About Me

Asdesignerswehaveapropensitytoincorporateourinnerchildintoourwork.Weplaywithcolors,buildscalemodels,andmost importantlydevelopour imaginations.Forme,my innerchildwasshapedbygrowingupinNorthernVirginiaandwithinasingleparentfamily.Irealizedearlyonhowmysituationmademeunique,throughacombinationbetweenmyheritageandfamilylife.Itooktheseuniquetraitstoheartandbeganatanearlyagetounderstandhowcertainrelationshipsdevelopedapersonscharacter,desiresandmotivation.Thisearlyinterestinpeople’sstorieshelpedmetodeterminemyfutureanddelveintothedesignworld.DespitemyformativeyearswhereIexcelledinMathandScience,Ichoseapathinthecreativeworld.IchosethisbecauseIwantedtofurtherexploretheseuniqueinteractionsbetweenpeopleandtheiraspirations.IndustrialDesignallowsmetoapplymy“hard”sciencebackgroundtobridgecommonalitiesandcelebratedifferencesbetweenvariouspeopleandhowtheviewtheirpossessions.IdothisbecauseIwanttobettertheperson,thepeopletheyarecloseto,andtheircommunity.Toillustratethisdesireforbuildingdesign“connections”isanexcerptfrommysketchbookentryIwrotewhilestudyingabroadinJaipur,India: “Peopleherearedifferent,andyetinherentlythesame.Idon’tspeaktheirlanguage,yetIcanseepersonalquirksandmannerisms.InafundamentalwayIunderstandwhattheywant,it’skindofliketheAmericanDream.There’saforce,pushingpeopletobecomemoreandreachforsomethingtheirfamilyhasn’tachievedyet.Butthereisalsocommunalidentity,wellrootedinthesehistoriccities.Iamjustlikethem,Iwanttocreatesomethingformyfamily,forthepeoplearoundme,somethingthatlasts.”

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, May 2011 Magna Cum Laude GPA-3.6Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VAAdvanced Placement Diploma, June 2007Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, VA

ID 4 Learning- Bahikhaata, Fall 2010 + Spring 2011Designed a system for communal self help groups for micro financing for developing countries specifically India; included overseas travel and implementation. (http://www.id4learning.com/bahikhaata.html)Dell- Core Project, Fall 2010Research and development of a tablet concept that would allow college students to create a personalized digital workspace anywhere.Eastman Chemical+ Dr.Enuf- Packaging Re-Design, Spring 2011: Lead a multidisciplinary team in market studies, user research, concept development, reward system, and marketing to re-brand the Dr.Enuf soft drink.

Advanced knowledge: Rhinoceros and McNeel plug-ins (Flamingo, Bongo and Penguin), V-Ray for Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).Working knowledge: Google SketchUp, Maya, ZBrush, Adobe Flash, Poser4, 3D printing and scanning, laser cutting, 3dsMax, Luxology Modo, Hypershot, iMovie, video editing.

Sketching, marker rendering, ethnographic research and studies, data collection, wood working, metal craft, plastics fabrication, welding, ceramics, photography and paper prototyping.

Resume

HolsteeFreelance Industrial Designer September 2011 - PresentProject management including design, production sourcing, and packaging for products promoting the company motto “Lifestyle goods designed with a conscience”.Virginia TechTeaching Assistant: Rhino Module Fall 2010Instructed fellow students in the use of Rhinoceros and assisted in the success in other student’s work and growth.Smithsonian Institute Office of Exhibits Central: Model Shop Intern Summer 2009Fabrication and implementation of display models and replicas for various exhibits creating an extraordinary experience for museum patrons.Fairfax County Park ServiceBasic Sketching Instructor + Rec-PAC Leader July 2007 - July 2009Instructed children in fundamental drawing and art exercises and honing new skill sets. Planned and scheduled camp activities while supervising junior counselors and campers creating a fun and educational environment.Facility Engineering AssociatesCAD Technician June 2004 - October 2006Drafted and edited technical drawings exceeding client specifications. Assisted with surveys, field assessments and inventories on construction sites.

