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Works Collection 2008-2011TRANSCRIPT
SELECTED WORKS OF CHUN MING WU
2008-2011
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S00 O1. SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN 06 - 23
O2. DESKCO 24 - 37
O3. + BOOK 38 - 51
04. PUZZLIGHT 52 - 61
O5. WORKS 62 - 77
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
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MFA THESIS PROJECT / 2010-2011
SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
C O N C E P T
The goal of this project is to create a better experience for the user during the prepara-
tion of food ingredients in the kitchen. By using this kitchen sink system we can cook
food more efficiently, well organized, and feel the joy instead of suffering from disor-
ders and terrible messes. This design simplifies the procedures that people need to do
for preparing food in conventional way. Users can easily cut, transport, and clean the
ingredients with ease because it can be done in the same space of the sink. Also, the
specially designed container can be also stacked along the rim of the cutting board. The
food will never spread off the cutting board and the stacking containers can save much
space at the same time.
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / IMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / IMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
COMPARE WITH SUBURBAN LIVING SPACE, URBAN LIVING SPACE HAS
LIMITED KITCHEN SPACE. THEREFORE, IT IS VALUABLE TO DESIGN FOR
URBAN RESIDENTIAL AREA.
TARGET MARKET / URBAN LIVING SPACE
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P R O B L E M
There are three different stages when we cook in the kitchen, preparing food ingredients, cook-
ing, and cleaning. However, we spend over 1/2 cooking time on preparing food. There are
many different tasks and tools are involved during the preparing process. It makes people feel
difficult and stressful.
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
Here are some interesting facts when we look into the preparing processes step by
step. We always repeat some certain actions again and again when we are in kitchen
such as washing food, transporting food into containers and cleaning cutting board…
etc. These repeated actions lengthen the time of the whole process and bring out
another issue is how to maintain the cleanness of environment while preparing food.
We always mess up the kitchen when preparing food: different sizes of containers and
tools everywhere; water accidentally splash on the counter top or fl oor and those make
the kitchen looks like battlefi eld everyday.
CURRENT
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If we can reduce the repeated actions and draw the connection between each action to
simplify the workfl ow, we will work more effi ciently and have more pleased experience
when we are preparing food ingredients.
FUTURE
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
C O N C E P T D E V E L O P M E N T 1
Can we increase the space around the sink ?
First, I develop my ideas around the sink area. During the preparing process, we have to
wash food, clean tools or containers frequently. Therefore, developing concepts around
sink area has rich opportunities to reduce steps.
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
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C o n c e p t d e v e l o p m e n t 2
How to organize the containers and make them easier to access?
It always makes people frustrated to see unorganized containers scattered around the working area. The
problem could be solved by two approaches. First, it could be improved with easy-to-access placement of
the containers. Secondly, if we can provide space where we can store and organize the containers at the
same time, it will accelerate the working speed by reducing the distance to reach all the items we need.
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
C o n c e p t d e v e l o p m e n t 3
How can I arrange a smooth workfl ow for preparing food with the sink integrated with the most frequently?
Through breaking down all the steps in the procedure of preparing foods and analyzing the connection be-
tween each step, it can make me be clear about fi nding out the unnecessary movements. Then, I can draw
a plan to rearrange the workfl ow and relocate the tools in the sink area objectively.
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
D E S I G N B R I E F
This kitchen sink system contains several creative attributes that improve the expe-
rience of cooking. As I mentioned earlier, we always repeat some certain actions
while preparing food. Therefore, if we can reduce the repeated actions and draw
the connection between each action to simplify the workflow, we will work more
efficiently and have more pleased experience when preparing food ingredients.
First of all, I developed my ideas around the sink area is to reduce steps as we
wash food and clean tools or containers frequently during the preparing process.
In order to eliminate the unnecessary movements, I break down all the steps in the
procedure of preparing foods and analysing the connection between each step.
Then, I can draw a plan to rearrange the workflow and relocate the tools in the sink
area objectively. Therefore, sink allows users to work mainly on the top of it and to
use the space effectively.
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C o n n e c t i o n /
The layout of this product is based on different functions be-
cause we can easily access different function areas by using
cutting board.
Container Storage Sink & Disposal
Temporarily draining areaRinse & Colander
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SIMPLE LIFE STARTS FROM THE KITCHEN
A B
C
F l e x i b i l i t y /
The colander / container set and cutting board can be placed in A, B or C position.
