice guitar to be durable and unique Alivio is modular, allowing the user to tailor specific tones with different soundboards and body shapes Carbon fiber construction makes the Alivio guitar more durable and resistant to aging effects, without sacrificing acoustics A.
B. A. 3D rendering details and exploded view
C. B. process photos of carbon fiber body and soundboard construction
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C. final prototype details and use
Nittio Energy efficient floor lamp
Nittio
Energy efficient floor lamp
The Nittio lamp uses two industrial fluorescent light tubes and wood veneer slats to produce enough ambient light to fill a large room A n lamp i m p o r t a n tis a s p6 e ctimes t of the lam p wa s h ow the The more efficient than a standard light bulb and produces c i rc u i t s wo u l d b e s i t u a t e d , I h a d t o p l a n wh e re t o p l a c e t h e b a l l a s t a n d l i g h t m o u n t s . 4 times as much omnidirectional light
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C I R C U I T RY
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A. concept sketches and configuration renders CONCEPTS CONCEPTS
B. B. aluminum frame and veneer slats detail
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C. functional prototype full view
Multipurpose phone case
Multipurpose phone case The concept for the Sling case originated during my junior year at Georgia Tech as a way to combine my iPod case and the contents of my wallet The idea resurfaced at Case-Mate when we were looking to combine our popular Pop! ID and stand stand cases without sacrificing functionality
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The Sling case uses low-durometer TPE bands co-molded with a rigid polycarbonate frame to protect the phone, hold a stand, and store cards, cash, and cables
A. A. concept exploration sketches
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B. prototype model and usability testing
C. transparency showing co-mold details
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D. renders showing final form and colors
Personal + side projects
Personal + side projects
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Furniture-Grade Plywood
Hardwood Veneer
Medium-Density Fiberboard
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Rob Wilkey
A. ‘Evisca’ Salt + Pepper Mill black cherry and aluminum
B. Coffee Machine and Kid’s Toy Camera felt tip pen and prismacolor markers
C. GT Student Library Recycling bins marker render; MDF, plywood, veneer
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D. GT IDSA T-Shirt Design adobe illustrator
E. Split Cube Coffee Mug figured walnut and aluminum
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Education
Experience
Georgia Institute of Technology | 2007-2011 Bachelors in Science of Industrial Design Graduated May 2011 with Dean’s Honors 3.40/3.62 Overall/Major GPA
Case-Mate | Mobile Accessories | Atlanta, GA | Oct 2011 - Present Industrial Designer
Expertise Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketchbook Pro Luxion KeyShot Physical: Design Sketching Modelmaking & Prototyping Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass Molding Metalworking & Welding SLA/SLS/FDM 3D Printing Woodworking Laser Cutting
Patagonia | Outdoor Clothing Retail | Atlanta, GA | Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 Sales Associate Best Buy | Electronics Retail | Stone Mountain, GA | Aug 2006 - Jun 2007 Geek Squad In-Store Technician Media Sales Representative AV Integration Works | Audio/Visual Equipment | Tucker, GA | Jun 2008 - Aug 2009 Service Assistant for Gwinnett County Public Schools