PORT FOLIO JOY I-LO TAI INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
PORT FOLIO JOY I-LO TAI INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
design about art
PORT FOLIO about
JOY I-LO TAI INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
design
art
Having the experience to live in many culturally diverse countries (South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Los Angeles, Canada), I was exposed to design in various ways. Throughout these years and especially the years of my studies at Emily Carr University of Design, I discovered my fast adaptability to new environment and design workspaces, I’ve learned to solve design problems with a tenacious and ambitious nature. I have also developed skill sets in terms of design process, an organized behavior and the ability in acknowledging sustainable issues from a global perspective. I aim to design products that speaks: ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY + REGIONAL RESONANCE + WORK PLACE ETHICS + UNIVERSAL APPLICATION + POTENTIAL CUSTOMIZATION
JOYILOTAI@GMAIL.COM 778 385 8912
PORT FOLIO
JOY I-LO TAI EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS JT. DESIGN NASCENT INNOVATION
2. RIO
1. HAZA a furniture for visitors in a standard hospital room
a duffle bag designed for gym use
4. NEST
3. EVELIA (in progess) a product that empowers
a shoe or wall rack for living space
womens ability in giving life
6. THRU
5. ODO an assistive device for people diagnosed with autism
7. FERA
two ceramics projects inspired by suffragettes
an interative toy that serves as a puzzle and a hoop
8. CELLO COFFEE TABLE an evocative objects inpiration that takes you away from your busy life
HAZA
LIGHT I ASSEMBLE I DOMESTIC
THE STATEMENT
DESIGN BRIEF
To design a furniture/ a set of furniture for a standard 6m by 6m hospital room. The furniture serves as an object that would have direct contact with family & friends of the patient. The object should be sized around 20 inch by 20 inch
To design a furniture that fits the criteria and creating a domestic feeling for the users.
Client: The client of this project is Stantec, a firm that provides professional design and consulting
easy to assemble light weight visually engaging comfortable
DESIGN OPPORTUNITY
CO-CREATOR
Through thorough design research, we as a team discovered that the complaints include:
Christine Wang Attends hospitals twice a week for her father Suffers from Urinal Tract Infection
- furniture too heavy, slows down medical process - seems too clinical, should create a comfortable visual sense - have too many sharp edges
It should be:
PRECEDENTS
TASK ANALYSIS
door
PATIENT & VISITOR
bed
window DESIGN SPACE
To further understand the user, we as a group did a task analysis to comprehend how the visitor would interact with the patient and the furniture
bathroom
help patient sit up, eat
reading
playing games
TASKS working
emotional support
IDEATION
PROTOTYPE EXPANDABLE The concepts that we focus on all encompass the expandable feature. We explored in many diverse mechanisms alongside with 13 prototypes. Through user testing and many discussions, we as a team limit down to the concept circled below: a chair that is expandable and has tapered angle on the legs, creating a visual
SEATING FOR TWO:
TURNING POINT
2 “ FOAM
EXPANDABLE FILLET
TAPERED ANGLE WHEN THE SEAT IS NOT EXPANDED, THE OTHER CUSHION SERVES AS A BACKREST
EXPLORATION We explored the selected concept with three prototypes, changing angles and measurement throughout the process. However the expandable mechanism of the third prototype did not turn out successful, the client was satisfied with the form yet not the function of it. The client thought that the scale was too small, and the mechanism was not smooth enough. as well as the fact that the prototype could not hold anyone over 45 kg.
LOOKING BACK
2ND STAGE IDEATION Starting from ground zero again, we chaged our direction entirely. Instead of using expandable mechanism, we as a team came up with concepts that allow adjustability; forming different compositions when two- four chairs are placed in the hospital room. We chose three concepts to prototype and realized the last prototype consist the aesthetic and ergonomic benefits for the hospital room.
HAZA
The final concept has an armrest and back rest that allows the user to rest comfortably on when having contact with the patient. For the cushioning we debated between navy blue and orange, orange was the colour we all agreed on in the end since it goes with the design brief the most, and creates a warm/ domestic atmosphere.
