This industrial design portfolio showcases projects completed by Michael Custer while obtaining his BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design from 2006 to 2010. It includes profiles of 5 projects: a shower caddy, footwear uppers, a phlebotomy cart, seating for a performance venue, and medical footwear. For each project, the brief or goal is stated and research, ideation, concept development, prototypes and final designs are displayed through renderings, models and photos.
Gripen is the first of the new generation fighter aircraft in service.
We have created and produced a cost-effective, tailor-made, top-of-the-line aircraft
on time and within budget. there are facts and figures about the unique offset deals, showing how we always deliver with energy and enthusiasm.
We could tell you about all that. instead, we prefer to let our customers speak for us. after all, success stories are based upon real events.
If the customer isn’t fully satisfied, where’s the success story?
Find out what our customers have to say about the gripen experience, the offset deals, benefits and overall national spin-off effects and we believe you will find their stories of success inspiring. sure, we like to talk the talk. And you can be sure, we always walk the walk.
This document discusses the importance of project identification and design in ensuring the right project is done correctly. It outlines the key steps in this phase, including collecting current and future state data, identifying the project based on problems or working assets, and developing an intervention logic to guide the project. The overall goal is to use a cost-effective change management approach to properly scope categories of work before a project begins.
This document provides a monthly breakdown of media coverage for Expertus from February 2010 to December 2010. Each month includes 1-5 news articles or press releases about Expertus and their services, clients, appointments, surveys, and webinars. The document aims to showcase Expertus' growing media presence throughout 2010.
This document provides an analysis of the financial ratios of MASTEEL, a steel manufacturer in Malaysia, for the years 2012 and 2013. It calculates and compares key ratios such as return on equity, net profit margin, gross profit margin, and various expense ratios between the two years. Most ratios improved slightly from 2012 to 2013, indicating better profitability and expense control. However, working capital and total debt ratios increased, and the interest coverage ratio remained below the recommended minimum of 5 times.
Longo designs and furnishes lecture hall seating for education in New Jersey. Irwin Seating's product is a great fit for college/university projects, high schools and for private corporate conference rooms.
Philips MASTERColour CDM, LED
The redevelopment of the historic Las Palmas building in Rotterdam included adding two new floors on top. A ring of LED
lights was added to emphasize the modern structure and make it a landmark. The top floor was converted to office space
for OVG, with their name spelled out in Morse code lights. Further redevelopment includes a green roof garden. While
sustainability was considered, such as motion sensors, the designer believes landmarks still need distinctive lighting even
in a sustainable era.
Customer Training: How to Select the Best LMS for Your Customer Learning Prog...Expertus Inc.
Business customers and employees have very different learning needs. What does that mean for the LMS you choose for customer training? Slides from our live webinar featuring John Leh, independent LMS analyst at TalentedLearning, and Caleb Johnson, Director of Strategic Accounts at Expertus. (October 1, 2014)
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Gripen is the first of the new generation fighter aircraft in service.
We have created and produced a cost-effective, tailor-made, top-of-the-line aircraft
on time and within budget. there are facts and figures about the unique offset deals, showing how we always deliver with energy and enthusiasm.
We could tell you about all that. instead, we prefer to let our customers speak for us. after all, success stories are based upon real events.
If the customer isn’t fully satisfied, where’s the success story?
Find out what our customers have to say about the gripen experience, the offset deals, benefits and overall national spin-off effects and we believe you will find their stories of success inspiring. sure, we like to talk the talk. And you can be sure, we always walk the walk.
This document discusses the importance of project identification and design in ensuring the right project is done correctly. It outlines the key steps in this phase, including collecting current and future state data, identifying the project based on problems or working assets, and developing an intervention logic to guide the project. The overall goal is to use a cost-effective change management approach to properly scope categories of work before a project begins.
This document provides a monthly breakdown of media coverage for Expertus from February 2010 to December 2010. Each month includes 1-5 news articles or press releases about Expertus and their services, clients, appointments, surveys, and webinars. The document aims to showcase Expertus' growing media presence throughout 2010.
This document provides an analysis of the financial ratios of MASTEEL, a steel manufacturer in Malaysia, for the years 2012 and 2013. It calculates and compares key ratios such as return on equity, net profit margin, gross profit margin, and various expense ratios between the two years. Most ratios improved slightly from 2012 to 2013, indicating better profitability and expense control. However, working capital and total debt ratios increased, and the interest coverage ratio remained below the recommended minimum of 5 times.
Longo designs and furnishes lecture hall seating for education in New Jersey. Irwin Seating's product is a great fit for college/university projects, high schools and for private corporate conference rooms.
Philips MASTERColour CDM, LED
The redevelopment of the historic Las Palmas building in Rotterdam included adding two new floors on top. A ring of LED
lights was added to emphasize the modern structure and make it a landmark. The top floor was converted to office space
for OVG, with their name spelled out in Morse code lights. Further redevelopment includes a green roof garden. While
sustainability was considered, such as motion sensors, the designer believes landmarks still need distinctive lighting even
in a sustainable era.
