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PRODUCT DESIGN

DESIGNRESEARCH

DESIGNSTRATEGY

ENGINEERING

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APPROACH: UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE, NOT CONSUMER

The Process

Design works

About

Research Planning

Prodct Design Packaging Design Furniture Design Engineering

Research Execution Interviews & Intercepts Customer Journey Ideation

Skillset

Index

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The Process

People

Emotional Innovation

Functional Innovation

Process Innovation

Innovation

BusinessTechnology

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Research PlanningPlanning the research is most important aspect.It gives the clarity of the objective that is,it is all about people. Understanding the brief is the key to design.

Research ExecutionBoth Primary & Secondary researchare equally important.Primary research is interacting with peopleand going to places whereas secondary research is reasearch of market, competitors, trends etc.

Customer JourneyBased on the facts gathered by research,the journey of the customer for particularshopping behaviour can be mapped tohave exact picture of the scope of work.

Analysis & SynthesisAnalysing and sythesising the data withvarious frameworks is useful to the areasof design to be worked on.

Ideation & PrototypingIdeation by sketching or modeling can be donebased on the synthesis. So is prototyping equallyimportant to validate the ideas.

The classic circle of Innovation

Secondary Research Primary Research

Kshiteesh Kulkarni | Product Designer | Engineer 3

#ProductDesign#BigUmbrellaDesignStudios

#Engineering#KBL

MakeoverRedefining the styling and aesthetic appearance

of traditional pump.

Pump is a device used in many homes/buildingsto suck and distribute the water.

Redesigning the pump should be done in incrementalway as the customer is used to see conventional

pumps over the years.

Conventional pumps look like very techinical objects.

They are scary and aestheticallyunpleasant.

complete metal structuremakes assembly bulky.

The new design includes change in back cover, handle &fin cover.

Handle & fin cover made inplastic to reduce weight.

Cost reduction by some minorchanges in die casting.


#ProductDesign#BellissimaImetec

#Engineering#IED

Flash on GoExpand the portfolio of Bellissima by evolving /

inventing product solutions in skin care/body care category.

Epilation device by Bellissima is the latest addition totheir portfolio. Laser shots is comparitively new technologyhence more scope of improvement in

design &functionality.

The form factor has been testedso satisfy ergonomic consideration

Simple & easy to understandinterface design.

Continuous operation withoutwaiting for flash.

Introduction to automatic operation byfollowing sequence.* roller moves on body* flash is activated by roller movement* flash activates the cool air to distribute on body.Introduction of skin tone sensor.


#ProductDesign#DesignLife

#Engineering#SukrutSystems

AgileDesigning & Engineering of the access control

device.

The latest Access control device created by SukrutSystems is one of it’s own kind. It uses the technology

of recognizing the palm prints thereby providing thesolutions at high security areas like airports.

Sheet metal body, Polycarbonate faceand silicon finger grips.

Very sleek design (max height 65mm)

Internal components placed on spacers.

Concealed control panel.


#ProductDesign#Provotech

#Engineering#Robotics

ArmDesigning & Engineering of the 5 axis

Robotic Arm.

This robotic arm is designed for educational robotics.This arm is used to teach kinematics and robotic

programming to engineering students.

5 degrees of freedom.

Aluminium body.

Easy to assemble & dismantle.

Solid base to carry the body weight.


#ProductDesign#Provotech


Smart botDesigning & Engineering of line follower

robot.

This line following robot is used to teach studentsthe fundamentals of sensors and motors by simple

electronic circuits.

Line following robot.

Aluminium & Acrylic body.

Front slot to mount line sensors.

Aerodynamic shape to move easily.

Assembly consists of a smallcircuit with microcontroller.

A bread board for customelectric connections.

Motros on both sides formotion to bot.

A castor wheel at front.


#ProductDesign#Thinklabs


GearsDesigning & Engineering of gears for power

transmission.

The gears are designed for small motion activities ineducational robotics to understand the use of gears.all the gears have interconnectivity so any gear can

mesh with the other.

3 different sizes of spur gears with same module.

Made in derlin.

Pitch calculations done according to the meccano.

All the gears mesh with each other perfectly.

Metal inserts provided to fit the gears on shaftfirmly.

