Download - Portfolio 2011 | Sathvik Sivaprakash
about mei am a recent graduate of the bachelor of industrial design program at carleton university in ottawa, ontario. my degree includes a minor in psychology and a co-operative studies component. my previous work experience includes a summer internship at foley designs ltd. in bangalore, india and a 12 month placement at teknion furniture systems in toronto, ontario.
from enjoying a wide range of challenges set forth by my program, i have developed a profound appreciation for the design process. i feel that access to a diverse product spectrum lends me a well-rounded approach to every new challenge, and will continue to gear me towards realization of this process. i am a firm believer in the value of thorough research and the key role played by stages of ideation.
i am particularly interested in subjects relating to the future of industrial design, such as design for sustainability and consideration for socioeconomic factors of consumer societies. the former was something i was able to pursue while at teknion. i am increasingly drawn towards tackling the challenge of bridging gaps between commercially-oriented patterns of mass production and the wider concerns of the social and physical environment.
a more recent interest, as evident by my thesis project, has been design for humanitarian assistance. i believe this is an area of design that is finally gaining momentum, and i hope be a part of the movement. i want to use what i’ve learned over the past 5 years to help those who need it the most – and while i understand that many of the problems are far beyond the reach of design practice, design thinking can still be an invaluable tool.
• honourable mention at dx connect wheelbarrow design competition in 2007.
• finalist in design21 power to the pedal competition in 2008.
• teknion optos curve wall awarded silver at neocon 2009 in chicago, usa.
• presented at 2010 design indaba conference in cape town, south africa.
• thesis project published in jul-aug edition of frame magazine
career highlights
project: threepos
area: gardening equipment
timeline: feb-mar 2007
additional: honourable mention at connect wheelbarrow design competition
project description
the threepos is aimed at easing back strain during wheelbarrow use. the primary objective was to create a versatile, durable design that was inclusive to users with limited mobility/dexterity.
classic position:
typical wheelbarrow push and tip use - for capable users
upright position:
ideal to push around - lack of bending eases back strain
reverse position:
easy to pull on uneven terrain and tip from upright position
structural foam bucket - cost effective with good strength/weight ratio
bucket removeable for inventory, repair or replacement
handle adjustment mechanism
footing bar (behind wheel)
narrower lip for targeted unload
wide lip for quick unload
garden equipment
project: optos curve wall
area: demountable wall systems
timeline: sep 2008 - aug 2009
employer: teknion
additional: awarded silver at neocon 2009 in chicago
three way articulating corner
angular change
glass to glass connection with clear tape
levelling
matches altos
custom glazed aesthetic - functionality and reconfigurable /moveable wall
trim covers allow for some variance
modular format - trims factory cut to specified length and angle
available as
laminate
tempered
patterned
demountable wallsproject description
preliminary design detailing and refinement leading up to final product launch of the optos curve wall. due to the nature of demountable wall systems, special attention was paid to design for assembly and disassembly, as well as the ability to integrate with existing teknion wall products optos & altos. awarded silver at neocon 2009.
functional detailsarticulating corners ranges 10° per side
product features
applications
faceted office fronts feature wall (stand-alone)straight runs between facets
10°10°
adjustable wall start ranges 45° per side
corner flexibility 2° to ease install process
45°
45°
demountable walls
faceted modules
articulating door post overview
inside corner
final launched product
project description
the spinspa is an enhancement on the ordinary foot spa experience offering flexibility of position and boasting a clean, soothing aesthetic & fully customizable angled foot plates.
competitive product benchmarkearly concepts final concept
user observation
lifestyle product
lifestyle product
final appearance modelrough prototyping and testing general assembly
preliminary design model
rotater
ankle rest
power button
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3
4
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1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 2c 2dposition number
level
of
comfort
412.
