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CELLPhONE ACCESSORy

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SOLIDWORKS

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This body of work represents my industrial design development. I believe in crafting products and experiences that have a presence which affects their users in a positive manner, ultimately leading to a

meaningful and coveted solution.

+1-925-567-4099

shanecostamartins@gmail.com

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this redesigned air purifier reduces environmental impact by 70% compared to the current model.

sustainability | 5 months

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Utilizing the okala method, the original unit is torn down and itemized, in order to create a life cycle analysis to which concepts can be compared with. A strategy is developed, where areas that will drastically reduce environmental impact are developed into concepts.

Material Impacts:Secondary recycled aluminum and cork are the primary materials.

Manufacturing:The extruded body houses the necessary ducting and mounting points, reducing part count

distribution:The cork ribbing acts as product packaging when in transit, requiring thinner cardboard boxing. When in use the ribs act as finning for air.

longevity: Easy to remove washable filter cartridge, existing overbuilt internals and durable materials allow for a long life. Ageless design language.

end of life: Easy to dismantle ribbing and internals due to extrusion housing, where everything can be pulled out horizontally and recycled.

strategIes

IMpact reductIOn

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overbuilt internals and wasted space

filter tray broke during transit.

Single use, disposable hEpA filter

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strength In nuMbersConcepts are developed around the intended strategy and a simple LCA judges how successfully these concepts address sustainability.

Filtration medium

Flat pack assembly

reusable filter

Visual Impact

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simplified processes

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60-70%40-50%environmental impact reduction

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a breath OF Fresh aIr Choosing the final direction is dependent on the successful reduction of impact, determined in a Bill of materials. But, at the same time the final direction must be distinct and form a close bond with the user, through design language and interaction.

environmental impact reduction environmental impact reduction

distinct form

multiple orientations

packaging is the product

ease of manufacture

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visual theatre with rising vents

unassuming aesthetic

ease of assembly

complex parts and mechanisms

gimmicky vent action

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wall mount: new aesthetic

aesthetic opportunity

larger material needs

blend in with existing home decor

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horizontal orientation

Vertical orientation

Ejectable Filter tray for easy maintenance

Multiple orientations allow device to adapt to space constraints.

Cork ribs protect the device during transit and act as fins for guiding air.

Moldable to shape & flexibleAntimicrobialhydrophobic & fire retardantharvest is sustainable

Why Cork?

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MOnuMental aIrThe design language creates a sense of radiance and monumentality. The contrast between high tech aluminum and a tree bark are conversation starters that engage the user and create a long term bond.

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Elegant touch based control simplify interaction with LED’s that indicate state. Wash-able filter greatly increases lifespan of device and is easily accessible via a tray.

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a shIFtIng breeze By nature of an extrusion, the components are now easily slid into place during manufacture and the cork fins slide around he main body, directing air and acting as packaging.

aluminum extrusion (all mounting points & baffles are extruded)

molded cork (interference fit locates them onto body)

washable filter

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A series of flying buttresses give a sense of walking through a monument and form the branding as well.

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paanee

this water bottle aims to bring comfort and uplift the homeless population of san Jose, by having water perform multiple functions.

social Issue solution | 5 months

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Using City census data, the target user is discovered and further interviews shed light on their needs and perspective on the problem. Qualitative research on how user’s utilize items, further provide an understanding of street life.

huManIzIng data

5000+total homeless

39502+ years on the

street

75% un-sheltered 80% mentally ailed

92% of street homeless are

men

40% have addiction

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“even though I’m homeless, style [and being cool] is still important”

“Keeping hydrated is my biggest [everyday] struggle on the street ”

“I wish I had something that makes me relatable and grounded [in society]”

-interview with Grant, homeless for 6+ years & recovering addict

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cOntaInMent stOrage dOsageaccess

having established that hydration is the main issue facing a large segment of the street homeless, a deeper investigation is launched to validate that hypothesis. Mind mapping and more quantitative research help find pain points. All research led to a set of requirements for concepts development.

a deep dIVe

Public drinking fountains are within the daily 2 mile trek that the homeless endure. The issue is filling 4-6 bottles in a manner

which was never intended.

Plastic PET bottles are every-where and are not fit for long term use and exposure to uV degrades the chemistry, lead-

ing to contaminated water. Furthermore there is no sense

of stability in a PET bottle.

Shopping carts & backpacks dominate this space and space is at a premium. having indi-

vidual bottles is a nuisance and after being exhausted of their

contents, become an inefficient way of storing water.

Doctors recommend 2L of wa-ter per day for optimum health. Street life and addictions only impair temperature regulation

and raise the daily dosage.

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Existing means

MaIn reQuIreMents...

Easy carry | Integrate into other useful items | Multiple fill methods | Recommend /Track how much to consume | rugged | Break away from bottle form

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Keep water contaminant free | Ergonomic | Low price, high value | permanent long term | perform more than simply con-taining water | Aesthetics

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Filter water | Replace entire bottle collection with one product | Connect with user on emotional level | humanize | provide temperature control

The product must uplift the user and act as an object of inspiration and pride; something that affirms their human-ity. The chosen factors are vanity and adaptability. Vanity is seen through the lens of fashion and how this bottle will

catch the attention of the public, instead of simply allowing this issue to be ignored. Adaptability is crucial, the bottle must do more than holding water, for it to be desired and

cherished.

