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/ UXUI Design: Seeding Sullivant
/ Senior Thesis Project: Grill Mate
/ Photoshop Packaging Renderings during Internship
/ Solidwork and Keyshop Renderings
/ Hand Sketches

seeding sullivant
A place-based project that will celebrate the historical and reinvigorated life of Sullivant Hall in Ohio State University.
The project was proposed to work with students to excavate the rich historical information about the building, its
namesake and its relationship to university life through archival research, oral history, and the integration of newly
generated documentation.
Seeding Sullivant involves embedding the environment with physical beacon hardware that localizes access to the
content database of historical and significant information about the building. People would access this information
(text, virtual 3D models, animation, recorded oral histories, and video clips) with mobile devices that are triggered at
beacon points throughout the building.
Visiting this building becomes a dynamic interactive experience making innovative use of technology that is in most of
our students’ hands every day.
more information can be found at: http://accad.osu.edu/researchmain/gallery/project_gallery/seeding-sullivant-hall.

Persona/ parents of OSU students
Tim & Lynn Williams
Tim and Lynn just retired and feel that it is about the time for them to really enjoy the life together.
They can have brunch together in the morning, take a walk in the park and then go home to spend
a good afternoon at home doing their hobbies. Most of the time, Tim will watch some shows and
sports on television while Lynn will be reading and checking new recipe for dinner with her new
Kindles.
ATTITUDES & BELIEFS Family comes first!
Tim and Lynn are parents from middle class who are very proud of their daughter, a dance student
who is graduating this year. They have always been very supportive throughout their daughter’s
college years and never miss any of their daughter’s performances.
LIFESTYLE We love sharing, staying active and motivated.
Tim and Lynn are interested in maintaining a healthy and social lifestyle. They spend most of their
time reading, exercising, catching up and hanging out with friends, attending events in the cities.
VALUES & GOALS Live and learn!
They are eager to learn and experience new things. At the same time, family goes first! They still
value the time they their time with their daughter and would always love to catch up with her school
life and anything about OSU.
“There are so many things to learn and experience. We are trilled
everyday and can’t wait to share with our friends!”
Starts out with your notebook and Sullivant
hall’s blueprint
Music plays automatically that once you step
in the room. Gives the atmosphere of the room
and helps to guide you into the history.
Information library will pop out once you are
close enough to the beacons that are mounted
in every room.
Browse by user’s interest.
Anything that interests you? Collect it and
share it!
At the end of the trip you will have your one
and only notebook of this trip with all the
information you like the most.
Ending with a selfie!
With the app, you are able to take a photo that
activates both front and back cameras on your
phone.
Napkin sketch for Theme Development

Wireframes
Welcome to Sullivant Hall
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What’s in Sullivant?
Floorplan
News/ Press
Fun facts
Gallery
Music
Video
Setting
March 9, 2015
What’s in Sullivant?
Floorplan
News/ Press
Fun facts
Gallery
Music
Video
Setting
Floorplan
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News
Facts
Photos
My Favorite
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Prototype
News of the Day
-shows up once the user enter the app
what just happened
-any event or exhibition? anything
interesting for today’s visit?
Calendar
-stores the history of Sullivant Hall.
-connect past, present and future
Calendar
-click on any date, the Calendar will
bring the user what happened on the
date selected
Menu
-the app will collect the information
that is sent by beacons
-tap to see how many piece of
information you have received and
from where
Floorplan
-more detailed information of rooms,
areas, libraries will be found and
introduced from the floorplan
Floorplan
-every area will be color-coded and
numbered, tap the colored are or
number to get more information
Floorplan
-user can tap the star on the tops
right to save the information that
interests them and come back to it
later

Prototype
My favorite
-every saved information will be
collected here
-during/ after visit, user can take note
under the information saved
-and send it, tweet it, or send it to
anyone they want to share
-and send it, tweet it, or send it to
anyone they want to share
-notification will be sent once the
post is shared successfully
Camera
-the in-built camera is able to activate
the front and back camera at the
same time
-user can take selfie whenever they
want, at the same time, the back
camera will be able to capture the
surroundings
Search tool
-search anyhting you want to know
about Sullivant Hall

