industrial design resume and portfolio

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EDUCATIONUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts: School of Art & DesignBFA in Industrial Design 2013 | Cumulative GPA: 3.65

SUSTAINABILITY STUDIESSustainability in Design Taught by Professor William Bullock, founder of the Sustainable Electronics Initiative within the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. This class addresses current sustainability issues, appropriate materials, and manufacturing choices.

AFFILIATIONSIDSA Member | Mentor Mentee ProgramAdvised lower classmen on succeeding in the industrial design program. Fall 2010 to PresentZeigler-Royalton Coaches vs. Cancer: Apparel Designer | Design logos and branding for apparel that supports the national program of Coaches vs. Cancer. Illinois funding winner.Fall 2011 to Present

ACCOMPLISHMENTSIndustrial Design Exhibitions | UIUC Link GalleryI Dream Design | Fall 2011I Heart Design | Spring 2011Discarded to Precious Design CompetitionSponsored by the College of Engineering in combination with IDEO (Chicago).Finalist and recipient of the highest award | Spring 20112011 Awards for Excellence in Illinois College Newspapers | Advertising Campaign Honorable mention for the WPGU “Listen to the Facts” sponsored by the ICP

WORK EXPERIENCEIllini Prosthetic Technologies | Summer Internship ProgramCollaborate with a team on the design of prosthetic limbs and provide affordable alternative to third world country amputees. www.supportipt.com June 2012 - August 2012Illini Media Graphic Designer | Creative Works DepartmentResponsible for organizing publications and overseeing a team of nine designers. Use Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop to create ads for the Daily Illini and online.Fall 2010 - Present

SKILLSApplications: Solidworks, Surface Modeling, Keyshot, Wacom Cintiq, Sketchbook Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Python, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office.Work Environment: Digital and traditional sketching, prototyping with wood, foam, plastic molding and PVC piping.

Hudson Vantrease Industrial Design Student Portfolio

Mission StatementDesign a line of power tools that embody the essence of Acura design. Not

only should this product look and feel like the Acura Brand but it should evoke an emotional response within the brand recognition of the user.

Hudson Vantrease © 2012 Group Project

ACURAVPX HAND VACUUM

WAKE UP AND GET READY DRIVE TO WORK WORK ACURA TOOLS GIVE CONFIDENCE TO PLAN AND FINISH A PROJECT

Persona Scenario

Uninformed Novice

TARGETUSER

DIYers Experienced Enthusiasts

No direct tool experience

Basic tool use out of necessity

Tool use is necessary

Inexperienced but motivated

Highly driven by familarity

Informed buyers

High level of ambition

Desire value

Appreciate professional level

Favor performance over value

Prefer versatility

Demand reliability

Technically knowledgeable

Understand their specific needs

Professional

Inspiration and User Definition

Hudson Vantrease © 2012 Group Project

ACURA VPXThe Acura VPX is a handheld battery powered vacuum, styled to embody the essence of Acura Design. It was designed to coordinate with a line of power tools that all run on an eighteen volt battery pack.

2012 Reebok Uform Plus

Reebok 2012 Crossfit Training Shoe

+ Agility+ Stability

+ Crossfit

A personal project done to develop

a sports insight. The goal was to

expand on an existing line through

new technology. One exciting

aspect of this project is enabling the

personalization for the user.

What is Crossfit?

+ The ultimate competition of fitness + Combination of strength and endurance at its best+ Adapt your fitness level to new sports and opportunities.

Persistance

CrossfitThrive

Strength

SpeedEndurance

Lifestyle

Sport

Competition

AthleteFitnessMuscluar

Powerful

Conditioning

Hudson Vantrease © 2012

Definition & Development

Outsole

Midsole

High Density Medium Low Density

Upper

+ Strength Training

+ Agility Training

+ Combination Training

Through easy snap insoles the

2012 U-Form Plus allows a

Crossfit Athlete to customize a

shoe like never before.

“The stability of weight lifting shoes is

necessary but it would be great to have a shoe

that allows for more variation in my workouts.”