This provides the fl exibility for users to arrange everything in the working area.
C u t t i n g B o a r d /
The specially designed container can be also stacked along the rim of the cutting board.
With the new solution, the food will never spread off the cutting board and the stacking
containers can save much space at the same time.
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R e l o c a t e d /
In order to cover different function areas, I place the
faucet in the center of the sink which is unconventional
location where it always sit at the back.
R i n s e & C o l a n d e r a r e a /
We can put the ingredients in the colander set for the
food preparation. We can use the this for containing
the ingredient in large volume. The pores in the bottom
of the container allow we dry the food after the rinse,
such as spaghetti and salad.
C o m p o s t & D r a i n i n g a r e a /
User can adjust the placement of the compost container
according to their demand. Also, they can use this area
as the temporary dishes placement to drain the dishes.
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Sink
Colander
Anti-Slip rubber
Faucet
Drain
Drain Stopper
Cutting Board
Containers
Anti-Slip rubber
Anti-Slip rubber
E x p l o d e d V i e w /
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
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MFA Product Design / 2010
DESKCO / CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE /
C O N C E P T
DESKCO is the table and chair set designed for the public library space. There are many
different activities take place in the library such as reading, meeting or using laptop…
etc. DESKCO can be functioned for different purposes by simply rotation. It’s also able
to create the small meeting space for group of people.
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
Nowadays, with the development of technology, people’s
working space is no longer limited in the originally defined
ones. By using the laptop or smart phone, people can
choose wherever they want to do their works. Therefore,
we can find there are different activities might happen in
the public place at the same time, such as reading, talking,
using laptop or meeting. In order to deal with this change,
some articles of furniture plays the most important role to
make the space can be used in different purposes.
P R O B L E M S
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C O N C E P T D E V E L O P M E N T
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
D e s i g n B r i e f
In the public indoor space such as library, people like to do their
works without being disturbed by others. In this kind of indoor
space, we may encounter some different problems and one of
the most important problems is how to provide people or groups
a space to work well and feel comfortable with each other. This
furniture system, DESKCO, is adjustable and easy to create indi-
vidual meeting space by simple drag and rotation.
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P R I V A T E S P A C E M E E T I N G S P A C E
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
D e s i g n F e a t u r e s
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Power Outlet
Reading Light
Light Switch
Rubber Edge
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
D e s i g n F e a t u r e s
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Books Placement
Storage Space
Rotatable Joints
Drag Handle
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCOCHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESKCO
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LED Light
Rubber EdgePower Outlet
Light Switch
Stainless Steel Frame
Stainless Steel Frame
ScrewScrew
Wheel
Stainless Steel Frame
Stainless Steel Frame
Rubber Edge
Translucent Plastic
MDF Table Top
Exploded View
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / +BOOK
“To build brand identity is to engineer a voice with all the nuance and complexity of any
individual voice….it is carried in language, color, and typography, but also in materials, tex-
tures, images…every gesture and decision helps to define the voice…adds to –or detracts
from- the clarity and value of the voice and, therefore, the quality of the brand”
- Bruce Mao
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MFA Product Design / 2009
+ BOOK / USING WITHOUT THINKING/03
C O N C E P T
The concept of this bedside lamp is developed base on the brand I’ve chosen ±0. I de-
veloped my concepts according to the brand’s philosophy, target market, competitor,
materials and design language I’ve research. One of this the most important idea of ±0 is
how to design the product that can be used intuitively. Therefore, the idea of this bed-
side lamp is try to lead users to use it in the intuitive way.
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A B O U T ± 0
±0 believes that designing things that coexist together is nat-
ural. It’s not just about matching colors or shapes; it’s about
designing the harmony between these devices and life.
A shape that is “just right”
They create shapes that can be used for a long time, that,
while loosely following the trends or the lifestyle of the time,
are not swayed too much by fashion.
A size that is “just right”
Things are on the small size. They seek that feeling of com-
fort that comes from returning to an appropriate size from
thoughts of being too greedy in terms of size.
A price that is “just right”
They aim for prices that are affordable, the kinds of prices
that are within your reach at the time you want an item.
