nikita iyer - portfolio 2010
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Simple design Designing for children Socio cultural design Illustrations and Graphics Forms Systems designTRANSCRIPT
product : form : packaging : systems : space : interfacegraphics : illustrations : renderings
design portfolio : nikita iyer
Product design study Washing closet
To study a product and methodology involved in the making of it.
self sanitization by a sanitizer belt which fits inside hollow lid .when the seat is lifted up.
seat comes in contact with sanitization belt,solving problems of hygiene.
individual work.
2 weeksguide: mrs.shetall natuu
Nikita Iyer : product design
feminine form masculine form footrest for good motion
cleaning through tablets
sanitization belt
simple product design glue dispenser
To design an adhesive dispenser for the student category.
provides a uniform layer of adhesive without causing a messy affair and spillage during storage and application.
individual work.
4 monthsguide: mr.atul kedia : mrs.shetall natuu
Nikita Iyer : product design
attached cap concept inspiration from a razor forefinger grip concept
form of a razor
foldable razor concept prototype model-scale-1:4
To design a small scale paper bag making equip-ment for the retailers [e.g-departmental stores which require quick and economic making of paper bags]. recycleable plastic.can be Dismantled.Does not require skilled labour.Time taken to produce paper bag:30 second-newspaper got from waste paper [raddi]. current Cost of 13”X 11”paper bag: 50pcost now: 25p
individual work.
Technically complex product paper bag making equipment
4 monthsguide: mr.atul kedia : mr.shrinivas
Nikita Iyer : product design
paper bag making pincers for tape fixing folding flaps
exploded view with shaft
base with top side flaps
model with top and side flaps open
visitor management system design yerwada male central jail
6 months
current layout seating area
guide: mr.hemchandra agashe : mrs.fatima ghani
To ensure a convenient meeting environment in terms of space,privacy and security for the interaction between prisoners and visitors in the jail system.
current area inside the prison:12 open cubicles.one security guard.each prisoner can see the visitor of the next cubicle diagonally and vice versa.
chaos and noise created due to prisoners and vistors screaming in the room.fibre glass and mesh for seperation.
individual work.
registration office
Nikita Iyer : product design
current cubicles-linear
overall layout
visiting area separated with mesh , concrete and glass
families visiting prisoners
systems design visitor management system
concept from a cubicle to a circular layout.
3 visitors can be accomodated on the larger part of the sector.
prisoners stand in the smaller area of the sector.Greater security for prisoners due to the semicircular structure.
Sound proofing done on panels of plywood by cork sheets to re-duce noise.also done so that one prisoner cannot see the other’s visitor.
6 monthsguide: mr.atul kedia : mrs.fatima ghani
Nikita Iyer : product design
closed cubicle concept sound proofing of panels proposed overall layout
3d model-exterior
prototype model scale - 1:10 m.d.f,foam,h.i.p,steel wool
overall-half open showninterior
exhibition design niche display
To design an innovative display which wouldcombine the four disciplines.
the exhibition shouloportray it on a platform that would be visible at first glanceby visitors to the institute.
Study of semantics[college as inspiration],behavioral study,anthropometry, logistics,fixtures,whiledesigning the display.Team of 7
10 daysguide: Mrs.fatima ghani
Nikita Iyer : product design
conceptualization carpentry tactics shelving systems
brainstorming of concepts
inspiration board-college
overall display of exhibition with products and posters
packaging design packaging of indian spices
To design the packaging of Indian spicesconsidering multiple usage andaesthetics.
The spices of India have been divided state wise.Can be used as a sovereign for India to be sold abroad crafted by the artisans ofindia.
Effective means of learning the Indian map through a jigsaw puzzle for children.
individual work.
2 weeksguide: mr.jyotindra bhatt
Nikita Iyer : product design
exploded view spice containers with lid jigsaw puzzle arrangement
individual containers
mock up model
overall containers- brass knobs as capitals of states
craft design crafted pen stand
To design a collapsible pen-stand with minimum use of material incorporating craftsmanship and motifs.
south indian temple motifs used.
minimum usage of wood.made of 6 pieces of wood fitting into each other as in a jigsaw puzzle.
individual work.
i weekguide : mr.j a panchal
Nikita Iyer : product design
south indian motif board top view exploded view
fixing of parts
individual parts
pen stand wih minimum wood usage and can be dismantled
ti cycles , ambattur , chennai industry experience : user study
To conduct user studies of daily load carriers travelling by bicycles.
