wyatt little's 2012 portfolio

-Wyatt Little 2012 Portfolio-

WYATT LITTLE936.499.6426wyatt.jl@gmail.comwyattlittle.com

(2006-2012)Selected Products & Creative works

Wyatt John Little

WOODWORKING(2006 - 2012)

NASA(Spring 2010 & 2011)

HIGH FIDELITY PROTOTYPESThe primary role of the designer at NASA is to make extremely refined

prototypes for testing and simulation. Although the majority of the

projects I worked on need to remain confidential, the process of

constructing the second generation lunar rover can be seen on the

following pages.

PROCESSAfter all the pieces were cut, we assembled everything

in the main testing center at NASA. An assembly video

of the rover can be viewed by scanning the QR code to

the right.

COMPLETED PROTOTYPEThe prototype nose has been applied to the body we constructed for

ergonomic and human factor testing and validation.

BIG DREAMS(Summer 2012)

A WORK IN PROGRESSThis is an ongoing project slated to be finished very soon. I first

designed this piece in CAD, plotted it out full scale, then cut out all of

the voids in order to have guides for the cuts. I then cut everything out

using a jig saw and drill.

2X4 LOUNGE(Spring 2007)

INSPIRATIONDesign a piece of furniture using only one 2”x4”. The final

design should utilize all materials efficiently and be fit for

the human body.

FEATURESEach form is cut from a 2”x4”x8’ piece of lumber. The

form alone makes a simple lounge chair. When combined

together a bench seat can be arranged.

CRADLE TABLE(Spring 2007)

FEATURESA concave center acts as a catch for all the little

things that fell off your last table.

ROBINWOOD(Fall 2010)

BACKGROUNDEvery year nearly 40% of the United States’

solid waste derives from construction. The goal for this project is to provide local Houston families in need with a modular furniture system by utilizing dimensional lumber from these construction sites. This project was a partnership with the Houston Furniture Bank, Re-Use Warehouse and Sign-AD billboards.

One 2,000 sq. foot house 8,000 lbs of wood waste

WHY USE SCRAP LUMBER?The good thing about lumber is that its all dimensional. This allows for a consistent supply of materials, as well as, a systematic method for cutting the pieces and manufacturing each piece. Collect 40” scrap lumber, cut into slats, and assemble into furniture.

WHY USE BILLBOARDS?Billboards are constantly going up

and down. Every year Houston trashes thousands; most of which usually end

up in land fills. They are water proof and rugged, making it the perfect upholstery for children.

WHY USE OLD CUSHIONS?At the Houston furniture bank, they receive donations of all types. They currently have sofa cushions stacked to the ceiling which they cant really give away. They are allowing me to salvage the foam out of these cushions.

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PROCESSAn assembly video of all the Robinwood pieces can be

viewed by scanning the QR code to the right.

100% DESIGNED, SOURCED, AND

MANUFACTURED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

WHY KEEP IT IN THE CITY?-Reduces the carbon footprint of the company.-Creates local jobs.-Reduces the huge amount of waste that goes into landfills every year.-Improves Houston’s diminished reputation.

THE COMPONENTSOne of the most important things considered during the designing of these pieces was how the materials can be used efficiently while

meeting a multitude of needs for the user.

HEADBOARDThis is the main component of each piece of furniture. It provides the head board for the bed and sofa as well as, the frame for the table top.

LEGThis is the front and back leg for the bed and sofa.

MID-LEGThis is middle support leg for the bed.

SIDE RAIL/LEGThis is the side rail for the bed, sofa and also the leg for the table.

SLATSThese slats provide support for the bed and sofa, but also fit together to provide the surface for the table.

ROBIN-BEDDuring the prototyping process for this piece, I was

advised by Re-Use Warehouse to constrain the project to not using anything longer than 45”. That is the average size scrap lumber they get donated from construction

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ROBIN-SOFAThis sofa uses four modular components. If the user no longer needs the bed they can disassemble it and create

a large sofa.

ROBIN-TABLEThis desk uses three main modular components. At first glance, it may seam odd that there are cleats on the legs, but this is because

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ROBINWOODThe Robinwood project strives to meet the needs of those in need. By simplifying the assembly process and utilizing sustainable manufacturing it is something that can truly

make a difference.

RAW & USED DISPLAY WORK(Spring 2012)

BACKGROUNDThis is an example of a display piece I designed and constructed for our “Raw &

Used” Industrial Design show in the Spring of 2012. Built using scrap wood found on

construction sites and behind grocery stores it marries a contemporary aesthetic

with a utilitarian purpose.

LIGHTING(2006 - 2012)

BIRD POOP CHANDELIER(Summer 2010)

This project was featured on Design Milk.

INSPIRATIONAlthough the act of a bird pooping on you is a bit disgusting,

when you make the act into a crystal ornament it is actually

very beautiful.

LINE LIGHT(Winter 2010)

This project was featured on Industrial Design Served.

INSPIRATIONAs an exercise in creative thinking combined with rapid development,

the following pendent light was designed and prototyped over the

course of 3 days from a single random sketch.

CERAMICS(2010 - 2012)

MIDA’S NEST(Spring 2012)

This project was selected for the American Design Club Show

“Raw & Unfiltered” during New York Design Week.

INSPIRATIONI found this wasp nest on the back of my grandmother’s

house. Being that it was already beautiful, I decided

to replicate the piece as an ornament in homage to it’s

maker.

URBAN FLOWER POTS(Summer 2012)

This project was selected for exhibition at the

21st annual Big Show hosted by

The Lawndale Art Center.

INSPIRATIONThere is an inherent beauty to a pair of shoes hanging

from a high strung power line. I decided to create a pair

of ceramic hanging flower pots based upon this unique

aesthetic.

EXPERIENCEOver the last year I have had the good fortune of working with three very

diverse design companies.

RICH, BRILLIANT, WILLING(Fall 2009)

BIAS CLOCKThis was a produced product done for Areaware.

I was in charge of 3d modeling, rendering and texturing this piece.

BRANCH CHANDELIERThis was a produced product manufactured by RBW. I was in charge of 3d

modeling, rendering and texturing.

BRIGHT SIDE LIGHTSThis was a produced product manufactured by Artecnica. I was in charge of

rendering and texturing these pieces.

THRESHOLD FURNITURE(Spring 2010)

CHICAGO LOUNGEThis was a produced sofa design manufactured by Vioski. I 3d modeled,

designed, and rendered this piece.

CUSTOM BED DESIGNThis was a produced custom bed design manufactured by Vioski. I 3d

modeled, designed, and rendered this piece.

CUSTOM BED DESIGNCustom bed design upon completion at the Vioski manufacturing facility.