Pilot Test Methodology
The designer of Sullivant Flipper conducted 4 times of usability test using a prototype app that
was created by Flinto located in designer’s iphone 5 and a laptop to show the 5 assigned tasks
that would be tested by the participants. During the test, a camera was held by the designer
to videotape the whole testing including how each participant completed the test, participants’
reactions, gestures, comments, navigation choices and feedback.
The Sullivant Flipper usability test was taken 4 times in 2 different places. The first 2 times were
done by 3 of designer’s friends who knew nothing about Sullivant Hall until it was explained at
the test. The test location was held at one of participants’s apartment. The other 2 times were
taken in classroom at ACCAD of Sullivant Hall by 4 volunteer students who had had some
basic understanding about the project before the test.
The purpose of the test was to evaluate the usability, findability and user-friendliness of the inter-
face design, information accessibility and the creativity of the experience the app brought. The
participants were asked to complete the 5 tasks assigned and each test time varies depends on
the participants. The shortest one took around 6 minutes and the longest lasted around 11
minutes. (Notes: the participants were not designer’s targeted stakeholders so the test result
might deviate from real situation.)
INTRODUCTION
PARTICIPANTS
PURPOSE OF THE TEST

Pilot Test Result
In general, all the participant agreed that Sullivant Flipper was a straight forward and user friendly
app platform to explore Sullivant hall with nice touch of aesthetic and fun; however, there was
still a room for improvement in the future to make the project more successful. The problems
they found and difficulties they met could be categorized into three aspects, one was limitations
in Flinto that might have affected app operation flow; second was interface design problems;
third were a few of findings about participants’ background, willingness and state of mind which
might also affect the test result.
The limitations in Flinto that cause frustration to
the participants were:
• Almost every participant had problem with
sensitivity issue.
• The lack of variety of gestures acceptance such
as, swipe, zoom in and out with two fingers,
double hit.
• The lack of feedback when the button was
clicked, hit and hovered.
The problems found with interface design were:
• The lack of visual hint pulling out calendar to
access history media.
• The lack of“back” or“close” button in few
screens that allow user to escape from the cur-
rent screen.
• Tab hierarchy problem.
The findings about participants were:
• The lack of familiarity to the iOS system or
smart devices
• The lack of familiarity to icons
(Note: None of the participant was blamed;
however, knowing participants backgrounds
helps to identify and improve design problems.)

Senior Thesis Project
Project Background
Speaking of the greatest joys of summertime, grilling will be the first activity
comes to mind. The superior flavor and experience, affordability and fun
atmosphere that outdoor cooking provides are top reasons why summer will
be all about the cookout. However, grilling is not as enjoyable when it comes
to food preparation, carrying the grill and transporting, cleanup and dispose.

Why we love grilling
primary research
of U.S. households own
either a grill or a smoker.
out of 80% of grillers
own both a charcoal and
a gas grills.
of grill owners used their
grill in the past year.
80% 18% 97%
-Frees up kitchen space and creates a natural environment
for entertaining.
-Makes cooking more convenient and enjoyable than
cooking inside.
-An activity for wide range of ages.
-Fun atmosphere to hangout with friends and family and
create more intimate bonds and relationship.
atmosphere self-satisfaction food& affordability
-Personally satisfying to the griller
-Across the board, males are most likely to make the decision
to purchase a grill (66 percent).
-Whether male or female, nearly 78 percent of consumers
cooking on the grill consider themselves to be extremely
proficient or proficient in most situations.)
-Superior flavor of unlimited food.
-Affordability
41%
primary research
Where and when does grilling usually take place
where
Literally, everywhere across the country including backyards,
vacation homes, campsites, public parks, and while tailgating
at football games and NASCAR races.
when
Traditional summer holidays top the list of the most popular
grilling holidays: the Fourth of July (68 percent), Memorial
Day (52 percent) and Labor Day (51 percent).
Winter holidays saw an increase from 2011 with Super Bowl
Sunday (31 percent), Easter (18 percent), Thanksgiving (15
percent) and New Year’s Eve/Day (15 percent) rounding off
the top.
of grill owners in 2013
tailgated in the past two
years.
out of 80% of households
owning a grill or smoker
use their grills
YEAR-ROUND.
Since grilling is so much
fun and popular, why not
make grilling more easy?
60%

