1 . Ram Tribe2 . Mazda +23 . Combustion Chair4 . Enigma Table5 . Toyota MZ6 . Michelin Rescue7 . Bruce Wayne’s Garage8 . Combustion Stool9 . CV

ChristopherPaul+1 616 570 9325 | cpaulpersons@gmail.com

Current City . Los Angeles

RamTribeSponsored by American Chemistry Council . Sept ‘12 to Dec ‘12The sponsor had asked us to utilize plastics in a new and innovative way. I chose RAM as my brand and focused on designing a vehicle for the needs of extreme sport athletes

TheConceptI wanted to design a vehicle that looks how adrenalin feels, a vehicle sculpture that is wild and thrilling, while still functional

TheFunctionWith any extreme sport comes a truck-load of gear. Staying organized is an important part of having all the gear you need when you need it. The truck is designed to help you remember all your stuff

IdeationThe challenge was to sketch a vehicle that looked like an adrenaline rush, I started with side views to find a direction

TheFunctionFunction was a big part of the vehicles design and structure. I needed to integrate a modular system that was flexible to the users needs

Refining

Compartments lay flat to double as counter space

Wheel wells also have compartments for gear

Interior is ABS plastic to be durable and easy to clean

Roof rack removes and is interchangeable with other modular components

The bed is lined with labeled com-partments for specific gear

The bed opens to the cabin for more space for gear

The rear doors have labels to organize gear

Function

ClayModelStart to finish, the process of sculpting my design from clay along with the wheels and kayaks all done in 1/5th scale.

TheDetailsThe wheels were 3D Printed the kayaks were sculpted and then two-part vacuum molded

Primer+PaintFinal surfacing then primer, paint and a gloss coat

FinalModelFinished model with 1/5th scale whitewater kayaks

Mazda+2Sponsored by American Chemistry Council . Sept ‘10 to Dec ‘10The sponsor asked us to design an A-class city car with a unique utilization of plastics and packagingI designed a Mazda+2 as a two person transport for the busy city with minimal space for parking

TheConceptAs the car is becoming less a car and more of a lifestyle product I found my inspiration in simple and sweeping forms of modern electronics.. I aimed to make the green car a cool product.

IdeationI used a vacuum forming process to generate form inspiration. Polystyrene was pulled over a variety of forms

Refining

Mazda+2As the car becomes more of a product that is syncing with our lives the Mazda 2+ is designed to be all the car you would need in a busy city

ClayModelBuilding the buck and templates to sculpt rough dimension. Then duplicating to the other side.

Primer+PaintFinal surfacing then primer, paint and a gloss coat

FinalDetailsThe wheels were 3D printed in powder

CombustionChairSenior Furniture Thesis . Jan ‘13 to May ‘13My concept was to fuse two extremely different materials into one piece with the most possible contrast between the aesthetics of the materials and the construction methods as well as the functions of each component

IdeationThe combustion chair is a one-off piece of furniture/art designed to excite the senses through the use of material and textural contrast.

SteelArmThe steel components were designed articulate for flexible ergonomics

BentPlyThe base is bent plywood for an elegant and simple structure

BuildProcessWorking with classmates we each took turns working with the vacuum bags to laminate and mold our pieces. It took a lot of extra hands to mold my piece due to small radius’

SteelArmI mocked up my design in cardboard first and then used the pieces as templates for the steel parts

BentPlyAfter the molding process, I made a series of cuts that gave me the backrest and seat pan ergonomics

CombustionChair

CombustionDetail

EnigmaTableFreelance work for a private client . Spring 2014I was commissioned to design and build a personalized coffee table to be given as a wedding gift.The design I decided on was to be an iconic symbol of marriage as well as including a coded message

IdeationThe initial idea was to have a table with gaps or spaces in the construction of the top to indicate the table was not finished, or was a work in progress Different construction methods that become part of the tables aesthetic.

Trying to use the material in different ways to obtain a different look

Using details to suggest construction methods as well as add little elements that tie together the theme

FinalDirectionRefining the idea of ‘work in progress’, getting closer to the final ideaand refining the themes details

TheCodeInlaid with a Morse Code message, it is designed to look like a work in progress, much like a marriage is also a work in progress

Layers that depict a story of movement

Asymmetry to make the table unique but still functional

TheBuildFrom a blueprint, I pre-cut each piece before assembling. I started with the base and used dowels to align and keep joints flush.

I rough cut the tops pieces so I couldlay them out and adjust length

TheCodeA message in Morse Code was inlaid into the top inscribing the wedding date of the couple getting married.

