XIE CHUNHUI (Pronunciation: SEE-EH CHOON-HWEH)
XIE CHUNHUI 513.206.0834 | xieci@mail.uc.edu | idodrawings.tumblr.com | 2549 Vestry Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220
Education
University of Cincinnati (2010-2015) Cincinnati, Ohio College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning B.S. Industrial Design GPA: 3.9/4.0 (Dean’s List, University Honors Program)
Raffles Institution (Junior College) (2008-2009) Singapore, Singapore Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Science stream
Activities
University of Cincinnati
Raffles Institution (Junior College)
International Admissions International Ambassador secretary Handle future students’ enquiries regarding admission to UC
Red Cross Humanitarian Network Planned blood donation drives and orientation camps Treated casualties during events
DAAP Tribunal Planned activities for DAAP students
Chinese Language, Drama and Cultural society English secretary Translated Chinese documents into English Planned and hosted a Chinese Cultural Quiz and an annual drama production
UC Sustainability Campaigned the cause of recycling
Experiences
China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (2010-2011) Beijing and Qinhuangdao, China Translated for Sudanese experts visiting Chinese petroleum pump stations Guided tours for these experts in Beijing and Qinhuangdao
Singapore Biennale (2008) Singapore, Singapore Served as a Customer Relationship Officer Guided English and Mandarin tours Served as a media speaks person for an interview
Fuchun Secondary School (2010) Singapore, Singapore Taught Malay students conversational Chinese
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite; AliasAutomotive; Solidworks; CAD Modeling; Sketching; Model Making; Basic Shop Tools; Photography; Typography; Print Making; Team Bonding; Making People Happy; Proficient in Mandarin Chinese, English and Singapore English
INTERESTs
Sketching; Drawing; Photography; Typography; Telling Jokes; Hawaii 5-0; Law and Order (SVU); Music; Math; Appreciating Life
Reference will be forwarded upon request.
Every girl’s dorm room gets dirty and messy, but not everyone has space for a vacuum!
This is for you.
What are the problems you have with vacuum cleaners? (Survey taken by college females)
25 They can’t get to the corners. 20 15
The intertwined cord is annoying. The size is too huge. They look really bad.
10 5
0
I’ve no place to keep it. My space is tight. I have to constantly get lower to the ground so that the vacuum sucks more stuff up. Others
“Too expensive. I am better than them.” “I can never find the on switch on the new fancy dysons.” “Cords don’t reach all the way across the room!” “It’s hard to wind up the cords AND fit everything into the closet when I’m done.”
College girls love having clean dorm rooms and apartments, but it can be difficult to find the right vacuum to help them with cleaning. Central vacuum systems are clearly not feasible for a college setting. Stick vacuums are too tall for convenient storage, and handheld vacuums need the users to constantly bend down for floor cleaning. Is there a way to have the best of both worlds?
Task analysis
Attached handle stick is inflexible.
Vacuum body is as long as her calves.
Messy wire.
The best one I found on the market is Bissell 3-in-1 vacuum, 38b1l. It can be transformed from a handheld vacuum into a stick one by simply adding a handle stick. Even then, it still has some shortcomings for a college girl who prefers tidiness, order, as well as speed.
Simplicity
Telescoping
Nature
The simplicity of design by Philips, the mechanism in telescoping devices, and the liveliness of nature inspired the design.
Handheld, Compact
Stick, Stand-up
Extendable, Telescopic
The main advantage of a stick vacuum is its long handle that allows the user to clean the floor standing up. A handheld vacuum is handy when the user cleans tables or couches, a process requiring a short handle. Therefore, a telescoping handle comes into the picture. Cords are also eliminated because vacuuming one or two rooms does not require too much electricity input.
12
Dust compartment release button
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
11
On/off slide
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
10
Back handle cap
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
9
Extendable rod
1
Stainless steel
Extruding
8
Battery case
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
7
Motor
1
Pre-made
Pre-assembled
6
Fan
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
5
Filter holder
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
4
Inner filter
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
3
Outer filter
1
Foam
Thermal-forming
2
Body shell
2
ABS plastic
Injection molding
1
Dust compartment
1
ABS plastic
Injection molding
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Name
Req.
Material
Process
The manufacturing aspect is taken into consideration, too.
Prototyping and CAD modeling
Primed Model
Painted Model
Prototypes were made for numerous user-testings, and the most ergonomic design with the right size for most girls’ hands was further developed into the final model.
Handheld Vacuum
Stick Vacuum
Now the girls can transform a handy vacuum into a stick vacuum conveniently and not break their backs anymore! The cordless feature also gives them so much more mobility.
Cross-section View (AA)
Often annoyed by the accidentally messed up pieces in your almost winning chess games?
Don’t blame the kids.
THE LOOK Inspired by another classic game - playing cards, I decide to give this chess set a flat appearance. By having slots in the board, the chess set reaches a creative solution to my design problem how to ensure the chess pieces are securely placed on the chess board.
King
Queen
Pawn
THE ARMY They are ready for war, on the board and with your kids and pets.
How do you always keep your favorite song with you?
A fifteen-second clip of my favorite song, “In The Sun�, made into aluminum jewelry.
Languid Setting Sun
Innocent Girl in the Field
Winding Country Road
MOOD “In The Sun“ by Joseph Arthur makes me think of a languid setting sun, an innocent girl and winding country roads that are intertwined just like memory. Overall, it feels serene, peaceful, and somewhat melancholic.
FORM FOLLOWS FEELING The song is soothing and soft, so curves dominate the necklace. While some curves describe the winding country road, others mimic rays of sunlight pouring down. Positive and negative spaces intertwine to give an illusion of space and depth.
Model in Wire File
Model with Different Faces Indicated
Model with Fillets Added in SolidWorks
MODELING WITH ALIAS AND SOLIDWORKS The 2D drawing is translated into a 3D model in Alias and SolidWorks. Most of the surfaces are designed in Alias, and fillets are added later in Solidworks for easier casting in the aluminum foundry.
The final design is further sanded by hand. Part of it is highly polished to mimic the continuous flow of sunlight while other parts remain textured, echoing the rugged earth. The whole design hums a languish country melody naturally.
Scale
Back View
Side View
LEATHER
LEATHER
METAL BUTTON
WATERMELON-INSPIRED COLOR SCHEME
Hidden zipper enhances easy mix-and-match of the hat’s foam front and mesh back
Back of hat is kept conventional to allow good air circulation in hat
Transparent front for the hat to create a new look and be different
Abundant choices of color to satisfy the need of buyers who are avid lovers of colors
LIGHT SHEER OF SILK CHIFFON ALLOWS BETTER BREATHING AT FEET AND MAGNIFIES FEMINITY, WHILE SHOWING THE INSIDE CHECKERED PATTERN
Orthographic View
IRREGULAR CHECKERS SPRING FROM THE CLASSIC VANS CHECKERBOARD PATTERN
CANVAS WITH CHECKERED PATTERN IS ATTACHED TO SILK CHIFFON, CREATING AN EXCITING AIRY SEE-THROUGH EFFECT
BASIC SHOE SHAPE AND SOLE MATERIAL ARE MAINTAINED
XIE CHUNHUI (Meaning: THANK YOU)
Look forward to hearing from you! xieci@mail.uc.edu