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IPHONE BIKE MOUNT

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THE PROBLEM
DESIGN A PRODUCT THAT PHYSICALLY INTERACTS WITH AND ENHANCES A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET DEVICE.
MY STORY
Having recently crashed my bike and destroyed my relatively new iPhone, I sought to create a better solution for using an iPhone while cycling that would protect, display, and maximize its effectiveness as a riding aide.

IDEATION

DESIGN GOALS
Safety and protection from crashes and the elements Mount with good visibility for GPS Passive sound amplification Battery backup power Flashing safety light

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PROTOTYPING
Volume up/down, home, and lock buttons provide all necessary functions.

FUNCTION
Sound hole provides passive speaker amplification to listen to music without the hazard of headphones.

Adjustable diameter handlebar mount.

Bottom half hinges to allow easy insertion/removal of iphone. Built-in battery backup utilizes lightning connector to provide a boost of power for cycling GPS apps and safety light.

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FEATURES
Adjustable handlebar mount allows for optimal placement and an ideal viewing angle and visibility for ease of interaction while riding and interacting with device. Sophisticated design solution at home on a variety of bikes. Mounts securely to the handlebars providing safe iPhone storage with enhanced functionality.

Frosted corner lens illuminates with the iPhones LED to provide a flashing safety light when riding at night. With the built-in battery backup, the flash lasts many hours without draining the battery.

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DESERT BREEZE
MULTIFUNCTION DRYER

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THE PROBLEM
REDESIGN A HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT THAT KEEPS BRAUNS CURRENT STYLING LANGUAGE IN MIND AS WELL AS DEITER RAMS LANDMARK PRINCIPLES OF GOOD DESIGN.

IDEATION

INSPIRATION
The dryer takes inspiration from harnessing the heat and elemental power of desert winds to provide an elegant and functional drying solution.

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EVOLUTION

IMPLEMENTATION

THE REAR VENT MIMICS WIND LINES CONTOURED IN THE DESERT SANDS.

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OVATE
ELEGANT SOUND

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THE PROBLEM
DESIGN A WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM TO STREAM MUSIC WIRELESSLY FROM AN IPHONE/IPAD PRODUCE ROOM-FILLING HIGH QUALITY AUDIO FROM AN AESTHETICALLY-STUNNING DESIGN AT HOME IN A VARIETY OF HIGH-END DWELLINGS AND ROOMS. GOALS
Incoporate subwoofer and a full dynamic range of speakers into one single unit creating unrivaled sound and minimal aesthetic leading to versatility. Utilize high-end materials lending to a feel of exclusivity, perhaps even exotic woods where no two pieces are the same. Ultra sophisticated precision feel, i.e. from CNCd aluminum enclosures.

IDEATION

PERSONA The affluent urban minimalist. Clean Modern Sporty Refined Sophisticated Timeless

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CONCEPT EVOLUTION

FINAL - LOW VOLUME

Fabric/Bent Metal

Bent Sheetmetal

CNCd Hardwood

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FINAL DESIGNS
I DESIGNED BOTH A LOW-COST, HIGH-VOLUME SPEAKER FOR THE MASS MARKET CONSUMER AS WELL AS A LOW-VOLUME LUXURY SPEAKER FOR THE DISCERNING AND REFINED HOUSEHOLD.

Low-volume speaker

DMS DynaMick Sound

High-volume speaker

High Volume Speaker

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STOL
CHILDRENS FLAT PACK CHAIR
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CONCEPTUALIZATION
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Designed as a flat-pack chair that would fit comfortably into the lineup of Ikea childerns furniture. I sought to minimize waste by allowing an enitre chair to be made from one piece of 30x30 birch ply and requiring no fasteners of any type.

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Inspired by the beautiful clean simplicity of the Eames bent plywood chair and the playful geometry of pyramids that fascinate children.

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RAPTOR
ELECTRIC SUPERBIKE Group-Designed
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THE PROBLEM
DESIGN A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC SPORTBIKE TO COMPLIMENT LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLES SUPERBIKE AND INCORPORATE THEIR EXISTING STYLING LANGUAGE IN AN APPROACHABLE BIKE GOALS
Commercially viable to larger market Ergonomics a priortiy - comfortable performance 58 degree lean angle Preserve Lightning DNA Incorporate tablet dash Lightnings Superbike

INSPIRATION

HIGH TECH

SEXY

PERSONA
The conscientious high performance rider. High-Tech Powerful Agile Sexy

POWERFUL
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CONCEPT EVOLUTION

My side fairing design was selected for the final direction. The client liked the dynamic lines, and transparent lit battery cover.
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