DANIEL ORBACH industrial designer
DANIEL ORBACH
Industrial Designer
EXPERIENCE
daniel.i.orbach@gmail.com 847-363-3241 danielorbach.com
Chamberlain Group Winter 2012 :: Elmhurst, Il
SKILLS
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Chamberlain Group Summer 2011 :: Elmhurst, Il Responsible for blue sky concept development based upon incorporating new technologies into existing products. Additionally, worked on U/I design, design research, and strategy for assorted projects.
Camp Ramah Summer 2009,2010 :: Conover, WI Worked in the shop and taught campers how to use various woodworking tools. Lived in a cabin with campers and worked with them on a daily basis.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati :: Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning B.S Industrial Design, expected graduation 2014 GPA: 3.87/4.0
ACTIVITES
INTERESTS
RECOGNITION
Alias Studiotools, Solidworks, Rhinoceros, Keyshot2, Adobe cs5, Microsoft Office, html & css, model making, mig welding, Interface mock-ups, Information Architecture development, Rapid Ideation, Fluent in Hebrew
University Honors Society, Tutoring at Hughes High School, uc nightwalk, Principal Clarinet: ucso, Chabad of uc, Bearcats for Israel
Typography & type design, playing clarinet, collecting and listening to vinyl records, close up magic, solving Rubik’s Cubes and other puzzles, pixar concept art, figure drawing, design blogs.
Palmer Scholarship Cincinnatus Scholar Deans List Illinois State Scholar AP Scholar With Honor
2010, 2011 all terms all terms 2009 2009
Highland Park Highschool :: Highland Park, IL Graduated June 2009 GPA: 4.10/4.0 [weighted]
REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST
A LOW TECH PROSTHETIC FOR THE OUTDOORS Prosthetics are getting more and more high-tech. What about a low-tech solution for both rock climbing and hiking?
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MEET DAVE
OVER 1,000 RETURNING VETERANS HAVE HAD AN AMPUTATION WEARING HIS PROSTHETIC HURTS
57%
STAYING HAPPY IS A CHALLENGE Depressions rates for Amputees are
of amputees experience pain while wearing a prosthetic
4x
higher than the worldwide average
LIFE IS DIFFERENT NOW
WALKING IS TIRING HIM OUT
“[losing a leg] was a big adjustment... I used to love playing Soccer and I have to accept that’s just not part of my life anymore”
1.5x
Andrew Meyer — active above knee amputee
He uses 1.5x the amount of energy an able-bodied person does in every step
70%
of all amputations occur below the waist
THE WORLD OF PROSTHETICS IS A BUSY AND CONFUSING PLACE. IT’S TIME TO DIG IN
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LET’S TALK ABOUT PROSTHETICS SOCKET
the human interface. strapping into the socket means you’re safe and secure
KNEE
THERE IS NO ONE-SIZE-FITS ALL SOLUTION “You can’t just walk into a ‘prosthetic store’ and say, ‘gimme a size ten’. There is no size ten. Every prosthetic is fitted to the wearer.” PROSTHETICS ARE STILL MADE USING OLD TECHNIQUES
many different kinds of knees. Robotic, pneumatic, free-swinging but they all help the calf movein a regular, predicatable way.
CALF
often controls the robotic knee. otherwise usually a pylon made out of the user’s choice of materials: wood, titanium etc.
ANKLE
Only robotic ankles move. This is because there would be no way to control the ankle otherwise, causing a lot of tripping.
FOOT
helps establish a regular gait pattern. many different styles.
Some techniques used: sewing, lamination, hand carving etc.
