aTaylors Design Portfolio

FOLIO

Adam TaylorIndustrial Product Design

2013 Welcome

ME Design human focusedenvironmentalinnovativemulti- disciplinedemotional

Passionmusic Drummer

creative funchange life

care fitness mmaart social comedy

Design ApproachSolving current issues with appropriate technologies

Analysis

Outcome

Create

problem need trend user scenario market specification brand

detailing colour testing 3D model validatemanufacture prototype

brainstorm sketchingideation experimentmock up evaluate

A dual function workstation following the laws of Feng Shui, provides an organic solution to increasing concentration. Using OLED lighting to combine mood lighting and time boxing ensures highest level of productivity. . .

Working in the same space always becomes boring.

Workstations do not encourage perfect posture.

75% of people lose concentration after 45 minutes of work.

COURS workstation

COURS workstation

1 2

34

56

1 Low set rear seat

2 Feng Shui friendly form

3 Integrated dock

4 OLED mood lighting

5 Power station

6 Alfresco ergonomic foot rest

Taking a unique form following the laws of Feng Shui and traditional Japanese architecture, the Cours workstation encourages proper posture and productivity.

Redefining workplaces with OLED time boxing and mood lighting, users can stay focused between two seats, whilst experiencing an alfresco medium.

COURS workstation

Pha:s

In the attempt to phase the creative work ofStack and Calatrava , an architectural Jardinièrewas created. The contemporary shape with pods for l i fe to seed, bui lds an intr iguing object of desire.

Collapsible

PosteRedefining gym equipment through asustainable approach.

Sustainably redesigning badminton equipment. Sourcing inexpensivematerials and manufacturing methods to reduce costs through transport,manufacture and storage.

Collapsible Poste

oversized

clumsy

expensive

unnecessary

Collapsible Poste

Poste has the ability to be collapsed and stored in less than a minute.

Collapsible Poste

Poste is compliant with the laws of Badminton set by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), with the option of reducing the size to suit younger aspiring athletes.

Poste reduces the weight of existing products by a minimum of 30%. With the additional attribute of low cost storage and transport, Poste becomes the sustainable solution to this aging issue.

Combining Japanese culture with modern socialising environments. Line seating provides a low cost, no maintenance necessary, comfortable product.

5 Day Project

Concept: Creating a new product from an existing object. Eliminating the purpose of carrying an extra object when travelling to or from shopping.

A luxury exterior with a durable structure allows Sieze to keep avalid form and maintain acapacity of 10 litres.

Within 4 simple steps an everyday satchel erects into a wheeledbusiness like holdall. . . . shopping with eze

3 Day Project

Allowing a green commute to become a reality, through motivation, physical activity and rewards.

75% of peoplelive within 30 minutes of work

40-50% of non walking journeys can

be completed by bicycle without increasing time

45 minsof the same activity causes a defect on productivity.

52%Increase in fuel costs over the

past 5 years

30 minsof physical activity should be achieved 5 days a week

24%of commuters do not travel

by car

AimBy targeting major corporations

“Go Fara” serves as a motivational tool to help employees try an alternative

commute.

Go Fara with Tim

Receive rewards for becoming active.

Sustainably designed, recyclable commuter dual function bicycle.

Carbon Fibre Storage/StandPolycarbonate reinforced frame

Cyclometer with E-ink display

Clean hidden carbon belt drive

Dynamo hub

OLED lighting

Retractable storage strap

Resistance roller system

Removable body panels

Contemporary design creates anemotional response to change a commute.

Dual Functionality allows activity in a place of work alongside general commute

Exercise and commutes are registered to t h r o u g hs m a r t c a r d t e c h n o l o g y .

Go Fara with Tim

Featured by

Manipulation of steel in a conduit fashion al lows a new style of furnishing come to l i fe. Creation of a severe contrast between tradit ional furnishing and more modernness styles, the Cond kitchen range provide a new fashion to formal dining choices.

One week project

Employed as a technical designer and account manager, the job entailied workingalongside a range of architects, interior designs and contractors in order to create purely bespoke staircase designs.

Using a variety of software from Staircon to AutoCAD intriguing and original designs were accomplished within and without of current building regulations.

Once designs were complete I was also part of the programming team in order to create manufacture ready programs for CNC’s to cut all parts ready for assembly beforedelivery to the client. Working throughout from initial CAD all the way to CAM and assembly.

Profi le

An industr ial designer who enjoys al l discipl ines of design. Having justobtained a dist inction in MA “Future Design / Design Futures” an array of onl inefeatures have been obtained, alongside a new portfol io .

Background

Born in Stoke on Trent, I was always a creative individual . This led me to study Industr ial Design at Manchester Metropol itan Univers ity . Between working in America and UK, I became interested in education. This led me to apply for a PGCE.

Al l appeared wel l - unti l I real ised I hadn’t designed for over 3 months. Having never quit anything ever before I completed the course, with job offers from bothplacements . This encouraged me to complete an MA in my area of expert ise,leading me to this excit ing point in my career .

Qualif ications and Achievements

MA Future Design / Design Futures (Dist inction)Teesside Univers ity 2012

1st Class BSc (Hons) Design and Technology for IndustryManchester Metropol itan Univers ity 2010

Michel in l i festyles design award winner (2007)

A LevelsMathematics BPhysics D

GCSE12 A-C

Software Ski l ls

Experienced user of Adobe Photoshop, I l lustrator, InDesign and Sol idworks . Val id expe-r ience in 3DS Max, Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Studio

Work Experience

AVC StairBox (Dec 2012 - Present)CAD Engineer with the UK’s most popular staircase manufactur ing company. Working alongside architects and l ive cl iental on a day to day basis , designing bespokestaircases through CAD visual isation, engineer drawings and programming CAM.

Hamilton Innovative (May 2012)Hired as a freelance reverse Engineer in Cleveland

Associate D & T Teacher (2010/11)Teacher at two secondary schools over the academic year .

Camp Winadu (2009-2011)General Summer counselor at a renowned American Sports camp. Named as “Head of Skatepark” alongside teaching music.

Argos Ltd (2008-2011)

Freelance WorkHired as a freelance designer for a variety of companies creating brands and promo-tional graphics .

Contact

07714265734 | [email protected] | www.ataylorsdesign.comCurrently l iv ing in Stoke on Trent (26 Fowlers Lane, ST2 7NB)

Willing to relocate

References

David HeatonManchester Metropol itan Univers [email protected]

Michael HallTeesside Univers itymichael .hal [email protected]

Product Design BICT B

Adam Taylor . Curr iculum Vitae

FOLIO

Adam TaylorIndustrial Product Design

2013 Thank you