Customer Training: How to Select the Best LMS for Your Customer Learning Prog...Expertus Inc.
Business customers and employees have very different learning needs. What does that mean for the LMS you choose for customer training? Slides from our live webinar featuring John Leh, independent LMS analyst at TalentedLearning, and Caleb Johnson, Director of Strategic Accounts at Expertus. (October 1, 2014)
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The document is about the Business Council of Mongolia (BCM), which aims to enhance Mongolia's business environment and foster trade relations. It provides networking opportunities for its members and sponsors investment conferences. BCM works closely with the government and private sector. It has over 370 volunteers on working groups to address issues and make recommendations. The BCM also forms strategic alliances to represent members' collective interests. It serves as a resource for members and helps them make business and investment decisions. The Chairman's message notes that BCM is dedicated to meeting members' critical needs such as profits, information, and a favorable regulatory environment.
LMS Innovation: Gamification and Mobile-First ApproachExpertus Inc.
1. Mohana Radhakrishnan from Expertus presented on the latest advances in gamification and mobile-first learning approaches.
2. Gamification can be applied structurally through rewards and leaderboards, in game-based learning modules, or through content gamification using game elements.
3. Moving to mobile-first learning requires addressing key trends like presence sensing, mobile evaluations, and offline content access, as well as strategies for mobilizing legacy course content.
Designing iPad Interfaces - new navigation schemasLynn Teo
The document discusses design considerations for touch interfaces on the iPad. It notes that touch interfaces remove ambiguities, leverage natural forms of interaction, and can be designed to be intuitive based on common constructs and physical experiences. The document advocates for navigation schemas that use familiar concepts from the web, are simple with visual affordances and user feedback, and include in-context instructions to ensure learnability. Overall, the best interface designs will have navigation that is relatable, discoverable and learnable for the new capabilities of the iPad touchscreen.
The document provides information about auditorium seating from Irwin Seating Company. It discusses how Irwin has focused on meeting customer needs for public seating solutions for 100 years through innovative design, durable manufacturing, and unmatched service. It highlights some of Irwin's popular seating models and components, including the Marquee, Citation, Millennium, and Crusader series. It also shows customizable options, specialized seating, and accessories that can be added.
Irwin Seating Brochure for a publication - In New Jersey, Irwin Seating's new seating (and restoration seating services) products can be obtained from Longo Associates.
Longo works with architects and end user to design and furnish theater spaces. Irwin Seating is the industry leader for fixed seating venues (Performing Arts Centers, University Theaters, High School Auditoriums).
This is a presentation I made at Mobile Monday Melbourne on 15 October 2012. The key takeaway is that gamification is an important tool in mobile applications, but it needs to be used creatively and strategically.
The annual report summarizes Accion's work in 2014 to promote financial inclusion around the world. It highlights that Accion served over 5.3 million borrowers and 4.2 million savers, with a loan repayment rate of 97%. Accion expanded operations to Myanmar, continued growing partnerships in China, India, Latin America, and launched new programs to strengthen the microfinance industry and protect clients. The report emphasizes Accion's goal of building a financially inclusive world where people have access to basic financial tools.
Video and slides synchronized, mp3 and slide download available at URL http://bit.ly/1awkL99.
Details on Pinterest's architeture, its systems -Pinball, Frontdoor-, and stack - MongoDB, Cassandra, Memcache, Redis, Flume, Kafka, EMR, Qubole, Redshift, Python, Java, Go, Nutcracker, Puppet, etc. Filmed at qconsf.com.
Yash Nelapati is an infrastructure engineer at Pinterest where he focusses on scalability, capacity planning and architecture. Prior to Pinterest he was into web development and rapidly prototyping UI. Marty Weiner joined Pinterest in early 2011 as the 2nd engineer. Previously worked at Azul Systems as a VM engineer focused on building/improving the JIT compilers in HotSpot.
This document is an issue of Architectural Record magazine. It includes advertisements for building products like ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong and curtain wall systems from Oldcastle Glass. It also lists the editorial staff and contact information. The main article discusses choosing an experienced building envelope partner to work with on projects given economic uncertainties. It recommends working with Oldcastle Glass, which is backed by a large building products manufacturer.
GRI Reporters In The Public Sector Feb 2010Mike Wallace
A rapidly growing number of government entities and public agencies are reporting on their own sustainability performance. This presentation highlights those using the GRI Guidelines, as well as the Top 10 European countries based on the number of GRI reporters.
The 2014 Annual Report of the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America Ethan Draddy
The document provides an overview of Scouting programs in New York City in 2014-2015. It summarizes that over 46,000 youth were served through Scouting programs, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers. Highlights from the year included 136 Scouts earning Eagle rank and over 250,000 hours of community service contributed. The organization continues to focus on growth, diversity, and supporting underserved neighborhoods through programs like Scoutreach.
