Andrew Bowen - Industrial Design - projects in depth

projects in depthAndrew Bowen Designs

Brooklyn, NY, USA email: [email protected] phone: 480.233.6004

I pride myself in being a divergent thinker and problem solver. My specialties include a wide array of abilities in the product development field that can take any idea or direction to

final manufactured goods on shelves.

Using a systematic and scientific approach my process includes all aspects of design development from research, conceptual ideation, digital modeling, engineering, prototyping,

manufacturing, and brand directions relevant to market trends.

I am well versed in all types of environments ranging from design consultancies to corporate in house, or as an independent contractor. Each time working directly with clients,

owners, marketing and advertising teams, sales, as well as domestic and overseas manufacturing.

With this diversity I bring a level of knowledge and insight that should be invaluable to any company, firm, or startup that wishes to bring products to market.

services / abilities

skills / techniques

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Product / Market ResearchDesign Research, Usability Research, Market Trend Forecasting, Product Opportunity Gap Analysis, Focus Group Construction and Analysis, Concept

Development, Structured Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, benchmarking, and preliminary ideation.

Product Design Development:Concept Ideation, Conceptual Illustration, Storyboarding, Form and Function Development, Physical and Digital Interface Design, CAD Modeling,

Surface Modeling, Human Factors, Mechanism Design, Design for Prototyping, Design for Manufacturing, Strategy

Prototyping / Model Making: Rough Mock Ups, Working Rough or Refined Prototypes, Study Models, Appearance / Show Models, 3D Printing, SLS, SLA, Polyjet, Waterjet, CNC,

FDM, Laser Cutter, Vacuum Forming, Casting, Woodwork, Metalwork, Machining, Electronics and Circuitry, Working Mechanisms, Form Sculpting

Branding: Corporate Identity, Design Language, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Web Design, Info Graphics, Logos, layouts, Icons, Presentations, Catalogs,

Marketing Materials, Trade show Booth Design

Manufacturing and Engineering: Part Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Assemblies, Manufacturing and Assembly Methods, Material Properties, Testing, Part Analysis

Design / Project Management: Proposals, Planning, Sourcing, Recruiting, Timelines, Training, Inspiring

2D Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, InDesign, Premier, Sketch Book Pro, Corel Painter.

3D Programs: SolidWorks, Rhino, Maya, Keyshot, Photo 360, V-Ray, Flamingo, Kerkythea

Traditional Media: Concept Pen / Pencil Sketching, Marker Renderings, Pastel and Gouache Renderings, Foam Core / Cardboard Mockups, Foam / Renshape Modeling

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2007 - May 2011, Arizona State UniversityBachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design / AZ

•Innovation Space research lab recipient with Herman Miller as corporate sponsor.

•Recipient of the Paul H Klett Memorial College of design Scholarship.

•Graduated as summa cum-laude. GPA: 3.8

2008, Art Center At Night College of DesignIntermediate Transportation Design / CA

•Visual presentation, form development, branding, and advanced renderings abilities

2003 - 2007, Mesa Community CollegeAssociates Degree of General Studies and Fine arts

education

internship / collaboration

Aug 2010- May 2011, Herman Miller Healthcare Student sponsored business and product proposal / Tempe, AZ

•Market and product research, design and engineer innovation, and corporate brand strategy

Jul- Sep. 2010, Bestway Inflatable CorporationIndustrial Design Internship / Shanghai, China

•New Product Innovation, renovating existing product lines, market research, and product testing.

May- July 2010, Samsung North American DesignIndustrial Design Researcher and Collaborator / Tempe, AZ

•Design research, market analysis, product usability testing, and new product innovation.

research / engineering / testing

June – July 2011, Philips HealthcareUsability Researcher / AZ

•Research, product testing, and analysis on Philip’s Health Care technology at Banner Hospital

Simulation Center.

Nov 2010 – Aug 2011, HMS Research LabIndustrial Designer and Prototype Developer / AZ

•The primary designer, engineer and prototype developer on chosen research projects including The Universal

Surgical Simulator and Pre-screen Oral Center.

design / branding / development

Sept 2011 – Present, Andrew Bowen DesignsIndependent Design Consultant / Greater New York City Area

•Working with clients from small startups to large corporations

•Specializing in new product innovation and brand building.

•Providing a comprehensive approach to Industrial Design and Product Development.