Here are the different ways the HAZA set furniture is capable of
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PROTOTYPE
MAPLE VANEER VACUUM FORMING RUBBER PLYWOOD FOAM
MOLD CONSTRUCTION
JIG & ROUDER
FIXING EDGES
SEAT BASE & MAPLE VANEER
CUSHION
FINAL PRODUCT
HAZA
LIGHT I ASSEMBLE I DOMESTIC
HAZA
LIGHT I ASSEMBLE I DOMESTIC
HAZA
LIGHT I ASSEMBLE I DOMESTIC COLLABORATION WITH HAYLEY NOH & KATY CHEN
RIO
THE CLIENT
Blurr is run by a small and hardworking group of innovative and active folks, based out of Squamish, B.C., Canada. They design products for the young minded, progressive and multi-faceted outdoor enthusiast who moves readily and frequently between a backcountry and urban environment. Blurr aims to provide product that facilitates building recreation into busy lives by ensuring the product offers no-nonsense technical features and fabrics blended with progressive, urban styling.
Active. Life. Style. TO DESIGN A 40 LITRE DUFFLE BAG FOR GYM USE THAT WOULD FIT WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF BLURR'S EXISTING CATEGORIES (FOUNDATION, FLOW, TRANSIT) AND FIT NATURALLY INTO THE BLURR LINE OF PRODUCTS. THE FORTY LITRE DUFFLE BAG CAN CARRY A CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT AND HAVE THE ERGONOMICS OF LOAD CARRIAGE PUT INTO CONSIDERATION
THE USER
DAVID KANG SEX: MALE AGE: 24 David is an athletic Chinese Canaian nurse who hits the gym 3 times a week. He not just loves working out but also enjoys other sports such as basketball & football. DESIGN OPPORTUNITY With the experience of parttimng at Sport Chek, David has an idea of what he believes could be improved in duffle bags
"Plastic material not fused well together." "Over a short period the gym bag actually begin to fall apart from the inside." "Bag straps are generally flimsy."
Active. Gym. Life. PRECEDENT
THE STUDY
Looking into how the product could ultimately be user friendly and comfortable, I researched into the ergonomics of hand grip and arm length, taking the measurements into the ideation level
Comfort. Ergonomic. Life cycle.
IDEATION
A wide variety of exploration Mainly influenced by the simlicity and the distinct curves in the existing products of Blurr bags and products.
SAME PATTERN AS BEFORE, SAME DIMENSIONS
CHANGED TO JUST HAVING ONE ZIPPER THAT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN
CREATING A MORE INTERESTING CURVE TO THE PROJECT
PROTOTYPE
During the process of prototyping, I discovered a more interesting curve by pressing the two walls down. This lead to several changes in the design, including the zipper, and eliminating the storage for shoe, as well as the mesh pocket.
Paper. Exploration. Discovery. handles
logo
zipper for main opening
zipper & side pocket
COLOUR TESTING PROTOTYPE
Through the process of sewing, I discovered a new method in sewing the handles and the zipper for the side pocket. Instead of having the zippers shown , I decided to sew the zipper with the seam line, having the visual focused on the pattern instead of the zipper itself. User testing/ validation The testing allowed me to discover the length of the handles were too short.
Active. Gym. Life.
PROTOTYPE
Blurr Duffle Using the same method as the earlier iteration, I used the Pfaff machine for the product. I also added lining on the inside for a smooth finishing.
Manufacture. Production. Pfaff machine.
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JT
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THE PROBLEM
The majority of women in North America uses the recumbent position, when it causes: vaginal tearing mal-positioning for the baby increases the second stage of labour difficulties for blood flow
“Recumbent position is clearly harmful and should be eliminated” Marsden Wagner, M.D Former Director, Women’s and children’s Health of World Health Organization
NORTH AMERICA HIGHEST INFANT MORTALITY RATE
OBJECTIVE
To empower women to trust in their own bodies and give birth in a natural method promoting the non-recumbent birth
CRITERIA
2
MUST HAVE: Birth stool
THE APPROACH
portable, easy to clean & assist upright birth packaging with fabric WORKS WITH GRAVITY! OPENS PELVIS BY 10% + A MORE SUCCESSFUL BIRTH A MORE MEMORABLE BIRTH
Pre-labour tips & information
a set of printed material that creates a more personal experience for the mother, and build connection between the professional with the mother.
