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ContentWater project

ambient and area torch

Cobra tap and basin design

Rain water collecting design

Other interests

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WATERWATER TRANSPORTING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM

Water transportation is a big problem in rural and informal settlements. Residents mostly women travel distances to get access to a water source there after travel back carrying heavy loads that add up to 20-40kg of water. The aim of this brief was to seek the main problem and find a solution on how water transportation and collecting could be done much easier with less strain on the human body.

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The transporting of water has been and remains an ongoing challenge. Domestic water reticulation- a tap in the house- is considered common place now in mosted developed countries. This is not the case in developing economies. Water as to be fetched from a central outlet and transported back for use in the domestic home.

Design and develop an optimum water collection, transporting and delivery system to be used within the domestic environment. The product will secure a valuable functional place in both the rural and informal settlement areas of Sub Saharan African countries

Water carrying methods

By handsBy wheel barrowBy headOther

Out of the 30 people interviewed in Diepsloet and Lanseria informal settlement.

43%

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RESEARCH

Problem

Solution Diepsloet and Lanseria informal settlment problems

People in Diepsloet complained about the horrible conditions in which the water was in due to pipe leaks which is surrounded by debris thus contaminating the water. People all had to travel to a water source a distance away from their home and they would travel 7-8 times individually if they were to collect 96L of water to sustain a family of 6 for 24hrs Collecting Transporting Dispensing

Problem

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IDEATION

development

final concept

Light weight structurerobustfunction

Inspiration

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Push or Pull

Dispense

ChangingWhen the top 20L container is empty the user then swaps the bottom full container allowing the full container to rest on top of the empty container

Both 20L containers have a water dispenser tap in the middle of the body. The cover of the product then singles out the tap of the container at the top to allow the user to get access to water. The tap is approximately 430mm from the ground allowing buckets to be filled with water.

The product can be pulled up steep and rocky terrain or push on level and decending steep terrains.

Adjustable handleAdjustable handle that is adjustable up to 200mm with a rubberised grip for comfort and ergonomic factors

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Scale 1:4 prototype model. The model is grown with the 3D printer and the black cover is made from bent sheet metal. A scaled ergonome is used to show the scale of the product referenced to the scale1:4 human ergonome.

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This project is based on the Cobra tap competition brief for 2015 where designers were required to design an innovative basin and tap design for the bathroom area which followed current design trends and also had to resolve issues like:Ÿ HygieneŸ Low cost manufacturingŸ Aesthetically appealingŸ Ease of installation

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RESEARCH

Automatic taps also known as infra-red taps are touch free taps which use a motion sensor to operate and let water out. Once the user moves their hands away from the tap it stops running completely. This means no more leaking of taps by users who failed to close the tap properly. The users hands do not do not touch the tap at all and this type of technology has advantages like:Ÿ Ease of operationŸ Stops the spread of germs and bacteriaŸ Prevents water overflowŸ Save water and moneyŸ Prevents scalding injuries

MAINTENANCE WATER CONSERVATION

More than 1000 people usethe public restroom of theshopping mall or publichotel restroom. The problemexperienced is some malls and hotels still use manualtaps

Problem

Solution

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Design a tap and basin which will stop the transfer of bacteria, a tap that saves water and cleans the users hand better than current taps and design something out of the box

Since the brief was to design a bathroom tap and basin of any setting environment i chose to go in the direction of shopping mall restrooms and hotel public restrooms. The idea was to eliminate the touching of the tap, fully functional tap and basin combination, minimalistic design and using as little and cost effective material as possible.

NEW CONTEMPORARY DESIGN TREND

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INSPIRATION PAGE

IDEATION

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Chosen concept

Refined shape

Concepts

Chosen concept uses very little material, looks like no other tap and basin combination. Minimalistic design approach.

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The tap is fitted with a spray aerator which sprays hot water at an angle of 110 degrees. Spraying water saves much more water than normal running tap and water that is sprayed cleans the hands thoroughly.

The tap and basin are assembled together and the fixed into the floor where all the water pipes and drainage system will be housed.

Water pipesDrainage tunnel

Cobra logo

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The tap is fitted with an infra-red sensor which is operated by hand motion. Since the tap will be fitted in high end public restrooms the user does not touch the tap due to hygienic concerns and the spread of bacteria hens a touch free system is installed.

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This brief aims at reinventing the concept of the directional light of the flashlight, instead of a directional light this design should not only act as a flashlight but an areal light too. Areal lighting gives of bigger angles of ambient lighting which is also suitable to be used as a study lamp during power cuts or when room lighting is not required. At the same time not running away from the flashlight concept which is to use a light source in a dark space in order to find your way or something.

Portable light source.

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RESEARCH

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TASK

The Angular portable light sourceis a small ambient light torch whichalso acts as an ambient light forthe study desk in times of Eskompower cuts. The micro usb chargingports allows the user to charge theAngular with any power source viausb cable of any smart phone. Itssymmetrical shape is designed toergonomically sit well in the usershand with the power button placedwhere the users thumb rests.

