will van gelderen design portfolio contact information: email: wvangel87@gmail.com cell: 404.668.4864
tools
kid crank.hand drill A redesign in form and mechanics of the classic “eggbeater� style hand drill for use by kids ages 9+
problems noticed through observation at a summer camp woodworking class: pinching hazard from open gear design very little torque from bevel gears confusing 2 handle design
design criteria: design should be safer for kids through a closed gear system design should provide smooth ample torque design should be simplistic through single handle placement
market research
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open and closed gear crank drills
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hand brace drills
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fiskars craft drill
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form+human factors ideation
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2 concept 1
concept 2
closed planetary gear system
closed planetary gear system
single handle
single handle
stable
stable
ambidextrous
ambidextrous
but unfamiliar design
familiar design
speed gear (planetary gears)
crank
final concept 2 bevel gears
bevel gear
shaft
chuck planetary gears
kid crank.hand drill final design manufacturing details: clear injection molded abs shell with 1/8� wall thickness overmolded grips painted mechanism (crankshaft, bevel and planetary gears) 1-4.5 planetary gear ratio system keyless drill chuck
2 retail packaging
toolbox+pattern
recycled cardboard and p.e.t blister box
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includes drill, drill bits, screws, screw attachement, and 1 project
b packed stated
unpacked state
project ideas: toolbox or birdhouse use drill to assemble
packaging+pattern
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appliances
flat iron redesign: interface Client request: Solve the issue of Flat irons damaging hair Area of focus: Temperature control interface Current problem: Flat irons currently either have a preset temperature with no control or a low to high dial. Through research we found that most users disregard temperature settings and use the highest setting. Solution: Design an interface in which temperature is not selected, but rather hair type and thickness. Different thicknesses and hair types require a range of temperatures.
market research
ideation using the flat iron guide, what if the user selected 1 of 3 settings based on hair type. would the user then be able to differentiate between the 3 settings and their hair type?
are there better ways to display the correct setting for specific hair types other than high/medium/low or 375/392/410?
ideation: text or icons what would each of these look like?
flat iron redesign: product Part II:
concept 1: dials
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Redesign the flat iron for vertical use and incorporate the new interface
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icons, text, or both?
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concept 2: separated dials broadening the hair scope thick
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concept 1: tubular flat iron
Features: .Vertical use .Tapered Hair Groove .Easy clamping mechanism .New interface
standard ceramic plates serated wavy plate more surface area adjustable height offset plates: to prevent scalp burning hair silicone grip: to protect hands
concept 2: vertical flat iron
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flat iron redesign: product tapered hair groove .pre-flattens hair .keeps hair together .1/8� top and bottom .1/16� middle
clamping mechanism .fixed body .silicone outer grips .air chamber + vents to direct heat .allows hair to set before heating
interface and use
survival gear
rescue.beacon A device for a disaster situation while sea kayaking, prompting the use of a communication device
1 market research
1 way communication: you send a message but cannot receive one back 1 way group and 1 way world mirror, flashlight, flare, paddle, hand signals, or whistle
handheld waterproof
power 1 way communication within group 2 way communication within group 1 way communication with world 2 way communication with world bouyant
Hand Signals
LIFEGUARD Coghlan's Coghlan's Sixstandard Signal Mirror Quad-Powered™ Function Whistle kayaking paddle 2'' x 3'' Radio Flashlight
Sonim XP3 Quest Cell Phone
Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS/TwoWay Radio
ICOM M88 Submersible VHF Radio
ACR Electronics Motorola Midland Walkie SARLink 406 MR350R 2-Way Talkies 1050 Personal Locator Radios Beacon
Automatic Floating Strobe Light
ORION 12-Gauge HighPerformance Alert/Locate Plus Signal Kit
Glow Sticks
yes yes
yes yes
yes (2 hands) yes
yes yes
yes no (yes with case)
yes yes
yes no
yes yes
yes yes
yes yes
battery battery battery (rechargeable LI- (rechargeable LI- (rechargeable LIION) ION) ION) battery (4 AA)
battery (2 AA) (60 hrs)
spark
none/chemical
yes yes
yes yes
none
battery battery (rechargeable LI- (rechargeable LIION) ION)
yes yes
yes yes
human
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none
crank/batteries (AAA)
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final concept no no
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Features a loud whistle, Fahrenheit/Celsius thermometer, magnifying lens, LED light, signal mirror and compass with glow-in-the-dark dial
NOAA Weather radio, siren
accessories
wieght price visual/verbal
2 way communication: allows you to talk and receive a response. 2 way group and 2 way world electronic radio, gps, satelite devices
free visual
2 ounces 1 ounce $10.00 $11.00 visual verbal visual
$40.00
Hybrid
37 ounces $60.00 visual verbal
$500
gps tracking
$500 verbal
$260 verbal
$85 verbal
$94 verbal
bag
$200 visual
$159 visual
How can a signaling device such as a flare, that is a 1 way communication device be redesgined to work as a 2 way communication device?
$120 visual
$0.99 visual
rescue.beacon design criteria must float for at least 5 days (coast guard search time) light unit must last at least 5 days (coast guard search time) helium tank must fill an 18� balloon (based on lift weight and visibility distance) must float at least 25 feet high (safe visibility range for horizon line ) water proof/water resistant must attach on or fit into a class 3 personal floatation device simple and intuitive balloon inflation and release system due to panic use of alternative energy such a s solar cells to charge device must be visible at night and during the day through light and reflectivity unit must be buoyant in case of detachment from pfd or kayak
concept ideation: balloon unit+life jacket attachement
1 final concept/prototype
organization
cord puc.organization Ever had the issue of unplugging your laptop or electronics cables only to have them fall behind your desk? Cord Puc is a simple solution to this problem. It is a 3.5 inch rubber puck that holds 5 quater inch cables at once. The rubber holds it down on most surfaces and allows cables to retract when without falling behind when not in use. Most organizers on the market are simple clips, adhesive backed or weighted. These do keep the cables from moving however some topple over and others leave residues.
binder clip cheap thin desks only
adhesive single cable only 5 in a pack
weighted 3 cables can topple over
weighted 4 cables can topple over
adheasive single cable only cable retraction
clip single cable only only clips to thin desks
2 3.5” 5x 0.25” cables
ball bearing indexing
o-ring slots
cord puc.organization
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lighting
jellyfish series: desk The Jellyfish desk lamp is an eco-frendly interactive lamp made from machined aluminum, polyethylene, and polycarbonate. This lamp uses a single 9 watt compact fluorescent bulb housed on the bottom of the unit and is designed to have an open and closed state. Around the outside of the lamp are two sheets of polyethylene: one frosted and one tinted blue, both have slits in them. Pushing the lamp down allows the polyethylene sheets to open and expose the frosted polycarbonate tube.
jellyfish series: floor A new prototype based off the Jelly Fish Desk lamp. The Jellyfish Floor lamp is a LED Floor lamp. The center tube uses Cool White LED strips. The shade is made of 2 sheets of translucent orange Polyethylene. Similar to the desk version, the lamp can be “squished� to open up more light. The floor lamp has 2 locking positions (open/closed) as well as a floating state. With the adjustable shade as well as a dimmer this gives the user freedom to select not only light output, but color, and pattern.
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