2011 04-06 sugar con physics of influence-v03pMichael Wu PhD
This document discusses the concept of influence and influencers in marketing. It defines influencers as people who have the ability to cause changes in thought or behavior among target audiences through non-coercive means. The document argues that influencers are important for businesses because they can help drive word-of-mouth marketing, acquire customers from competitors, and reduce costs. It summarizes research showing that while influencers may not necessarily reach more people than random individuals, they can accelerate the spread of information to targets. Specifically, the research found that seeding new products and messages to influencers rather than random people resulted in 17.4% adoption versus 10.3% for random seeding, providing benefits from both acquiring new customers and acceler
The document provides biographical information about Samuel McClellan, an industrial designer. It states that McClellan has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and spent a year studying Product Design at San Francisco State University. It summarizes that McClellan applies a thorough design process and is interested in designing products that help people and create meaningful change in their daily lives through inclusive, sustainable design.
This document summarizes Stephanie Tomasetta's 2014 design portfolio. It includes projects focused on designing for autonomous vehicles, 3D printed ski pole baskets, an injection molded bitcoin mining robot, ergonomic 4-arm crutches, a portable slit lamp for developing countries, a chevron cutting board, a pop-up hospital room light card, a polycarbonate pinata, a vinyl record carrying case, Spanish-inspired table accessories, and a walking hippogriff robot. The projects utilized various design and prototyping processes like 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, molding, and linkage optimization.
The document provides a final design report for a peanut butter jar opener created by a group of students. It includes an abstract, introduction, background on similar existing products, a detailed design description of their prototype, a design decision matrix comparing their concepts, photos of the implemented design, a budget table, testing procedures showing their design was unable to fully open a jar due to insufficient torque, and a conclusion stating their prototype was successful except for needing a more powerful motor.
The document provides information about a graphic design company called day+night designs. It includes the company's contact information and describes the founder's experience in producing various media to market other companies. It then shows drawings for several engineering projects, including custom wheels for a hot rod, rifle sights, and a rear sight for a handgun. The drawings include details, materials, dimensions, and other technical specifications.
This document contains renderings and descriptions for 19 different product concepts. The concepts include a smart ambient light alarm clock, a detachable steamer for an iron, a rolling baby carrier, a shower caddy that uses a towel, and a compact self-defense baton. Each concept aims to improve upon existing products by addressing problems and providing innovative solutions.
The document discusses universal design for packaging. It provides examples of packaging that incorporates universal design principles such as being easy to use, understand and handle for all people regardless of ability. These principles include using intuitive symbols and colors, ensuring safe and comfortable use, and allowing enough space for access. The concepts can be realized through cooperation between government, designers and consumers.
The document summarizes research conducted for a task seating project for Kimball Office. It describes Kimball as a mid-size office furniture manufacturer seeking to enter the mid-to-high price ergonomic seating market. Competitive research identified the key products in the target market segment and their shared functional attributes. Additional research with end-users and experts explored opportunities in the market and current ergonomic thinking to inform the project, identifying that allowing a 45 degree thigh angle supports a healthy posture and reduces back strain versus a 90 degree angle. Anthropometric studies showed variable height work surfaces were needed to accommodate a range of postures.
The document is about the Business Council of Mongolia (BCM), which aims to enhance Mongolia's business environment and foster trade relations. It provides networking opportunities for its members and sponsors investment conferences. BCM works closely with the government and private sector. It has over 370 volunteers on working groups to address issues and make recommendations. The BCM also forms strategic alliances to represent members' collective interests. It serves as a resource for members and helps them make business and investment decisions. The Chairman's message notes that BCM is dedicated to meeting members' critical needs such as profits, information, and a favorable regulatory environment.
LMS Innovation: Gamification and Mobile-First ApproachExpertus Inc.
1. Mohana Radhakrishnan from Expertus presented on the latest advances in gamification and mobile-first learning approaches.
2. Gamification can be applied structurally through rewards and leaderboards, in game-based learning modules, or through content gamification using game elements.
3. Moving to mobile-first learning requires addressing key trends like presence sensing, mobile evaluations, and offline content access, as well as strategies for mobilizing legacy course content.
Designing iPad Interfaces - new navigation schemasLynn Teo
The document discusses design considerations for touch interfaces on the iPad. It notes that touch interfaces remove ambiguities, leverage natural forms of interaction, and can be designed to be intuitive based on common constructs and physical experiences. The document advocates for navigation schemas that use familiar concepts from the web, are simple with visual affordances and user feedback, and include in-context instructions to ensure learnability. Overall, the best interface designs will have navigation that is relatable, discoverable and learnable for the new capabilities of the iPad touchscreen.
The document provides information about auditorium seating from Irwin Seating Company. It discusses how Irwin has focused on meeting customer needs for public seating solutions for 100 years through innovative design, durable manufacturing, and unmatched service. It highlights some of Irwin's popular seating models and components, including the Marquee, Citation, Millennium, and Crusader series. It also shows customizable options, specialized seating, and accessories that can be added.