Persona/ who are the stakeholders
The Youth of InspirationPhillip Conrad
Consuming less and keeping my apartment bulk-free
often results in a good habit of saving money. I spend
less, and I consume less, so my apartment remains clean
and organized. I feel I’m in control when I make the
decisions to live minimally.
I want to send and receive affection in an environment
that encourages warm communication and gathering.
I am selfless and socially-inclined, and need to feel
that within any group or environment I am a part of,
everyone is enjoying themselves.
Encourage the idea of community within a group.
Encourage social exchange, and an environment
that others can feel comfortable in. Be concise, be
convenient, and most importantly be efficient and leave
out the complications.
Encourage the atmosphere for me and others, rather
than demand the utmost attention from everyone.
Something that contributes to- rather than takes away
from- on the individual and group levels is a plus.
Think reusable. Think compact. Ergonomically self-
spoken, but functionally simple and efficient. Avoid
colors and form that speak loudly. Precision is already
Simplicity, affordability, and reusability are must-haves.
By example, I rely on my stainless steel water bottle and
tap water filter as opposed to buying endless amounts
of bottled water. I may be a poor college student, but my
expectation to consume and spend are high and valued
as responsibilities.
VALUES & GOALS ATTITUDES & BELIEFS BEHAVIORS
IDEAL SOLUTION
TOOLS & ENVIRONMENT
DESIGN IMPLICATIONS DESIGN IMPLICATIONS DESIGN IMPLICATIONS
DESIGN IMPLICATIONS
DESIGN IMPLICATIONS
I want others to see me for who I am, and
enjoy the uniqueness of every individual.
I’ll feel comfortable and secure when people
around me can be brought close together.
I tend to focus on the communicating with others
as opposed to the actual event or object that may
bring people together.
FEATURES:
It should be..
ACCESSIBLE: It is quick and easy to use; maximal efficiency. I can provide for myself
and for others easily. I can be in control of its function, guiding it to whatever level of
desirability.
REWARDING: It rewards my care and effort to please myself and a group by being
forgiving. For example, clean-up and storage should not be a hassle. The level of
use and the ergonomics of its function should provide a feeling of achievement or
accomplishment post-use.
CONTRIBUTIVE: A center piece for the main event or social gathering, without
demanding utmost attention to the point of deterring from social exchange. Entirely
a supportive role to the atmosphere—like the perfect basket which holds all things
necessary to support the ideal picnic outing.
COMPACT: It should be minimal in usage and design. It can’t have bulk in terms of
shape and weight.
ATTRIBUTES:
It has..
VISIBLE ORGANIZATION: It has clear sections defining in self-explanatory ways how
the product will be used.
MINIMAL AND RESOURCEFUL PACKAGING: The packaging itself is part of the product
and pivotal to its usage. Materials are environmentally friendly. Clean-up should function
as part of the process of the product’s use.
LITERAL STRUCTURE: There is no bulk and no gimmick to the product. Simplicity
and clarity are read when viewing the form and composition of its entirety. Structure
contributes directly to the function of the product. Clear and concise instruction.
MODULAR FORM: The product will conveniently address itself appropriately during
different stages of its use. Perforations and geometric folds will maximize compactness,
unfolding to its intended use when needed. Compartments performing different
function will be clear.
I appreciate a minimalistic lifestyle.
I try to save money and exhibit simple taste.
I am a warm-hearted individual who surrounds himself with the company of
my friends and family. I am 20 years old, committed to being a full-time student
studying journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
“I want to feel dependable
and included and I want to be
conscientious, resourceful and
successful.”

What kind of lifestyle they have? What they use and buy
and what they have for gathering and party?
They tend to rush their daily routines on weekdays and seek for more casual and laid-
back lifestyle on the weekend. When it comes to having meals in weekdays, they either
skip the meals or wind on them in order to gain more time to complete their tasks.
Efficiency, productivity and simplicity are what they look for when they make decision
on purchases.
Disposable and packaged products are our stakeholder’s top choice. Hassle-free, easy
clean up and convenience are what they look for when speaking of daily grocery
shopping and gathering preparation.