Marketing
a website to order the product & information SQUAT
BALL BIRTH
BAR BIRTH
WATER BIRTH
SQUATTING BIRTH
NICE TO HAVE: tip cards for the kit massage oil, and the list of objects for the kit
THE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY DESIGN
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY & LONGEVITY ENCOURAGE LOW CONSUMPTION USER BEHAVIOUR
INFORMS
PRESENT HONEST INFORMATION ABOUT SOCIAL, CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ENCOURAGES
INVITES POSSITIVE BEHAVIOUR CHANGE CREATES CONDITIONS FOR COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER AND CONNECT
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CO-CREATORS
(13 MIDWIVES, 2 MATERNITY ASSOCIATION)
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1
USER SCENARIO
2
FEELING FOR CONTRACTION
MIDWIFE & WOMAN AT EYE LEVEL
FETAL AUSCULTATION
KNEELING ON THE FLOOR
3 BOENIGK MANOEUVRE
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CHECKING PROGRESS
SEMI-SITTING, SEMI-KMEELING ON MIDWIFE CHAIR
STANDARD HOSPITAL CLEANING
4 USERS
STACY CHEN TAIWANESE VANCOUVER 26 YEARS OLD
1 MONTHS
ESTHER FANG TAIWANESE
KYLEA SHEAHAR
SILVIA CHABRAND MEXICAN 4 MONTHS
midwives & hospitals & home The current existing methods are : - Factories produce the products, midwives distribute and sell the products, afterwards the midwives would bring the birth stools to households for home birth. - Hospitals purchase from midwives who distribute the products and reuse the product till it’s end life cycle My approach is: - To have one household share among the community - To have the product reused throughout the 3 locations
9 TARGET AUDIENCE
HOSPITAL MIDWIVES MOTHERS
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EXISTING PRECEDENT
HOSPITAL POOL CHAIRS
ll BALL BIRTH
BAR BIRTH
WATER BIRTH
SQUATTING BIRTH
large in size aesthetically = torture chair My aim for this product is to be portable for midwives to bring to hospitals and households. Here’s a standard birth stool with its measurements
not portable
not portable
not cleanable not cleanable cleanable?
FIRST & SECOND ITERATIONS After design research, I started off with 120 concepts, through discussion, I narrowed down to 12 concepts with sketch models (paper, clay, cardboard). This leads to the second stage where I made a decision to eliminate concepts that were not cleanable, too chunky and only serve for one purpose.
one purpose
too chunky
THIRD ITERATIONS prototype: wood, foam, cardboard The 8 concepts I delivered through sketches and full scale modeling provide me the opportuniy to test out with my pregnant ladies and midwives. I eliminate the concepts that visially looked too clinical, too iconic or if the function could cause infection.
concept
8 FINAL ORGANIC FORM MUTI-PURPOSE PORTABLE CLEAN
BACK SUPPORT PLASTIC, LIGHT WEIGHT
SIDE TO HOLD ONTO FOR MOTHERS
CLEANABLE
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FEWEST SHARP EDGES, LOOKS LIKE IT’LL ROCK THE MOST AND THE STABLEST
2 3
4
TUB
1
validation Stacy, a mother who has a baby due in a monthreally enjoyed the visual form of this concept but she told me a few things that I could take into consideration
BACKSEAT LENGTH SEAT ALIGNMENT HANDLES ANGLE
CHANGE
2
cushioning is more comfortable!
3 2 -4 inches
rocking helps
This is an on-going project and the current form in context is shown above. This product allows 6 positions for during labour and pre-labout, it has handles on the side that would benefit the entire process and it is light-weight, using the process of roto-molding
1.FRONT VIEW
2. SIDE VIEW
3. TOP VIEW HIGHER BACK
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6 ANGLE BENEFITS THE “PUSH” HANDLES
ADAPT
EXPAND
ORGANIZE
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
USER Carol Tsuyuki Japanese Canadian Dentist & Mother
THESIS Create a small production in which sells for fifty dollars, 40 percent mark-up from wholesale to retail.
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
IDEATION The blue- sky ideation was taken under the format of "5 minutes per section, come up with as many ideas as possible". The categories were: kitchen bathroom shoe rack living room
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
1ST STAGE PROTOTYPE As a group, we settled on the shoe rack idea, and started prototyping with the expandable mechanism. We decided on the form (bottom right) because of its sophistacated curves as well as its potential to stack.