Irwin Seating Brochure for a publication - In New Jersey, Irwin Seating's new seating (and restoration seating services) products can be obtained from Longo Associates.
Longo works with architects and end user to design and furnish theater spaces. Irwin Seating is the industry leader for fixed seating venues (Performing Arts Centers, University Theaters, High School Auditoriums).
This is a presentation I made at Mobile Monday Melbourne on 15 October 2012. The key takeaway is that gamification is an important tool in mobile applications, but it needs to be used creatively and strategically.
The annual report summarizes Accion's work in 2014 to promote financial inclusion around the world. It highlights that Accion served over 5.3 million borrowers and 4.2 million savers, with a loan repayment rate of 97%. Accion expanded operations to Myanmar, continued growing partnerships in China, India, Latin America, and launched new programs to strengthen the microfinance industry and protect clients. The report emphasizes Accion's goal of building a financially inclusive world where people have access to basic financial tools.
Video and slides synchronized, mp3 and slide download available at URL http://bit.ly/1awkL99.
Details on Pinterest's architeture, its systems -Pinball, Frontdoor-, and stack - MongoDB, Cassandra, Memcache, Redis, Flume, Kafka, EMR, Qubole, Redshift, Python, Java, Go, Nutcracker, Puppet, etc. Filmed at qconsf.com.
Yash Nelapati is an infrastructure engineer at Pinterest where he focusses on scalability, capacity planning and architecture. Prior to Pinterest he was into web development and rapidly prototyping UI. Marty Weiner joined Pinterest in early 2011 as the 2nd engineer. Previously worked at Azul Systems as a VM engineer focused on building/improving the JIT compilers in HotSpot.
This document is an issue of Architectural Record magazine. It includes advertisements for building products like ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong and curtain wall systems from Oldcastle Glass. It also lists the editorial staff and contact information. The main article discusses choosing an experienced building envelope partner to work with on projects given economic uncertainties. It recommends working with Oldcastle Glass, which is backed by a large building products manufacturer.
GRI Reporters In The Public Sector Feb 2010Mike Wallace
A rapidly growing number of government entities and public agencies are reporting on their own sustainability performance. This presentation highlights those using the GRI Guidelines, as well as the Top 10 European countries based on the number of GRI reporters.
The 2014 Annual Report of the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America Ethan Draddy
The document provides an overview of Scouting programs in New York City in 2014-2015. It summarizes that over 46,000 youth were served through Scouting programs, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers. Highlights from the year included 136 Scouts earning Eagle rank and over 250,000 hours of community service contributed. The organization continues to focus on growth, diversity, and supporting underserved neighborhoods through programs like Scoutreach.
2011 04-06 sugar con physics of influence-v03pMichael Wu PhD
This document discusses the concept of influence and influencers in marketing. It defines influencers as people who have the ability to cause changes in thought or behavior among target audiences through non-coercive means. The document argues that influencers are important for businesses because they can help drive word-of-mouth marketing, acquire customers from competitors, and reduce costs. It summarizes research showing that while influencers may not necessarily reach more people than random individuals, they can accelerate the spread of information to targets. Specifically, the research found that seeding new products and messages to influencers rather than random people resulted in 17.4% adoption versus 10.3% for random seeding, providing benefits from both acquiring new customers and acceler
The document provides biographical information about Samuel McClellan, an industrial designer. It states that McClellan has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and spent a year studying Product Design at San Francisco State University. It summarizes that McClellan applies a thorough design process and is interested in designing products that help people and create meaningful change in their daily lives through inclusive, sustainable design.
This document summarizes Stephanie Tomasetta's 2014 design portfolio. It includes projects focused on designing for autonomous vehicles, 3D printed ski pole baskets, an injection molded bitcoin mining robot, ergonomic 4-arm crutches, a portable slit lamp for developing countries, a chevron cutting board, a pop-up hospital room light card, a polycarbonate pinata, a vinyl record carrying case, Spanish-inspired table accessories, and a walking hippogriff robot. The projects utilized various design and prototyping processes like 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, molding, and linkage optimization.
The document provides a final design report for a peanut butter jar opener created by a group of students. It includes an abstract, introduction, background on similar existing products, a detailed design description of their prototype, a design decision matrix comparing their concepts, photos of the implemented design, a budget table, testing procedures showing their design was unable to fully open a jar due to insufficient torque, and a conclusion stating their prototype was successful except for needing a more powerful motor.
The document provides information about a graphic design company called day+night designs. It includes the company's contact information and describes the founder's experience in producing various media to market other companies. It then shows drawings for several engineering projects, including custom wheels for a hot rod, rifle sights, and a rear sight for a handgun. The drawings include details, materials, dimensions, and other technical specifications.