As their name suggests, ±0 products seek to be at the center
of the vacillations in people’s preferences. They seek to be in
the middle of people’s confl icting desires, to be the happy
medium.
Stylish: Minimalism
Color tones: Achromatic colors
Functional: Without too many buttons and interface.
Material: Plastics with mirror polish painting
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / +BOOK
C O N C E P T D E V E L O P M E N T
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D e s i g n B r i e f
Many people like to read books on the bed before sleep. We turn
on the bedside lamp for reading and turn it off when we ready to
sleep every day. This design used the different way to turn on
and off the light by using the action we place the book instead
of fi nding the switch to turn it on and off. Therefore, we can use
the bedside lamp more intuitive without any additional action to
operate it.
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / +BOOK
When you pick up your book , the light
turns on at the same time.
Some people like to read before sleep. Enjoy reading before you get sleep.
U s e r S c e n a r i o /
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After a while, you may feel sleepy. When you put your book back to the
curly corner, the light will turn off at
same time.
You don’t have to worry about turn
off the light, just put your book back
to where you pick it up.
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / +BOOK
U s e r S c e n a r i o /
plus a Book = Off
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minus a Book = On
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / +BOOK
D e s i g n F e a t u r e s /
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Te m p o r a r y B o o k P l a c e m e n t
I n t u i t i o n a l S w i t c h R u b b e r P a d
S e c o n d l y S w i t c h
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / PUZZLIGHT
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C O N C E P T
In this design, pop art is added to the design elements because the bright colors and repeated
combination are widely applied in pop art, which coheres with the essence of this design.
Making use of the features of LED, such as small volume and low temperature, I place LED under
the acrylic board shaped like a puzzle. By pressing the board itself, the light shot and with the
use of LED, different colors are produced so that by combining we can transform them into the
images or words that we want.
MFA Product Design / 2010
PUZZLIGHT / play with your light /04
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / PUZZLIGHTCHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / PUZZLIGHT
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / PUZZLIGHT
15 cm
15 cm
Each 15cm by 15 cm unite has 25 pieces 3cm by 3cm puzzle LED light .
Red puzzle can turn on and off other 24 pieces at on time.
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Each unite has 4 joint space .By using connected joint, it can expand more unites.
Connected joint Battery cover
NdFeB magnet
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / PUZZLIGHT
This LED concept light could be used in different ways. You can combine them into a cube and put it on the table or bedside table. Or you can attach it on the wall to create your own pattern of light.
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Each unite can be connected each other by using connected joint.
By connecting each unite, user can combine different configurationsas their demand.
D e s i g n W o r k s05TOUCH / HOME SPA SHOWER
LEDO / TOY DESIGN
PORTABLE SCANNER / 3D MODLEING
COTA / INSIDE OUT DESIGN DRAWING
SKETCHES
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C o n c e p t
In the busy society, how to relieve pressure is an important issue. Taking a shower is one
of the most useful ways to get rid of stress. As we know, taking a shower does not only
clean the body but also symbolize of the purifi cation of soul. Therefore, taking a shower
is kind of enjoyment; modern people put more and more emphasis on material and
spiritual lives; as a result, home SPA is the future trend for the bathroom equipment.
MFA Product Design / 2008
TOUCH / HOME SPA SHOWER
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Rotatable HandleTemperature Control Massage Ball
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / DESIGN WORKS
D e s i g n C o n c e p t
In the childhood, the building block is the start to inspire children’s potential and creativity. Combining the idea of the building block and LED, I create the new building block, LED LeGong. By day, the creative building block is resembled as the fantasy world belonging to children; by night, the building block becomes the colorful night light which ac-companies them into sleep.
LED Competition / 2008
LEDO
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / 3D MODELING
3D Modeling / 2008
Portable Scanner
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Control bottom Power
Infrared ray communicationBattery
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / 2D RENDERING
2D Rendering / 2011
FLIP PHONE CONCEPT
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ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWING
CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SKETCHES
S k e t c h e s / A d v a n c e D e s i g n d r a w i n gS k e t c h e s / A d v a n c e D e s i g n d r a w i n g
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SKETCHES
S k e t c h e s / A d v a n c e D e s i g n d r a w i n g
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CHUN MING WU PORTFOLIO / SKETCHES
S k e t c h e s / A d v a n c e D e s i g n d r a w i n g
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