nathan schultze: portfolio
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Portfolio of my work in the Product Design program at the University of Oregon.TRANSCRIPT
industrial designer // 1552 ferry street apartment 7, eugene, oregon 97401 // 503.341.3403 // [email protected] schultze
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projectssketches
material studies3d cad & rendering
projects
ear budsStyled for:
Stylish and fun. Features of this design include earbuds that “snap” into the wire connector for storage. Wires are now able to be wrapped around the newly formed pill shape.
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sketching
3d modeling
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rendering
3d print
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hardt sakHardt Sak is a mobile laptop stand. This provides users with a flexibility not currently offered by allowing the use of a laptop stand where and when it is needed most. Features of the bag include a hard shelled body that can expand to hold multiple items. It doubles as a laptop stand when the padded strap is unbuckled and removed. As a bag, the hard shell protects your laptop from the environment. As a stand, it protects your lap from excessive heat which can lead to Toasted Skin Syndrome among other health-related issues. Hardt Sak also raises the screen’s height to prevent craning of the neck and promote good posture.
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research
problem
Through observation, it was made clear that the majority of laptops are used in a multitude of locations. Therein lies a second need: transportation. Almost every laptop user dedicated a bag in combination with a padded case for transporting their laptop.
Excessive heat from laptops and craning of the neck due to low screen height are two major health risks associated with laptop usage.
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sketching
dimensions & call outs
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3d cad & rendering
info graphics
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final prototype
Hardt Sak has the ability to temporarily convert to a backpack, increasing functionality. It can now accommodate a larger user group that require hands free mobility. People that utilize bicycles as their main form of transportation make up a large portion of this constantly growing user group.
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sketches
shape of the day
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leaf blowers
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golf clubs
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3d cad & rendering
composite capital
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ski pole handlesStyled for:
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bauhaus cookware
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windmolenConcept for a play structure that generates electricity.
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GRADE > GEAR BOX > GENERATOR
ELECTRICAL HOUSING FOR TURBINE GENERATOR
GENERATOR
CONCRETE BASE
36 FEET
material studies
headphones broochThis brooch is made up of three layers fastened together by rivets. The middle layer features a compact disc that refracts light off its surface. A nickel pin has been soldered to the back of the brooch.
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wooden clockStrong and simple. This square clock has a solid cedar body. The product is made more dynamic with the addition of zebrawood accents and aluminum legs.
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diamond ringA hollow formed brass ring acts as the base to a nickel diamond. The shape of the diamond is created by soldering 6 nickel cutouts together.
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