Chau, Nguyen Moc
2024
Industrial Design Portfolio
Hi, I’m Chau!
I’m a passionate industrial designer focused on creating visually stunning and functional products. My understanding of form, color, and texture, combined with my attention to detail and strong background in photography, gives me a keen eye for art and informs my aesthetic approach.
I have expertise in 3D modeling, prototyping, and visualization and consider both the look and ergonomics of my designs. I bring diverse influences from nature, technology, and the world to each project and approach each with passion, creativity, and attention to detail.
I’m eager to join a company that values aesthetics in their products and am confident in my ability to contribute to any design team.
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About me
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Stout
May 2025
Industrial Design major
EXPERIENCE
UWStout SOAD Process Lab - 01/ 2022 - Current
Process Lab Technician
Effectively monitoring the lab, assisting students in using woodworking and metalworking machines and tools, and providing technical support for design projects.
UWStout Fabrication Lab - 09/ 2023 - Current
Fab Lab Technician
Training students in using CNC machines(milling, lazer cut, 3D printer, resin printer,..), and providing technical support for design projects.
Green Power Co. - Summer 2022 & Summer 2023
Summer Work Experience
Hands-on experience in using factory tools, operating a CNC, metal laser cutting, designing components with Fusion 360, and 3D printing.
CONTACT
Phone
Behance
LinkedIn Mail
+1 (253) 455-1012
https://www.behance.net/NguyenMocChau
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chau-nguyen-moc-915707184/ nmocchau@gmail.com
SKILLS
Software
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Shapr3D
AutoCAD
KeyShot
Analogue
UX/UI
Problem Solving
Sketchbook Pro
Procreate
InDesign
Photoshop
Figma
User-centered Design
Concept Development
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Hoper
An anxiety control wearable device
Hoper is a wearable ear device designed to empower individuals dealing with frequent anxiety. Fully customizable via the app and requiring no user interaction during use, it enables users to unlock their full potential and become the most resilient version of themselves.
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Ideations
Inspired by Cyberpunk Jewelry
During the sketching process, I initially leaned towards ear cuffs, influencing designs with an emphasis on side profiles. However, considering potential discomfort for a broader audience, the final design was adjusted to sit fully behind the ear.
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Initial Models & User
Overall favorite.
Model 1
Fit some people, not very comfortable but acceptable. People like the way it look on the ear the most.
Model 2
Fit nicely, doesn’t fall even with running or jumping.
In the user testing phase, I explored diverse 3D models focusing on asymmetrical forms to enhance comfort behind the ears. While initial experimentation aimed for a personalized fit, diverse user feedback revealed significant variations in head and ear shapes. Consequently, I transitioned to a symmetrical design, aiming for a more universally comfortable solution.
Model 3
Falling off most ears, a very few number say it feels okay. Looked flat.
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Final Design
Flat surface for customizable attachments and decorations
Curved for all-day comfort, ensuring the perfect fit for your ear
48-hour battery life with wireless charging capability
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CMF
Plastic core, white ceramic finish
Polished stainless steel
How To Use
Put on Hoper before going out
When detected anxiety, the product will provide 1 in 4 solution based on intensity
Tap the touch screen to snooze function
Use app to adjust functions
Heat senHeart rate sen-
Bone conductor trans-
MicrocontrolLiPo bat- Beeper-
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Back piece Back piece Front piece Front piece Connecting
Components Back piece
App Interface
Using the app, users can customize vibration frequency for a personalized experience—tailoring it to their liking. The app also tracks emotions, offering advice for anxiety relief using bone conductor technology. Notably, the device functions independently, requiring no app interaction ex cept for snoozing.
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Calypso
Bodum Tea Brew Bottle
Meet Calypso, the latest addition to BODUM’s lineup, crafted to embody the brand’s unique style. The Bodum Tea Brew Bottle revolutionizes tea brewing with precision and user-friendly features. From the captivating double-wall glass to the intuitive touchscreen for tea customization, every detail reflects Bodum’s thoughtful design. Calypso’s unique tea separation mechanism ensures a consistently exquisite brew until the last sip.
