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Valet Research

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Premier Valet Co.

The Cincinnatian

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Interviewee RoleValet Manager

Interviewee RoleValet/Doorman

Interviewee RoleValet

Interviewee RoleValet Company Owner

Day to DayGreets Customers

Manages other Valets

Parks cars during busy

hours

Day to DayParks and Returns cars

Different hours (linked to

hotel so customers needvalet 24hrs)

Day to DayParks and Returns cars

Sweeps and picks up

outside area

Day to DayManages over 50 valets

Valets at higher class

restaurants

Builds his own Valet

stands

ProblemsManaging other Valets

Finding Keys on large board

Quickly adding and removing

keys

ProblemsValet stand is Bulky

Matching tickets with keys

ProblemsValet Stand is Heavy

Hard to transport

Wood weathers quickly

ProblemsValet Stands are expensive and

time consuming to make

Also difficult to transport new

stand to restaurant


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Re-designed Key HooksThe new hooks are similar to clothes pins to make it easier to add

and remove keys to the stand. Numbers are mounted on top of

these hooks to maintain their visibility and to not be blocked by keys

Transport handleProvides a good grip to transport valet stand. Un noticeable when

Valet stand is folded out for use

REM plasticLighter and Cheaper, a REM Polystyrene will be more weather

resistant than current metal and wood valet stands. Ballast with

sand if weight is a concern

Surface for signEvery valet company/location uses a different sign so a flat surface

was left for customization with the valet sign

Transport WheelsWheels on the side rather than the bottom provide a more stable/

less top heavy stand. When used with the transport handle, thestand can be easily moved and set up.

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MT Moisture Analyzer

What is a moisture Analyzer?A moisture analyzer is a scale that measures the moisture content in materials. It does this by first

weighing the sample, then evaporating all the moisture out and weighing it again to determine the

difference.

Mettler Toledo Familiarization

Target AudiencesMoisture Analyzers are used in a variety of different industries

including Pharmaceuticals, Foods, and Plastics.

Moisture content must be accurate in medicines otherwise they

wont be effective or even worse, the companies run the risk of

being sued.

Food products such as chips need to contain moisture to stay fresh

while theyre on the shelf

Plastics must contain a certain about of moisture or they wont

solidify correctly

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Secondary ResearchLots of different manufacturersTo understand how to set the new concept apart from other companies models, we needed to conduct

secondary research to see what they offered and how their models operated


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Along with the viewing window, functions such as easier cleaning,

leveling and transportation were incorporated into the final

concept

Once I was satisfied with a concept direction I began sketching my

final solutions to model off of.

Similar Products

Just like other products, people connect with them when they

see it work.. Examples include Washer/Dryer, Zip Drive, Blender,

Toaster?

Foam Models

The first concept lets the users see their sample drying. First off to prevent burning and failed tests,

saving time. Secondly because this is such a different scale compared to others, the heating action

should be visible. The second concept uses larger leveling dials with more surface area, making i t

easier to turn these and level the device

Sketching and Modeling

In the final

sketches i

SketcGrinderWhenever a material needs

to be analyzed, it needs to

be ground up, and spread

evenly so the moisture can be

effectively removed. With every

observation, the users used a

different companies blender

and had to spread the material

evenly adding extra time to the

process

User Testing

User testing was conducted to finalize which leveling method we would go with in our final concept. 6

different types of knobs, dials, buttons were created and then tested on 25 users. They were asked

which concept portrayed up & down the most.

The overall decision was the vertical wheels (middle picture) because it made the most sense to the

users


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Moisture Analyzer

Physical & Solidworks Model

TransportGap underneath makes it easy

to grab and move the device for

transport

FootprintThe new footprint is 50% smaller.

Helpful because lab space is at a

premium


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Primary and Secondary research was conducted. Multiple visits to

warehouses such as Honda and Aslco (aluminum manufacturer)

were conducted to observe users interacting with current

pendants.

Interviews were also conducted to find out what the users would

want out of their ideal pendant. They were given the opportunity

to make their own pendant with foam make tools. With these

make tools the user could place an object on a form and explain

what that objects function would be

(not thinking aesthetics yet)

Pendant Design

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Pendant Development

SketchingThrough sketching, different forms were explored. The form

needed to be taken away from its bulky, uncomfortable shape and

turned into a more ergonomic, easy to hold shape.

Other ideas such as feedback, modularity, and how to store the

pendant when out of use were also explored.


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Pendant Design

Solution

The final pendant concept uses i mproved ergonomics and a new

button layout to help the user work more quickly and comfortable.

The new pendant can be operated with one hand, and without

looking. Cr eating a safer work place by freeing up the eyes to focus

more on what the pendant is controlling, rather than the pendant

itself.


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Product Modeling

The objective of this project was to investigate different materials

and manufacturing processes by examining a product on the

market.

The product first was disassembled and mounted in an exploded

view to understand how all its components were assembled

Then each component was modeled in Solidworks modeling

software

Playstation 2 Controller


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Backpacking Stove

When backpacking or hiking, pack space is at a premium. Users

need to have enough room for all their supplies, and dont want to

be weighed down by bulky or heavy equipment

Through these sketches I explored a stove design that could be

collapsed down or folded up to save space.

I also wanted the stove to be able to be clipped to the outside of the

backpack to save interior pack space.

Concept Sketches

current example*


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Graphic Designs

I have joined up with a Cincy based skateboard company and take

care of all their graphic needs. Ive been with them for almost a

year and have designed T-shirts, stickers, and skateboard decks.

ReVenge Skateboards

T-Shirt DesignsThe Just Focus design captures a skateboarders frustrations

with a sequence of a skateboarder focusing (snapping) his board.

Skateboard Deck

RVNGwww.revengeskateboards.com

Sticker

My first skateboard deck I designed, sold over 250 copies. Found in

Cincinnati skate shops and online at www.revenge.storenvy.com

The We Want Revenge T-shirt has a logo in the bottom corner on the front and large gritty type on

the back. Some logo concepts to the right


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Personal Information

Sam Fluharty

3721 Chestnut Way

Amelia, OH 45102

[email protected]

513 482 9476

EducationThe Ohio State University 2011

Industrial Design BA

OSU GPA: 3.15 Major (ID) GPA: 3.5

Skills + Strong pointsSketchingSolidworks

Photography

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Fluent in Mac and PC systems

Activities and InterestsOSU Design Circle Member

Co-ed Soccer @ OSU

Musician

Objective and Personal StatementMotivated and creative individual looking to contribute

and gain real world experience by working w ith a team

of professionals.

I was brought up to work and pay for my own way so I

would appreciate my accomplishments. It has taught

me to be responsible, and most of all, proud of my work

that I put out.

Resume

Design Experience

InternshipsMettler Toledo Summer Internship 11

Finished with 2 concepts to be put into production

OSU Company sponsored projectsColumbus McKinnon sponsored project

Autumn 10 Studio

Mettler Toledo sponsored project

Winter 11 Studio

Freelance

Revenge Skateboards LLC

Graphics for all merchandise including Skateboards, Clothing and

Stickers

(2011- Present)

Book Illustrations - Old timey map for adventure book

(2011)

Dewees Tree Service Logo and Business Card Designs

(2012)

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