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PORT FOLIO

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

FEIYU SHI

FISH HABITAT

PURIFIER

SEESAW

Golden Dragon

Flower Pot

FISH HABITAT

Due to people's overfishing and the destruction of rivers and lakes by industrial and domestic wastewater, the reproduction and development of fish have been severely affected, and many fish have even become extinct. In addition to environmental management, people can also artificially establish fish habitats to provide freshwater fish with breeding, hiding and feeding places, thereby increasing fish production.

01 BACKGROUND

With economic development and rapid population growth, the impact of urbanization on the regional ecosystem is becoming more and more serious. In recent decades, about 40% of North American freshwater fish have been threatened. Since 1900, at least 57 freshwater fish species in North America have become extinct. Among them, habitat loss is the most common cause of extinction of freshwater fish in the United States. Healthy habitats are essential for the survival of fish, they are necessary for fish reproduction, growth, foraging and shelter. Without these important and healthy habitats, fish will not survive.

These are fish habitats that exist in nature, some are materials that provide basic structures, such as rocks, gravel, etc.; Some are existing vegetation types, such as reeds, lotus and other aquatic plants or tree roots; some are related to Links to other waters, such as estuaries or wetlands.

In each life stage of fish, the living environment they need is different. Only by maintaining the corresponding environment can the development of fish populations be ensured.

The living environment of aquatic animals is very complex. Even some inconspicuous places can affect the balance of the entire ecosystem. Although it will not directly affect fish, it will have an impact on the food source of fish, resulting in a reduction in fish production.

Suitable water environment

A place to avoid natural enemies/strong currents

Food source

Suitable water environment

A place to avoid natural enemies/strong currents

Food source

SMALL JUVENILES

LARGE JUVENILES

Suitable water environment

A place to avoid natural enemies/strong currents

Food source

Suitable water environment

A place to avoid natural enemies/strong currents

Food source

Suitable water environment Attached place

ADULTS

Suitable water environment

A place to avoid natural enemies/strong currents

Food source

Spawning place

EMBRYO

LARVA

EXISTING PRODUCTS

ADVANTAGE

DISADVANTAGE SUMMARY

Low price, Wide coverage, can create a lot of space for juvenile fish.

Can not be used for a long time. suitable for various types of fish. The assembly is more complicated.

Need to be able to be used for a long time.

Does not hinder the use of fishing gear, the V-shaped prosthesis helps the attachment of aquatic plants.

The fry do not have much hiding space.

Need to be suitable for multiple sizes of fish. Need to be easy to install.

Suitable for many types of organisms, can be integrated with the environment.

Not suitable for large environments.

Easy to assemble and long

Not conducive to hiding of fry.

To adapt to various environments.

Need to be suitable for multiple sizes of fish.

Most of the existing products only focus on improving the living environment of adult fish, and a few products consider the protection of juvenile fish, but the assembly steps of the product are more complicated. Therefore, I want to design a habitat that can not only provide hunting places for large fish, but also protect juvenile fish to grow safely.

Use thinner materials to reduce costs while reducing weight, making it easier for consumers to use.

Some problems were found after passing the test. First, the connection between the panels was not strong, and the original design would loosen due to buoyancy after entering the water. Secondly, the surface of the prosthesis is too smooth, which is not conducive to the attachment of algae. At the same time, the density of the prosthesis is too low and the space utilization rate is not high. Third, the airtight top will cause certain obstacles when entering water. Fourth, the bottom is too flat, which is not conducive to fixing the bottom. Fifth, it is necessary to reserve a fixed position for the possible use of buoys.

More prostheses that extend outward are added, and a large number of holes are reserved for adding different numbers of prostheses according to user needs.

In the final design, 1/4 inch HDPE material, 1/8 PVC material and some PE pipes are used, and a complex and compact space is planned by stacking these materials, providing a shelter for juvenile fish inside , to provide hunting space for adult fish.

The hollowed-out top is conducive to rapid drainage when entering the water, and also allows smaller fish to enter.

Add more grooves to increase the contact area with the ground to make it more stable.