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MaKIng water dO MOre

these concepts provide concrete building points for a final direction, where

this product must provide multiple benefits, for instance comfort and adaptability, in

terms of storage, using water as amedium.

these concepts go beyond the simple need to contain water, by

providing an added benefit or taking the place of another item. creating a philosophy of water doing more than

simply existing.

Inspired by down jackets, the concept of having water in connected pockets & perform comfort functions, began here.

Water as a support for sleep is exploredWater in encapsulated in sections in a sleeping bag. Thisprovides the inspiration for the final direction.

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these concepts provide concrete building points for a final direction, where

this product must provide multiple benefits, for instance comfort and adaptability, in

terms of storage, using water as amedium.

aspects form this last round help provide points to develop 2 final concepts. these

concepts provide comfort, by means of sitting or sleeping surfaces and padding

for long term comfort using the water.

Water as a support for sleep is explored

water as a vest or backpack pad is explored

Water in encapsulated in sections in a sleeping bag. Thisprovides the inspiration for the final direction.

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bottle concept:success

scarf concept: unFeasable

shapIng up

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Water is stored in encapsulated sections that can be rolled into a bottle or stored flat. The surface area can be used as a sitting surface. The objective here is for water to conform to a variety of storage spaces.

Water is stored in bladders atop the shoulders to act as padding for backpack straps and allow quick access for drinking. Relation to fashion accessory can create opportunity for homeless artists to create statement pieces to raise awareness.

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transFOrMIng water

water flow pattern created by baffles

Cleaning and Fastening methods are key for the bottle to change forms, therefore a thorough flush of all details are developed.

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water flow pattern created by baffles

Five collapsible baffles prevent sloshing and allow the bottle to be rolled up

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treK rest

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Opening the baffles:The five baffles can be undone, to open up

the bottle for cleaning. The food safe Tri-Cor “velcro” is what makes this possible

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Filling the bottle:A zipable mouth allows filling from a

wide array of sources and allows easy access for cleaning.

attaching the bottle to a backpack as a pad.

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Inner micro-ban pp film Middle balistic nylon protective layer

outer polyurethane layer

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MOrpheus

this iphone case acts as an exosuit that allows the user to expand their device’s capabilities and extending the iphone’s useful life and purpose.

cellphone accessory | 5 months

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cell centered

the average life of a us cell phone is with only 11% of which are recycled.

18 months

by adding functionality and improving capability, through customization life can be increased.

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Outdoor enthusiast audiophile traveller

specific personas guided development into expanding a phone’s capability by focusing on specific modular add-ons.

(protection) (Quality) (ergonomics)

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technO-chIc

exosuits, sci-fi suits and ski racks inspired the functional mechanisms.details from vintage automobiles; lightening holes, ribbed alloy wheels and

color palate inspired the form.

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FIndIng character

Ideation & detailing focused on creating a form that confirmed the inspiration and functionality of a protective case that allows external attachments.

Initial concepts dealt with determining how to focus on the modularity of the case: shape coding, drop in pieces or

sliding pieces.a sliding rail was seen as the most

secure

weight will play a significant factor with modules, thus

the actual case is lightened by means of a skeletal

construction.

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A T-channel allows secure module fitment. power and data are provided through contacts that meet,

akin to a camera hotshoe or electrified third rail.

Anodized 6061 Aluminum is the selected case material for rigidity for

thin features and requisite precision for the rail.

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It’s abOut the JOurneY

A series of mockups explored ergonomics and form, besides scale. Mockups vali-dated sketch concepts and made them physical.

INITIAL CONCEPT MEChANISM ExPLORATION

ergonomicsvisual bulk-

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DEVIATION REFINEMENT FINAL CONCEPT

formergonomics-

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headphone Amp

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Battery

Camera

Modules receive power and data through a central T-channel rail and are interchangeable in any combination for a maximum of 3 at a time, whatever the purpose. The case taps into the Apple Lightning bus system to interact and provide power to modules.

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pins that connect the rail to the lighting port and secure the base to the case

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sItuatIOnal awareness

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lInear blend

this blender is a high end, limited production product that makes a statement with a refined, complex, mechanical aesthetic, but

inversely, very simple user interaction.

appliance re-design | 5 months

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the kitchen is a gathering center in the modern home. this blender serves to elevate the place of the humble blender to act as a

conversation starter - an object to gather around.

a cOnVersatIOn In the KItchen

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The market for luxury goods faces a sustained and long-term growth phase, driven by the Americas and Asia -Bain and Company luxury goods index.

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creatIng desIre

Ideas ranged from mild to wild, exploring form and interaction. promising concepts are then developed into foam mockups to visualize volume and detail. once the final candidate is chosen, it is detailed to the Nth degree.

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MechanIcallY drIVen

To provide drive to a jar with the motor in-line, requires a belt to drive a radical electromagnetic coupling to allow for a jar that slides into the base rather than sit on.