•Using a conscious strategy in addressing market opportunities, emerging trends, technology,

branding, manufacturing, as well as environmental and social impacts

Sept 2014 – Present, Protocol NY Contracted Industrial Designer / New York, NY

•Heading new product development and management of existing lines with multiple sub-brands.

•Responsible for all areas from research and ideation to production and branding.

•Overseeing and managing Hong Kong development team, freelancers, and contract designers.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014, Betesh Group Contracted Industrial Designer and Brand Developer / NJ

•Spearheaded a new brand and division of houseware products. Areas include Design and

development, branding and packaging, engineering, prototyping, patent submissions, etc. • Responsible for all areas including innovation, design, and branding of new products and lines.

Sept 2011– 2014,

Prime Design

Machineart Industrial Design

P9 Design

Kaz inc.

Clepper Time llc

Quirky Inc.

Manuel Saez & Partners

Inch Product DevelopmentContract Industrial Designer / Greater New York City Area

•Consulting on a contract basis for over 10 creative agencies in the greater New York City area

•Assisting agencies in all areas of product development services from market research, design ideation,

engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and project management.

•Projects included: Harry’s Razors - Graco Strollers and Seating - Oxo Kitchen Products - Vicks Humidifiers -

Honeywell Heaters - Brookstone Heaters - Polaroid Cameras and packaging - iDevices - Sterno stoves -

Oraceutical Tooth Whitener - Tribute Dry Erase Markers - Xigo Particle Analyzer - Clique Footwear - Garden Life -

Bazar Home Storage Systems - Paylock Vehicle Locking Boot - and many more.


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innovation space

Innovation Space is an entrepreneurial joint venture among the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. The goal of the transdisciplinary education and research lab is to teach students how to develop products that create market value while serving real societal needs and minimizing impacts on the environment. –Professor and author Prasad Boradkar

Sponsored project

What you will find here:

The following is a sample of a case study and product / busi-ness proposal I had completed as part of my senior thesis at Arizona State University. With all the images shown being produced by myself, while the more in depth books were done in collaboration with my teammates and our sponsor and as part of the multidisciplinary program of Innovation Space. In this sample much of the research, business proposal, engineering diagrams, and info graphics have been left out. If you would like to see the entire project including both books of our innovation proposal please just ask. All rights to this project are owned by both Herman Miller and ASU and are being perused with patents pending


our sponsor

Herman Miller is a furniture design and manufacturing company. Their philosophy is to “design and build a better world”. Herman Miller

the structural environment. Herman Miller’s belief that their company makes the least environmental impact while providing the greatest products and services available.

Home Healthcare our focus

Through our initial market research our team chose to focus on home care industry due to it’s rapid growth with aging baby boomers and little competition it offered many more opportunities in new product innovation. Currently, nursing homes are over capacity, and as the baby boomer generation continues to age, this problem will only worsen. Homecare is an attractive alternative to nursing home care

could be used both in home care and also in nursing homes.

project background


trend forecasting Problem: With the continuing increase of elderly adults in Ameri-ca that need care there is also a declining number of home

need for assistance in care for the elderly, or for them to be able

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projected number of home healthcare givers

As the home healthcare industry continues to grow with the increase of senior citizens who need care, technology will

home healthcare therapeutic devicesmonitoring devicesassistive devicesrobotics

projection

projected increase at 7% per

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forecasting of the home health-care market shows an increase to

compound annual growth rate of

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could be coming

Competitor benchmarking

furthest away

closest competitors

on the horizon

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closest competitors

on the horizon

could be coming

furthest away

color differences indicate the distance between competitors in the market


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innovative

conservative

modern

traditional

direct competition subsidiary / partner

grouping of direct competitors in comparison to Herman Miller and partners

This bi-axial map compares the competitors in the healthcare furniture

industry by placing towards words that most describe their designs.

Competitor benchmarking

One important part of our research was to look closely at the competitors

within the healthcare furniture industry. This was done in part so we could

see where trends were going and where there may be opportunities for

innovation. After analysis of these companies’ products we where able to

plot them visually on maps which can be easily read.


research

Home health care monitoring allows healthcare providers to monitor the patient in a non-invasive way so they can have more independence.

Technology benchmarking -

tunities for innovative growth, there is in fact a few success-ful technologies that exist in the market and accommodate

-nological innovations.

monitoring technology

existing products

emerging technology

assistive lift devices

mobility aids


research

Mobility aids can assist a person to move from place to place and come in several forms depending on the patient’s abilities. Some emerging technologies even include Honda’s Mobility devices to assist those who require walking aids.