- Clint M. [Crossfit Instructor]

2012 Reebok Crossfit Shoe

+ Interchangeable Sole

+ U-Form Technology

+ Integrated Logo

+ Powerful Stance

+ Agile Aspects



COMPACT JUICER AND NUTRITION APPLIANCE

Assembly

FoodPreparation

Drinking and Pouring

Juicing

Entire sink filled for wash and dry.

Seven total pieces to assemble each time

Doesn’t allow for multiple cup sizes, causing messes

High rpm just throws the wet pulp around with little production.

Drying and Storage

Disassembly and Cleaning

GE Juice Extractor 16901

Defining the Problems

User Analysis

59% of users know there are negative affects from caffeine and used juice as a complete substitute.

78% that bought juice from a juice bar said bulk and convenience prevented them from owning their own juicer and going with the more convenient option

47% of users that owned their own juicer still felt the need to go to a juice bar out of convenience.

Users were surveyed at current juice bars and through email surveys to juicing and health forums.

Convenience Nutrition Taste

25%

37%

38%

User Values

Experience Analysis

NegativeExperiences

PositiveExperiences

• Refreshing

• Speed

• Easy Rinse

• Save Money

• Low Versatility

• Oxidation

• Cleaning

• Choose other options

Negative Positive

Market EvaluationHigh

To penetrate the saturated market the juicer must be

ergonomically designed and convenient to use,

clean, and store.

Versatility

LowVersatility

HighConvenience

LowConvenience

Industrial Juicers

Household Juicers

Horizontal Auger

Vertical Auger

Citrus Juicers

Initial Form IdeationVertical & Horizontal

Horizontal Form Study

In storage. Pull out auger.Remove feed chute from

storage container.Attach feed chute and

juice as normal.

Two containers needed for

horizontal auger.

Storage of additional parts is incorporated

to reduce space.

Motor configuration won’t allow for the use of a thermos or vertical container.

Vertical Form Study

Insert sports bottle.Invert feed chute

for storage.Insert fruit or vegetables.

Elevated form allows for collapsible design and pulp container

incorporation.

A rear motor setting would give room to a

better interface and more attractive profile form.

Inversion of feed chute greatly increases the

storability.

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Initial Solidworks/Cad model presented for critique. Model built strictly on function without styling.

Initial Model User Feedback

Questionable Stability

Maximize Space

Visual Feedback

A thermoplastic elastomer legs and base could cause the product to be unstable during the juicing process.

Empty interior space can be maximized for optimal storage and lowered production cost.

The blank face of the front of the juicer offers no user integrated experience and isn’t physically or mentally stimulating.

Must have a marketable, cohesive and appealing design.


18.5”

10.39”

8.575”

Concept Development

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Materials & Manufacturing

AugerMelanine Plastic

WiperSilicone

Main BodyStainless Steel

LidStainless Steel

Feed ChutePolycarbonate (PC)

Pulp ContainerPolycarbonate (PC)

MatRubber

ScreenStainless Steel and Tritan

Side PanelsThermoplastic Elastomer

Front Window PanelPolycarbonate

MotorStainless Steel

Base Elements Tritan

Base and LegsStainless Steel

Durability

Height Adjustment

Final Design

StorageVersatilityBlank plate incorporation allows for the transition from a juicer to a grinder and a revolutionary healthy lifestyle product.

Adjustable height allows the user to customize the product for their needs and streamlines

the drinking and cleaning process.

A silicone wiping blade prevents pulp build up during juicing.

Compacts down from 18” to a fully manageable 9.5”, smaller than any juicer on the market.

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Hudson Vantrease © 2011COMPACT JUICER AND NUTRITION APPLIANCE

Remove from storage.

Vertical auger juicing process.

Extend legs to functional mode.

Extend legs and remove drink.

Insert cup and lock in feed chute.

Dispose of pulp created from juicing.

Personalize height and plug in.

Remove and wash parts as needed.

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