dan curtiss industrial design work sampler 2012

Dan Curtiss Industrial [email protected] 303.669.1256

molded back panel

waistbelt pads

organizer compartment with zippered mesh pocket

laptop pocket opens flat for fast TSA inspection

side powermesh water bottle pockets zip flat when not in useadjustable sternum strap

on shoulder straps

adjustable sternum strap on shoulder straps

water-resistant zippers on small front pockets

airmesh back panel

Collection of backpacks, messenger bags, and cases for laptops and iPads. Designed

2011, launched 2012. Created all designs, and collaborated with client on product planning and

pricing strategy. Designs incorporate construction and material standards trom luggage and outdoor

industries to ensure durability and protection.

Project: Bags and Cases for Laptops & iPads, Part 1


Collection of backpacks, messenger bags, and cases for laptops and iPads. Designed 2011, launched 2012. Created all designs,

and collaborated with client on product planning and pricing strategy. Designs incorporate construction and material standards trom luggage

and outdoor industries to ensure durability and protection.

Project: Bags and Cases for Laptops & iPads, Part 3

iPad Sleeve

iPad Sleeves with cord storage

Leather iPad Case

Laptop Tote with Shoulder Strap

airmesh over foam on back panel

vertical iPad pocket with Velcro flap closureluggage handle pass-through sleeve

cord storage pocket cord storage pocket


18-22L Shoulder Camera Bag stretch material phone pocket

padded insert for camera bodies and lenses organizer panel

expansion panel to create extra room for padded insert

laptop pocket

iPad pocket

zipper pull

organizer pocket

Professional Camera Shoulder Bag

zip-away bottle pocket

Camera bag designed to be very lightweight, durable, and functional for the professional traveling photographer. Utilizes sailcloth fabric and lightweight closed cell foam.


Front View

Camera bag designed to be very lightweight, durable, and functional for the professional

traveling photographer. Utilizes sailcloth fabric and lightweight closed cell foam.

front zippered pockets for photography accessories

2 main compartment zippers, each opens one side of pack

2 main compartment zippers, each opens one side of pack

Professional Camera Backpack

padded dividers in side-by-side compartments can be configured for various camera gear

Back views, with shoulder straps and waistbelt inside large zippered pocket

Shoudler straps, waistbelt, and lumbar pad assembly brought out of pocket for use

plastic zipper pullers to prevent scratches and damage to equipment

zippered mesh pockets for filters and small accessories

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sunglasses pocket

main compartment zipper


Mountainsmith Borealis Backpack designed to carry

professional camera gear, laptop, tripod, and skis.

Backcountry Camera Backpack

molded back panel

tripod carrying strap system

tripod carrying strap system

tuck-away side compression straps, with hypalon tabs, for ski carrying

removable waistbelt

removable waistbelt

buckles for attachment of accessory chest packs

waistbelt pocketsConcept Sketches

bottom compartment zipper

zippered laptop pocket

zippered laptop pocket

tuck-away openings for webbing + buckles


Production Zipper Puller

Adventure Travel Wheeled Backpack Custom Handle Design

Zipper Puller Concept Sketches

Concept Sketches

Molded EVA interior helps to maximize usable cargo space

Handle Concept Sketches

Designed as a wheeled carry-on with tuck-away backpack straps for carry over rough ground.

Designed to compliment house brand backpack line.


Wheeled Carry-On Concepts


side access zippered laptop pocket

compression straps

compression strap

hypalon patches on corners for abrasion protection

hypalon patches on corners for abrasion protection

hypalon patch on front edge for abrasion protection

Orthographic drawings

ticket pocket

ticket pocket

ticket pocketanodized aluminum tubes

hypalon panels


Designs were a successful entry into back-to-school market; most designs were in line for several seasons, changed only in color. Design goal was to utilize Mountainsmith’s heritage color and trim motifs while including features and volumes appealing to the target market of high school and college consumers.

Mountainsmith Back-to-School Collection

Traverse PackGuide Pack

Crossroads Pack

Venture Pack

Gyro Pack Sprint Pack

stretch knit panel over soft PU foam for comfort

compression strap with SR buckle closure compression strap with

SR buckle closure

compression strap with SR buckle closure

padded electronics pockets with fleece lining

flap with Velcro

closure

reflective piping


extra set of bottles held on upper shoulder strap by bungee system

extra storage pockets on lower section of shoulder straps via “beaver tail” system

tuck-away mesh harness for bike helmet carry

Design emphasizes weight-saving considerations while

including features and volume essential for multi-day

“adventure” races, including silicone-coated nylons, stretch

materials, and many pockets on the exterior for supplies access

by teammates. Used in 2008 by members of Team Nike.

Adventure Racing Backpack

tuck-away rain hat

zippered waistbelt pockets

water bottle pocket between pack and waistbelt

water bottle pocket between pack and waistbelt

sternum strap with whistle

Concept Sketch

power mesh pockets

webbing loop and bungee cord loop for trekking pole carry

mesh bottle pockets

side access zipper to main compartment

lid/top-loader style opening for main compartment

port for hydration tube

compression straps


Designed for mountain biking during off-season in ski resorts. Inspired by trend projects that featured animal and insect

“shell” images. Featured in highlights report of Summer 2007 Outdoor Retailer Show on WGSN web site.

“Armadillo” Mountain Biking Hydration Pack

interior mesh pockets

airmesh back panel with embroidered logo

hydration bladder

lining material pocket

Cross-section sketch of pack construction to assist development & sample makingConcept Sketch

adjust for exterior bungee cord

zipper access to main compartment

headphone ports on shoulder

straps

main compartment zipper on back panel


Flyfishing Backpack

removable chest pack for flyfishing accessories

hypalon + velcro rod tube strap



compression “wings”

compression “wings”

zippered powermesh accessory pocket

zippered powermesh accessory pocket

fishing net pocket

fishing net pocket

sunglasses pocket

water bottle pocket

waterproof stretch material panel

waterproof stretch material panelwaterproof stretch material panel

fleece-lined hand warmer pocket on back panel of chest pack

Molded back panel

molded back panel

molded back panel

air channels for ventilation & comfort

thicker lumbar area for sacrum

comfort

smooth knit jersey + lightweight foam laminate

buckle attachment for chest pack


Backpack for flyfishing, with features for rod tube carry,

fishing net carry, and modular check pack accessory.


Flyfishing Lumbar Pack

Interior View

Concept Sketch

Concept Sketch

Technical Drawings for Sample Making

removable fly page; attaches via magnets

mesh pockets

zippered pockets

loop velcro for foam fly patch attachment

foam fly patches

mesh bottle pockets

tippet spool pockets

tippet spool pockets

“zinger” cord for various flyfishing tools




cam buckle releases 4” of webbing to

enable pack to be rotated around the

body

hypalon tab for forceps

rain flap for front zippered pocket

rain flap for front zippered pocket



front zippered pocket

“front pull” waistbelt adjustment

handwarmer sleeve

magnets inside flaps

dan curtiss industrial design work sampler 2012

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panellaptop pocket

large zippered pocket

bucklesdan curtiss industrial

main compression straps

professional camera

corners ticket pocket

camera bodies

phone pocket extra room