This document contains renderings and descriptions for 19 different product concepts. The concepts include a smart ambient light alarm clock, a detachable steamer for an iron, a rolling baby carrier, a shower caddy that uses a towel, and a compact self-defense baton. Each concept aims to improve upon existing products by addressing problems and providing innovative solutions.
The document discusses universal design for packaging. It provides examples of packaging that incorporates universal design principles such as being easy to use, understand and handle for all people regardless of ability. These principles include using intuitive symbols and colors, ensuring safe and comfortable use, and allowing enough space for access. The concepts can be realized through cooperation between government, designers and consumers.
The document summarizes research conducted for a task seating project for Kimball Office. It describes Kimball as a mid-size office furniture manufacturer seeking to enter the mid-to-high price ergonomic seating market. Competitive research identified the key products in the target market segment and their shared functional attributes. Additional research with end-users and experts explored opportunities in the market and current ergonomic thinking to inform the project, identifying that allowing a 45 degree thigh angle supports a healthy posture and reduces back strain versus a 90 degree angle. Anthropometric studies showed variable height work surfaces were needed to accommodate a range of postures.
This document presents the design of a grip clip product intended to hold utensils in the kitchen. It describes competitive products like spoon rests, identifies design requirements through a user survey, and outlines the concept generation and selection process. An initial prototype was tested and shown to reduce the surface area of mess by 50% compared to leaving a spoon on the counter. The paper discusses limitations and opportunities for future work to improve the design. Overall, the grip clip demonstrates potential as a solution for easily and hygienically storing utensils in the kitchen.
Paul Schmidt is a designer who believes design should benefit people. He introduces himself and explains that good design teaches, liberates, excites, and empowers people. The document then discusses the Rocking Rocket Outdoor Swing designed for the furniture startup Sprout. It provides details on the design process, including research, manufacturing considerations, cost breakdown, and product visualization. The summary concludes by noting the swing is meant to create an engaging space for children to explore.
This portfolio document summarizes Stephanie Tomasetta's projects from 2013. It includes summaries of 6 projects:
1) AudiEVOLVE, which proposes an anticipatory chair for autonomous vehicles that rotates and reclines based on sensors.
2) 4Arm Crutches, which adds hooks and magnets to standard crutches to make everyday tasks easier for leg amputees.
3) A chevron cutting board made of maple and walnut wood.
4) A pop-up hospital room light card that illuminates when opened to bring warmth to patients.
5) A polycarbonate piñata that lights up when hit to reveal candy inside, showing the
Single Slider Crank mechanism based canplastic bottle crusher.Proj.MSE508Viralkumar Jayswal
This document provides a project report on the design of a can and plastic bottle crusher. It includes sections on the design synthesis, evaluation, analysis, manufacturing process, rapid prototyping, cost calculation, and conclusion. The project aims to design a portable crusher that can reduce the volume of used cans and bottles. The design utilizes a single slider crank mechanism powered by an electric motor and microcontroller to automatically crush items placed in the machine.
Cosmetic Restoration and silicone finger Prosthesis Fiona Verma
This document discusses cosmetic prosthetic options for partial hand amputations. It focuses on silicone-based prosthetics which can closely resemble the natural hand and provide both aesthetic and minor functional benefits. The document outlines the process for fabricating a custom silicone finger prosthesis, including taking an impression, creating a wax pattern, molding and coloring the silicone, trimming and finishing. It also mentions passive partial hand prosthetics made of flexible foam that allow positioning of individual digits but no active grasp. The goal of cosmetic prosthetics is to boost confidence by making the hand appear natural while providing some functionality.
This document provides details on Jess Kuhlenthal's design portfolio, education, experience, and skills. It includes a fog collector device designed for a German engineering company focused on biomimicry. The fog collector is made of simple, locally available materials like PVC piping and uses a gabion to secure it. It was designed for a small South African town to harvest fog and provide water.
This document summarizes five designs for a can crusher: 1) a plate attached to a threaded screw that crushes cans as the screw is rotated, 2) a "pedal crusher" using linkages to convert pedal motion to reciprocating piston motion, 3) a "can squeezer" using a lever to push cans down a column for crushing, 4) a "jack crank" design derived from an automotive scissor jack, and 5) the original mounted crusher design. An analysis scores each design based on safety, complexity, maintenance, performance, manufacturability, and serviceability to determine their relative effectiveness.
This document provides an overview of 27 creativity and innovation techniques organized into categories of diverging and converging techniques. It encourages the reader to try different techniques and share experiences. Techniques include brainwriting, challenging assumptions, Osborn's checklist, and biomimicry. The document emphasizes that the best way to learn techniques is through use and that passion and comfort with a technique are the real measures of its value.
Mike Jaslowski is an industrial design student at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has experience in carpentry and construction which led him to pursue industrial design. His portfolio includes several product designs such as yoga shorts, a bike rack for SUVs, and a laptop travel case. His design philosophy focuses on clean lines, simple construction, and high quality finishes. He has interned at outdoor companies and hopes to work in the outdoor industry after graduation.