HDPE

The rough surface of the material facilitates the attachment of fish eggs and algae and the survival of plankton, and algae and plankton are the food sources for juvenile fish. When in use, the product is weighted by placing cement blocks inside. The openings on the top and the periphery are also the entrances and exits for juvenile fish while reducing water resistance. The semi-closed interior can slow down the flow of water and prevent juvenile fish from being washed away. After sinking to the bottom of the water, the protrusions at the bottom of the product can better penetrate into the soil to ensure that the product is fixed in place.

CHAIR DESIGN

Wooden chair

Covid-19 Has Forced 1.4 Billion Students And Employees To Stay Home

Remote Work a Requirement for More U.S. Employees Due to COVID-19

66% of U.S. employees surveyed are working remotely as a result of COVID-19

The sudden arrival of Covid-19 made most people need to work at home or take Online classes, but because there was no need to work at home for a long time before, there was no chair suitable for sedentary sitting at home, which caused most people can only work by sitting on the sofa or dining chair. A comfortable home chair is what they need.

How to design a seat that could service the needs from both decorative and functional needs for work at home?

In order to fulfill both aspects of the demands, I summarized and brainstormed from the following aspects:

Material Feature Outlook

Function Comfort

As considering wood would fulfill both of the functional need and Chinese style, and have following advantages: Strength and durability, ease of maintenance, and modifiable, I decided to use wood as my primary material, and started my ideation process.

Explore seat function

Explore the shape of the chair

Explore seat materials

Explore the shape

Explore the structure

Take inspiration from the gate tower of Chinese architecture, simplify it and use it on the back of the chair.

Goal:

Study the connection and shape of wood through 1:6 scaled down models

Some wrong connection methods will cause the model to become unstable and therefore be discarded. At the same time, the proportions of the upper and lower parts of the chair are corrected.

The height of the chair is just right, and the proportion of the seat surface is a bit small and needs to be widened and deepened. The angle of the armrest tilted backward is too large, and the elbow part cannot provide support. The curve of the back does not fit the human body completely, and cannot provide support for the waist, so the protrusion needs to be raised.

The chair has not found any major problems yet, and some of the problems discovered by the first prototype have been resolved. The armrest can provide good support for the arm, but I think the front end of the armrest can be made larger, so that people can have something to grasp in a relaxed state. The protruding part of the cushion is slightly higher, it may be better to lower the height.

Air purifier design

An air purifier design that can meet the variety needs from users with the integration of the smart home solution

01 BACKGROUND

Particulate air pollution is the single greatest threat to human health globally.

According to estimates by the World Health Organization (World Health Organization), about 2 million people worldwide die from air pollution every year. In particular, the quality of indoor air is very important to human health, especially when people spend most of the day indoors, and indoor air circulation is not strong, resulting in higher concentrations of pollutants. There is a wide range of indoor pollutants, including organic or inorganic chemicals, biological aerosols and particles. The most important source of pollutants is environmental tobacco smoke (ETS, also known as second-hand smoke). According to data from the World Health Organization, 40% of children, 33% of male non-smokers and 35% of female non-smokers have been exposed to second-hand smoke.

Most people spend 90% of their time indoors $60 Billion Cost of poor indoor air quality in American per year Indoor air pollution ranked in RPA’s Top 5 environmental risk to public health

50% Of illnesses Are caused by aggravated indoor air pollution

Pollution

Bathroom

Mold, mildew, odors, and other microbial pathogens

Air conditioning units

Unable to remove pathogens, VOCs and odors

Circulates without ventilating rooms

Living room

Animal hair dust and dander, tobacco smoke, diesel particles. VOCs from paint, varnishes, upholstery, furniture and carpet

Bedroom

VOCs from perfumes, hairspray, nail polish, upholstery, furniture and carpet, dust mites in bedsheets

Out door air

Particulate matters, pathogens, VOCs, odors, and emissions

Kitchen

Cooking devices

Fuel oil

Mark

College Student

Mark is a collage student, and he lives with 3 other roommates in an apartment. Since they need share the living room, activity room kitchen and bathroom, it has been hard to expect that all roommates have similar living Habits.+Smoking

Key factors needs

- Low-noise - Energy-saving - Allergens-free - Scant removable

Emily Freelance Worker

Emily works as a freelance worker and lives in California. Because of the nature of her work, she spends majority of her time stay at home. She also has two pets living together in a loft apartment. The recent air condition in California made her worried a lot.