Patient lift devices allow an individual to be lifted and transferred with minimal effort and greater safety. Advancing technologies include robotics as well as automated multi function devices.

Technology benchmarking


ideation

Brainstorming

After careful analysis of our secondary research, we conducted several interviews with professionals within the home health care industry. This led us to discover many product opportunity gaps. With these known gaps we could began brainstorming and con-ceptualizing on possible solutions to common found problems. These ideas were then further organized into groups based on what solution they are attempting accomplish. By doing this we were able to narrow down our direction into three main categories.

How do we keep a patient in bed without bars or restraints?1

Three final concepts

2 How can we help patients access their needs with limited reach?

3 How can we incorporate all of the mobility assistants into one modular device?


p.O.G. story board concept sketches

ideation


ideation

From our research, it was evident that a major issue in the home care industry is keeping a patient safely in their bed. Especially in elderly care, patients have a tendency to roll over when they are sleeping and fall over the edge. The current technologies to prevent this from happening are dangerous for the patient; they have a history of causing injuries and are even banned form certain home care facilities. Our goal was to develop a new, safer and even more comfortable design to solve this issue. Initial ideas were to include storage spaces and to have the bed be a modular device.

final concept one


With this concept several options would be available for the customer.

As their needs change the bed system could be added onto to provide

more functions.

In the beginning the customer would be able to use their existing

mattress and later upgrade to an adjustable one.

As mobility needs change with the user growing older potential

options could include integrated wheel chair systems.

final concept one


ideation

final concept twoOur initial sketch concept to answer the question, “How can we help a patients access their needs within a limited reach?” Through our interviews with various users we discovered that a major concern was their inability to reach their belongings without the assis-tance of a caregiver. Bed ridden patients are unable to easily get out of bed to obtain the belongings they need. Patients in wheel-chairs are unable to reach high places where their belongings may be stored. Our goal was to develop a dynamic shelving system that allows patients to easily access their belongings without having to rely on a caregiver.

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who need to have access to their daily goods while also allowing them

to keep organized. These units could be placed in many different loca-

tions within the home through normal renovation means to allow easily

access to storage where needed.

The storage spaces can easily be pulled out and then

down to the user’s eye level.

Shelves inside drawers can then rotate to give easier access.

ideation

final concept two


ideation

Eos is a comfortable, ergonomic chair that promotes better circulation and can easily be easily navigated around the home. The back

of the chair can be lowered to transform into a transfer bench that would allow patients to easily access the shower or beds. Eos also

includes a lifting hydraulics to easily raise users in and out of the chair without the assistance of a caregiver. This system would

increase the user’s independence and mobility without the stigma attached to traditional mobility devices.

final concept three

ty without the stigma attached to traditional mobility devices.


Eos is designed so that the back of the chair can be lowered to transformed into a transfer bench so the patient may easily access the shower.

This chair system includes a lifting device to easily raise the patient up and out of the chair without the assistance of a caregiver.

ideation

final concept three


Implementation

Chosen concept direction

After initial concepts where presented to

pursue developing the Somnus bed safety

system concept. Once this decision was made

further development of form and function was

further explored in order to analyze all best

possible options

additional brainstorming over details mind map analysis

product function doodles


Design language 0ne

morph-tech:

in this language we would see technology take form

and morph around the human body. This would result

in products that pay all heed to human factors and

anthropometrics. A bit organic and industrial together. It

would be closely similar to recent products by Herman

Miller such as the Embody or Setu chairs.

Implementation


Implementation

Design language two

sharp n Soft:

the shapes of these products would be geometric or rectilinear and may

even resemble origami. Despite their sharp shapes they would made out

of soft foam type material.


Design language three

soft bends:

In this design style the object would be mostly made of

plans that bend and swoop but rarely have 90 degree

angles or radii corners. Over all this would these would

be organic and curvilinear.