AMPUTEES WANT MORE SPORTS PROSTHETICS “If I was going to design a prosthetic, I’d go for extreme sports. Maybe rock climbing or water skiing. I have patients in here all the time who want to do those types of things.” Rock Rocco - prothetist
ROCK CLIMBING IT IS. TIME TO CHECK OUT WHAT EXISTS AND WHAT NEEDS TO IMPROVE
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ROCK CLIMBING PROSTHETICS STRAIGHT LEG CLIMBING
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS MODULAR If this is to be used for both hiking and climbing, it should have a hiking mode and a climbing mode. However, Modularity should affect weight as little as possible
DURABLE
The leg needs to be built out of standard prosthetic materials, but can incorporate extra reinforcement in certain areas. Often times the simpler it is the more durable it will be
LIGHTWEIGHT
No one wants to climb with any extra dead weight. Making this leg as light as possible is paramount to its success.
COMFORTABLE The biggest reason amputees won’t wear a new prosthetic is simply because it isn’t comfortable. Extra pains will be taken to ensure this prosthetic is as comfortable as any.
SHORT PROSTHETICS LET THE KNEE TO BEND A study showed that short, straight legs decrease climbing times and use less Oxygen. This means they take less energy to use while helping you get to the top quicker. Sounds like the way to go.
THAT’S A WRAP ON RESEARCH. TIME TO GET SKETCHING AND MODELING
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SKETCHING
CALF AND KNEE CONCEPTS
SOCKET CONCEPTS
The decision on whether or not to include a knee was critical. The calf also controls leg adjustment
Socket comfort is critical, additionaly the socket must become better integrated into the rest of the prosthetic. Aesthetically and functionally.
DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM ANATOMY I began by sketching the musculature of the leg in order to draw from biomorphic inspiration.
FOOT CONCEPTS The foot needs to be both lightweight and modular, supporting the hiking and climbing activities with equal proficiency. Daniel Orbach | 847 363 3241 | Daniel.i.Orbach@gmail.com
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VALIDATION Validation was conducted with three different prosthetists, as well as an active above knee amputee.
THE HEAVYWEIGHT
THE MIDDLEWEIGHT
THE LIGHTWEIGHT
HITS
HITS
HITS
good suspension fabric pocket for tools aesthetically a winner rubber overmolded socket
valve placement shock absorber
simplicity weight socket bumper large height change
MISSES too heavy very complex roll cage might not convert to hiking easily
“Seems too bulky to me”
Mike Lagerstrand - va prosthetist
MISSES too much mass height diminished by shock offset shock absorber too complicated
“This one doesn’t seem too solid. It’s very complex” Rock Rocco - prothetist
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MISSES
not as visually exciting missing a failsafe no shock absorber
“I like it a lot. It seems very simple and practical”
Andrew Meyer - AK Amputee
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REFINEMENT The refinement process consisted of iterative 3d modeling based off of rough hand sculpted models. These models were then used to generate full scale plots in order to test human factors and scaling.
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HIKE The Everest Leg
CLIMB
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HIKE The Everest Leg
38% CHANGE IN HEIGHT
CLIMB
the difference in climbing and hiking height helps increase range of motion and optimize both activities
Free swinging knee locks for climbing with a simple allen wrench.
Laminated plastic helps protect vulnerable carbon fiber, and lengthen socket life
New slim profile air valve protrudes less underneath clothes
Safety rope helps keep the leg attached, both while climbign and hiking
Leg height is fully adjustable with a double pushbutton for safety
Foot rotates 180o to climb, reducing the stress on residual limbs foot has a rubber outsole, no shoe required. Daniel Orbach | 847 363 3241 | Daniel.i.Orbach@gmail.com
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SO HOW DOES IT WORK?
The leg height adjusts with a retractable steel pin. The pin has a shear strength of over 1ooo pounds which means the user is safe at any height. with a button on each side, there won’t be any accidental presses.
Climbing freely is no longer a problem with a fully articulating knee. Lose that shoe
When it’s time to climb, get out an allen wrench and tighten the knee to lock it into position
by pressing down on both sides of the calf, the leg will shrink 7 inches.
A foot that pivots 180 let’s the user hike on a full foot and climb on a short one. This reduces the length of the lever their weight is resting on, increasing efficiency and reducing stress.