7
4
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21
6
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462.3
240
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project description
designed specifically for breakdancing, and inspired by street culture, eggbeaters is a collection of footwear that ranges from the low to the high end, catering to both studio and street styles/requirements.
logo variations
product positioning matrix
mood board
footwear design
the project focus was on finding an untapped market in the footwear industry and appropriately capturing the culture and style associated with it. this involved developing an apt logo and making specific material and colour choices.
street collection - low endstudio collection - low end
street collection - high endstudio collection - high end
footwear design
115.45
41.1
5
10.05
6.95
28.70
25
2
securty peripheralproject description
the gemalto biometric scanner is a security peripheral for the gemalto magicx point-of-sale terminal, designed at foley designs in conjunction with it company innoviti.
primary device
branding possibilities
general assembly
final design
early concepts
desktop clockproject description
a fresh perspective on desktop clocks, the époc boasts an elegant form to complement the modern workspace.
early concepts final design
2.1
3.9
project: absorbent vest
area: bicycle accessories
timeline: mar-apr 2008
additional: finalist in the design21 power to the pedal competition
bicycle acessoriesproject description
the absorbent vest attempts to tactfully address the issue of build up of sweat for those commuting to work daily, the need to carry a change of clothes and/or shower upon arrival. heavy emphasis was placed on easy removability, storage and maintenance. it placed in the final 36 of 218 entries.
final designremoval process
early concepts
storage bag and vest fully machine washable
absorbent material similar to nike dri-fit
project: winder staircase
area: interior design
timeline: apr-may 2009
employer: paul kruger designs
interior designproject description
a winder staircase for the interior redesign of 133 golfview avenue in toronto, ontario - designed for paul kruger design with involvement primarily in the cad, detailing and part specification for the final design.
cad modelling end result
before / after
project description
the eastern bluebird nestbox fuses a stark, angular visual language with all the necessary functional components, for both owner and inhabitant. background research helped identify the primary concerns as deterring predators, preventing rainwater from entering, and cleaning the box annually.
the faces are angled to keep rainwater away from the cavity and discourage predators, and features have been added to allow for a 3 step procedure that simplifies annual cleaning.
early concepts final concept birdhouse design
project: alio bunkbed system
area: furniture design
timeline: nov 2009 - apr 2010
additional: presented at design indaba 2010 conference, published in jul-aug 2010 edition of frame magazine
furniture designproject description
the alio bunk bed system was designed for the design indaba 10x10 low cost housing project in cape town, south africa. the project focus was a bedroom that needed to accommodate up to 6 children/young adults of varying gender and age groups. a key design consideration was the efficient utilization of space – to offer individual sleeping arrangements, accommodate daytime activities, and include integrated storage.
problem definition early ideation and concepts
comparative products
storage sleeping
A B
C D
E F
furniture design
testing and prototyping - structural integrity testing and prototyping - accessibility
eco-frame timber wall section
central cabinet columnsuspended plywood bed frame
instances of ladder angle being uncomfortable
request for an extension of the ladder handle at the top - something to hold onto to get on
some subjects found having one end of the ladder floating somewhat unsettling
1 2
3 4
5 6
• hinge arms that connect the bedframe to the wall (A/B)
• l brackets at the bottom back edge that simulate what a track would achieve (C/D)
• peg coming off side wall adjacent to frame (E)
• additional support near the front end of the cabinet (F)
furniture design
workshop with residents of freedom park
refinement on preliminary design preliminary design proposal
furniture design
final design versatility to cater to the specific needs of each home
levelling detail bedframe hinge detail guard hinge detail
final design
the alio provides sleeping for 6 at night and collapses
against the wall during the day, opening up the space
considerably. to this end, the ladder is a permanent
feature on the stacked cabinets that can be stowed flat
against the front face when not needed. the multiple
levels contribute to the privacy needs and allow each user
to have his/her own personal space, where individual rooms
are simply not feasible. to facilitate this, the bunks
are independently accessible and the storage cabinets are
customizable to offer access from one, or both sides.
use scenarios