The document provides a curriculum vitae for Christian Clark Crandal, an industrial designer. It outlines his education, including a BFA in Industrial Design from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and general studies courses from Salt Lake Community College. It also lists his work experience as an owner/operator of a soap company and as a customer service coordinator at Tiffany & Co. His skills are noted as rapid prototyping, sketching, CAD software, and presentation abilities. A selection of his design projects are briefly described, including an infant feeding system, a smart football helmet, an outdoor lounge that can also function as a table, and adjustable pliers.
This document describes the development of a new walker design intended to improve bathroom safety and mobility for disabled individuals. The project was sponsored by Dick Sarns, who wanted to create a walker for his wife Norma Sarns, who has multiple sclerosis. Through interviews with elderly individuals, the designers learned that bathroom accidents are common and that a walker is needed that can assist users on the toilet as well as function as a stroller. Two prototypes were developed - an alpha design modified an existing walker, while the beta design integrated a built-in toilet seat. Both designs were tested and improved based on feedback. The final design aimed to meet the needs of users who require assistance between a walker and wheelchair.
This document provides information on several product design projects, including a Bluetooth speaker called Cubio, a pyramid-shaped phone stand, an energy-generating knee brace, and an easy-to-use jigsaw called the IntriCut 5000. The Cubio is a portable Bluetooth speaker that can be customized with colors and logos. The pyramid phone stand supports devices in various orientations. The energy-generating knee brace aims to harness energy from human movement. The IntriCut 5000 jigsaw is designed for casual users with an emphasis on safety and usability.
1. Industrial Design Portfolio
A catalogue of the projects completed while ob-
taining a BFA from Kendall College of Art and
Design
2006 - 2010
michael custer
2. About Mike
Mike is a passionate designer with a true love for the craft that
is design. He began drawing at a very early age, only stopping
to take a brief eight year stint building robots. He soon found
that his life would not be complete without the creativity allowed
within design. In his free time he enjoys sketching footwear,
cycling, wrenching on cars, and reading philosophy.
michael custer
3. Shower Caddy
Footwear Upper
Phlebotomy Cart
Irwin Seating Company
Medical Footwear
michael custer no. 3
4. Shower Caddy
Brief:
Design “a new and innovative design, technology, or concept for making
household chores easier and more intuitive. The design improvement can
be applied to any basic household task, whether it is organizing clutter or
washing the dishes. The design can be completely original or an improve-
ment upon any part of the task.” (Simple Human)
michael custer
no. 4
5. Research
Trends:
-People who rush in the morning are now
prioritizing their morning
-Wood is becoming a common material
within high end bathrooms
-A Texas A&M study found that baths
in homes and hotels are “brimming with
disease-causing bacteria.”
Observation:
-Many families had no separation
between peoples products
-When caddies ran out of room other
areas in the shower were used as
storage
-Nooks and hard to clean spots in
showers rarely were sufficiently cleaned
michael custer no. 5
6. User Segmentation
Primary User:
Families
Age: 25-55
Gender: Male and Female
Income: Mid level
Size of House: 3-4 People
Type of home: House
Bathrooms: 1-2 Full baths
Personality Traits:
-Everyone shares one shower
-Willing to spend more time on initial
setup
-Conservative styling
-Shower is used multiple times each day
michael custer no. 6
9. Development
- Modular system
- Adjustable for different needs
- Supports forming a routine
- Contemporary styling
- Easy to clean (dishwasher safe)
michael custer
no. 9
10. Final Design
1. ABS Cap fits into groves in back 1
2. Four suction cups that can each 2
hold 40lbs support the caddy
3
3. Soap tray has slots to hang a loofa
from, as well as holes for
toothbrushes and razors, each is
designed to not come in contact
with each other 4
4. Mirror can swivel 180 degrees
horizontally so the user can adjust it
for proper viewing
5. Stainless steel bottle holders have
a specifically designed shape to
hold round and oval bottles
5
michael custer
no. 10
11. Final Design
Final Physical Model
-Fully functional
-Vacuum formed plastic parts
-Actual bent plywood
michael custer
no. 11
12. Use Scenario
1. Enter shower 2. Body wash/soap 3. Shampoo
-Many users wait minutes for the - Soap is stored on the top to avoid - The shampoo bottle is snaps into a
shower to heat up “sliminess” stainless steel holder
4. Conditioner 5. Shave (or brush teeth) 6. Exit shower
- Bottle holders can rotate 360 degrees - Razor, toothbrush, and soap, are all - When the user leaves the shower all
so that you can get every last drop out stored on a plastic shelf, while the objects have been returned to their
loofa is hung from hooks on the shelf specific place
michael custer no.12
13. Footwear Upper
Brief:
Take an existing sole design and create a series of uppers. The upper
designs should show the flexibility of the sole design and incorporate dif-
ferent types of footwear.