Company: Tube Investments of India [Ti CYCLES], Ambattur , Chennai
Survey conducted: Hadapsar , Pune
individual work.
2 weeksguide: Mr.vasant dewaji
Nikita Iyer : product design
jindal arc ltd. ,gurgaon,haryana
To design a drinking waterbooth for Delhi railway sta-tions through Jindal Architecture Ltd.,Gurgaon,Haryana.
Research conducted in the railway stations.Hygiene problems addressed.Minimum use of material[stainless steel].Shelter provided.
individual work.
1 month
industry experience : drinking water booth
guide: Mr.virdi
Nikita Iyer : product design
current state of sink views of polycarbonate top stainless steel sink
uncomfortable filling
human proportion to taps
drinking booth wih minimum stainless steel usage
industry experience : interface design industrial design centre,iit,bombay
To design an interface for the food sector in the communication device,JELLOW, for speech impaired children [6-12yrs] affected by cerebral palsy.
icons created on interface.navigation.
assigning different moods to buttons after user study.
individual work.
Starting upMode:Off Choosing sector Used to go back one level
cutlery
mugglass
fork
cup
knife
plate
spoon
bowl
jug
cutlery
mug
glassfork
cup
knife
plate
spoon
bowl
jug
entertainment socialising
interface
foodlearning
add ons
beverage
lunch
cutlery
dinner
snack
breakfast
fruits
favourites
2 monthsguide : mr.ravi poovaiah
Nikita Iyer : product design
icon design food options incorporated in ‘jellow’
overall field addressing
‘jellow’ interface with touch screen and options of switching on and food options
option with text icon size increase
fervor eletronics,baner,pune
to design a thin client for the company’s clientele to be used in hotels and canteens.
Company: fervor electronics,baner,pune.
individual work.
1 month
industry experience : electronics
Nikita Iyer : product design
form generation 3d models with rubber grip humourous forms
device with biometric interface and smart card slots
form study design company study
To study a design company, experiment with forms and derive products likening form to the company studied.
Raw form of the bulb has been incorporated.The lampshade will be in the shape of a raw naked bulb to be hung as shown.
Company: Droog Design , Amsterdam
Product: Lampshades
individual work.
i weekguide: Mr.parag sen
Nikita Iyer : product design
lampshade study-droog bulb to be hung inside fixing of lampshade
raw form in glass
design of raw form
lampshade in the form of a bulb to be hung over a bulb
form study razor
To experiment with forms and derive a functional product .
Product: Shaving Razor
individual work.
i weekguide: Mr.parag sen
Nikita Iyer : product design
form generation top position of blade partition line for mould
inspiration-razor form
high density thermocol
razor with twin blade and ergonomic form
sketches DIGITAL : WATERCOLOURS : PENCIL
Nikita Iyer : product design
form exploration RHINOCEROUS:SOLID EDGE : hypershot
Nikita Iyer : product design
tablet : photoshop : illustrator GRAPHICS AND illustrations
Nikita Iyer : product design
hand illustrations water colours:markers:pen:pencil
Nikita Iyer : product design
2D ANIMATION OF BILL WATTERSON’S COMIC STRIP ‘CALVIN AND HOBBES’
team of 2.
AWARDED 3RD PLACE OUT OF 30 SHORT FILMS BY WHISTLING WOODS,MUMBAI.
team of 3.
CONTENT DESIGNED IN THE CORPORATE BRO-CHURE OF JINDAL AR-CHITECTURE LIMITED.
individual work.
EXPLORATION ANIMATION:SHORT FILM:BROCHURE
Nikita Iyer : product design
Nikita Iyermobile no.- 0 +91 9960791497
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skill set work interest aspiration
conceptualizationbrain storming exploration with formexperimentation with techniquessketchingwatercolourrenderingdigital model makingphysical model making
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