Magna Cum LaudeDean’s List 2007 - 2011 Advanced Placement Scholar

Education:

Honors:Analog Skills:

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Digital Skills:

Sponsored Projects:

Work Experience:

Contact - Andrew.Chin@verizon.net + (571)236-8597

5Introduction

This carries everything you might need during the average day, it is also

comfortable, and easy to carry.

This is also horribly EMBARRASSING to own.

Holstee Hip Hugger: One Week Design Charrette

How do you make this?

Work for them?

-Theyareyoungatheart,andpursuetheirpassions.-Findwaysofbeingecologicallyandsociallyresponsible.-Feelthatselfexpressionisintegraltoeveryday life; the things theychoosearemeaningfulinhowtheyrepresentthemselves.

What do they do?

Problem:

Holstee Hip Clips

They are people who care about the future because they will shape it.

The Holstee Manifesto: A Mission Statement

7Research & Development

To make the standard “fanny pack” moreattractiveandmeaningfultothemodernandeco-conscientious individual, I adopted amessengerbag likeappearancethatwouldclipontoabeltorbelt loops. Thiseliminatesthestrapcomponentthatcausesmuchoftheawkwardnessinvolvedintheinteractionwithclothesinadditiontotheoverallpresentation.

Sketch Refinement

Pocket Diagram KeyCards and ID

Chap-stick or branding and personalization tag)

Main Storage Zipper Access

Electronics and Accessories

Paper Open Side Access

Configuration 2

Main Storage Example

Configuration 1

Holstee Hip Clips

Storage Paper Prototyping

Holstee Hip Clips

Final In Use

11Introduction

“By 2020, the average water supply per person worldwide is expected be a third smaller than now.”

ReSpin Cycle Washer

Concurrently, by 2050 it is estimated that three quarters of the world will live in densely populated urban settings. Appliance designs must respond to increasing consumer needs for spatial efficiency, environmental friendliness, and individualization features. This concept helps to alleviate the potential for water shortages in the near future by reducing the total amount of fresh water consumed by an individual. The global demand for potable water rises at an exponential rate causing great strife and hardship. By making water usage more efficient conflicts can be averted.

ReSpin Cycle

Various appliance related ideation lead to a vanity with a built in steam washer and dryer combination that could use filtered grey water to wash garments. This new type of furniture appliance would allow for a smaller ecological footprint as well make a statement about being modern and chic. The aesthetic and fundamental purpose would reflect its user’s commitment to being a smarter more “green” individual.

Placement of this appliance should be installed into existing bathrooms in apartments and allows for minimal renovation and plumbing work. Most of these concepts revolve around utilizing a personal cistern for collecting and filtering grey water, however a communal system could be used as well for an entire apartment complex.

Design Origins + Refinement

13Process

Concept Highlights-Grey water filtration and storage from the sink and shower.-Steam washing-Doubles as a dryer programmed to run automatically after wash cycle.-Full wash and dry cycle for a small load of clothes in about 20 minutes .-Sleek and modern bathroom style.-Towel racks.-Counter top touch screen interface.-Individual washing settings.-Choice of sink colors and front panel material/design.-Low ecological impact.-Ability to save over 5000 gallons of water consumed per year per person.

- Detergent input

- Towel racks

- Anodized aluminum front face

- Translucent sink with custom color

-Digital interface

Feature Call-outs

Grey water drains

Pipes Recycle to filtering cistern

Wash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Whites

S T A R T

Wash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Colors

S T A R T

StoryboardWash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Whites

S T A R T

Wash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Colors

S T A R T

ReSpin Cycle

Interface

Diagrams

Wash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Whites

S T A R T

Wash Dry

Dirt

Temperature

Delicates

S T A R T

This product uses a simple touch screen interface that allows users to determine the variables that need to be accounted for in the washing of clothes and assorted garments. Simple language and color coding of values allows for anyone to be able to use this interface in a variety of languages.