The final deliverable should be three distinctive concepts and styles, ren-
dered in profile view.
michael custer
no. 13
18. Phlebotomy Cart
Brief:
While the actual act of performing a phlebotomy is some what simple,
there are many obstacles before and after performing one. These many
factors have caused the overall process to become cumbersome. To aid in
the lives of the patients and phlebotomists alike, design a product to make
their job simpler and easier.
michael custer
no. 18
19. Macro Research
Trends:
-The overall market for Phlebotomists
is expected to expand by 10-20% in the
next decade
Products used:
- Carts
- Specific chairs
- Trays
- Needles
- Vacutainers
- Sharps containers
- Alcohol wipes
- Gloves
michael custer no. 19
20. Micro Research
Observations:
- Incorporation of sharps container
-Storage for many drawings
- Many offer a space to store a remov
able rack
- Wheels use a easy locking mechanism
Areas for Improvement:
- Heavy
- Poor ergonomics
- Very little adjustability
- Little thought given to form
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21. User Interview
-What is the most important attribute you
look for in a product in the hospital set
ting?
“To operate the product using only one
hand”
-What is the largest hassle in the process
of Phlebotomy?
“the patients arm moving while I’m trying
to insert the needle, and then continuing
moving while I take blood.”
-If you could have one dream product to
aid in Phlebotomy, what would it be?
“a cart that some how incorporated an
armrest”
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23. Development
- Layout of components
- Form language
- Function
- Mechanisms
- Assembly
- Ease of cleaning
- Incorporation of armrest
- Locked storage
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24. 1
Final Design
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1. Ergonomically shaped handles height
is adjustable
2. Removable sharps container
3. Adjustable arm pad allows for any 3
seat to become a phlebotomy station
4. Removable bin allows for the user to
adjust the load per day
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5. Locking compartment for storage of
personal items and controlled equip
ment
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6. Sturdy ABS base snaps into roto
molded upper frame
7. Small casters in the front and large
wheels in the back allow for greater 6
mobility around the building
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25. Use Scenario
1. Sharps container is removable for easy disposal, 2. Knobs twist to tighten and loosen around the 3. The handle is angled in such a way that as the
and is located in an easy to reach location. handle, allowing for the user to set a proper height user adjusts it, not only goes up, but also away from
and lock it in place. the cart.
4. Knobs on both sides twist to clamp down in posi- 5. When loosened, the armrest can fold down and 6. The armrest extends out past the cart, allowing
tion. slides along the rails to adjust to the height of the improved comfort and adjustment for the user and
user (when seated). patient
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26. Irwin Seating Company
Brief:
During the summer of 2009 an opportunity to become the first in house
designer at this seating company arose. Throughout the summer various
projects were worked on and the internship was extended for the following
school year.
Projects varied from:
- Creating concept chairs
- To creating production ready parts (from design through manufacturing)
- Projects analyzing the brands overall design offering
- Working as project leader with suppliers to create prototypes
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27. Research - Performing Arts
Trends:
- Smaller radii on fillets gives impression
of skilled craftsmanship
- High end chairs have a reduced gap
size between parts
- There is a combination of metal and
wood incorporating architectural ele
-ments
Design Direction:
- Create contemporary style standard concepts
that incorporate new modular design
- Concepts must be scale able to all demograph
-ics ( low to high end)
- Explore materials and finishes
- Create clean thought provoking forms
- Products must have a uniform form language,
unique to Irwin Seating
- Final products must showcase craftsmanship
capabilities of Irwin Seating
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37. Medical Footwear
Brief:
The nursing profession is very vast, having many highly specialized fields.
Within these jobs, nurses are subject to unique issues and situations. Cur-
rently there are footwear companies working towards solutions for nurses
on a broad scale.
Develop an understanding of this market, the issues within the field, an
design a targeted entry.
