frida c. rivera-pinedo portfolio of works
BFA industrial design
C. R. P.
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Industrial Designer e: fridarp@gmail.com p: +1 650.283.9492 ig: @manualfllet
table__of contents
sentier crankset
p. 3-16
kast composter p. 17-30
legacy hunting perch
p. 31-44
sentier _ crankset
trail absorbing bike component
traditional
cranksets are designed to transfer power.
they also transmit all shocks from the ground to your legs.
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collaboration with Adrian Narain, 5 -week project, SEPT 2024
your legs absorb shocks of up to 2.5x your bodyweight. when MTB, especially “pumping” or landing drops force ____ multiplied.
skate__ smooth.
shock-dampening use of polyurethane in skateboard trucks absorbs impact before reaching your legs. trail tough.
how might this technology scale and integrate into the compact structure of a crank arm?
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integrated for__impact.
positioned close to the rider.
polyurethane pieces embedded in the crank arm reduce vibration and protect the legs; a first in mountain biking.
consider how these pieces will integrate. How may the user customize + interchange? explorations of form.
7 adapted___tech.
secondary_ component.
explorations of negative space through physical layering of lasercut acrylic. sprocket profile.
computer_aided _______modeling.
finalized design for polyurethane inserts. resolving tolerances, screws.
modeled in Rhino, rendered in Keyshot units: mm
high_fdelity model.
confirmation of tolerances, scale. simulated titanium, polyurethane, cork materials.
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color and durometer customizable inserts. ecologically conscious cork detailing.
rigid titanium body.
shock absorbing polyurethane inserts.
waste care for sophisticated living
17 kast _ kitchen _composter
few things ruin the joy of slow cooking.
wet, soggy food is one of them.
disposal___spillage.
40% of households mishandle food waste, often shoving it down the drain.
particularly when the chore of dealing with the waste is percieved as a greater inconvenience.
19 elevated ___ritual.
trending lifestyle as people seek more intentional ways to unwind, recharge, and reclaim their evenings after the 9-5 workday, 5-9 routine.
evening sync.
market_ gap.
composters in this market boast efficiency and ease of use. Kast invites users in and functions in a sophisticated ritual environment. blue ocean. sophisticated approachable convenient ritual
internal_pieces
compost compartment
study model: resolving scale, direction of form.
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form_factor.
resilient. intentional. connected.
vase: an object of both utility and ritual. the form invites touch, holds presence, and transforms food waste into a daily act of care.
computer_aided _______modeling.
sketching out touchpoints, explorations of scale. resolving handle, cmf.
modeled in Rhino, rendered in Keyshot units: inches
embedded__ technologies.
compost is ready!
hands-free lid
ergonomic handle
light indicator
legacy________ hunting_perch
camouflaged tree shelter.
metal frames. harsh angles. exposed hardware.
did you guess it? description of modern hunting perches, marketed as “camouflage”.
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out_of_harmony.
traditional hunting stands are bulky, disruptive.
• reflective metal, even when painted.
• connects to tree at right angle
• unmodified stock material.
layered_ adaptive ____alive.
human use of camouflage lacks complexity of moss, lichen, and bark textures.
attachment_pcs.
iterations of attachment methods.
reimagining a traditional hunting perch with modularity, strap options.
living_structure.
The living root bridges of Meghalaya, India, are handmade by guiding rubber tree roots through bamboo scaffolding and across rivers. notably, they grow stronger over time.
Meghalaya, India.
life_from_lattice.
leverage forest’s existing structures to create multi-life product that seamlessly camouflages,
represenational models to communicate design intent. additionally, aid in understanding materiality. conceptual models.
iterative_ modeling.
lattice gaps should be placed towards the base, allowing the tree to absorb the platform first.
legacy. hunting perch
legacy. hunting perch
legacy. hunting perch