Purdue University Industrial Design Sophomore Portfolio Review document, with supporting documents.

1. PORTFOLIO
Noah Rodebaugh
Industrial Design
Spring 2019

2. Noah Rodebaugh
Email: nrodebau@purdue.edu
Phone: (949) 338-7447

3. Education
Experience
Crean Lutheran High School
Purdue University
2012-16’
2016-
Industrial Design
Saddleback Church
Graphic Design Intern
Titan Mutual Lending
Marketing Intern
2018
2017
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling
and Rendering, 3D Printing Software,
Photography and Editing, Strong
Communication, Problem Solving, Brand
Strategy, Social Media

4. Print + Lathe: Salt Shaker
Rendering: Laminated Wood
Wood Carving: Kitchen Utensil
Photoshop: Shoe Design
3D Print: Speaker Design
Resin Casting: Scoop
Sheet Metal lamp
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Miscellaneous8

6. 1
Project Breif: Design a salt shaker or
pepper grinder using 3D printed parts
and turned wood. The challenge is to
explore the relationship between the
two materials.
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SaltShaker

8. Inspiration for this project came from
the sleek and meaningful designs of
skyscrapers.
Inspiration
More importantly I drew from the
parallels of strength found in trees
that grow as tall as buildings such as
the Giant Redwoods.
Tall and curvy buildings inspire form

10. The ideation process began by
sketching salt shakers, because it is
easier to visualize the relation
between wood and 3D print.
Ideation
I favored designs that appeared to
be ergonomic over those that were
“sharp-looking”. In the end I chose
the bottom right design.

11. Final iteration of design process
Exploration began with salt shakers then moved to pepper grinders

12. The initial prototyping process began
with the analysis and measurment
of the grinder internals. After which,
a detailed 3D model could be made
using Rhino.
3D Design
The models showed which design
aspects work better than others.
First design looks too thin and awkward

13. Final rendered pepper grinder with cherry body

14. The process of creating the
final pepper grinder began with
woodturning the body of the grinder.
Final Model
The next step was to 3D print the
head and captive nut system. this
was done using a Sindoh Dp202 FDM
printer and PLA filament.
Printing collar and nut on the Sindoh DP202

15. Turning and polishing the grinder body
Raw cherry blank Assembly and gluing of captive nut

16. Detail Shots
These detail photos show the
simplicity yet precision in the
grinder.

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Project Breif: To design a household
furnishing which utilizes laminated
wood properties as a main element.
These processes include glueing and
bending of wood.
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LaminatedWood

20. My inspiration for this project
came from the elegantly designed
furniture that I saw while researching
laminated wood techniques.
Inspiration
The curves and interactions between
its materials inspired me to design an
elegent desk lamp.
Great example of compound curved laminate

21. Heavily curved form interacting with straight legs
Inspiring shape with support from steel tube

22. Thumbnail sketches showed that
bent wood reflected the scope of
the project; which was to explore
the design process of the wood
laminating process.
Ideation
The final wave design shows tribute
to the way light shimmers across
surfaces, and pays respect to
lamination processes.
Second lamp concept, too derivative
First iteration is too bizarre

23. Final lamp design showing curves and light
more ideation sketches exploring form

24. Detail Shots
The final step of the modelling
process was to render the lamp using
Keyshot.
Using Keyshot I created several
combinations of wood and metal
while keeping in mind my initial
inspiration.
Side profile shows rendered wooden layers
Exploded view showing components

25. Final lamp fits well in office space

26. 3
Project Breif: The design of a kitch-
en utensil made from a single 2x4”
block of Cherry hardwood.
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KitchenUtensil

28. The inspiration for this project was
taken from minimalist furniture
which deamands functionality and
aestetic, but not at the expense of
strength. Another source was the
elegant thin lines foud in nature.
Inspiration
Thin curved profiles were heavily inspiring

30. Orghographic sketching was used
to rapidly ideate designs of a broad
spectrum. In the end the “Spoonula”
sauce soppn design was chosen.
Ideation
In order to pull-off such a simple
design an exteme amount of
emphasis needed to be put on finish
and cohesiveness.

32. The 3D design process began with
several high-quality prototypes
being produced. This ensured an
understanding of the behavior of
Cherry Wood in thin profiles and its
workability with power tools.
3D Design

34. The final spoon model was made
using power tools and hand tools to
extract a form from a raw wood block.
Final Model
The final piece was sanded to 1000
grit then oiled several times with
olive oil. The reason for this oil being
used as a stain is to ensure a food-
safe finish.

