jake thomson portfolio
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A portfolio of industrial design projects done by Jake Thomson.TRANSCRIPT
jake thomson industrial designer / sketch artist
no yolk egg scooper
A sleek handheld tool...that picks up
eggs.
fall 2009
no yolk egg scooper fall 2009
mechanical tests
building the prototype
The no yolk egg scooper does what its name implies, but behind the task at hand, this project represents a fusion of functionality and ergonomic design that offers a simple solution to a simple task.
emergency signal emitter spring 2010final renderings
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
final renderings
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
final renderings
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
final physical model
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
in the possible event of one being separated from the rest of a group while hiking, the need for a rescue signal can mean the difference between life and death.
with a click of a button, the emergency signal emitter produces a loud, high-pitch tone that can be heard up to 300 feet away.
lightweight, portable, and water-resistant, the device features a crank-charge system that allows for virtually unlimited use in any location.
Handheld Speaker Pg 2Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
Airhorn-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
Handheld Speaker Pg 2Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
emergency signal emitter spring 2010initial thumbnails
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
direction 3: remote-shaped devices
Length of Sound Projection
Acoustic Range
Short
Long
Unidirectional Omnidirectional
Price
Power Rechargability
Low
High
Self-chargingBattery
Body Attachment
Ergonomic Fit
Not included
Included
BestWorst
Max Sound Volume
Volume Adjustability
Low
High
SomeNone
Max Sound Volume
Size
Low
High
LargeSmall
Ease of Activation
Ergonomic Fit
Low
High
SomeNone
Jake Thomson | Comparative Product Matrices | ID 3012 Project 2
initial sketchesRemote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
Remote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
Remote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2
market research / finding area of focus
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
emergency signal emitter spring 2010
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1:1 scale
tone generator w/ speaker
circuit board
crank powered gear mechanism
power button
internal components
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
building around the components
a b cside
top
form explorations orthographics
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet
crank for 1 minute
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet
prototype testing
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator
components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:
circuit board
crank mechanism
crank lever
button
added components:
tone generator
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously
sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet1
2
3
4click for sound activation
high-pitch tone is toggled
sound lasts for 5-6 minutes
sound distance testing
emergency signal emitter spring 2010
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
a b c
form explorations perspectives
FINAL PRODUCT
GO.EXPLORE.SECURITY IS NOW POCKET-SIZED.
INNER COMPONENTS
Tone GeneratorButton
Outer casingCircuit Board
Crank Handle
Crank Mechanism
EXPLODED VIEW
CRANK TO CHARGE
25 ft
100 ft
175 ft250 ft
LONG DISTANCE SOUND TESTRANGE:
Loud Quiet
HEARD UP TO 350 FEET!
USE AND OPERATION
CLICK AND POINT TO DIRECT SOUND1 2
FRONT
TOP
SIDE
BOTTOM
outer shell designs
final rendering
sketch models
Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010
initial form modelergonomic studiesgeneral size model
refined form modelergonomic studiesspace allocation
initial form modelergonomic studiesgeneral size model
refined form modelergonomic studiesspace allocation
rotary-press cheese grater fall 2010
Rotary-Press Cheese Grater
Jake Thomson | Mechanism Project - Fall 2010 | Senior ID Studio - Prof. Sam Harris
Place cheese on grater Fits up to one cup of shredded cheese
Turn handle to grate cheese into bowl
Apply pressure
A rotary grater, presser, and bowl all contained in one product, making it easier, safer, and faster for you to make shredded cheese for any meal, small or large. No need to worry about an injury, mess, or skimpy casseroles. To clean, just unscrew the grater and wash!Its high-density polyethylene encasing makes it durable, recyclable, and dishwasher-safe. A must-have for both chefs and nacho lovers!