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SO HOW DOES IT WORK? A safety rope wraps through the back of the calf, ensuring the bottom half of the leg doesn’t fall off in the event of failure.
The socket includes a layer of memory foam to compensate for volume loss in the residual limb as the day progresses. This adds comfort overall
mesh ring
protective bumper
carbon fiber lamination
memory foam
carbin fiber lamination Daniel Orbach | 847 363 3241 | Daniel.i.Orbach@gmail.com
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The Everest Leg
LAYING BRICKS COULD BE A LOT MORE COMFORTABLE There’s a serious absence of ergonomic trowels for bricklaying.
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DISCOVERING THE PROBLEMS TASK ANALYSIS
Spade is too long for the handle
Handle grip did not allow turning of the trowel without slipping.
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
Needing to push downward with the trowel to mix using finger muscles to grip. Fingers extend beyond handle.
Butt of handle digs into flesh micro muscles are being used for macro movements
Potential Stress point during prolonged use.
Found a study pertaining to the ergonomics of trowels and bricklaying.
Handle is too small for the hand, causing the fingers to wrap around the handle and become too stressed
Ability of little finger to wrap around handle.
Ulnar deviation is key.
19Ëš Subjects did not prefer a circular handle profile, opting instead for a slightly oblong design
Subjects reported less forearm fatigue with a handle angle of 19 degrees
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COMPLEX ≠COMFORTABLE while sketches were helpful for initial exploration, the real value came form ieterative modeling and testing.
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WHAT DOES “FISKARS” MEAN LEVERAGING THE BRAND TO HIGHLIGHT DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS White logo on black
Simple forms orange highlights
Matte finishes have an approachable and durable feel
SIMPLICITY
COMFORT
DURABILITY
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DETAILS
In order to minimize environmental impact, the packaging has been reduced to a simple sticker placed on the trowel.
more balanced handle to spade proportion
longer design allows the user to choke up on the handle
Taller profile engages the correct muscles
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CLARINET REEDCARE IS A MESS. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. WAY QWFKJBQWLJBQWLDVKJBWLDVIJBEIJL VBEWLDIJVBWELIDJVBWLIEBDJV
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THIS IS HOW MANY PROFESSIONAL CLARINET PLAYERS STORE REEDS. IT MIGHT SEEM LIKE A MESS, AND IT IS.
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REED 101 ANATOMY OF A CLARINET
Barrel
Lower Joint
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REEDS ARE MADE FROM CANE PLANT
The mouthpiece Interacts directly with the player. Sound is formed here. The reed rests on the mouthpiece
The cane plants that create reeds are harvested and cut
Three reeds are created per cylinder. The reeds are filed down to almost paper thin at the end
The reed structure is made of xylem cells, which contract and expand with moisture input
Upper Joint
REED & MOUTHPIECE MAKE MUSIC
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Bell The reed sits flush on the mouthpiece face and vibrates when played
If the reed warps even slightly, it won’t be able to sit properly on the mouthpiece. This inhibits tone and response.
When the mouthpiece and reed interact properly, music can be made.
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BUT WHAT’S ACTUALLY GOING ON HERE?
rubber bands fasten the reeds to the glass, allowing them to dry properly.
Humiditiy control technology keeps the reeds at an optimal playing temperature
Many players prefer to store reeds before they’re playing them. Sometimes up to 20 per box.
Reeds are stored on glass, a perfectly flat but relatively cheap surface A fod storage container with an O-ring is used to keep humidity inside constant
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WARPAGE & BENCHMARKING
Humidity Control
A poor surface storage can cause the reeds to warp while drying.
The humidity, and rate of change of humidity within the reeds can cause the xylem cells to warp.
Opportunity Space
Surface Quality
Playing reeds too often can cause warpage.
In many instances, even if a case has reasonable humidity control and curface quality, it won’t hold more than 10 reeds, making it an impractical solution
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render
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open & features
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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!
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