sathvik sivaprakashportfolio 2011

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

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demountable walls

faceted modules

articulating door post overview

inside corner

final launched product

project: spinspa foot massager

area: lifestyle product

timeline: sep-dec 2008

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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project: eggbeaters

area: footwear design

timeline: nov 2009

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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

project: biometric scanner

area: security peripheral

timeline: jun-aug 2007

employer: foley designs

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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

project: epoc

area: desktop clock

timeline: dec 2007

desktop clockproject description

a fresh perspective on desktop clocks, the époc boasts an elegant form to complement the modern workspace.

early concepts final design

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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: eastern bluebird nestbox

area: birdhouse design

timeline: feb-mar 2008

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

use cycle (annual cleaning) final model 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

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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

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• 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