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Project Breif: The design of a kitch-
en utensil made from a single 2x4”
block of Cherry hardwood.
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ShoeDesign

38. The inspiration for this project
was derived by observing natural
environments and their surface
behavior. The goal was to create
three shoes that appear to mimic
their intended environment.
Inspiration

39. Rough terrain demands distinct shoe design
Exagerated features, should reflect in shoes

40. These shoe drawings were meant to
slowly explore several styles of shoe
as well as their soles.
Ideation
It was challenging to find noe
combinations of upper designs in
relation to their tread pattern.

42. This shoe is a highly-breathable
urban hiking shoe. its purpose it to
be supportive but durable, with the
ability to wear everyday on the street.
Goldie

43. Deep tread for gravel paths
Breathable knit upper with heel support

44. A snow boot with the rigidity of
a hiking shoe but insulation of a
winterboot. Using neoprene as the
upper-material the boot retains
its shape in hard hiking but also
insulates heat.
Frost

45. Neoprene upper and waterproof midsole
Tall sole for snow and ice

46. This trainer is for people who like to
run on the sand at beaches. it takes
its tread design from the tires of dune
buggies which are meant to scoop
sand for best efficiency.
Sands

47. Paddle-like sole for sand running
Mesh upper for water drainage

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The design requirements of this
speaker project was; to use 3D mod-
elling and printing for the redesign of
an existing speaker.
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SpeakerDesign

50. Inspiration for this speaker came
from the iconic and simplistic nature
of new Scandanavian design.
Inspiration

51. Grey fabric adds dimension
Simple shapes Sturdy construction

52. Orghographic sketching was used
to rapidly ideate designs of a broad
spectrum. In the end the “Spoonula”
sauce soppn design was chosen.
Ideation
In order to pull-off such a simple
design an exteme amount of
emphasis needed to be put on finish
and cohesiveness.
Orghographic sketching was used
to rapidly ideate designs of a broad
spectrum. In the end the “Spoonula”
sauce soppn design was chosen.
Ideation
In order to pull-off such a simple
design an exteme amount of
emphasis needed to be put on finish
and cohesiveness.

54. The original speaker was glued
together which made dissasembly
tough. The bottons were integral
so they could not be used in the
redesign.
Tear Down
Immidiately following the tear-down
an exploded sketch was drawn of
the parts, and they were modeled in
Solidworks
needed to tear shell because of glued construction
Fully dissasembled Brookstone speaker

55. Exploded view of Brookstone bluetooth speaker
Electronics modeled for reference

56. 1. Outer Shell
2. Inner Housing
3. Speaker Carrier
4. Electronics
5. Speaker Grille
6. Buttons
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Several iterations of the new speaker
shell were modelled in Solidworks.
3D Modelling
The original outter shell was not
aestetically pleasing. For that reason
it was redesigned. The final shape is
much more cohesive.
Exploded view of bluetooth speaker assembly

57. 3D printed outer shell
Mock-up of outer shell and grill

58. The raw surface of the 3D prints were
sanded and filled using spot filler.
Sanding + Paint
After spot filler, primer and topcoat
were applied. Following the topcoat
felt was used to finish the piece to
give it a more agressive aestetic.
Sanding the PLA body

59. Fully assembled and glued skeaker (first iteration)

60. Final Revision
After completing the final speaker,
and not being satisfied with the
appearance of the light grey felt
mixed with the dark grey. It was then
decided to use dark grey felt for the
entire speaker. The result was a more
cohesive design.
This view shows the buttons of the first iteration

61. Re-felting the exterior of the speaker

62. Product Shots
After completing the final speaker,
and not being satisfied with the
appearance of the light grey felt
mixed with the dark grey. It was then
decided to use dark grey felt for the
entire speaker. The result was a more
cohesive design.
Detail shot of the speaker grill
Detail shot of the felting

63. Side view of final speaker with new felt
Original Brookstone speaker

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The objective of this design project is
to dissasemble an existing ice cream
scoop and use it as a base on which to
create an original piece.
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IceCreamScoop

66. Inspiration
Inspiration for this project was taken
from succulent plants. In particular
the Crassula “Moonglow” Succulent
(shown right) which is in the same
family as Aloe, Agave, and Jade.

