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Matthew O’Connor © 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHILDREN’S TOY
PUBLIC SEATING
BIRD FEEDER
DOOR HANDLE
01
02
03
04
05 FOOTWEAR
06 EXTRAS
OUTDOOR PUBLIC SEATING
Can we change the way students use outdoor seating
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WHAT WE LEARNED
Can we get more people to sit down, closer to each other and still remain comfortable weather they are in a group or by themselves?
Functional Durable Materials ModularityPromote Use Easily Replaceable Broken PartsCost EffectiveSecure
Personal SpaceWork SurfacesMultiple Sitting OptionsFacing PeopleConcreteComfortable Seat HeightShade Vs. Sunlight
Support GroupsComfortableFace to FaceWoodSet Back From TrafficProtection From ElementsComfortable for Long Time Users
Facu
lty
Stu
den
tS
tud
ents
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IDEATION
A look into our sketch process
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DEVELOPMENT
Narrowed down concepts that lead to three clearly defi ned directions and refi ne the fi nal design
Mul
ti S
urfa
ceM
ove
able
Per
sona
l Sp
ace
Co
ncep
t It
erat
ions
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FINAL DESIGN
Final 1:4 scale model made from renshape and mahogany wood inserts.
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DOOR HANDLE
What does a Custom Metal Fabricator’s door handle look like?
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RESEARCH
Meet Ted, your typical metal fabricator.
CustomHands On Hard Working Ted
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IDEATION
Various sketches leading towards a final direction.
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DEVELOPMENT
Form studies to determine human factors.Hand sculpted wooden master used for the Sand Casting Process.
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FINAL DESIGN
Polished sand cast aluminum door handle complete with a custom machined insert in order to create a functional door handle that actuates a release mechanism.
Custom Machined aluminum insert to allow for a fully functional door handle
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CHILDREN’S TOY
Let’s fi gure out a way to get kids to play a little more!
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CONCEPTS
Trying to refine the form
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DEVELOPMENT
Form studies and user interaction
1. Begin by pressing the record button
2. Pull the trigger and start talking
3. Press the play button, then pull the trigger and move the slider to distort the recording
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FINAL DESIGN
Final full scale model made out of renshape, vacuum formed styrene and cast elements
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BLUE JAY FEEDER
What would a eco-friendly bird feeder look like?
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The bird, the feed and what’s already out there.
RESEARCH
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A look into my sketch process
IDEATION
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Vacuum formed styrene and milled poplar ring with sliding tongue and groove insert.Designed to be assembled without adhesives using all eco-friendly materials.
FINAL DESIGN
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FOOTWEAR
What can a basketball shoe do for you?
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Locking in the feel and mood of the shoe
INSPIRATION
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Getting some ideas down on paper
IDEATION
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Trying to balance the form and features
CONCEPTS
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Rendering of final design
FINAL DESIGN
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Print advertisement for magazines and posters
MARKETING CAMPAIGN
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MODEL MAKING
Physical model made using various techniques and digital 3D modeling done with Rhinoceros and rendered using Key Shot.
Cast silicone rubber tentacles Exploded flashlight modeled to scale
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RENDERINGS
Photoshop renderings
Photo Study Concept Running Shoe
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SKETCHING
Personal sketches
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WORK IN PROGRESS...
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