Snap-Fit Parts (no hardware required)
Removable grater and crank for easy cleaning
Rotary-Press Cheese Grater
Jake Thomson | Mechanism Project - Fall 2010 | Senior ID Studio - Prof. Sam Harris
Place cheese on grater Fits up to one cup of shredded cheese
Turn handle to grate cheese into bowl
Apply pressure
A rotary grater, presser, and bowl all contained in one product, making it easier, safer, and faster for you to make shredded cheese for any meal, small or large. No need to worry about an injury, mess, or skimpy casseroles. To clean, just unscrew the grater and wash!Its high-density polyethylene encasing makes it durable, recyclable, and dishwasher-safe. A must-have for both chefs and nacho lovers!
Snap-Fit Parts (no hardware required)
Removable grater and crank for easy cleaning
Rotary-Press Cheese Grater
Jake Thomson | Mechanism Project - Fall 2010 | Senior ID Studio - Prof. Sam Harris
Place cheese on grater Fits up to one cup of shredded cheese
Turn handle to grate cheese into bowl
Apply pressure
A rotary grater, presser, and bowl all contained in one product, making it easier, safer, and faster for you to make shredded cheese for any meal, small or large. No need to worry about an injury, mess, or skimpy casseroles. To clean, just unscrew the grater and wash!Its high-density polyethylene encasing makes it durable, recyclable, and dishwasher-safe. A must-have for both chefs and nacho lovers!
Snap-Fit Parts (no hardware required)
Removable grater and crank for easy cleaning
Rotary-Press Cheese Grater
Jake Thomson | Mechanism Project - Fall 2010 | Senior ID Studio - Prof. Sam Harris
Place cheese on grater Fits up to one cup of shredded cheese
Turn handle to grate cheese into bowl
Apply pressure
A rotary grater, presser, and bowl all contained in one product, making it easier, safer, and faster for you to make shredded cheese for any meal, small or large. No need to worry about an injury, mess, or skimpy casseroles. To clean, just unscrew the grater and wash!Its high-density polyethylene encasing makes it durable, recyclable, and dishwasher-safe. A must-have for both chefs and nacho lovers!
Snap-Fit Parts (no hardware required)
Removable grater and crank for easy cleaning
place cheese on rotating grater
press down on cheese with lever
rotate grater with crank handle
shredded cheese falls out into side bowl
problemfind a way for users to grate cheese that is faster, simpler, cleaner, and more effective than current graters.
design opportunityto create a table-top cheese grater that reduces the amount of steps, energy, and time put into preparing grated cheese of any variety.
rotary-press cheese grater fall 2010
snap-fit partsno hardware required
removable grater and crank for easy cleaning
exploded view
Jake Thomson | Rotary Press Grater | Fall 2010 Senior ID Studio
Grater Cylinder (Steel)
Cheese Pusher (HDPE)
Handle (HDPE)
Crank (HDPE)
Grater Encasing and Receptacle (HDPE)
Lever (HDPE)
Grip Pad (HDPE)
spectra lamp fall 2010
spectra•3 LEDs + glass prism =
a lighting centerpieceby Jake Thomson
Spectra | Jake Thomson | GT@ID Sam Harris Studio | Fall 2010
spectraproduct exploded view glass prism
arm wall (painted metal)
LED bulb
base (painted metal)
arm surface (white translucent polystyrene)
LED module w/ lithium battery
top platform (painted metal)
perimeter wall (white translucent polystyrene)
Jake Thomson
spectra (hang tag)
the Spectra Lamp is an illumination centerpiece that displays refracted beams of light in a dark indoor environment. to activate the light, the user presses down on the glass prism in the center, and 3 LEDs shoot light through the prism, displaying a mesmerizing array of light patterns against the surrounding walls.
spectra lamp fall 2010
spectralight tests•
spectralight tests•
spectralight tests•
spectrafinal model views
spectra lamp fall 2010
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
problemthe strap must make the act of playing
guitar less physically stressful on the
neck, shoulders, and back by reducing
rigidity and muscular pain by displacing
pressure throughout the upper body
design opportunitycreate an ergonomic guitar support
device that will be more comfortable
for players to use, especially for those
who are prone to musculoskeletal pain
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
InstructIonal GuIde
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
concept sketches
Persona 1: Young Music Student
Persona 2: Experienced Working Musician
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011
snug fit guitar strap spring 2011