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A (electro)magnetic coupling or clutch is employed to eradicate a physical link between jar and base, allowing for a flat jar bottom and flat base surface for easy sliding action with no rocking or clicking. This innovative linkage defines the interaction.

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A. motorB. mount + damperC. control boardD. shaftE. ventF. motor housing

G. drive belth. magnetic coupling I. coverJ. positioning magnetsK. jarL. baseM. blade

N. bearingo. magnetic connectorp. handleQ. lid (optional)R. vent S. controlsT. control housing

U. gasketV. catchersW. spoutX. power supply

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a preMIuM experIence

human interaction occurs on a horizontal plane. A Sliding jar eliminates the stress of lifting, reduces physical height for versatile placement and simplifies operation. Touch based controls emphasize this interaction. The jar is magnetically engaged and stabilized to the base and covered by the overhang, not requiring a hand to “steady”.

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lInear blend

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these bluetooth headphones accurately monitor health from data attained through the ear. Information is extrapolated and displayed through a mobile application which alerts the user of

changes in health over time.

wearable | 5 months

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the typical lapsed user for annual checkups is male, aged 25 to 44 and has an annual income more than $75, 000. risk is increased by their perception of apparent good

health status and lack of knowledge about the existence of chronic diseases.-ncIb/national Institute of health

health In blIss

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health

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entertaInMent

the current market is composed of entertainment and fitness based wearables. thus, a wearable that monitors health, discreetly, through everyday activities, such as fitness and entertainment is proposed.

400%

ear-worn wearable

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an earFul OF data

Ideation focused of narrowing form factors and shaping forms to contour to human physiology and ultimately , the ear. The ear provides the most accurate vital sign data to the wearable.

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An examination of biodiversity lead to better leveraging of ear features to secure the device, comfortably while considering earrings and eye wear.

Earbud and sensor ergonomics and overall interaction points are detailed.

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VItal technOlOgY

pcb (bluetooth & capacitive touch controller)

li-poly battery (900 mah)

9mm. driver & 2 mm. mic

Induction charger coil pack

status led

sensors: temp + Optical b.p. + plethysmograph (Oxygenation & heart rate)

hEART RATE:rate and rate of change can indicate stress or infection.

60mm

OxyGENATION:hemoglobin levels are indication of absorption of oxygen.

BLOOD PRESSuRE:Overall heart health and activity levels.

TEMPERATuRE:Variations may indicate infection.

Four key vital signs determine health status. changes in these values will indicate health issues.

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capacitive controls (power & sync) main sensor array

usb Induction charger mic and status led in part line

Bluetooth v. 4.2 keeps the Left and Right headsets in sync with the phone for data and audio.

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VIsualIzIng health

The app will track data and provide information as needed to see, where and when health changed to ultimately determine why.

The phone acts as the processor, aggregating data from sensors in the headphones. In addition, the phone provides location services to provide depth to the datapoints.

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spOnsOred uI/ux prOJect

this digital uI/ux project involves creating an online training module for a seattle based caregiver volunteer service to improve

their new recruit’s knowledge of what volunteering entails in a more efficient and fun manner.

Interaction design | 5 months

team of 3 students + 1 faculty advisor

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Island Volunteer caregivers (IVc) serves as a link between the people in the community who need help and those who are able to help. their Volunteers provide transportation, care-giver support and assistance to seniors and others. essentially, they help fill in the gaps so that

people can live as independently as possible. this online training module will guide them in what they can do as a volunteer.

understandIng the clIent

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Existing In-Person Trainingfor New Volunteers

Proposed Online Trainingfor New Volunteers

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Storyboards helped dictate how and where new volunteers would complete the training and what happens after the training. External factors such as time, attention and tech. capabilities are acknowledged.

understandIng the user

to accommodate the user’s multiple devices & time constraints, the product is responsive.

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The concept model visually represented all the possible pathways users could use in the system. From initial contact to e-mail confirmations, the detail offered by the model provided a strategy as to how to organize and develop the content.

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prOtOtYpIng

wireframes are created to work out the logic and structure of interaction and navigation. Furthermore, any repetitive or unintuitive interacts are observed and sorted. wireframes are created in axure to view interactions in real-time.

A majority of content is in animated video form. As a result, consistent iconography is developed to convey information along with a narrated track, kindly recorded by a former MSNBC radio host. This engages the user and facilitates active learning and maintains enthusiasm.

content is finalized in narrated video form for complex content and interactive icon matching for simple content. the content consists of the key points taken from the organization’s handbook on procedures and discussion with the clients.

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delIVerY

This sequence flow shows various elements of the training module. Visibility and Usability are the key driving forces in the visual design. Rollover states and hierarchy maintain a user’s location awareness.

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“as a former teacher, I think this is fantastic, the online training is effective”- a new Volunteer

VelOcIta

this 50 foot wave piercing trimaran is an exercise in complex surfacing in solidworks modeling and Keyshot rendering. the chosen form evokes speed and exclusiv-

ity with carbon and copper finishes.

solidworks | 4 weeks

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Carbon wave piercing hull Engine bay tonneau stabilizer struts Copper clad stabilizers

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