There are barbecue grills for every need, budget, lifestyle and occasion. Depending
on the values we seek, our choice of grills would vary. Quality, reliability, safe
performance, durability, portability and of course, ease of use and cleaning are part
of our concerns.
What’s out in the market
primary research
portability
ease of cleaning
Amatuer. Dabbler. Casual User.
Professional. Skillful. Griller
What people do before-during-after grilling
before
food preparation
start drinking, snacking &
messing around with friends enjoy the food and time
with friends
keeping bees, flies and
other insects off/ away
from food
waiting for the fire to get
healthy
need a bigger vehicle to
transport everything(?)
finding a good spot while
transporting all the stuff
from the car to the site
finding a good spot that is
close to water/ restroom/ cars
to grill
invite people
exciting
worried
chaotic
challenging
adventurous
enjoyable
satisfied
fun
frustrating
annoying
irritating
unprepared
decide place/ site
grocery shopping and
getting all the gears
meeting friends
setting up fire
start grilling!!!!!
taking photos,
creating memories
adding more fuel to
the grill
getting hands dirty
getting hands dirty
cleaning while grilling
collecting waste
waiting charcoal to
cool down
putting off the charcoal
cleaning the grate and grill
dumping charcoal/
charcoal ashes
dispose everything thinking
what goes which trash can
whether to recycle or not
transporting things back to
the car
spilling things
uneven heat spots
finding missing tools,
drinks, lids and caps
waiting fire to get
healthy again
realizing something is missing
that might cause another trip
settle everything down
exchange stories
during after
tasks and activities before/ during/ post grilling
feelings and emotions connected to the tasks

-carry everything to the preferred site
-people usually use trolly or cooler to store and
transport things
-cleaning the site
-if the grill and grate take too long to clean,
people tend to use aluminum foil to wrap them
-on site food preparation/ final touch
-setting the fire and waiting it to get healthy
Interview and Observation/ before grilling Interview and Observation/ during grilling
-start grilling!
-start getting messy
-eating, relaxing, chilling
-people tend to clean and collect waste as it
goes to avoid huge mess at the end
-bugs are one of the pet peeves when eat
outdoor
-water is one of the solutions to food poisoning
-lids, tools are missing. sauce and drinks are
spilling everywhere.
-adding charcoal could be very annoying when
there is no water nearby

Interview and Observation/ after grilling
-more waste are produced
-handling raw/ cooked leftover is a pain
-cleaning up the site with limited water is
another
-variety of waste. people usually struggle
whether to recycle or not at first, but end up
with trashing everything in the trash can since
they never sure what goes which trash can
-people have little knowledge about garbage
disposal
-charcoal disposal is another huge pain.
people tend to leave the residual charcoal and
ashes in the grill, dump them wherever they feel
that is safe or dump directly to the trash can
-no one really know how to properly dispose
charcoal
Design opportunity
Speaking of the greatest joys of summertime, grilling will be the first
activity comes to mind. The superior flavor and experience, affordability
and fun atmosphere that outdoor cooking provides are top reasons
why summer will be all about the cookout. However, grilling is not as
enjoyable when it comes to food preparation, carrying the grill and
transporting, cleanup and dispose.

Concept Sketches
This concept is fun and creative;
however,“does it really need to be this complicated?“
If considering including grilling grate in this whole kit, then how do I package it
without changing its intriguing form?
It was my favorite concept. I love the simplicity and straightforwardness of it.
Moreover, it solves the grilling grate issue. Nevertheless, according to the feedback I
got from class,“would a guy feel excited carrying it?“
“Is the form of the product too feminine for a guy to carry?”
Same concept to the previous cone shaped grill. When portability is one of my
concern, I care about how people carry it and if they feel compact enough to carry.
Pyramid shaped is cool. Somehow modern; however, is it really the best way to
carry it? I would like to explore more.
This is the one I am going for! I love the simplicity, foldability and portability of it. It
looks urban and I am sure it will not create hassles like previous concepts do when
carrying it. Unfortunately, the grilling grate problem happens again.
Since I love this concept, I decided to explore more and refine it..

