January 2012
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Nobu Restaurant: Seattle
Final Space Model
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Through a critique with my peers, we determined my sharp, planar forms were the most successful of my studies. The next step was to turn this study into a 1:24 scale restaurant interior for a proposed Nobu: Seattle.
I started with many iterations on an actual-size floor plan. I wanted every table in the restaurant to have...
Final White Space Studies
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After our last studies we were informed this set would be a precursor to an actual architectural environment. I created three studies, trying to vary each style as much as possible to escape my comfort zone.
dynamic and rectilinear spacial form studies
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Our quarter started with a study of spacial form. Each Junior made 3 dynamic and 2 static studies in a 12”x8”x5” space. The goal was to divide the area into dominant, sub-dominate and supportive spaces with lines and planes.
DIY Speedlight Diffuser
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You’ll Need:
A sewing machine
Spray Glue
Velcro
12”x30” of black fabric for the body
12”x30” of aluminum foil
11”x11” of textured plastic or white fabric for the front diffuser
Download and print this template. It’s 11”x17” but if you only have a standard printer just print 1/2...
December 2011
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Kayak PFD with Extrasport Collaboration
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it was Extrasport’s goal to increase innovation and design in their brand yet retain their wide user base.
jeff grothe and I surveyed kayakers around bellingham on their recent pfd experience. these surveys, along with other information gathered from other classmates greatly influenced the path I chose for my personal vest.
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November 2011
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August 2011
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Deck awning over break. Cedar, grey polycarbonate roofing, lag bolts.
July 2011
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The very first welds I ever made are visible on the welder. It was made almost entirely out of free microwaves off craigslist, including the transformers, cooling fan, metal cage and white sheet metal casing. It deceptively weighs about 40lbs as it just contains metal block transformers, the heaviest part of a microwave. The 20amp breaker on/off switch ensures the welder...
June 2011
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A sensory table that encourages coactivity and tactile feeling.
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This project was a gift to “A Loving Space” Preschool in Bellingham, WA.
They requested a sensory table.
1/3 size 3d concept models and scale child.
The 4’x4’ plywood sheet was donated by a local plywood manufacturer, Mt. Baker Products.
200+ holes were drilled through the...
May 2011
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April 2011
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March 2011
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Me modeling the “Steel Gladiator” outfit. This project was for Trashion, a fashion show made up of outfits made from trash. Made mostly from used steel lumber bands with some industrial scrap aluminum and broken chain links.
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The original design used chain links as spines. This didn’t play out very well and was scrapped after some opinions.
I was asked for something radical for this project and I came up with this. The concept is the glue is used like a heated “inkwell”. When the pen is placed on the base it is injected with a small pump into the tip of the pen, filling the soft yellow reservoir with molten glue. The glue is then simply squeezed out.
process work:
seated view:
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The idea here was a tape dispenser that not only used as little material as possible, but also took up as little space as possible.
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The material is sandblasted aluminum and the design only takes up a 1x6cm rectangle worth of metal.
February 2011
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This ice scraper was designed after a meat cleaver - and yes - it gives you the same sensation of power when you hold it in your hand. I laminated styrene sheeting with super glue for the handle and the rest was sanding and sweat.
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January 2011
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My goal was to create a design of a beach shoe out of commonly available craft foam. Super-77 and heat guns were essential for this project. The sandal has soft, thin separators in-between each toe. The allows the user to “snap” into the sandal and walk or even run at any pace without having to worry about the sandal coming off, or slipping sideways off the heel. Toes also all...
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December 2010
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The Bus Stop Project was a quarter-long project done alongside the main projects in CAD skills.
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After many thumbnail sketches, 5 full-page sketches were rendered in Photoshop:
Then the best design was rendered further:
After more critiques the final design is rendered in Rhino:
I chose a local bus stop for in-context placement of the model.
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This shoe was designed after the idea of tongueless waterproof sports shoe. The removal of the tongue means the shoe must stretch in all directions to fit the users foot before the laces are tightened. The texture on the plastic and choice of fabric will reflect this issue.
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This folding lamp is inspired by an umbrella. As the weighted top is pushed over, the long arm follows and carbon rods push apart a diffusing screen surrounding the lamp-head and providing bright, even lighting for a comfortable work environment.
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Staring from a simple black outline, I designed, colored and shaded the frame. It incorporates the carbon fiber by using the textured black to contrast the gradiented yellows.
Photoshop shading exercises.
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Spring 2010
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This vehicle uses wind to move along at speeds in excess of 100mph. The current real-world record holding land sail has a similar layout and reaches 126mph on salt flats. The large sail on top pivots on front like a normal sail. As it is tightened against the wind the vehicle moves forward.
September 2010
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This is a kayak I built over break. The construction was expedited and simplified from a traditional steam-bent construction; Plywood cutouts and straight sections of wood were used both to keep costs down, and so the kayak could be built in just a few days.
Now before I went ahead and built a kayak I rented one and paddled around West Lake Union for an hour. It was my first time in a kayak...
June 2010
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This mouse trap car was the class winner in the drag race and towing event. It had potential to win the distance event but there were mechanical problems.
Materials: carbon fiber rods, neon fishing line, laminated 1/4” foam insulation, ultralight arrow shaft, sheet aluminum, steel wire, rubber, beads, metal epoxy.