Key factors needs

- Purifying the indoor air in general - Intelligent and easy to use

- Remote controllable - Helping with pets’ allergens

Quick fact: Smart Home Technology Hits

69% Penetration in U.S.

Smart home system for air quality control

The global smart home market is forecast to reach a value of more than 40 Billion U.S. dollars by 2020.

70% Of consumers who own smart home technology say buying their first connected product made them more likely to buy another.

More than three in five Americans claim security is the top benefit for owning a smart home

47% Of Millennial have smart home products in their homes.

81% Of buyers indicate they’d more opt to buy a home if smart home products were already installed.

The benefits:

Real-time monitor air quality

Easy to control the device’s status

Customizable settings

Potentially work with other smart devices in home to create a holistic ecosystem

Filtered air blows out of the air outlet on top. The screen would display the lifetime of the filters and current mode.

Four filter layers that performs the function of（ Eliminate odor) (Filter PM 2.5) (Filter viruses) (Filter allergens）.The user would be able to customize the product bases on their personal preferences

Air enters through the opening at the bottom, and the slightly inclined angle effectively prevents dust accumulation.

The mode that the machine is currently set to be. The use can switch the air purifier to other modes by tapping the circle.

A brief data summary about the air quality

The user can use the slider to choose other spaces in the home to monitor air quality in different places

The info graphs show the left lifetime that each filter has

Air volume slider

Barrier-free Seesaw

Create an unique experience for special needs children to enhance parent-child relationship.

Universally designed playgrounds meet the developmental needs of the whole child through meaningful play environments for all ages and abilities. Based on that, adding facilities that can help disabled children play with their parents is more conducive to children's growth.

It is inevitable to play with parents during the growth of children. Unlike ordinary children, children with disabilities need more parental company. However, ordinary playgrounds do not give much consideration to how to create more game opportunities for disabled children and parents.

Inclusiveness

Design on the basis of existing rides to improve their inclusiveness.

Autonomy

Increase the autonomy of disabled children in games.

Safety

Prevent and eliminate possible safety issues.

Rounded handles reduce injuries caused by accidental collisions during children's play.

A certain distance interval to prevent the device from pinching the hands and feet of others during use.

Fixed in depression.

adhesive rubber skin can provide enough friction to support the passage of wheelchairs.

Golden Dragon

With the continuous advancement of globalization, traditional culture is prone to be marginalized or even forgotten, and the disappearance of every culture is a great loss of human diversity. This guitar not only demonstrates the power and beauty of traditional Chinese culture, but also shows the possibility of combining traditional skills with modern technology through the application of modern CNC carving techniques.

Guitar Market

Trends by Region

$10.3 Billion

Global Market, 2022

The global guitar market was valued at USD 10.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2023 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by the growing popularity of music-related leisure activities, with guitars becoming increasingly popular among enthusiasts.

Largest Market

Fastest Growing Market

The guitar market is experiencing significant growth, with the Asia-Pacific region holding the largest market share, accounting for over 45.0%. This prominence raises an important question: How can we further increase the market share in the Asia-Pacific area?

NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Revemue

AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

ASIA

Revemue

The global cultural industries represent a significant portion of the world's total economy, with great potential in markets everywhere. In regions such as North America and Europe, cultural industries make a significant contribution to GDP, driven by strong arts, entertainment and innovation infrastructures. At the same time, the cultural sector is growing at an accelerated pace in emerging markets such as South America, Africa and parts of Asia. The integration of cultural elements into products is a new trend.

How to Apply Cultural Elements in Guitar?

To better incorporate cultural elements into the guitar, start with the following resultant aspects.