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Finalization

Final concept sketches

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After analysis of the three design languages it was chosen to combine both the

morph-tech and soft bends aesthetic. The combination of these forms I felt needed

further development so I returned once again to sketch exploration for this.


aesthetic features, mock up study models were build. These were quickly

created at a one tenth scales using foam core material.

concept study models

Finalization



Somnus: An Alternative to Bed Rails

Many injuries are caused from people falling out

of bed. Currently, the only way to prevent falls is

through bed railings. However, bed railings are

known to cause serious injury and also require

constant monitoring. Somnus is a home health-

care bed solution with a variety of functions, the

primary one being fall prevention. In addition to

preventing falls, Somnus also provides storage,

helps in propping up for sitting, and adapts to the

user’s needs by supporting changing technology.

so the user has the option to enhance the

features of their existing space and bedroom

setup. Alternately, Somnus can be paired with an

adjustable bed or a wheelchair-bed mobility

device that can be reclined into a sleeping posi-

convenient, comfortable and adaptable environ-

ment for them to sleep in without having to rely

on the supervision of a caregiver.



What Somnus provides :

Assistive Transfer Bench Assistive Transfer Chair


Close Proximity Storage Safety & Circulation Cover


What Somnus provides :



how it works:

When side walls are hinged down they are be used

as a transfer bench to assist in moving patient.

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To provide ease of access for the user and care

giver, side walls can hinge down by simply pushing

forward and then pulling back.

Assistive Transfer Bench and Chair


Locking ratchet hinge that can position the side support to a

transfer bench.

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release point to create the transfer chair.

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transfer bench can convert into a transfer chair for added comfort

and ease of transition.

With these two uniquely

designed and engineered

mechanical components it

becomes possible to

supports into a transfer

bench or transfer chair.

These parts are designed

to be neatly packaged into

a strong structural support

frame with aneasy to clean

outer shell.


how it works: Assistive Transfer Bench and Chair



how it works: Close Proximity Storagehow it works: Close Proximity Storage

First the user would open the smaller

drawer which houses a second drawer.


Next the user would lay down the transfer

bench and fold the back rest over. At this

point the second drawer can then be lifted

up using the handles and would be held in

place via a tensioned scissor lift.


Horizontal slides pull drawers outward

out the inner compartment can be pulled upward for close proximity to patient on bed.

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By placing a near the bed it allows for close proximity to

Somnus the storage system area is taken to

could in turn be used other purposes such as a

night stand or bed tray.


how it works: Close Proximity Storage

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how it works: Safety & Circulation Cover

The Somnus safety and circulation cover is an easy add on to

the bed system. Attaching and detaching the cover would be

done by simple lifting a cover on the top of the side supports

and hooking the rings of the cover onto the side pins. By

closing the cover it then locks the cover in place.


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and hooking the rings of the cover onto the side pins. By

closing the cover it then locks the cover in place.


Side latch hinges open to allow

rings on the cover to hook in

place. Once latch is closed the

cover can be locked and

secured.

elastic side areas

oscillating air chambers

The Somnus safety and circulation cover has two main

functions that are not found any other products that will

promote better environment for users and caregivers. In

pumping air from one set of chambers to another. By

doing this the

users body will not gather pressure in one area and thus

prevent the development of bed sores. By having the

cover canopy over the gap area between mattress and

bed side. This prevents any possible entrapments or areas

where suffocation

can occur.


how it works: Safety & Circulation Cover



what holds it together : Frame and Support System

The Somnus frame system consists of extruded aluminum

shaped in a chamfered U shape for rigidity. By using all parts

made from the same tool this cuts down on materials used and

for Herman Miller and cuts cost for the end user.

extruded aluminum beams supported by pressure molded plywood pillars

extrusion shape

To reduce wasted space and keep the mattress to a minimal

replace the need for box springs. This slate system would

also further minimize material usage and keep costs as low

as possible.

wooden slates replace the need for box springs


final Appearance model




tool which was randomly assigned to each student,

mine being the belt sander.

with a fellow student to cooperatively gather research.

concept for better product.

engineering and material analysis, please ask. I would

Power tool case study

project background


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market analysis

In our initial

research we begun

by looking at the

current belt sand-

ers on the market.

We did this to

understand not

only their functions

and features but

also who their

target market was

and at what price

range they were

sold at. Thus know

what market gaps

may exist.

Low

$ 50 - $80

home User

High

$151 - $250+

industrial strength

Medium

$81 - $150

hobbyist

Old Fashion

Innovative

Extreme Traditional


additional product research

Within our research many topics were explored. This was done in most part to gain full knowledge of all factors that affect the use of a

belt sander. Among these the most extensive and revealing was analysis of all user tasks / actions, along with patient research.