Gears used in various learningactivities in robotics.

Mainly used in motion transferfrom the motors.

interconnectivity between allthe four gears gives control overdirections.


#ProductDesign#Thinklabs


WheelsDesigning & Engineering of wheels for mobile

robotic platform.

The wheels are designed and engineered for mobilerobotic platforms to give the functionality as well as

aesthetic appearance.

Light weight wheels made of ABS.

Form inspiration from Mag Alloy wheels.

3 different tread patterns for differentapplications.

Metal insert for shaft attachment.

Can bear load upto 1 kg.


#ProductDesign#HotpointIndesit

#Homeappliance#Packaging

Basic

The retail experience of user is most important for anyproduct. The research shows that consumer needs all

the accessories in one place to use it frequently.This packaging works as a podium to keep all the

accessories together at one place.

A unique stand to keep appliances &accessories.A handle to carry the box.A peel-off ribbon to open the box.

An “out of box” experience bydiscovering contents of box by steps.

Angled opening of the box therebyproviding an unusual experience.

Enhance the user experience of small kitchenappliances.


#ProductDesign#Designlife

#40redbangles#Packaging

Green

Green is the eco friendly packaging for special indianscented candles. As per the client requirement there

are no machines involved in manufacturing.

Use of Bio-degradable materials.Material : Papermashe

Hand moulding process without usingany machinery.

Eco friendly & sustainable product.

Eco friendly & green packaging for authenticIndian products.


#ProductDesign#Sanpellegrino

#PointOfSales#FurnitureDesign

Taste Italianity

This point of purchase stand is designed to give thecultural awareness of Italy for the consumers in

South America. It serves as a medium for people toget involved in Italian culture for whom it is not a

daily part of life.

The top graphic reflects the strongconnection with Italian culture.

Detachable shelves give possibilityto customize the arrangement ofstand.

Bottom used as storage.Back part shows wine cellararrangement which is Italian culture.

Create a cohesive branding communicationbetween the San Pellegrino brands that reflectthe true Italian spirit for customer experience.


#ProductDesign#Esterni

#Exteriorspace#FurnitureDesign

Compost

Cascina Cucagna is a heritage site of Milano.This project was intiative by “Esterni” to bring thevisitors in this place to create a community event.

Introducing compost process to educate people toconvey the importance of it.

Small compost plant to educate the visitors.

Blackboard on front side to write the informationabout the compost and the initiative.

A trolley used for compost trafficking.

One week project for Salone del Mobile 2012.

All the machining and wood working done by us.

Design external space for Italian heritage siteCascina Cucagna.


#ProductDesign#Concept

#ChairDesign#FurnitureDesign

Duena

It is most common practics to hang the coats, jacketsor purses at the back rest of chair. It creates an

uncomfort for person. Duena chair solves this issue byintroducing another back to the chair as a shadow

of main back rest.

2 significant parts of chair for non intereferenceof hangar and back rest.

Ashwood as a main material of chair.

Can be used for various purposes.

Minimal design with concentration on aestheticsand functionality.

Designing a chair with a specific problem ofhanging the coats and bags.


#ProductDesign#Concept

#Installation#FurnitureDesign

Precious

Every person has an object or brand of affection. Thisinstallation displays the affection of a person to the

drinks of personal choice.

Madeup of all reused material.

A hook at hind side for wall mounting.

LED at bottom to illuminate the drink.

Any bottle can be fit as per the choice ofof the person.

A wall mount designed as part of the Mastercompetition displaying the affection to the

prestiged possession.


#ProductDesign#Softwares

#Experience#Knowledge

SkillsetThese are some skills and levels of expertise

I have aquired over the years of learning & working.

Catia V5

SolidWorks

PRO/Engineer

Rhino

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Keyshot

PowerPoint

Prototyping

I just know about it

I have used it couple of times

I will take a bit longer than experts

I can do it...Good

I can make it look real


About MeTake a face from the crowd and that’s me!

I am what my work needs me to be.I am a Designer, I am an Engineer, a Reader,

a Bike rider, a Roboticist, a Trekker, a Musician.I work for the people and I am one of the people.

I am defined by What I do... for Whom I do...and How I do...

Thank you...


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