15Specifications & Details

Final Images

6 3/

4"

WOOD

NOTESSTEEL 1/4" THICKWOOD 1/2" THICK

2 1/

4"

1 3/

4"

1'-6

"

SECTION

1 1/4"

6 3/4"

ELEVATION

1"

SIDE ELEVATION

1'-7 3/4"1'-8"

1'-4 3/4"

STEEL

10"

6"

Thegoal of this project is to createanaestheticallypleasingfurniturepiecethatcombinesthreespecificfunctions;aseat,asurface,andamethodforstorage.Thisconceptdevelopedafullscaleworkingprototypethatservesasanottomanseat,asurfacetotieshoeson, and angled shelves for display/storage of foot-wearunderneath.

The aesthetics of play and movement for the young active urbanite.

Seat Surface Storage

17Introduction & Initial Thoughts

Sketches

Theinitialdesignwasforatoychestsofawithatabletopsurfaceandhiddenstorageunderneathit.Thedevelopmentoftheconceptwassimplifiedintoasingleseatsizedcube.Astheformevolvedtheconceptmovedawayfromachildcen-teredpieceintoamoreelegantmoderndesignthatappealstotheyoungprofessional.Themainelementsofthisdesigncombinethewarmthofwoodwithsleekmetalinauniqueshape.Thefinalprototypewasbuiltwithhandformedpolarwoodpanelsenclosedbyawaterjetcutbrushedstainlesssteelframe.Theresultantbouncyfeellendsthispiecedynamicenergyandanunexpectedsenseofplay.

Seat Surface Storage

19Digital & Physical Prototypes

Seat StorageSurface

Dr. Enuf Packaging

Group Members: Tyler Burford (Industrial Design), Andrew Chin (Industrial Design), and Stephanie Lacasse (Graphic Design)

Plastic is recyclable.

These Labels- are not.

21Problem & Process

The Dr. Enuf beverage sought to re-brand itself with new graphics and bottle designs. As an interdisciplin-ary project, groups of industrial and graphic designers developed concepts for their current market and expand into other potential markets. The main focus was to promote the brand as well as environmental awareness by creating a reward system that encourag-es the complete removal of the label before recycling.

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Current Market:

Expanded Market:

• Demanding hours• Steady routine• Active, Busy, Reliable• Honest living• Meeting family needs• Hard working• Instant gratification mentality

Tri-City Blue Collar Workers

• 9-5 job• Younger• “Weekend warriors”• Sports/activity driven• Brand loyalty, Aesthet-ic affinities• Proud culture• Sensibility + simplicity• Use digital systems

Activity and Sports Driven In the Southern United States

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Rewards + Wrappings User Profile

• Ergonomic form• Highlights a dynamic and eye catching shape• Modern and contemporary look• Swirled ridges for grip• Embossed logo• Portable and light weight• Marketable as a bridge between sports fruit drink and sugary energy drink

Features:

Curved Grip Ridges Detail

Curved ridges

Ergonomic form for holding

Embossed logo on bottle

Recyclable PETE

Features & MaterialsNew User Bottle + Graphics

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23Final Market Designs

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• Stout and portable shape• Reflects masculine exterior• Angled cap for gloved gripping and added surface area• Sturdy form• Ergonomic shape• Embossed logo

Features:

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Embossed logo on bottle

Angled cap

Feature Call-outs

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Dr. Enuf Packaging

Dell Core Project

Dellwas interested inamutualprojectwithVirginia Tech’s Industrial Design program tobetter understand and adapt to the com-puting needs of current and futurecollegestudents. My team developed a conceptthat creates enhanced environmental andsensoryexperiencesby taking intoaccountfastpacedtrendsnotonlywithinelectronics,butalsoinexaminingthecollegiatemental-ity. This tookmeantunderstandingboththestylingand technologicalawareness/capa-bilitiespertinenttothemarket.Basedonourown lives, we ensured our product’s mes-sagewastokeepupwithaneverchanginglandscape,butmaintainameaningfulandrewardingexperience