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First Interiewee: Jesus

Job title: Industrial Wood Worker

Past experience: 30 years of wood working

Problems with tool: Even Surfacing, controling tool, and fatigue from weight.

Sugestions for redesign:

a way to get into small or angled surfaces

Second Interiewee: Eddee Edson

Job title: Artistic Wood Worker

Past experience:

Problems with tool:

collector, slow introduction to surface, and cleaning and debris management.

Third Interiewee: Steve

Job title: Student Shop Advisor

Past experience: Wood worker, Floor installer, and shop owner

Problems with tool: Lack of power when doing hard surfaces, too small of a plate, managing dust and cord.

Sugestions for redesign: High power and mangement, larger sanding area for hand helds, possible

air for larger sanders, vaccum attachment.

user interviews

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insights: using vacuums for better dust collection.

insights:

interviewees had customs jigs andtechniques.

insight:tensioning arm and tracking crank offered opportunities for better comfort

insight:need for cases that matched the tool.

insight:variety of sizes in belt sanders power sources, and motor

insight:need for comfort and control with quality handles and features such as speed control

interview and research insights

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existing design study sketches

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By studying and then sketching existing products on the market this helps to study not only the over all forms but also the details and

features they poses. Form doing this we can see easily start seeing why some belt sanders are preferred to other, and in the end many

ideas came about as to how to make a competitive more ergonomic and aesthetically appealing product.


proposed solutions

Producing this problem and solution diagram revealed not only all functions and features that the concept should embody but also shows visually how they are connected and affect one another. In doing this it also became apparent what parts of the proposed solutions would be the primary features to advertise and make note of.

primary solutions

secondary solutions

digital leveler / even surface indicatorlonger mid sander plateprevent user from placing rear roller down firsteasy to adjust alignment dual fan collectiondust exit tube is large enough to attach vacuumdust collection located at back and again on top

dust blower / blow dust out of the wayfront narrow to not obstruct viewhandles at the rear so hands don’t block viewbody angles down at front

adjustable dust collectordust collector located on left side or backcollection reservoir’s shape should be narrowdust collector should stick out as little as possible

handles centered over sanding platemotor located between rollers

even surfacing

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interfering dust

collector

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unbalanced weight

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2dust

collection

3 visibility of

surface

problems solutions

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possible motor configurations

ideation

direct Drivedriven directly

by the motor

smaller motor

needed

wheel is aligned

directly with

motor

top

side

hypoid Aligned

motor and gears

are aligned with

wheels

more balanced

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side


ideation

chosen motor configuration

top

side

dropped Motormotor is placed

between wheels

more balanced

less material

needed

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ideation

final concept one

explored metaphor: a snake’s head

using the snake as my second metaphor

I looked at the qualities of having a low

center of gravity, sleek form, and power

coming from the front. users will be

attracted by its low stance clear visibility

along with its unique styling.


ideation

final concept one


ideation

final concept two

Ideation

explored metaphor: Snail

The snail posses many admirable traits

that belt sander could be modeled after;

including, stability, longevity, persever-

ance, and in many cultures wisdom.

Users will be drawn to its many ways of

using the handles as well as its con-

cealed motor, rugged looks, and wide

surface area.

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ideation

final concept two


Implementation

Habu : A slicker way to sand

some it can be down right intimidating. This

hard to control and easy to get away from

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Implementation


Delivery of innovation

design improvement one

Dust blower for better surface visibility

by directing excess air out the front of the sander this would

improve the use of the tool in two ways:

by giving better visibility of the surface that needs to be sanded.

removing any left over dust that the collector did not gather

dust blower nozzle



motor belt drive

design improvement two

positioning the motor between the rollers on the

three ways:

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ing plate where it needs to be applied



design improvement three

assistance in creating a level surface

integrating a digital leveler and designing a

handle with a ground level base plate would

improve the use of the belt sander in two ways:

the base plate of the handle

would prevent the user from a

common error by introducing the

use the sander.

digital leveler interface

uneven surface even surface

the digital leveler would assist the

user in knowing when the surface

they are sanding is even so to prevent

over sanding.



design improvement fourincreased and adjustable dust collection incorporating and additional fan and allowing the

dust collection container to adjust would improve

the performance of the belt sander in two ways:

an adjustable and easy to remove dust container

would prevent interference of space or sight for

the user.

dual fans

dust collection

increased in dust management by having dual

fans; one that sucks up dust and one to blow it

away.

removable dust container

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removable dust container


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