Exploration of user relationship

Explored the long-term relationship between user and product through the design and manufacture of furniture. Emphasis on tactility and interaction-based exposure.

Ideation
Manufacturing
Attaching layers to the upper seatpan
Attaching layers to the upper seatpan
CAD Model of leg (Fusion 360)
CAD Model of leg (Fusion 360)
Half legs before CNC
Half legs before CNC
Half legs after CNC
Half legs after CNC
Gluing leg halves together
Gluing leg halves together
Legs after sanding
Legs after sanding
Applying Tung Oil
Applying Tung Oil
Attaching bearing system to lower seatpan
Attaching bearing system to lower seatpan
Attaching legs to lower seatpan
Attaching legs to lower seatpan
Attaching lower seatpan to upper seatpan
Attaching lower seatpan to upper seatpan
Adding textiles to upper seat
Adding textiles to upper seat
Applying Tung Oil
Applying Tung Oil
Finished Design
On permanent display in office of the Dean of Students, Jefferson University.

Additional Projects

2019
Re-contextualize air compression
A collaborative design for a dual-function air compressor specifically for bikers and hikers. Fits the average volume and weight of typical water bottle holders in bikes and backpacks.
2021
Intuitive wine glass
Implement intuitive handling alterations to wine glasses to improve drinking experience and limit temperature interference for novice wine drinkers.
2019
Lighting: material & shadow exploration
Experimentation and manipulation of materials to see how they diffuse, refract, absorb, and reflect light. Additionally, create a fixture which displays dimension and visual interest while inactive.
2021
Tempo: boxing fitness footwear
2020
Solution for the coastal, errand shopper
Footwear solution must feature a sand removal system and maintain streamlined foot entry while remaining lightweight and supportive for 14 hour wear.
2020
Mackenzie-Childs: furniture development
Furniture design and development for the MC collections.
2020
Footwear solution for the urban runner
2019
Hillrom: branding development
2021
Static: print & plaid development
2019
Designing for behavior modification
A collaborative alteration of human interaction during chess play.
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