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
2ND STAGE PROTOTYPE With foam and mdf, we contructed a mold to vacuum form 1/2 inch plywood with vaneer
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
black
CAD RENDERING To ensure the potential of the product, we rendered the product in CAD and joined the racks together with the designed joinery. We output the joint plastic part in 3D print to test out the usability,
white
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
TURNING POINT Through critiques and discussions, we realize that the product looks visually more appealing and less chunky without the middle piece. We also came to a solution that as a wall rack, the form looks better with just one piece. Mounting: L-brackets for wall rack Adhesives on circle templates for shoe rack
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
PACKAGING The customer would purchase the racks as a set with vinyl wrapping (instructions on the back). They could either choose to purchase the circle timplates with adhesives for shoe rack, or the L-brackets for wall rack.
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE
NEST ADAPT l EXPAND l ORGANIZE COLLABORATION WITH KEVIN TSUYUKI TOMLINSON & ADA CHIU
An assistive device for people diagnosed with autism.
ODO
B R I E F ODO
OBJECTIVE To design an assistive product or an application that could either train individuals diagnosed with Aspergers o r p ro v i d e a m o re c o m f o r t a b l e environment for them. CRITERIA must haves... An option to cover the face The ability to resist scent An option to have the choice of smell user prefers nice to have... An aesthetically pleasing design An option to transform the product Charcoal filter fabrics optional Colour range (10) Resists smell with technology, no covering
a.
Blind fold object in sock b.
1 Pinky 36 hours
ODO
E M P A T H Y
S T U D Y
USERS SCENARIO CO- CREATOR: TERRA TIMBERLEY TORME
CO-CREATOR TARA TORME ASPERGERS
THE BODY SHOP
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AUTISM SENSES OLFACTORY WHEN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS ENCOUNTER UNPLEASANT SMELLS.... CHRONIC COUGHING CRYING HYSTERICALLY THROWING UP JUDGE PEOPLE. PLACES, AND FOOD BY SMELL WON'T EAT ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T SMELL RIGHT TROUBLE DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN DIFFERENT ODORS DOESN'T LIKE TO REACT TO CIGARETTE SMOKE RUNS AROUND SNIFFING AND SMELLING EVERYTHING
AUTISM CONNECTS
Cannot tolerate scent that is too strong, gives her headaches and makes her nervous because she can't process scent that's too strong or process too many of them at the same time.
Friday, April 8, 2011
SOLUTION
USE CHARCOAL FILTER TO BLOCK THE SMELL
KITCHEN COMPOST
CHARCOAL FILTERS ARE EFFECTIVE IN BLOCKING/ REMOVING CONTAINMENTS ODO
U S E R
CHARCOAL FILTER TO ABSORB ODORS
S C E N A R I O
Uncontrolled repetitive physical movements: hand rubbing --> worsen overtime Almost exclusively impact little girls
Rett's disorder
Noticeable slow head growth and regressive motor skills when around 5months to four years old Loss of motor control leads to speech inability Only PDD that has an identified genetic cause
high functioning autism is not officially recognized as a diagnosis
Random physical movements Difficulties beginning or continuing conversations
Difference between high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome
Speech delay autistic disorder/ autism
typically develops in childhood without obvious cognitive or developmental delays can be unnoticed
Difficulties with nonverbal communications (ex. eye wink, body language and gestures) 4 variations of autism
Asperger's disorder/ Asperger's syndrome
children diagnosed with hyperlexia (precocious ability to read and pronounce language beyond usual age capability
Difficult to build friendship with people of own age •
difficulties understanding cultural idioms (sarcasm, double entendre, innuendo) and humor requires explanation
similar to Rett's -> also have pervasive developmental disorder, and considered rare
Child Characteristics
ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
Plays alone childhood disintegrative disorder
Unusual language usage (refers himself in third person or repeat words)
history (masks)
challenges with social interaction
highly enthusiastic in topics of special interest or passion, and might excel to degree of giftedness
Heller's syndrome (alternate title)
monotone and emotionless
Uninterested in imitation role playing games
Manifestation of autism from highly functional to non-communicative
Preoccupation with certain item or topic