Materials

Choose woods or other materials that are indigenous or significant to particular cultures. For instance, using Koa wood for Hawaiian-themed guitars or bamboo in East Asian designs can reflect regional characteristics and histories.

Colors

Utilize colors that have cultural significance. For example, red is often associated with good fortune in many Asian cultures, while earth tones might reflect the natural landscapes of African or South American regions.

Themes

Incorporate cultural symbols, patterns, or iconography into the guitar's design. This could include inlaying traditional motifs like Celtic knots for an Irish theme or Maori tribal patterns for a guitar reflecting New Zealand's indigenous culture.

Craftsmanship

Adopt traditional craftsmanship techniques unique to certain cultures. This might involve hand-carving designs based on indigenous art or employing ancient methods of wood aging and treatment known to specific regions.

Taking inspiration from the Chinese dragon, the top of the guitar is compared to a lake.

dragon scales and one without. Through comparison, it was determined that the

Traditional Chinese dragon with some simplification

The body of a dragon playing in the water

Inlaid at the top is a traditional Chinese dragon carp carving

Ripples caused by the dragon playing in the water

Flower Pot

Designed for novices who are new to planting or office workers who have less free time, simplifies planting methods and increases space utilization.

01 BACKGROUND

More and more people like to plant some flowers, plants and fruits on the balcony of their homes. Especially during the epidemic period, the long-term stay-at-home order and the spreading epidemic have made everyone feel depressed. People cannot relax their emotions by walking, cycling and other sports. People need some other ways to improve their emotions. Gardening is a good choice. Studies have shown that all types of gardening are beneficial to people's mental health. At the same time, people who grow vegetables and fruits themselves are more likely to get satisfaction than those who only grow flowers or decorative plants.

Needs for plants

The choice of soil will affect the growth rate of plants, pests and diseases, etc.

Plants can only grow within a certain temperature range, too high and too low temperatures will hinder the growth of plants.

Appropriate fertilizer helps plants grow, too much or wrong choice will make the soil harden or become acidic or alkaline, hindering plant growth.

Poor drainage will suffocate plant roots and rot; if drainage is too fast, plants will die due to lack of water.

The amount of light required by plants depends on the type of plant. Some like long hours of light, some like shade.

The growth of plants is limited by the size of the container, and the size of the container is limited by the balcony space.

People generally grow three types of plants

1. Flowers

2. Fruit

3. Herbs

Anna Student

Living condition: 1B1B, small balcony space

Problems : watering (less), mosquitoes

Reason for planting: during the epidemic, use gardening to decompress, kill time, and grow organic vegetables

Katie White-collar worker working from home

Living condition: 1B1B, large balcony space

Problems: watering (more), Low space utilization

Reason for planting : the green balcony creates a place to relax

Jose White-collar work in the company

Living condition: 3B3B, share balcony with roommates.

Problems: The space utilization is small and the light is not enough.

Reasons for planting: decompression, hobbies

STORY BOARD

Conclusion

Among the many planting methods, soilless culture, as a popular trend in recent years, has great development prospects, especially with traditional planting methods.

Deep water culture

Shallow water culture

Dynamic floating root cultivation technology

Spray culture

Inspired by the organic shapes of plant branches

Wetting liquid rises in the capillary

Capillary phenomenon

The product senses the height of the horizontal plane through a small float switch, thereby controlling the light and telling the user to add water. The led light is powered by solar energy.

The plant roots in the polypropylene fiber through the small holes reserved in the spreading disc. In order to fix the main part of the plant, the gap part is filled with clay particles after the plant is placed.

Plants get the moisture at the bottom through the polypropylene fiber filled inside the product.

diagram of plant in product

The built-in floating block displays the water level in the transparent pipe.

Imagination

The protrusion at the bottom helps air circulation to prevent water buildup.

This is where the main part of the plant is placed, and the hole reserved at the bottom is for the root of the plant.

The product is filled with polypropylene fiber material, and its good capillary structure can help plants absorb water from the bottom.

The main part of the product is connected by a buckle.