Redefine: Your Life

Redefine: SocializingRedefine: Education

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Group Members: Tori Brock, Andrew Chin, Quinn Huffstetler, Matt Manganti

Introduction

?Cell Phone Meets Laptop

-Versatilityiskey-Processingpowertohavemanycomplexprogramsrunningsimultaneously-StorageSpace-Accessoryinputs

-Studentsusedevicesonthego-Peopleoftenset-upspaceswheretheyare-Textmessagingandwalking-Stayinworkspacesfromminutestohours-Carryingandstorageisabigfactorinwhereandhowstudentstravel

Dell Core Project

Functionality

Mobility

PhotoEthnography-ObservationsonHowdoCollegeStudentsApproach...

-Studentsliketoshareandcollaborateindowntimeasopposedtoinclass.-Peopleoftenusethesameprogramsandsoftwaretointeractwithfriends.-Socialnetworkingiskey.-Manykeeporganizedfromupdatedeventsfromfriends,communitygroupsandinterests

Interaction

27Design Foundation

Home

StatisticsandConsiderations

70%HandvsDigital

HandWritten

43%Yes

Doyoubringyourlaptoptoclass?

23%Never

Howoftendoyoubackupyourdata?

Wheredoyouuseyourlaptopthemost?

62%

AcademicSetting

38%

Quick Tech Facts

Whattheydo? Whattheyneed?

ResearchConclusions

Asystem allowingcollegestudentstomanipulatetheirsurroundingsintotheiridealcollaborative,personal

working,or entertainmentenvironment.

Collegestudentswanttohavetheflexibilitytodowhattheywant,whentheywant,andintheirownway.

Social/Involved

Tech-Savy

Artistic/Creative

UserOverview

Involvedincommunityevents.Coordinategatherings.Networkingisatoppriority.ExtremelybusyDocumentactivitiesusingpictures.

SocialNetworksCommunicationOrganizationEventDocumentationGroupInteractionPortability

ComputingPowerAdditionalStorageSpecializedComponentsUp-to-dateSoftwareCustomizationAbilitytousespecializedcomponents

Up-to-datewithtechnology.Concernedwithperformance.Attentiontodetail.Close-knitsocialgroups.

DocumentationStorageSpacePersonalizationGraphic/SoundQualitySpecializedNeeds

Specializeinahobby.Passionate.Identityisimportant.Liketosharetheirtalents.

Whattheydo? Whattheyneed?

Whattheydo? Whattheyneed?

-Averagelaptopweight:6Lbs-Averagetabletweight:1.5Lbs-Laptopsarethefastestgrowingsegmentofthecomputerindustry.-Averagebatterylifefornewlaptops:3hours

-Thereareabout18millioncollegestudentscurrentlyenrolledintheUSalone.-Theaveragecollegestudentspendsroughly12hoursadaywithmedia/gadgets.-73%ofteensandyoungadultsareamemberofatleastonesocialnetwork.

Quick “College” Facts

Dell Core Project

Group brainstorming sessions generated many varyingideasforasystemofinteractingproductseachwithspecificfunctionstomeetcollegestudents’needforcollaboration,personalization, socializing, or a mixture of all three. Theelementsofthissystemincludeacentralizedhubtocontrolaccessory components, management external devices,provide data storage in addition to a larger wide screentabletforaninterface.

SketchDevelopment

29Ideation + Concept Development

DigitalIterationsBar concept gave stability to the interfaceasitcharged.Howevertheoverallshapedidnotspeaktothecentralizedworkstationcon-cept.Thisform,althoughsleekandelegant,didnotallowforasimilar lookforstoringforthecord.