Design a small portable light source that solves the issue of load shedding, easy method of recharging and produces ambient lighting for studying but strong enough to still be used as a torch

A rechargeable torch that does not use AA batteriesis proven to be cost saving unlike other touches that use AA batteries and the user is forced to buy new batteries each time. Rechargeable torches use very little electricity to recharge fully.

A torch which produces ambient lighting is not harsh on the human eye and its bright enough to still give the user clear sight in dark surrounding.

All smart phones use a micro usb so adding a micro usb port to the torch will make easy charging because it means the torch can be recharged with the computer and make use of smart phone micro usb cable. The user will never be in need of a charging cable if they mistakenly forget the cable.

Problem

Solution

IDEATION

concepts

ergonomic sketches

final design

Chosen shape

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Portable light source. 17

Portable light source.

Userinteraction.Ergonomics and features explored.

The shape of the torch allows the user toPlay around with angles of refraction.

Gives off same amount of light as ordinary torchand more because of its a non directional light, ata comfortable posture.

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Regular torch. Angular torch.

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Portable light source.

ManufactureDetails.Parts to be manufactured.Parts to be manufactured.

Cap/ Lid

Indicating light cover.

Body half left.

Body half right.

Switch.

all these 5 parts will be injection moulded, as the materials assigned for them are polyprop for the Cap, Indicating light cover, body half left, body half right, switch.

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Portable light source.

ManufactureDetails.Fixing parts together.

Lid/ Cap part.

Body part(left).

1. Cantilever snap t2. Lip and groove3. Location boss’s

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Portable light source.

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection. White means safety, purity and cleanliness.

White. Navy blue. Lime green.

Carrying the blue symbolism associated with the darker shades of blue, navy conveys importance, condence, power, and authority as well as intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism.

Lime green inspires youthfulness, naivety and playfulness, it is likedthe most by younger people. It creates a feeling of anticipation, and helps to clear the mind of negativity.

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Angular portable light source 2015

3D grown plastic bodies with Eurolux torch standard components. Primer finish with a lime spray paint coat and a micro USB slot for

charging

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SECHABA the peoples project

There parts in South Africa and other neighboring countries where water is scarce. People in rural areas get their water from river streams, wells or borehole taps but what happens when water wells have dried or when river water is too contaminated to drink? Are there any other alternatives to collecting water?Sechaba is a unique rain water collecting bus stop processed through rotational moulding.

ARMSA 2014

WinnerStudent design

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SECHABA PROJECT

The Sechaba Project is targeted in areas of South Africa where water is scarce like the Eastern Cape. The design makes of the use of rain water by collecting the rain and storing it in its 3000L rotational moulded body. The water is then passes through a filter system fitted in the top saucer of the product. The design also serves as a cost effective bus\taxi stop where by an individual can sit and wait for the next taxi or freely use the water stored in the design

AnthraciteSand

Garnet GarnetFine sand

Water dispenser Bus stop Rain collector

Dispenser tap

Dry season

Rainy season

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Series of instruction line drawings

Touch screen bedside alarm clock

Watch rendered sketch

Laptop sketchStill life power tool sketch

FREE HAND SKETCHES

SELECTION OF SKETCHES TO DEMONSTRATE DIFFERENT SKETCH TECHNIQUES FROM LINE DRAWINGS TO SKETCH BOOK RENDERED PAGES.

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FLYERS

LOGOS GRAPHIC DESIGN

This is just a few of the many graphic design work i have done. My work ranges from branding like logos, email signatures, business card design, flyers and posters.

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Logos:Geek mediaFikile Makhoba OptometristsHeavenly DelightsMasincedaneDula-Coola

Flyers:Cofi Cedar Square FourwaysRiotech Night club PretoriaCubana Sunnyside PretoriaAfrican Chef Centurion

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Interior Design ConceptThis was a concept that I had proposed to Cofi Cedar Square Four ways the whole idea behind theconcept was to divide the lounge into 3 sections, Standard access, VIP access and VVIP accessto accommodate the middle and high end class. The concept was just a roughed idea that stillneeded some work and the help of an interior design but the overall idea was applaud.

ABOUT MEABOUT ME

Im a young Ambitious and determined Industrial designer currently renting in Pretoria and a full time industrial design student at Tshwane university of Technology. Im from a loving family of 4, both my parents and my 2 younger brothers and currently located in Johannesburg,Fourways. Coming from a family of lawyers and doctors my decision to study Industrial design was not taken well by my family and relatives due to the lack of knowledge about the profession but by winning design awards and proving myself that this is what i love my parents eventually caught on and have been behind me all the way. In my spare time i enjoy the company of friends and family, going out for dinner or late night at the movies and reading up on the latest design trends, innovations and technology. I see myself as a versatile person, im alsways open to learn new things or taking on tasks i have never done before. Because of my design background i catch on very quickly with any design discipline that i have never been taught before.

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