67. Took inspiration from the scale-like patterns

68. Ideation
The first set of ideation sketches were
made to heavily focus on form and
function. In order to make a proper
scoop the handle needed to look and
feel correct. After which intricate
designs were drawn.
Ideation

69. It was important to explore as many forms as possible

70. Concept Handles
Concept handles were made from
green foam. This ensured the correct
dimensions. After the correct feel was
found ideation of form was explored.
Fully dissasembled Kitchen-Aid scoop

71. Secondary handle forms Carved final idea out of foam

72. Final Template
The final handle model needed to
be perfect, so that no mistakes are
copied into the resin casting. This
required the liberal use of sandpaper
and spot filler to flatten its surface.
Primering wood form

73. Perfectly sanded final mould insert

74. Mould Making
The mould making process begins
with creating a pour-box, and making
a clay form. After which the top and
bottom of the mould can be poured
Finally, the mould halves can be
cleaned using a knife and a pour
spout can be cut in the top.
Top half of mould poured
Final sanded mould insert and scoop

75. Pour-spout and air relief cut out
Cutting flashing out of bottom half
Pulled top half

76. Finish + Paint
After sanding the cast resin, the voids
and defects are filled with either body
filler or spot filler. This ensures a
surface ready for primer.
The surface was then sanded to 500
grit and sprayed with a base coat and
three top coats of automotive enamel
paint.
Fresh-pulled resin cast
Bondo and primer applied and sanded

77. Primered and sanded final scoop
Final topcoats with autobody paint

78. Product Shots
The final product is a soft and
inviting shape with a large ammount
of grip due to its design. It fits well in
the hand and scoops ice cream well.
Final scoop under cool light

79. Full color after applying clear coat

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Project Breif: To design a household
furnishing which utilizes laminated
wood properties as a main element.
These processes include glueing and
bending of wood.
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SheetMetalLamp

82. Inspiration
The inspiration for this project
was taken from modern Japanese
architecture. Which utilizes straight
boards of wood and steel to create
extravagant structures.
Verticle boards higly inspiring

83. Different methids of building vertically

84. Ideation
The ideation process took a long time
due to the constraints of the project,
and the use of sheetmetal. Eventually
a teired reflection-based design was
chose.
Ideation

86. A cardboard mock-up was made
in order to establish the correct
proportions. It was then used as a
template for the sheetmetal and
wood.
Mock-up
Final design (iteration one) on cardboard

87. Full-size cardboard model (first iteration)
Searching for a more cohesive design

88. Woodworking
A bandsaw and several sanders were
used to construct the upright, and its
base. The pieces have a taper to them
which gives the illusion of a stronger
and lighter construction.
Cutting upright A-frame

89. Cutting out final base and tennon joints
Detail shot of tennon joint

90. Sheet Metal
The sheet metal was adjusted several
time to achieve a cohesive design. In
the end, all of the sheet metal was
bent at angles 90 degrees ore more.
Louver cut template
Light housing template

91. Cut and finished louvers
light housing cut and finished

92. Sand + Stain
The sanding step took the most time
due to the finishes that I wanted.
I sanded the sheet metal to a high
satin finish, then clear coated. The
Wood was also a high satin and
waxed.
Clearcoat applied to aluminum. to resist oxidation

93. Before wax and polish
Honey and beeswax applied After polishing the beeswax

94. Product Shots
The final product is a desk lamp
that does not operate off direct
light sources. The reflected light
diffuses and is less harsh. In addition
a portion bleeds to the ceiling and
surrounding area to create a warm
environment.

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This is a collection of various
projectects. Included are; logos,
art projects, package design, and
photography.
Miscellaneous

98. This project was done as a
competition submission for the
WinSell Granite rotational moulding
competition.
Rotational Mould
My submission is a cooler outrigger
for river or lake kayakers. Its purpose
is to balance the boat and provide
a source of cold drinks to prevent
dehydration.
Outboard stable position

99. Inboard position to access drinks

100. This package design project was
done during my time interning at
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest. The
problem was that the current starter
kit was poorly designed and too large.
Starter Kit
The solution was to work with the
local print shop. I was responsible for
designing the package itself, the die-
cut template, and its graphics.
Full contents of package
Flaps and interior of package design

101. Outer package design and branding

102. Examples of design sketching done
this year and last year.
Sketching

104. Art pieces done in AD113.
(Left) Watercolor and Ballpoint Pen
(Right) Craphite and Charcoal
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