This concept allowed for the most growthandeventually evolved into the final prod-uct. The central angled hub spoke to theaestheticofcentralizationandsimplicitythatthe dock needed to be. The potential fordifferingcolor schemesandpersonalizationalsowasakeyfactorinitssuccess.

Thisconceptrequiredthehubtobeplaced farther back and included a swivelingmo-tion.Theneedto reducecomplexpointsoffailurecausedthisparticularconcepttobeabandoned,buttheideaofmovingthehubtowards thetopof the interface influencedfurtheriteration.

Analysis

Dell Core Project

Finalized Concept

After some user feedback and testing, the harddrive and charging stand placement was furtherdeveloped in order to provide more stability,specificallyforthetopedgeandcorners.Thestandand connection components were made wider,and overall placement was pushed back. Thisaddedstabilitymethodwastestedbystudentsusingan existing touch-pad and cardboard prototypewithmanyfavorablereviews.

StabilityDiagram

Unsupported

StandPositionPreviousPosition

UserTesting

RefinedForm

31User Testing & Final Design

FunctionalityTouchscreenSurface

Precision“Vibe”Grid

OuterCasingandPortHousing

InnerCircuitry

-Angledbottomheavystand-128GBSolidStateHardDrive-32GBTabletHardDrive-MagneticInductiveCharging-PrecisionVibrationalGrid-3xUSB3.0Ports,HDMIPort,SDcardslot,HeadphoneJack,EthernetPort-TabletWeight:1.35Lbs-12HourTabletBatteryLife-TabletProjectionandRecall-Wi-FiCapability-TextileLinedPowerCord

Features

VibrationalTyping

ExternalConnections

Ports+Cord

Dell Core Project

To best suit the on the go lifestyle that most college students areaccustomed to, many considerations for mobility were taken intoaccount.Themostprominentutilizestheprojectorfeaturetoenabletheusertomanipulatetheirsurroundings.Thisisdonebyprojectinga main visual component of a program onto a flat surface suchas a wall or table top, then the tablet would become an inputdeviceequivalent toamouse,keyboard,andstyluspadall inoneergonomicallyangleddevice.Anotherpointthatwasaddressedformobilitywasinhowonewouldstorethechargingcomponent.Mostcomputerpowerbricksareleftfreehanginganddonotaddtotheproduct appeal of the computing device. The Core concept’s itsroundshapeandinteriorgroovestoallowforcordwrappingwhiletheprongscanberetractedandclippedtocreateacompletepackagefortransport.

MobilityLibraryStudyProjection

33Features & Specifications

Settings

FriendsSharing Options Facebook Twitter Range

YesNo

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Friends

Andrew Chin“Anyone trying to get lunch?”

Tori Brock“heading to pottery class, ugh its too early”

Quinn Huffstetler“Going to be late for my presentation!!!”

Matt Manganti“playing starcraft 2 don’t bother me!”

Chuck Norris“I’m lonely... :(“

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Andrew Chin“Anyone trying to get lunch?”

Social Bubble

Interactive

AddedWi-Fi capabilities not only allow for common functions found inmostmodern electronic devicessuchastheinternetandhomenetworking,butdesignedintotheCore’sOSsystemsisthepotentialfortheinteractionsbetweenmultipleusersandtheirdevices.Collaborationthroughprojectionallowsformultipleuserstomanipulatethesamefileatthesametime.Anotherfunctionincludedisasocialnetworkingprogramdubbedthesocialbubblewhichalertspeopleinrealtimetofriendlyupdatesandonthegomovements.

ProjectionforMutualFileEditing

WidescreenViewing

SocialBubbleSystem

Dell Core Project

Dell

Project

CORE

Thank you for your time and interest. Feel free to contact me with any

questions or comments.

Andrew.Chin@verizon.net + (571)236-8597