TheJigThe dowel holes needed to be on center so I made a jig to help ensure accuracy

TheFinishAfter the final construction of the base and top, I separated them in order to make it easier to finish.

Stain+LacquerAfter a thorough sanding it was ready for stain and then three coats of lacquer

TheBrassAfter rough cutting each piece of brass it was ground to fit its corresponding spot. The result was a metallic inlay that was flush with the tables surface

FinalDeliveryDelivered to Houston, the table finally made it home. I worked with the brother of the groom to get the table delivered safely

ThisTableBuilt for the McGowen Family

ToyotaMZToyota Sponsored Project . Jan ‘11 to May ‘11The challenge was to design a vehicle that was going to be used by three generations in one family. The goal was to create a vehicle that was functionally flexible and still appealing to all generations

TheConceptThe Japanese word “Monozukuri” means “the process of making something not though mindlessrepetition but though the use of excellence and skill. In that sense it is not a science but an art “Folded paper art is also not a science but an art, attainted notthrough mindless repetition but through patience and skill

TheFinalThe design focused on attaining an aggressive edge while maintaining practical functionality

ToyotaMZThree generations One car

MichelinRescueRescue Concept Vehicle . Summer 2010This was a two week project during my summer internship. I was challenged with designing a vehicle that used the Michelin Tweel and Active Wheel technologies

MichelinRescueVehicle was designed to rescue stranded climbers in areas that choppers can’t get to. Small and agile, once dropped it climbs and grapples to the stranded climber

ActiveTweelBoth the Michelin Active Wheel and the Tweel work together to ensure a durable and flexible system in harsh climates

VehicleFunctionThe track system is designed to get across any terrain. Each track revolves independently to grapple over obstacles

TheTrackThe tracks sections can fold out for a snow shoe effect getting even better traction on unstable terrain

TheTweelThe Tweel is used to be both durablein the harsh climate but also flexible

ActiveWheelThe active wheel is an enclosed propulsionsystem that drives each track independently

BruceWayne’sGarageBATMAN Concept Vehicle . Winter 2013This was a two week project during my senior semester. The goal was to design a new concept vehicle for Batman.

ConceptDevelopmentMy goal was to create a vehicle for Bruce Wayne’s garage that would parallel the Batmobiles capabilities but from the air

TheFinal

FinalShot

CombustionStoolAlternative Materials . Spring 2014My concept was to fuse two extremely different materials into one piece with the most possible contrast between the aesthetics of the materials and the construction methods

TheDesignI first built the stool in Alias to visualize the proportions and ergonomics. I then built my mold in Alias to help visualize how the material would fit on the mold during the bending process.

TheMoldHaving the mold built in Alias helped determine I need to break up the piece due to mold and material restrictions. I then used the Alias model to take measurements for the physical mold

TheTemplateI also used the Alias model of the mold to get dimensions for a material template

1/4ScaleI started by building a 1/4 model to make sure it would work. The model was used to help solve any issues that might come up for the final piece

TheMoldIts always best to over build the mold due to pressure during the bending process. Having the Alias model to take measurements made building the mold much easier

SteelLegsI mock up and weld the steel leg component first. Because the steel was only 16 gauge it wasn’t significant enough to alter the radius’ on the corners and wouldn’t effect the radius of the bent plywood

BentPlywoodI molded the plywood component in two pieces due to material size restrictions. After the pieces were bent, I scribed the wood to fit the steel legs.

CombustionStool

CombustionStool

CURRICULUM VITAECURRENT CITY . LOS ANGELESHOME TOWN . GRAND RAPIDS

EDUCATION COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES . MAY 2013 WITH HONORS BFA TRANSPORTATION DESIGN WITH FURNITURE MINOR

INTERNSHIPS MICHELIN TIRE COMPANY . GREENVILLE . SC . JUNE 2010 - AUG 2010 MICHELIN TIRE COMPANY . GREENVILLE . SC . MAY 2011 - JULY 2011

FREELANCE FURNITURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES MAY 2012 - PRESENT

EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL . SPONSORED STUDIO . SEP 2012 - DEC 2012 TOYOTA . CALTY DESIGN STUDIOS . SPONSORED STUDIO . JAN 2011 - MAY 2011 AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL . SPONSORED STUDIO . SEP 2010 - DEC 2010

SKILLS CLAY MODELING FOAM MODELING FINISH CARPENTRY METAL FABRICATION SKETCHING RENDERING, DIGITAL AND ANALOG ALIAS, RHINO TAPE DRAWINGS DRAFTING AND PACKAGE DRAWINGS COREL PAINTER ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE