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2012

FLOAT

Fall 2012 - 8 Week Project

Partnership: ExtrasportFLOAT

Challenge

A design for a personal floatation device

is needed to maximize comfort and

ergonomics for the experienced kayaker.

FLOAT Project Brief

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Unawareness of Adjustability

Zipper failure

Strap irritation

Brighter colors preferred

Several kayakers were viewed and

interviewed, and many PFDs were

tested. Several issues and insights

were discovered through the process.

Description

Research

Front attachments inhibiting

!"#$%&'(&)*Several pages of sketches were done using

a broad range of inspiration, from basketball

jerseys to baseball chest padding.

Sketching

Further development

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Feature IdeasSide attachment to keep

bulk away from arms

Neoprene connections for

flexibility

Waterpoof cell pocket

Single adjustment system

Validation

The sketches were refined into three

Illustrator concepts. After further

development and 3D sketching, the

designs were mixed and finalized.

Description

Final Design

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Front panel overlaps

buoyant material

Single fastening

area

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Shoulder straps connect in

center area

One strap adjusts both

shoulder straps

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Several pages of sketches were done using

a broad range of inspiration, from basketball

jerseys to baseball chest padding.

Final Design

Final Design

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Mesh padding adds

greater comfort

Gaps allow for air flow

FLOAT

Float increases comfort and ergonomics

with the use of a single strap system in

one location, air flow back padding, and

an overlap design.

Color chosen based on visibility,

ocean pallettes, and current sport-

ing trends

BALANCE

2 Week Project

Spring 2011BALANCE

ChallengeA design for a Tape dispenser is needed that can be displayed to add intrique to the desk, while still being fully functional.

Project Brief

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BALANCE

Sketching

Inspiration: form studies

Several pages of sketches were done using inspiration from form studies, as well as from a balancing tea cup

and wine bottle holder.

Description

BALANCE

tape rolls securelyon aluminum arm

Tape rips on toothed aluminum edge

flap keeps tapefrom sliding off

To change rolls, simplylift and twist tape off of aluminum arm

Balance is a fully functional tape dispenser. It sits securely on its base and falls just before the tape roll runs

out, indicating a new roll is needed.

Description

How It Works

Reverse curve

Straight line

Circle

Neutral curve

Solid

Plane

Line

Materials: Rosewood, aluminumThese materials were chosen to acheive contrast both in color and warmth, using

warm organic and cold inorganic material

Materials

Form Elements

COOLING BLANKET

5 Week Project - Spring 2012

Design for the other 90%COOLINGB

Project Brief

ChallengeRoughly one third of the world’s food is lost or wasted.

In developing countries, this occurs before it even gets

to the market. Farmers in Northern Sudan are in need

of a portable cooling device that will keep produce

fresh on the journey to the market, maximizing produce

lifespan and minimizing food waste.

Design AidArtefact GroupSeattle, WA

COOLINGB

Research was done into the existing

technologies. These included cooling clay

pots and charcoal cooling that use evapo-

ration to cool, much like sweat.

Description

Research

Sketching

After research, our group sketched several

ideas and finally decided to simplify the

cooling system into a blanket.

Description

3D models were created using Rhino. We

experimented with different types of

attachment systems and outer maerials.

Description

3D Modeling

Sinches closed using

cord around the sides

Holds 3 crates of

vegetables

Blanket can be used in all

applications in Sudan

COOLINGBLANKET

Ground Charcoal

stores and holds water

Spun nylon fabric contains

water and minimizes drippingWater Irrigation Piping

drips water into

charcoal to replentish

Components

Layers are meshed and allow for

complete airflow, evaporating

the water more efficiently

Drip piping running through the

blanket connects to a water

bottle, which if squeezed will fill

the blanket with water

The water bottle fits securely

in a pouch located next to the

connection

Components

My Skills

Computer and hand rendering

Fall-Spring 2010-2011SKILLS

NURBS vehicle rendering, rhinoceros

smartphone, adobe illustrator

Illustrator Skills

hybrid bus rendering, rhinoceros

specialized bicycle, adobe illustrator

Photoshop Skills

Rhino Skills

hybrid bus, adobe photoshop

Hand Rendering Skills

beetle rendering, rhinocerosYOU.THANK

JEFF GROTHE509-910-7280 jeff.grothe@gmail.com