Material Study
MAIN STRUCTURE/corrugated cardboard
portability: lightweight, compact, foldable
durability: strong enough to hold and charcoal
affordability: cheap, easy to access
recyclable: easy post- grilling clean up
CHARCOAL HOLDER/ aluminum foil
the melting point of aluminum is about 1220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Charcoal made at 300 °C (572 °F) is brown, soft and friable, and readily
inflames at 380 °C (716 °F); made at higher temperatures it is hard and
brittle, and does not fire until heated to about 700 °C (1,292 °F).
portability: lightweight
nice conductor of heat: absorb heat well, reduce charcoal cool-down wait
time
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CHARCOAL PACK/ compressed paper
portability: light-weighted
efficiency: reduce fire set-up time, chimney structure
recyclable: made from recycled paper, completely gone when the
fire is healthy
HANDLE/ manila rope
biodegradable natural fiber product
usage: great for packaging and decoration
holds a knot extremely well so it also makes a great tug of war
rope
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Concept Testing Concept Refinement Thumbnails
material: cardboard, aluminum foil, artistic tape, instant charcoal
and a match
-The fire flame went off within 10 minutes.
-Charcoal stayed in the foil wrapped cardboard grill for 40 minutes
before being put off by the water.
-Two minutes right after the water was poured, charcoal was cool
enough to be wrapped and disposed.
-The experiment proved my concept using cardboard and foil to
make grill WORKS!

Concept Testing/ main structure

Concept Testing/ paper mache: charcoal packs

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grill mateBrings good times and people to your life.
A sleek, portable, all-in-one grilling kit. The product is green and environmentally-friendly. Ideal for novice
grillers, Grill Mate comes hassle free and is a trendy way to plan for an enjoyable time with friends and
family. Compared to current grills on the market, Grill Mate is lightweight retaining proper durability,
placing less stress and fatigue on a user’s movements and transportation. Its unique design utilizes
recyclable materials, making it a green product that can be recycled again after its use. Leaving no trace
to the Earth when properly used and disposed, Grill Mate comes ready with all necessary fire-starting
items in its kit to guarantee an easy, enjoyable experience.

What goes into Grill Mate
charcoal packs/ recycled carton and charcoal briquettes
main structure: grill/ recycled corrugated cardboard
charcoal holder/ aluminum foil
grill grate/ aluminum
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The slits helps to hold and support the grill grate.
The wrinkled aluminium foil charcoal holder will absorb the heat
and prevent the main structure to catch on fire or be burnt.
The square pyramids work like a chimney. They help the air flows
and fire to be set up efficiently. While the enclosures are burning,
the charcoals inside of the enclosures will contact the fire evenly.
Air vent slits that need user to open with sharp objects.
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How does it work
Purchase.
all-in-one compact grill kit
comprised of recycled materials
Assemble.
intuitive set-up process
Ignite.
healthy fire ready to grill in just
15 minutes
recycled material
and resources
manufacturing &
production
distribution &
delivery
end user disposal & properly
recycled
Enjoy.
centerpiece for a cookout
experience, offering satisfaction to all
stakeholders
Clean up.
easy clean-up leaving no waste
nor messy hands
Dispose.
after use, Grill Mate is ready to be
recycled and used for the future

Model Making/ main structure
laser cutting

Model Making/ charcoal packs
paper mache

Photoshop Renderings
Training Eye Patch
Interdental Brush
Wood Log

Interdental Brush/ #1 Interdental Brush/ #2

Renderings
Blender
Study how form and mechanism relate to each other and re-design the current blender in the household.
Kettle
Study how form and function relate to each other and re-design the current Kettle in the household.
Form Study/ Concept Development /Rendering
Concept Visualization.
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The most difficult part for me while re-designing was actually
the base, where contains motor and functions. Where the knob
and buttons should be and how the base accommodates them in
terms of form were my primary concerns .
I started out with some form studies and used the photos of
current blender I had as underlay to find the right proportion of a
blender. Every component matters. It took me a while to know how every single component interrelate
to each other and how they work.
Blender/ form study

Kettle/ ergonomics and function
The most challenging part for me to re-design and build this kettle was the
ergonomics of handle. I did some market researches and look how other
kettles’ handle looks like. The thickness, the length, the shape and the angle
of the handle all matter.
The minimalistic form makes it stand out from other kettles in the current
market. The mouth is clean and sharp. There no need to have extra piece to
build it. Also, the see through feature tells you exactly how mush water you
left with out opening the lid.

Sketches
Shoes- ball point pen
Backpacks- ball point pen
Helmet- ball point pen
Houseware- ball point pen/ fill-tip
Bottle- fill-tip
Watch- fill tip
Form Study/ Concept Development
Concept Visualization.
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Thank you for your consideration.
Pei Chien Wu
I can work both individually and collaboratively.
wupeichien1918@gmail.com
more works can be viewed at: www.coroflot.com/peichien

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