AlessandroBasconeProductDesigner 2013

P I UMAHandheld vacuum cleaner

designed for

P I UMAHandheld vacuum cleaner

Designed to suit every user and their home,

the project aims at combining function, simplicity and elegance to offer an all round userfriendly and appealing productExtensive research was dedicated to the design’s ergonomic features: - Shape and angle of both the handle and the front end, as well as weight distribution and positioning of the two control buttons.Feasibility and cost-effectiveness regarding industrial production were also among the most important set of guidelines

looploudspeakerdesign

looploudspeakerdesign

This first product of the LOOP series, following the client’s request, is intended as a company’ marketing gadget and gift for new customers.A portable 3W Li-Ion battery powered loudspeaker in a pocket-sized housing,Connects to any smartphone or other device equipped with a 3.5mm jack (TRS) Simple and straightforward design for an affordable and large scale production

designed for

3.5mm jack & mini usb

Li-Ion battery

New Gen PLA housing for an affordable yet eco-friendly production

Company logo-shaped opening for laoudspeaker

KIWIschool tablet

Kiwi, 2013 Thesis;Dedicated to - and designed for children from age 6 and up

Kiwi’s concept is based on the challenge to combine technologyand ergonomics into one appealing, durable, and functional tablet especially designed for the youngest generation.

tablet & accessories designed for

landscape & portrait ErgoGrip stable and strong

KIWIArchStand

tablet & accessories designed for

Solid & lightweightprotection for frame and display,

switch fromportrait mode,

to landscape in just a move

KIWIGraphicPen

tablet & accessories designed for

well balanced,

shaped to fit in hand

... and tablet

bibocube

The Bibo cube,fun furniture!

Tuck-InCroc

designed to keep blankets on beds,and children tucked in at night.

The elastic band is streched accross,and under the mattress, and the Tuck in Crocs get hold of the blanket on either side

Wolff c-1velodrome

Custom designed & handmade carbon fibre track frame

Wolff c-1velodrome

Constructed with handmade carbon fibre tubing

Hand layup \ laminationand tube - to - tube joining process

Individually & differently shaped sections to optimize frame stiffness

Wolff c-1velodrome

hand - milled rear track dropouts

finished dropouts composed from a double Alluminium / Carbon sandwich

aluminium bottom bracket shell

Alessandro Bascone

- Graduated from IED ( Istituto Europeo di Design) Rome, 07 \ 2013

- Currently freelance product designer and part of a Start-up involved in designing consumer electronics- Volounteer at FAI ( Fondo Ambiente Italiano )

Software skills: Rhinoceros, 3D StudioMax, VRay, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere

Languages: Italian, English, German, French

Work related Interests:- Hand made Mock up modeling and prototype construction- Woodworking- Composite fiber laminating

Other interests: Photography, Motorcycling, Road Cycling, Climbing, Windsurfing

Contacts:

email: alessandro.bascone@gmail.comtel: +39 3336628112