Foundation Year, PG Diploma Program in Integrated Lifestyle Product Design, Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam-014, Kerala

GURMEET SINGH’S DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Basic DrawingSimple Sketches

Stronger...Sharper...Spoertier

Shoe Skecth

A quick sketch of a shoe, using pencils and ink pen. The exercise was to capture the essence of form and texture of the object just by looking once to the same.I started with a basic outline and then proceeded towards detailing part which helped me to retain the closest character of the model shoe.

A theme was given to draw an object of daily use. I was given ‘Stronger....Sharper’ theme for which I drew this paper cutter. I added Sportier to the original theme because the cutter has that character also. The sturdy cutter is with me for almost 3 years and that’s my companion also.

Pencil Holder

Spoon Hair Color Brush Knife

Hand-1 Hand-2

Open Hand

The Fist

Hamsashaya Mudra

Seeing the InvisibleDrawing with a different, interesting and scaled point of view led to a new world of possibilities where new forms, shapes and objects are found. First understanding of the object from the specific point of view was done and then the attempt of proportioned drawing was done. This exercise was helpful to widen the visualization spectrum by giving new dimensions to the observation and perception skills.

Basic DrawingVisualization

Creative GeometryCreative GeometryArchimedean Solids

Creative GeometryCreative Geometry3D Tessellations

After learning the construction and properties of all Archimedean Solids, an assignment, to make a 3D tessellation using one or more of them, was given.

The objective was to understand the tessellation composition and interaction of solids among themselves.

I used eight cubes to make an interactive tessellation which can be used in many forms and different purposes.All eight cubes were sticken with cellotape in the middle of the face of the cube. They can be moved as shown in the photos.

This tessellation can be a very good concept for a board/ mind game for children as it is interactive and engaging.

3D TessellationCreative Geometry

Color, Form and StructureColor Star: Tints and Shades

Color, Form and StructureCEnclosure, Symmetry & Illusion

Color, Form and StructureCTextures

Natural Man Made

Collage: Self PortraitColor, Form and Structure

Color, Form and StructureAtmospheric Perspective 2D

OO LA LA HOTELSHAOOI I

Check in to the HAPPINESS

Logo Design & The Punch lineOO LA LA Hotels

Exercise was to generate a name for a business category of my choice and then designing the logo and giving a punch line to that.

I decided to be a hotelier and after a brainstorming session with classmates (they were also working on same assignment) I got the name- ‘OO LA LA Hotels’ and punch line-’Check-in to the HAPPINESS’.

Character of the brand was royal yet playful meant for working/executive class clients. I drew more than 40 logos to arrive at the final one.

Three Short Listed Logos The Final Logo

StationeryOO LA LA Hotels

Envelope

Business Cards Letterhead

PamphletOO LA LA Hotels

Outdoor AdvertisementOO LA LA Hotels

Craft Documentation: Metal Handicrafts of MannarIt was a group work under the ‘Environmental Exposure’ course of the curriculum. We went to Mannar, the bell metal town of Kerala in Alleppy Distt. We visited the metal work units and documented the same.My contribution was to put the content in flow and design the outline of the documentation report including cover design. This was a nice experience and our group did it efficiently.

http://ksid.ac.in/academics/pdf/research/Metal_Handicrafts_of_Mannar.pdf Report Link:

Study and Documentation

Primary Data-Interviews-Discussions-Practical exposure to the worksites and market

Secondary Data-Journals-Books-Internet-Newspapers-Phone calls

Pre- Study Data-General discussions-Newspapers-Internet-Phone calls

Craft DocumentationMetal Handicrafts of Mannar

Environmental Exposure Venn Diagram

Trophy DesignConcept & The Prototype

I conceptualized this trophy drawing the inspiration from origami and crea t ive geometry. The main consideration was to make a single joint product by using just one material. The aesthetics were also considered and the minimalistic approach was taken.

14 concepts were drawn and then this one was chosen on the merits of simple manufacturing, broader appeal and modern aesthetics.

This is made up of two square pieces of GI iron sheet metal. The simple folding was done diagonally and from mid points of the sides of the squares. Then these two pieces were joined by a rivet.

Concept Design: Side ViewFront View

The Prototype: Front View Side View

Bicycle HelmetProduct Mock Up

Material StudyProduct Designs

Mobile Phone Stand: Acrylic

Jewelery Box: MDF Board

Fish: GI Sheet Metal

Jewelry: Epoxy Resin

Gurmeet Singh, ILPD, Foundation Year, KSID, Chandanthoppe (Kerala)

Redesigning the

Classrooms of MGM School for Efficient and Overall

Development of Students

'A Report on Proposed Holistic Design Solutions under the Design Process Course'

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TRIZ Brain-storming

COCD Box SWOT

Proposed Solutions

Board games

First aid

Drinking water

Methodology

Partition

Painting

Black board

Volunteer teachers

Teaching aids

Exposure visits

Tod Fod Jod

Magazine

DIY activities

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ACTIVITIES:Alphabet DrawingE-magnetic TrainInteresting Tables

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Product Study and Ergonomical Redesign Original Product: ‘Jupiter’-Dining Chair by Godrej Interio

Jupiter-Original Product & Dimensions

Tinkered Product: ‘Jupiter Plus’All dimensions in cm

Ergonomical Problems:

Ÿ Under knee strain

Ÿ Topples down easily (side)

Ÿ Insufficient backrest

Ÿ Sharp corners (seat)

Ÿ Leg finishing malfunctioning (uneven)

Ÿ Less height

Solution Approach: Anthropometric data was collected from 20 samples in KSID campus and the 5th, 50th, and 95th percentiles were calculated with standard deviation. The results were applied to the existing dimensions and the consideration was min. percentile and max. percentile.

Based on the Anthropometric Data of KSID Campus

Jupiter Plus-Dimensions

Ergonomical Tinkering:

Ÿ Seat (front) slope at angle of 10 down

Ÿ Legs widened

Ÿ Backrest height increased

Ÿ Footrest for shorter people

Ÿ Leg finishing Improved

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Photography: ‘It’s Awesome’

‘Curious Kids’

‘Innocense’

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

Skills

Software Skills

Hobbies

Interests

Languages Known

Mentions

I am a design student, traveler and a craft lover by

passion. Simplicity and minimalism can be the right

words to explain me. Chasing inspiration, making

concepts, innovating new products and evolution is my

ultimate goal in life. Leisure time is for drawing, reading

books, watching documentaries, playing with kids and

observing people all around.

Being a design student, regularly updating myself

is very important to be in the trend of fast moving world.

Reading magazines, staying connected with the design

edge world, exploring new materials, finding new

possibilities, technology, manufacturing techniques for

new product development is what I do. I am passionate

about materializing ideas derived from possibilities and

limitations, of the physical world, whether at the scale of

a minute craft or lifestyle products or furniture and

spaces.

Gurmeet Singh Contact No. 9729769789 Email Id: gr8gurmeetsingh@gmail.com

Adobe Photoshop

Corel Draw

Adobe Illustrator

Solidworks

Reading

Traveling

Cooking

Mountaineering

Painting

Research Skills

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Gujrati

Hindustan Times

Punjab Kesari Haryana Today

Dainik Jagran

User Centered Design

Furniture Design

3D Printing

Prototyping

Pursuing PG Diploma in Design from Kerala State Institute of Design

B.Tech. in Printing Tech. from Guru JambheshwarUniversity of Science & Tech, Hisar

Worked as Asstt. Public Relations Officer in Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar