Qais Khan design portfolio
QAIS KHAN Graduated with 2:1 Honours in Furniture and Product Design at the Nottingham Trent University. I have a true and highly dedicated passion for this field. Design, to me, encapsulates the creation of a product, problem solving and accepting the challenge of using new materials and processes. I am determined, enthusiastic and continuously motivated to explore. I am actively seeking a full time job that will allow me to give something back and an opportunity to develop my design skills.
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Vortice
Iconic Donkey
CUB Kids Furniture
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Tray for Iftar
Spiral Pendant Light
Tafa-Dalu
vorticé Diner Ceiling Light
Project Brief To design a domestic commerical lighting for the individual dining room which would be suitable for everyone but especially for visually impaired people. Project Duration: 3 month
Vortice is a domestic interactive lighting design which incorporates a simple and adjustable system. Designed for inclusion, consumers who are visually impaired are able to adjust the light source to their individual requirements. The purpose of this light is to illuminate the dining table and its enviroment while creating a convival social atmosphere.
Top cone (done by sand blasting) This allows visually impaired people to be able to feel the texture of the wood.
The combination of aluminum and ash creates a contemporary style.
Cable Adjustable allows you to adjust from high to low.
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Vacuum foaming with sand blasting to give a non-glare light.
concept
To design inclusive lighting which would be suitable for visually impaired, the elderly, and people, who simply need more lighting in their home.
To meet the needs of their requirements and by raising awareness of the needs of specialised consumers such as elderly or disabled people.
Simplified with this adjustable cable to create ease for visually impaired people when needed.
ICONIC DONKEY Project Brief To design and prototype a specific furniture typology - the portable free standing storage form as typied by the penguin donkey. Project Duration: 3 month
The Isokon Donkey 4 is lightweight, portable and can be positioned in a place of your choice within the home. Most useful within the living/lounge room it has a variety of storage possibilities, allowing family members to make everyday use of the design. Aesthetically appealing to the eye it becomes a valued furniture piece within the home setting.
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Using domino joints offers additional support in the making of the Donkey adding to its durability. The base is made up of 12 mm plywood with the remainder 9 mm Aeroply.
Lightweight, easy and simple to carry.
1:5 modelling
Model scale 1:10 allowing clear design features to be shown.
Analysing design features and being prepared to resign in order for the Donkey and the spaces provided can be used to their full potential.
Showing design problems and how solutions were found.
CUB
kids’ furniture Project Brief To design a market-ready prototype of three new furniture designs for children.
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Project Duration: 4 months
This project was part of the European Project Semester in Autumn 2017 at the Universitat Politècnica de València. A team of eleven students from Europe and the USA worked together to design, analyse and fabricate a market-ready prototype of three furniture designs intended for children..
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kids’ furniture “Slide and Hide” is piece of furniture suitable for children. It is as expandable stool that can be transformed to a playhouse.
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concept
CUB
“Turn and Learn” is multifunctional featuring a rotatable desk. Cleverly, the desk, when turned 90 degrees can be used as a blackboard. The easel transforms to a desk with usable storage functions.
kids’ furniture
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“Rock and Block” is a rocking horse featuring modular cushions along with a creative rocking action.
development
Creative furniture concept
Folding furniture concept Modular furniture concept
The creative furniture is multifunctional furniture, where the child can perform art and crafts.
The modular furniture is a concept where the furniture can be divided and combined in various ways.
The folding furniture emphasizes the need of parents who want space saving furniture.
Tray for iftar Project Brief Create a collection of objects that are designed to demonstrate a personal narrative and ritual using timber and casting processes. Project Duration: 2 month
During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast everyday from sunrise to sunset. When the Iftar (evening meal undertaken by Muslims after the end of the daily Ramadan fast at sunset) would begin, first refreshments would be dates or sip of water. The bowl would hold the dates and the cup for water. Patterns on the tray represent patterns taken from mosque traditional architecture.
concept
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The bowl made out of wood and used for dates.
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The tray has got the islamic patterns and is made out of metal.
2 minutes video of ‘Tray for Iftar - Ramadan’ which is available on YouTube
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340 The cup is made out of ceramics.
development
Understanding which material would be suitable for specific object.
Adding more cups would be useful as they’re for my family to be used.
Finding the easy way to hold the tray.
Spiral Pendant Light Project Brief Explore the commerical home-ware market and develop a product specifically for wood fabrication. Project Duration: 3 month
Eating dinner at home with family and guests? The Spiral Pendant light is used to best effect holding a central position above the dining table. Suitable for both traditional and modern interiors the spraying of light shadows around the room displayed from the light would be a talking point amongst admiring guests.
assembly
Base 6mm Plywood
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Fin 3mm Aeroply 186
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255 Ring 6mm Plywood
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development
Developed clear design features to be shown.
Exploring to get the accurate shape of a fin which would be suitable for Heal’s.
Showing design problems and how solutions were found.
Project Brief To design a piece of domestic furniture that brings a touch of Middle Eastern lifestyle into European style. Project Duration: 5 month
Inspired by the lifestyle of the Middle East, Tafa-Dalu (go ahead, be my guest) is a form of contemporary modular seating which allows the host to both welcome guests who are gathering to sit on a bench and accommodate further arrivals by placing on the floor.
concept
Made from finished solid white ash, this piece also offers a great deal of adaptability beyond the living room area.
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exploring process
Learning more about the sustainability which would be suitable for bending the wood. Making this piece more eco-friendly.
Exploring a different process of using the Kerf Cut.
To ensure the right process is carried out in order to get the right angle.
about me
skills
interests
From a young age I remember having a keen interest in art and drawing in particular. At school and college tutors encouraged me to express myself in Furniture and Product design. I was fortunate to have travelled with my family to various parts of the world which allowed me to experience different cultures in its many forms and to meet an array of interesting individuals. The sight of pattern and colour adorning buildings, the smell of busy cities and the tranquil countryside are my inspiration.
Software
Personal & Creative
Solidworks Certified
Motivational Speaking
AutoCAD Certified
Photography
Adobe Photoshop Certified
Travelling
As a furniture and product designer, client requirements are key to my design methodology. My aim is to be mindful of the environment, enhance the lives of people using my products and to encapsulate functionality and aesthetics.
Adobe Illustrator Certified
Sketching
Adobe InDesign
Concept Developing
3D max
Design Thinking
Keyshot
Design Researching
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Tel: +44 7975916294