Industrial Design Portfolio 2016

JILL KUYT jill.kuyt@gmail.com

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CONTENTS AMBLE

CRITTERS

ARTSICLE

IMPACT

SKYE

ME

-USER FOCUS-PROBLEM SOLVING-

AMBLE

-Gyroscopic Mobility Aide-

PROBLEM

-TERRAIN-

-USABILITY-

-STIGMA-

How can a mobility aid improve the quality of life for users who feel emotionally and socially limited by their situation?

ACCESSIBLE

USER NEEDS

MENTAL

Narrow Walkways Rough Terrain Transportable

Fear Of Injury Doubts Physical Ability Perception Of Stability

PHYSICAL

SOCIAL

Joint Pain Or Weakness Balance Issues Low Energy Level

Independence Stigmatization Fear Of Being A Burden

INSIGHTS 4 WHEELED WALKER +Mobility +Seating - Cost

2 WHEELED WALKER +Most Popular +Does not require lifting - Terrain

Poor posture can result from improper height adjustment or percieving the need for a wider base

NON-WHEELED WALKER +Stability +Can be Used on Stairs - Requires lifting

Proper use requires the user to stand inside the walker as it is used

Applied gyroscopic technology provides a stable yet mobile framework to enable the mobility impaired

TECHNOLOGY

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN CHALLENGES How can it be beautiful but unobtrusive?

Perception is just as important as function

What is the most appropriate application of the technology?

Induction Charging Plates Durable Rubber Ground Plate

Plugs into a Typical AC Power Outlet

FEATURES Wheel Guard/ Fender

Conductive Charging Plate

Gyroscopic Motor In Hub Honeycomb Tire

Height Adjustment Switch Replaceable Grips

Hand Brake/ Wheel Lock

Full Height Adjustability

-INDEPENDENT PROJECT-

-ENTREPRENEURIAL-

-CRAFTSMANSHIP-

CRITTER

-Felt Docking Station-

PROBLEM

-BREAKAGE-

-MESS-

-PERSONALIZATION-

How can we address the mess of cord management while approaching mobile devices as personal items?

YOUNGER USER GROUP

75% of children under 8 have access to a smart phone or tablet

58% of middle schoolers use smartphones for education

60% of parents provide their child with a smartphone at age 10-11

-IDEAINSPIRATION

IT’S NOT JUST YOUR PHONE, IT’S YOUR LIFE.

DEVELOPMENT

-MOCK UP-

-CONCEPT TESTING-

-PATTERN DEVELOPMENT-

ANY CASE

ANY CORD

ANY PHONE

Cord feeds up through the critter to act as a docking station

Weighted base keeps cord from slipping

-CLIENT WORK-

-MATERIAL CONSTRAINT-

ARTSICLE -Children’s Easel-

CHALLENGE

-CHILD SAFETY-

-MATERIAL CONSTRAINT-

-VERSATILITY-

Design, build and donate a piece of children’s furniture for a local organization.

CLIENT Hillcrest Kids:

Before and after school programs, Preschool, Day Care, Summer Day Camps

Primary Needs: Easel, Storage, Children’s seating

Efficient use of space

Encourage creativity and collaboration

Users age 2-7

-IDEATION-

Reversible surface for easel and chalkboard

Cup holders fit standard disposable cups

Triangular leg arrangement keeps the artsicle stable and prevents it from sliding across carpet

TOP VIEW

Additional shelf provides structural stability and protected storage

Nylon supports minimize wear on the surface edges and protect against pinched fingers

PROCESS

MODELING

SHOP BOT

SURFACES

ASSEMBLY

HARDWARE

FINISHING

4’ X 4’ PLYWOOD SHEET

Artsicle in the Hillcrest Kids Classroom

The triangular form allows children to create together and collaborate

-BRANDING-

-CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT-

-SKETCHING-

IMPACT -Ankle Brace Concept-

PROBLEM

-BULK-

-MOBILITY-

-RECOVERY-

How can a piece of streamlined equipment minimize the frequency and intensity of ankle injury and communicate information about recovery?

2 Million

Athletes prefer tape over braces for ankle support, comfort, and stability

Ankle injuries per year make it the most common sports injury in the United States

Ankle mobility is essential for proper knee alignment and impact absorption

Long term brace usage can cause muscle imbalance and weakness

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

INSPIRATION

Player Health Stats Injury Monitoring

Recovery Management

APP INTERFACE Game Score

Data is transmitted to an app to monitor team stats, injury recovery, and performance over the course of the game or season.

TEAM VIEW

Game Clock

Stability Monitoring

Injury Status

PLAYER VIEW

-TEAMWORK-

-SUSTAINABILITY-

-LEADERSHIP-

SKYE -Carrying Basket-

CHALLENGE

-YARD AND GARDEN-

-RECYCLED MATERIALS-

-MANUFACTURING-

Design a useful Yard and Garden product using recycled or reclaimed materials that can be manufactured and sold on a small scale.

DESIGN

Elegant Form Functional Intention

BRAND

Event Planning Promotional Materials

SUSTAINABLE Reduced Impact Reclaimed Materials

SALES

Pricing Customer Interaction

PROJECT GOALS

-EXPLORATION-

MANUFACTURING

CUT

FORM

TIE

FINISH

SELL

EXPANDABLE SKYE BA

ASKET

SF PICTURE

SCOPE

The success of the Skye basket and the simplicity of the design made it an ideal candidate for the WWU IDSA student chapter fundraiser. The project increased vastly in scale, with the fundraising efforts supporting the student trip to San Francisco in the spring.

FUNDRAISER PRODUC

CTION

IDSA STUDENT CHAPTER

FUNDRAISER EVENT

LIFE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

ME -Human Bean-

LIFE PHILOSOPHIES HARD WORK IS NEVER A WASTE

GO FORTH AND BE FABULOUS

ASPIRE TO BE YOURSELF

I’M A DELIGHT.

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.�

-Aristotle

RESUME EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science- Industrial Design Western Washington University (wwu) Bellingham, WA

University Honors Program Presidential Scholarship

Owner and designer Critter Docks on Etsy

WORK

Sept-Dec 2016

Assist students in writing, exiting, and research

Cashier Hobby Lobby Store- Longmont, CO

Jun 2016-present

Develop and manufacture handmade products List items, manage orders, package and ship

Writing Assistant Intern WWU Research & Writing Studio- Bellingham, WA

June 2017

Trained to operate cash register pos equipment Phone and In-Person Customer service

Summer Job 2012-2016

Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Solidworks Catia Keyshot Microsoft Office

SKILLS

LEADERSHIP

Modelmaking Sewing Woodworking Writing & Editing Research Oral Presentation Group Organization

IDSA Fundraiser Co-Leader

Trophy Design Team Leader

Spring 2015

Spring 2015

Sculptural Work In Juried Art Show

November 2015

Design fundraiser product Organize, plan, and monitor production

Design and fabricate 30 trophies for car show sponsored by m.e.ch.a. student club Research and include cultural and environmental themes of vintage car design

Mt. Baker Plywood Design Contest

AWARDS

Dressing In Layers Taking Naps Eating Quickly Sass Relationship Advice

4th place scholarship winner In Motion: WWU VU gallery

Outstanding Senior: Art Department Award

Niwot High School

Fall 2015

Spring 2013