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38. Research - Trends
Trends:
-Within RN’s currently employed, the age group
of 50 and above is now the largest
-Insufficient staffing is such a large problem,
that nurses are complaining that the stress is
leading to a drop in overall care of the patients
-Due to safety concerns, many hospitals are
regulating the type of footwear that their
staff can wear within the hospital, complying
with OSHA regulations
-While Crocs remain popular within the field,
many hospitals have banned them
-Long periods of standing are viewed as a risk
factor for development of musculoskeletal dis-
orders
-43% of people who experienced foot problems
said that heel pain was their biggest problem
-Interest in style when purchasing shoes de-
clines by age, due to an increased need for
comfort over everything else
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39. Research - User
Roles:
- Scrub Nurse: works with surgeon within the
sterile field, passing interments, and other
items during the surgical operation
- Circulating Nurse: works outside of the sterile
field, responsible for managing nurses within
the OR, assists in maintaining a safe environ-
ment
- RN First Assistant: has additional training and
education, assists directly in the surgery, con
trolling bleeding, even suturing during the op-
eration
Qualifications:
- General nursing experience before entering
Perioperative Nursing, mainly in critical care
and emergency room care
- Emotional Stability
- Must be able to accept responsibility
- The ability to direct others
- The ability to coordinate a patient’s health care
plan with other professionals
Salary:
- Average of $56,880
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40. Research - Use Scenario
1. Morning Preparation 2. Commute 3. Patient Interaction
• User goes through morning rou- • User exits the house and drives to • Prepping patients for surgery
tine of showering, dressing, and work • Checking in on patients after surgeries
breakfast • The user parks and walks the block • Assisting in surgeries (stationary
• As the user exits the house they and a half to the hospital standing for long periods of)
put on their shoes which have • Once inside the user checks in to • Many things are spilled onto shoes,
been stored in the foyer see what is scheduled for the day the user will wait to clean up until they
are done with the patient
6. Commute Home 5. Break 4. Clean Up
• Many nurses run errands on the • During the course of the day, the • a hospital provided sanitizer is
way home from work user takes a break used to clean
• At the end of their travels, the • It is common place for many nurses • After each surgery all sanitary
shoes are taken off and stored in to remove or partially remove their materials are thrown away
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the foyer of the house shoes during this period
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41. Research - Competition
Dankso Price: $79-$140
• Innovative use of materials (PVC frame instead of
wood)
• Most common shoe among interviewed users
• Antimicrobial foam cushion provides improved health
standards
• Have sometimes received criticism due to Chinese
production
• Many nurses complained about the height, noting that
they had a tendency to walk out of them
Nike Shox Price: $60-$120
• Styles vary from wild to mild
• Many different color combinations
• Can come with all leather uppers, or high tech
meshes
• Can be commonly found on sale, for a lower price
than many nursing specific shoes
• Many times does not meet OSHA regulations
• Shox provide comfort and support for walking long
hours
Z Coil Price: $120-$180
• Many different styles
• Greatly reduces impact on heel
• Available with a full leather upper
• Proven to assist in lifting heavy loads
• Nurses talked about this shoe during ethnographic
research “it was the last shoe they were going to buy
for work”
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43. Ideation 2
Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
-Padded collar -Padded collar -Padded collar
-Quick release lacing -Adjustable Strap -One handed quick lacing system
-Carbon fiber toe cap -Plastic living hinge insert for -Exposed carbon fiber toe camp
-Teflon coated upper protection -Carbon fiber spring for heel support
-EVA sole -Removable Tyvek sheets -PU sole
-Interchangeable heels -PU sole -Carbon rubber outsole
-Exhaust stacks allow ventilation within the -Bladder pumps air out through exhaust -Microban foam insole
shoe stacks -Bio-Smart liner
-Bio-Smart liner -Smart wool removable liner
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44. Concept Proposal
This shoe solves many different
needs common in nursing today:
Cooling System
-cycles air through shoe using bladder and
exhaust
-air is pulled under the entire shoe, giving more
consistent temperatures across the entire shoe
Teflon Coated Upper
-teflon coating makes dirt easy to wipe off
-provides protection against bodily fluids
Carbon Fiber Toe Cap
-lightweight
-meets all OSHA regulations for hospital foot
wear
Adjustable Strap Fitment
-allows heel tighten around foot
-one handed operation
Biosmart Lining
-provides extra line of defense against bacteria
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45. Concept Proposal
Teflon Coating for easy cleaning
Quick Adjusting strap and acid resistance
Air is drawn in through gaps
within the shoe, flows through
the insole to a bladder, and
pumped out of the heal when
walking
Air flows through pathways cut
into the insole, cooling the foot
as it is drawn into the bladder
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46. Theme Directions
Outdoor Footwear
-Earth tones
-Sole extends to toe
-Aggressive tread
Simple Forms
-Analogous colors
-Clean forms
-Minimal pieces
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47. Theme Directions
Athletic Inspired
-Aggressive forms
-Deep flex grooves
-Lots of color break ups
Dress Inspired
-Decorative stitching
-Clean forms
-High end leathers
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48. Final Design
Athletic Inspired
-Aggressive sole with lots of flex
-High heel to reduce slippage
-Covered strap to provide tight fit
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50. Final Design
1. Cork insole with PU inlays creates a comfort 1
able and supportive bed for the foot. Groves
are cut into the sides and bottom of the insole 2
allowing air to flow through the shoe
2. Carbon fiber toe cap allows the shoe to meet
OSHA regulations, while still being light-
weight.
3. Large flex grooves are molded into the PU
midsole allowing for an increase in flexibility
3
over traditional nursing footwear.
4. Carbon rubber outsole allows for increased
grip.
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51. Final Design
- Air travels in through gaps in the shoe
- When the shoe is in heel strike, air is
expelled from the heel counter
- As the bladder located in the heel ex-
pands again, it draws in air from the bot-
tom of the insole
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52. Final Design
- Strap adjusts over the metatarsal giving
a significant increase in fit for the user
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53. Final Design
- The entire upper is coated with Teflon to
resist corrosion from acids, as well as
aiding in the ease of cleaning
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