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Timothy HarrisIndustrial Design 123A

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ContentsHangär 4Apothecary 8Firefly 12Checkout System 14Ace Hotel Soap Bar 16Solidworks Bicycle 20Boiler 22TuGo 32Halo 40

HangärLetting wire hangers off the hook

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Design a sustainable alternative to wire hangers, which can damage clothes. No fasteners or adhesive allowed.

Goal:

Solution:Exploiting the materials thickness, this cardboard hanger locks itself together and is incredibly strong.

Wordless assembly instructions allow distribution in any country, in any language

Inspired by IKEA and their bold, geometric style

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Inspired by the simplicity and elegant functionality of the IKEA brand

Hangär

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ApothecaryInconspicuous and charming medicine scaleA repackaged electronic

Inspired by Japanese bento (lunch boxes) and other tableware

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With an overall reduction of parts, not only does this redesign breathe new life into an aged product, it is easier to manufacture

Firefl yVariable Soldering IronAn Ergonomic Study

Task Lighting

Power Level Cycle

Swiveling Cable

5 Level,LED Indicated,

PWM Heat Control

Timothy Harris 13*PWM, or Pulse Width Modulation is a method of regulating current

Target Self-CheckoutTarget Self-CheckoutUnexpected item in bagging area

Unifi ed payment processing - no need to use two separate machines to process one payment

The single-height table creates a linear path for the customer. Lifting is also reduced when returning to cart

While attempting to increase convenience, self-checkout systems have been a frustration for many customers

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A limited-item self checkout system was most appropriate to fi t with Target’s client base

A smaller table that fi ts fewer items allows more units to be installed, preventing long queues

Paper-bag storage is below and a bag-rack for those that bring their own bags, or for the motion impaired

Ace Hotel SoapLeave the towels, please steal the soap

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Ace brand specifi c details such as the recurrent circle motif, and the regions brick-making tradition strongly infl uenced the fi nal design

Initial directions catered to a younger audience but the local trade proved to be a strong and powerful icon

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Whether you take it home as a memento, or use it in your hotel, this beautiful bar integrates the rich local history with the personality of the Ace Hotel in London

Solidworks

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BoilerA versatile kettle to satisfy diverse lifestyles

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What began as a wall mounted coffee maker, then a portable do-anything machine, ended up turning tea making on its head.

Early ideation resulted in many small or portable units. Ergonomic and psychological considerations.

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However, a kettle that does hand stands can’t spill everywhere and sealing proved diffi cult. Early models integrated a handle-and-locking solution into the lid but there was no resolution; it was too complex. A simpler mechanism was the most elegant solution.

Infuser basket

Barbed gasket

Rubberized access disks

Lid

Double wall carafe

Heat spreader

Flexible buttons

Kettle base

PCB Base bottom plate

Bottom cord keeper plate

LCD

Carafe base and heat shieldCeramic coil heater

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Tea is the most enjoyed beverage behind water, and the electric kettle is becoming a mainstay in kitchens, why not get the one appliance that can manage both?

Visually differentiated contact points on the lid separate the tea compartment from the pour spout

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This kettles symmetric form, coupled with clever cord management in the base, allow it to sit fl ush against any wall

Simply heat your water, fi ll with tea and invert to steep. Its insulated wall will keep your tea hot for hours.

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Casual cycling without all the gear

TuGo

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Initial research indicated the most important factors are rider comfort, rider safety, and available storage. After throwing everything at the wall, what stuck was a storage solution. Attaching cleanly to the frame triangle proved to be diffi cult, however.

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Early prototypes suffered from various physical impossibilities. Either the fabric would bunch up making it unsightly, or the pockets wouldn’t be secure. Combining two early ideas, a bag and the wrap, solved the problem by distributing force in different directions.

The TuGo is an elegant, single body spandex storage system for your bicycle

Whether you are riding light or you need the space, four roomy pockets

hold all your essentials

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Easily connect to any triangular frame with three Velcro contact points

High contrast, refl ective stitching for conspicuity in dark environments

Don’t carry around an empty backpack “just in case”. Sit comfortably and enjoy the extra storage when you need it.

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HaloShedding light on dark selfi es

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Focusing on new prototyping methods, our fi rst task was a scavenger hunt. Various items were combined to create a function

Two preliminary prototypes, a glowing lanyard and an accessory-fl ash, are combined to fi nd a fi nal direction

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Round two of sketches: determining form and user interaction

Dozens of small models were made to work out details and fi nd a form that was playful and easy to use

Result:A passively powered phone accessory that will improve poorly-lit self-shots (selfi es).

This course compounded the necessity of “prototype early, prototype often,” and proper procedure. While daunting at fi rst, the milling experience will prove invaluable for future model making.

The sliding switch activates an internal LED to illuminate your face in dark environments.

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In 1948 we pioneered the instant camera that helped to record your memories.

Selfies? That was us.

Life Happens Instantly

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Helping you make memories at the Speed of Life

Never miss your Moment with Polaroid