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CMF
Market Opportunity Design Language
BODUM’s design language embodies sleek minimalism, marrying form and function seamlessly. With clean lines, bold accents, and a focus on user experience, BODUM products exude timeless elegance and practical sophistication.
Vibrant hues, premium materials like stainless steel and borosilicate glass, and refined finishes
Our brand study revealed a market opportunity for BODUM in outdoor hot tea products. That’s where we come in.
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Ideations
In the sketch ideation phase, I deliberated between a larger, countertop tea brewer and a portable to-go bottle for the Bodum brand. Ultimately, the decision leaned towards the to-go bottle, driven by a strategic vision to expand Bodum’s outdoor product offerings.
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Final Design
How To Use
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station Body
Touch lid
Charging
Tea compartment
Product poster inspired by the Bodum website, utilizing identical fonts, logos, colors, and layout to achieve a seamless and professional appearance.
Brew Bottle, 0.5 l, 17 oz
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Initial design Interface How to use
CALYPSO Nguyen Moc Chau ID3 09242023 Slide to view Click red button to select Real time temperature Timer Flashing when done Put water in Charge the bottle Take to work Put tea leaves in Flip to brew Seperate tea leaves when done Enjoy Final design
Tea
Sketches
Poster
Athenia Bedside Light
Athenia: A bedside essential for Brutalism enthusiasts. Featuring a bold black finish on a concrete base, this lamp showcases a distinctive spinning glass front for adjustable brightness. Its detachable light offers versatility, illuminating your surroundings without disturbing your loved ones. Illuminate with style and functionality, all in one package.
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Moodboard
Enviroment
Bedroom and nearby areas
Indoor activities, including reading books, watching movies, and enjoying date nights
Brutalism, concrete, with thin, long light, and chrome elements, featuring a grayscale color palette
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Life Style Style
Ideations
After exploring various shapes, I’ve opted for a half-cylinder design with a long cylindrical light source in the center.
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Final Design
Portable light for use around the house
Rotating lampshade for adjustable brightness and direction
Dimensions and Packaging
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Hermont
Mobility device
Introducing Hermont – a mobility device crafted for young females with lower body challenges. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and empowerment, Hermont distributes body weight between underarms and arms, avoiding wrist strain. This stable innovation provides support while walking and standing. Hermont doesn’t just assist; it empowers, expressing beauty and strength through an enchanting design.
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We all know Crutches suck...
They are not fashionable
They cause forward leaning or hunched posture and keeping your hands occupied
They hurt your wrists
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Needs
Our product supports young women aged 18-30 with ACL tears in creative careers, living in big cities, on an average income ($68,700). Stability tailored for urban living
An ACL tear is a common knee injury affecting ligaments crucial for knee stability. Those with an ACL tear often require a mobility device due to instability, pain, and difficulty bearing weight, necessitating support for walking and standing during recovery.
Promotes upright posture, hands-free functionality Stylish, without clinical appearance Ergonomic grips & touchpoints
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Avoids wrist pressure
Ideations
Drawing inspiration from the elegant undergarments of the past, particularly the crinolines worn beneath dresses to achieve a voluminous and rounded silhouette. Exploring this concept in my sketch ideation, my aim is to infuse a touch of timeless grace into contemporary design.
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Design Process
Unstable, need another connection
Curves lack aesthetic appeal
Need better connection point & more space for the back
Throughout the design process, additional connection points enhance stability and support. The sleek curves of Hermont’s design have evolved into an enchanting aesthetic, diverging significantly from clinical product norms.
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Keep
Ergonomic grip with anti sliding knuckle.
Highlight the shoes
Comfortable armrest with positioning support
Spacious for backpack
Top cut-out serves as optional handle
Rocking chair bottom with dual balance positions and provide energy bounce.
Show off the outfit
Comfortable elbow angle
Body-definding curve
the user in a straight pose
Features
How To Use Demonstration
Step 1
Starting from a still standing
Step 2
Lift up the device using force from the shoulder
Step 3
Lean forward, put body weight on the underarm rest. The leg move forward and landed
Step 4
Straighten up for stopping or continue using the rocking force for the next step
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Index
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Hermont Athenia
Calypso
Hoper
The End
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