80% self-diagnosed and many pass as "normal" that others simply think them as eccentric, peculiar, or hermit-like Renowned individuals who have Asperger's include Ludwig van Beethoven, Microsoft magnate Bill Gates..and more
Parents who don't accept diagnosis of autism use the name PDD:NOS (not otherwise specified)
pervasive developmental disorder (PDD:NOS)
Autism
encompasses all other impairments in social relatedness and social interaction skills • impairments in communication, and • a restricted range of interests and stereotyped behaviors
Growing Up Issues Similar needs as children with autism
Normal life span with appropriate services
Adulthood
Bad: behaviour may be undesirable and will continue into adulthood (the need for sameness, the continuation to have tantrums and outbursts) Good: Adults don't usually acquire new behaviour issues nor do they lose progress of controlling their behaviour
2- 8 adults (during the day, residents go to work or training), and often a variety of disabilities
#1 if years of training does not ting hand flapping, he may be magazine and flip through the ls compelled to flap hands
Academic studies( math, science) should be replaced by functional life skills necessary for survival in adult world
Children: goal to change behaviour
ing energy in organizing things
How the autistic individual react to layout, color, shape, noise level, and smell may affect behaviour or ability to learn
ODO
"If you give a person a fish, he will eat for a day. If you teach a person to fish, he will eat for a lifetime." Learning environment needs to provide enough care to help them feel secure and less anxious 1) Supportive environment helps autistic people to become integrated into their community
Community Group Homes
Staff at home does housekeeping
Supported Apartments
Less daily supervision, but still has full-time supervisor (may not reside at apartment)
Skill Development Homes and Host Family Homes
Teaching
Degree of job security (operated by employment training agency) Major drawback: adult with autism may never be ready for independent work
3. Supported Employment
1. Sheltered Employment
Working at real job sites (stock store shelves, pricing merchandise, assembling products, cleaning offices)
Professional or volunteer as job coach would support autistic adult by teaching skills needed for job, reinforcing appropriate behaviour, providing transportation to and from job site
Structured work and guaranteed a job
Increases independence so that the autistic adult can work without a job coach
Autistic Employment
Same kinds of work as sheltered employment, but also trains person to work independently at a competitive workplace Training focus on improving job skills, and behaviour (work with less supervision)
Host family is paid by state, and they treat adult with autism like a member of the family (teaches self-care, housekeeping, recreation, leisure-time skills
Ideal for adult with acceptable behaviour and has necessary skills to work in competitive workplace, yet still requires supervision to complete job tasks
Simple tasks such as mail processing, collating, labelling, packaging, woodworking, or product assembly
Adult: goal to try to direct ingrained problem behaviour into more appropriate types of behaviour Training in communication; self-care, social skills, controlling impulses, following directions
ple #2 if adult cannot control e can arrange objects in his
Residential Settings
Violent temper tantrums stands little chance of keeping a job or relationship with people
Start teaching child essential skills(domestic and self-care skills at home)
autism aspergers characteristics syndromes Coping with change in future
Adult Characteristics
Autistic children usually carry with them the same behaviour, preferences, and demands into adulthood
Different philosophy of teaching
Finding a home for themselves
Employment
Adults who receive intensive communication therapy during childhood usually lose the stereotyped behaviour once they become young adults communication therapy helps improve conversations more than being at an institution
Has specific routines (upset if disrupted)
How to nurture independence
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val Academic Skills" should include reading , following simple written directions, standing time concepts, handling money, writing one's name
Not interested in showing others what he's doing or sharing his interests
Graduation from supportive environment where adult no longer needs supervision or training 2. Secure Employment
Works best with adults who are severely affected by autism and those who have had little or no employment training
R E S E A R C H
4. Competitive Employment
