ianni nicolaou portfolio
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A collection of projects designed and prototyped by Ianni NicolaouTRANSCRIPT
Ioannis V. NicolaouIndustrial Designer
104 Bailee Grace CircleMeridianville, AL 35759
The goal is to design a modern bedframe and nightstand set. I knew I wanted to push the design, not only by adding technology to it, but by using the function of the technology to drive the design.
So I started brainstorming...
DreamscapeBedframe with integrated wireless sound and lighting
Sketching
Once I found a direction for my design, I made scale models to further explore details. I knew I wanted the materials to be laminated plywood and metal. Throught the scale models, I was able to refine my design and work out some proportion issues.
Scale Models
Pre-Prototype
Final PrototypeI was overjoyed with the outcome of my final prototype. It integrates all of the technology I set out to put into it, while making a statement with the design. The night stands feature Bluetooth wireless speakers (which easily sync to any bluetooth device), two power outlets in the back allow you to neatly and conveiniently plug in phones, lamps and anything else which requires power. The headboard of the bed have a strip of LED lights which glow through the negative space allowing you to change the ambient lighting.
Form follows function, best describes the design. Where there didn’t need to be material, none was added. The headboard only has material where the LED lights are placed, and the negative space is designed into it to allow the colors to be unobstructed. The curved panel on the side of the night stands creates an accoustic effect to direct the sound into the room.
The goal is to design a lamp with the elegance and simplicity of the Calla Lily, which produces a plesant ambient glow in a room. To keep every part of the lamp flat pack, the base is designed as a set of rings which stack on top of each other. With the layered rings the opportunity was taken to incorporate a cord storage under the lamp, to neatly hide the excess cord.
FioreFlat pack lamp
Sketching
Lamp Constrution
Models
Through several combinations of cone shapes and sizes, balance was found in form. By using three cones, light release was controled, and hotspots are eliminated. This allows the lamp to have a strong presence in a room, while giving off a pleasant glow on surrounding surfaces and walls. To reduce the materials needed to assemble the lamp, a tab system was designed for each of the cones to fold into themselves. Not only did this mimick the shape of the flower petal, but also eliminated the need for glue.
Details
Inner Cone
Middle Cone
Outer Cone
Base
Lamp Constrution
Construct the cones by rolling the sheets and matching the tabs to the openings on the opposite end. Make sure to wet the wood with a wet cloth to make it easier to shape the cone.
Place wood glue on the cone guide rings.
Arrange cones on the base, match-ing them up to the corresponding guide rings.
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Base Constrution
Construct the base by stacking the rings on the mounting screw and gluing the layers together.
After constructing the base, run the wire through to the top and attach the light socket to the mounting screw.
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Inner Cone
Middle Cone
Construct the cones by rolling the sheets and matching the tabs to the openings on the opposite end.Make sure to wet the wood with a wet cloth to make it easier to shape the cone.
Place wood glue on the cone guide rings.
Arrange cones on the base, match-ing them up to the corresponding guide rings.
Instructions
Final Solution
Outer Cone
Base iore
Pull inspiration from a designer’s style and translate that into a unique design.
Inspiration for this mouse was pulled from the designs and style of Marcel Breuer. Studying his works, I defined them as clean, simple, and innovative.
I wanted to focus on making a functional, ergonomic mouse, with a simple and clean form, while trying to stay away from the conventional shape of the mouse.
Inspired Mouse
After several sketches, and form studies in foam, I came to the con-clusion the best way to acheive my design goal was to use where the hand touches the mouse to dictate where there would be surfaces, thus reducing unecessary material, keep-ing the fuction ergonomic, as well as giving the mouse a simple, clean look.
Working with Big Time Products who are mainly known for the numerous lines of gloves they have in Home Depot, the design objective was to explore the options of creating a line of hot water recirculation pumps.
Eterna HeatHot water recirculation
Initial research started with investigating into how hot water recirculation pumps work, where they are installed, and the benefits of installing them.
Research
Concept Sketching
Computer Modeling
Model
PT-1000 Digital Timer PT-3000 Interaction TimerPT-2000 Touchscreen Timer
Touchscreen Timer
PT-2000
Using your touchscreen timer! Attach your new timer to your hot water recirculation pump or anywhere in your home on the base provided.
Easy to follow instructionsinsdie!
Compatible with ETERNA HEAT Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pump
INSTANT HOT WATER RECIRCLATING SYSTEM
Interaction Timer
PT-3000
Compatible with ETERNA HEAT Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pump
Welcome to the future!Plug your new PT-3000 into your hot water recirculatingpump and forget it.
PT-3000 compatible with smart home technology
Setting your timer! As long as your pump is plugged in and turned on the timer selections will be saved.
A - Selection Tool B - Lock
C - Up/Down
Use A to select AM/PM. After AM/PM selection use C to set �rst time selection (starting time) and press A to save selection. Next use C to make your second time selection (stopping time) press B to lock the selection. You may repeat this process up to three times before locking.
Compatible with ETERNA HEAT Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pump
INSTANT HOT WATERRECIRCULATING
PUMP TIMER
PT-1000While designing the hot water recirculation pump, we were presented with the challenge of producing packaging for the product as well. What came of it was not only a family of packaging, but a small advertising campaign to draw attention to the reletively unknown hot water recirculation pump.
Packaging Objectives:
-Warmth through photos and colors-Follow the feel of the advertising-Upgradeable Eterna Heat products listed on box-QR Barcode on box which directs you to the website-Support for pump and components-Multiple designs for multiple configurations
PackagingEternaHeat Packaging
Three easy steps for installation!
Attach pump to water heater!1.
2. Determine which faucet is farthest from the water heater!
Install valve under faucet.3.
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Product Features - Easy installation, Saves up to 15,000 gallonsof water per year, No maintenance, Quiet - No vibrations, 24 - Hour timers available, Includes all parts needed for installation, Pump not for use with tankless water heaters
GET PUMPED!with a Eterna Heat hot water recirculating system
System includes
- Pump
- Sensor Valve
- Two 12” supply lines
Tools not included
- Adjustable wrench (1”)
INSTANT HOT WATER RECIRCLATING SYSTEM
SAVE MONEY SAVE WATER
SAVE TIME
Time to upgrade! The ETERNA HEAT hot water recirculating system lets you choosehow far you take your experience. Try one of our state of the art timers.
- PT-1000 Timer - Allows for up to three di�erent time settings. NOW INCLUDED!
- PT-2000 Touchscreen Timer - Removeable wireless timer allows for as many timesettings as you would like. Comes with base for docking anywhere in your home.
- PT-3000 Interactive Timer - Welcome to the future! Plug the PT-3000 into yourhot water recirculation pump and forget it! PT-3000 is compatible with SmartHome technology!
Here at ETERNA HEAT we’re always thinking! We’re pumped and want to keep you pumped! Vist www.eterna_heat.com for our latest innovations and promotions.
Research brought to our attention that people really were not aware of what hot water recirculation pumps were, or thought that they were ‘old technology.’ This seemed like the perfect opportunity to create a marketing campaign, lead by humerous and recognizable advertisements.
104 Bailee Grace CircleMeridianville, AL 35759
"The designer... has a passion for doing something that fits somebody’s needs, but that is not just a simple fix. The designer has a dream that goes beyond what exists, rather than fixing what exists... the designer wants to create a solution that fits in a deeper situational or social sense."
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