3rd year portfolio
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This is my updated 3rd year Industrial Design portfolioTRANSCRIPT
ALEXANDER SIEDBAND
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ALEXANDER SIEDBAND
Contact Information
4250 N. Marine Dr. #1016Chicago, IL 60613
Work Experience LG Home and Appliances Buffalo Grove, IL Summer 2012 InternshipPrimary Responsibilities: Use primary and secondary research methods to find opportunity areas in a dishwasher. Then develop three concepts and form presentation.Secondary Responsibilities: Help run focus group studies, ideation sessions, sketching, generate mind-maps, and help create planograms.
SoftwareAdobe Creative SuiteSolidWorksKeyShotMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Sketch-up (Basic Understanding)
OrganizationsIDSA (UIUC Student Chapter) MemberFall 2011 – Present
University of Illinois Club Bowling TeamMember Fall 2011 – Fall 2012
Education University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBFA in Industrial DesignCollege of Fine and Applied Arts Expected Graduation May 2014
HonorsDean’s List University of Illinois ChicagoFall 2010- Spring 2011
Academic All-AmericanUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFall 2011- Present
Discarded to Precious ChallengeFirst Prize for Oasis ExpressSpring 2012
Smithsonian CandidateDisability + Relevant Design Spring 2012
UIUC Link Gallery I Dream Design Exhibition Fall 2011
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Team Project
the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
Goal: Redesign the tiki torch and it’s fuel so that it can be attractive, efficient, safe and easy to maintain.
STRENGTHSPortable
SimpleStraightforward
Can keep bugs awayGives a nice glow
Can easily anchor them
WEAKNESSESUnstable in groundHeats upOil gets hotFire hazardHard to cleanRusts outside
Most oils work with all torchesAny lighter/match can light
Available in big retail storesEasy to find in store
OPPORTUNITIES
Have to buy more than one Have to purchase more fuelSometimes unmatched torchesWeather/Outdoor ElementsStorage SpaceTHREATS
S. W.O. T. analysis of current tiki torch market
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Target User
FemaleAge 35-50Own a homeConsiders herself “well-off”Enjoys entertainingSocialiteWants to show off statusDrives a Lexus LS 460Wears Jones New YorkPlays tennis, golf, and goes joggingConsidered classy and sophisticated
the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
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360 Lifestyle
Design Cues
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360 Interview
Target User
Spouse
Neighbor
Rela4ve Friend
Daughter “...mom uses torches beacuse of the ambientfeel and they just look nice...”“...dad puts in citronella to keep the bugs away...”
“...they are utilitarian and can easily keep the mosquitos away...”
“...always have the best decorations. Their parties seem to be a lot of fun..”
“...there’s some kind of class to their outdoorgatherings. Everything looks so planned andtactfully placed...”
“...she has a beautiful home and decorationsbut I don’t see how they are really necessary?”
the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
34Ideation
Ideation
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Final Design
Elegant design fits target user
Stable base allows for multiple locations of torch
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Mechanics
Pin to puncture catridge on impact
Carbon dioxide cartridge (can be purchased at any hardware store)
Spring loaded mechanism releases when micro-notches are moved out of place.
Mechanism to be stored within the base of the torch. Small vibrations due to regular use of the tiki torch and transformation will not release carbon dioxide because the pin is too dull.
Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to be pierced.
Mechanism to be stored within the base of the torch. Small vibrations due to regular use of the tiki torch and transformation will not release carbon dioxide because the pin is too dull.
Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to
be pierced.
CO2 Mechanism
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Mechanics
Pin to puncture catridge on impact
Carbon dioxide cartridge (can be purchased at any hardware store)
Spring loaded mechanism releases when micro-notches are moved out of place.
Mechanism to be stored within the base of the torch. Small vibrations due to regular use of the tiki torch and transformation will not release carbon dioxide because the pin is too dull.
Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to be pierced.
the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
The cube is made up of two colored parts. As time nears completion of the fuel, the inner color will mix in with the outer color. This will give the flame a beautiful color combination. It’s main function is to notify the user to replace the fuel.
Elements for Color:copper chloride - blue
borax - light greencopper sulfate - green
strontium chloride - redpotassium chloride - purple
lithium chloride - pinksodium chloride - orange
magnesium sulfate - white
Gel Cube
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the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be
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Flip GuardLow vision cooking made easy
FGFG
The cooking area or kitchen is the primary area of origin forresidential building fires involving individuals with physicaldisabilities (38 percent).
Cooking (22 percent) is the leading cause of residential building fireswhere a physical disability is reported as a human factor contributingto ignition.”
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v12i6.pdf
The Facts
Opportunity Design a safety mechanism that can help prevent burns and fires from everyday stove top use.
Problem StatementPeople with low vision fear cooking on the stove. Many injuries occur such as burns or even fatalities. This leads to many eating outside the house, which causes obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Existing Products/ Concepts
FG
Empathic Modeling
Bumping into things No awareness of surroundings
Fear of hitting other cars Cooking17
Ideation
FG
Locate pot by using steam
Pinch extender and handle to strain
Guide to pot handle
Protects against hand hitting side of pot
Product Functions
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The Flip Guard offers people with low vision the opportunity to cook safely, creating a healthier lifestyle, and thus allowing the user to regain their independence.
Outcome
FG
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R O2ReproposeReplenish
Opportunity
Save water, hydrate your body, create an eco-friendlier world
R O2
Problem2.5 gallons of water are wasted pre minute, while waiting for a shower to heat up.
Opportunity
Reduce amount of wasted water during initial shower warm up.
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This is Tom
Male35-50Owns a homeMiddle classEco friendly Smart and caring
Has a wife and 2 childrenEnjoys going to the beach with his familyHas a guys night on Thursday’sMaintains solid fitness
San Francisco
R O2
Ideation
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Proof of Concept
First a working model was constructed
Next the water was turned on, activating the device
Once the water was captured, it was distributed into the bottle
R O2
Exploded View
Shower Pipe Hole
Water Tank Stand
Attachment For Showerhead
Removable Lid
Filter
Example Bottles
Water TankRetractable Door
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How it Works
Water travels through the shower pipe
Fills up tank, while shower heats up
Passes through filter
Distributed to water bottles
R O2
Textile Pre-Filter Mesh
Polyester Filter
Bead Chamber With Iodine
Carbon Chamber
Filter
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Bottle Connector
As the filter wears down. Just unscrew from unit. This part can be replaced with a new filter at anytime.
Push water bottle into placeAs the bottle rests, a one way valve is opened. This allows the water to then fill the bottle.
R O2
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