Comes and goes to work by themselves, and does not need a job coach Typical job tasks: word processing, data entry, mail sorting and delivery, office assistance, library help, janitorial services, and work in grocery stores, delicatessens, and bakeries
Competitive employment is uncommon
toys watches programs interiors masks coverage
ODO
P R E C E D E N T
WHEN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS ENCOUNTER UNPLEASANT SMELLS.... CHRONIC COUGHING CRYING HYSTERICALLY THROWING UP JUDGE PEOPLE. PLACES, AND FOOD BY SMELL WON'T EAT ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T SMELL RIGHT TROUBLE DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN DIFFERENT ODORS DOESN'T LIKE TO REACT TO CIGARETTE SMOKE RUNS AROUND SNIFFING AND SMELLING EVERYTHING
AUTISM CONNECTS
Friday, April 8, 2011
SOLUTION
USE CHARCOAL FILTER TO BLOCK THE SMELL
KITCHEN COMPOST
CHARCOAL FILTERS ARE EFFECTIVE IN BLOCKING/ REMOVING CONTAINMENTS CHARCOAL FILTER TO ABSORB ODORS
OVERLAPPING THE UNPLEASANT SMELL WITH A PREFERED SCENT/ HERB LIME LAVENDER CINNAMON
CO- CREATOR : TERRA DIAGNOSED : ASPERGERS
Friday, April 8, 2011
ODO
I D E A T I O N
FAVORITE PERFUME: KHENZO
PREFERED HERBS: ROSEMARRY
charcoal filter : turtle necks emotional grip gloves pockets texture grip
ODO
P R O T O T Y P E
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POCKET WITH CHARCOAL LOCATION: SIDE NECK, WRIST LESS VISIBLE, NATURAL GESTURE
ODO
hand gesture face coverage ring zipper pocket wood squeezer sleeve pocket
P R O T O T Y P E
2
clips: collar sleeves necklace COLLAR
ODO
P R O T O T Y P E
3
magnets 3 prototypes test angles hand grip security scent therapy
ODO
P R O T O T Y P E
4
form exploration production
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M A N U F A C T U R E
testing pocket velcro necklace sleeve clip ODO
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O D O
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An assistive device for people diagnosed with autism.
THRU
FUN PUZZLE HOOP
PLAY
EDUCATION
FUN
SCIENCE
WOOD
MAZE
THRU Problem solve. ball games. toy cars. building THESIS Design an interactive toy for children 2 to 6 years old. The toy should be made out of repetetive elements
USER Samuel Want Chinese Canadian 6 year old
THRU
IDEATION MAZE LEARNING DINOSOUR PUZZLE HOOPS HOOP CAR
THRU
PROTOTYPE MAZE LEARNING DINOSOUR PUZZLE HOOPS HOOP CAR SAM WAS MOST FOND OF THE HOOP CAR
THRU
2ND STAGE PUZZLE & HOOPS
THRU
FINALIZE INTERACTIVE PUZZLE HOOP LED LIGHT (LIGHTS UP WHEN YOU SCORE) SPACE SHIPS
THRU
FUN l PUZZLE l HOOP
THRU
FUN PUZZLE HOOP THRU is a toy set that serves as puzzle pieces, ball hoop and toy space rockets My co-creator, Samuel Lee is a 6 year old boy who enjoys playing basketball and solving problems. Many precedents in terms of toy choices he has are legos or puzzles. THRU allows children to assemble the pieces the way they desire. The corners have fillet to prevent the cause of injury. THRU also has LED green lights embedded in the hoop for the child to play with them in the dark Material: LED lights, hald inch plywood.
hopa
hopa THESIS: TO PRODUCE A CONSUMER PRODUCT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF MOLD-MAKING & CERAMICS CO-USER: LINDA LIN HOPA: A TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER THAT SERVES AS A PRODUCT THAT CAN BE MOUNTED AGAINST THE WALL..
K E I L A
d e s s e r t & a p p e t i z e r
K E I L A
THESIS: MASS-PRODUCTION. TO PRODUCE A CONSUMER PRODUCT THROUGH THE PROCESS OF MOLD-MAKING & CERAMICS. KEILA A SET OF DESSERT AND APPETIZER CONTAINER FOR RESTAURANTS & HOUSEHOLDS. KEILA SERVES AS A PUZZLE AS WELL, GIVING USER OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISPLAY
K E I L A
EVOCATIVE
SOUND
MEDITATIVE
CELLO COFFEE TABLE evocative sound meditative This project was based on the book “evocative objects� where students have to pick an object that they intend to further explore. The object which I chose for this project is the cello. Cello creates a sound that calms the mind of individuals. Through research I discovered that the sound wave cello produces is most similar to the sound wave we project. I intend to recapture the calm soothing moments by designing a coffee table. In the rapid pace of the 21st century, a five minute coffee break would satisfy our stressed and busy mind. My design allows the users to alienate themselves from the busy schedule for a few moments. It also stimulates the sound of the cello and forms a community. Form : The table is a combination of four compartments. Each of the pieces are light weight. This allows the users to choose by their own desire whichever form they prefer. Ranging from shoe rack, book shelf, coffee table to personal work space.