Tommy Loth

TOMMY LOTH INDUSTRIAL DESIGN


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TABLE OF CONTENTSMOKU HOME PRINTER 4

CB2 BARSTOOL 14

SOLIDWORKS BIKE 22

RECTILINEAR 26

CURVILINEAR 30

TURTLE SHELF 34

BUD VASE 40

MOUNTAIN TREK FLASHLIGHT 44

ROCKET CAR 52

JACK HANDLE REDESIGN 56

GREEN BOTTLE REDESIGN 68

PAN+SKILLET 78

QUICK MESSENGER 88

DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE 100


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[email protected] 408 807 8585

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MOKU HOME PRINTER


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WHERE DOES THE CONSUMER PRINTER LIVE?


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FINDING THE PROBLEMCurrent consumer printers on the market are designed to fit in an office environment but none seem to be designed for the home.

WHERE DOES THE CONSUMER PRINTER LIVE?


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ENTRYWAY BEDROOM


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LIVING ROOM KITCHEN

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATIONWhere, when, and why were some of the questions I asked. It become not about the printer itself but where to get the prints. Exploring the kitchen for recipes, living room because of its accessibility for everyone in the household, and bedroom for its ease, entry way for convenients.


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MOKU HOME PRINTERMokuzai is the Japanese word for wood for building. I was influenced by the Eames bent wood lamination process. I also felt that the wood added a lot to making the printer look warmer for the home rather then cold plastic.

WALL MOUNT PRINTER


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HOW MOKU WORKS

1. Finished prints fall into the front tray

2. Paper can be loaded into the rear tray

3. Top door opens for easy maintenance


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CB2 BARSTOOLXX


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EXPLORATION OF MATERIALS AND PROCESSES


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DESIGNING FOR A MODERN KITCHENI wanted to design a chair with a very clean modern style with something a little bit different than your average chair.


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TRIAL AND ERRORThe biggest problem with my design is that the chair is on 2 legs rather then 4 which causes a big problem with structure. I found a solution in adding support bars but aesthetically they looked very stuck on. I added an additional loop in the back to support the structure from twisting which also relates to the foot rest of the bar stool.


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WOOD VENEER PLYWOOD STEEL ROD

MATERIALS AND PROCESSBent wood lamination and steel rod were the materials and processes I chose to use because I was drawn to the light and linear aesthetics.


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XX BARSTOOL


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SOLIDWORKS BIKE


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SOLIDWORKS BIKEThis project was an exercise in learning how to use Solidworks to create a 3D CAD model. I learned how to create solids, surfaces, assemblies, and drawings.


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RECTILINEAR


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EXPLORATIONI made models out of clay and foam to see what types of shapes I could make. Through making various combinations I saw that they sometimes related to certain objects like a belt sander.


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RECTILINEARWith this project I explored the relationship between dominant, subdominant and subordinate forms. I wanted to create a very certical piece with very little horizontal direction.


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CURVILINEAR


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3D EXPLORATIONI found myself making very flame like shapes but I ended up taking inspiration from birds. I just tried a lot of different combonations of 2D shapes to see how they would look in 3D.


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CURVILINEARWith this assignment we explored the relationship of two 2D shapes coming together to make a 3D form. I wanted to create something with very soft curves and break away from making it look like it came out of a 4x4 piece of wood.


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TURTLE SHELF


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CONSTRAINTS

MUST PACK FLAT

4 X 8 FT SHEET OF PLYWOOD

FLAT PACK CONTRAINTSWith this assignment we were only allowed one 4x8 ft sheet of plywood and the piece of furniture must ship flat. I tried to use as much of the material as I could without waste.


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TURTLE SHELFThe end result is the turtle shelf that can be hung up on the wall using a simple diagnal wall mount plate. It’s great for kids to put their toys and art supplies in.

TURTLE SHELF


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BUD VASE


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BUD VASEWith this assignment we were given the challenge of making a mold and learning how to deal with draft angles. We had to design a vase with a 3D element and 2D element in combination.


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MOUNTAIN TREK


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ASPIRATIONSI wanted to design a flashlight that would match the aesthetics of outdoor gear. I looked at camping, backpacking, and hiking products.


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2D EXPLORATIONI explored different types of aesthetics to fit what I wanted to do with my flashight. I ended up going with a multi texture, multi color theme to fit with the rugged outdoor environment.


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3D EXPLORATIONThrough 3D mock ups I explored the different ergonomics and scale for my flashlight.


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MOUNTAIN TREK FLASHLIGHTI designed this flashlight to have a lot of forward direction and a very fast aesthetic. I chose a textured finish to make it rugged and grippy. The dark green color was chosen to fit in to camping, hiking, and backinging activities.


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ROCKET CAR


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2.000

3.000

0.250

9.000

0.250

1.500

4.000

0.290

3.266

0.734

0.250

3.500

1.0005.500

1.500

CO2 Cartridge

monofilament

3D EXPLORATION & CONSTRAINTSWe had to design around a cargo space in the center of the car and a c02 cartridge that would fit into the rear. Initially I took inspiration from jets and insects.

CONSTRAINTS


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ROCKET CARMy final design is something that resembles a slug. I wanted to create a feeling of turning or sliding while the car sits still so all of the wheels sit at an angle including the car itself.


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JACK HANDLE REDESIGN


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JACK HANDLE REDESIGNMy group saw an opportunity to design something that hasn’t really changed for a really long time. We chose the jack handle. I worked in a tire shop so I’ve had 5 years of experience using a floor jack, which also motivated me to innovate.

GROUP PROJECTAUGUST ANDERSON

KAYDEE BOONEHARRY GUANTOMMY LOTH


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Mike is your go to guy for changing tires

he changes tires for at least 8 cars a day


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METACARPALS BONES

THENOR

WHERE IT HURTSAfter a long time of using the jack you start to feel pain in the middle of your hand. It also doesn’t help that all the other tools you use also cause pressure in that area. The torque wrench, tire bar, and jack all cause pressure in that region of the hand.

THIS IS WHERE HE HURTS


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PHASE 1We looked at different ways it could press against your hand and some ways people could possibly hold it differently.

PHASE 2With phase two we used wood so that we could actually test these on a real jack. Our mock ups were too big and it made it hard to make the up stroke to pump again.


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PHASE 3Our final mock up ended up being a combination of all of the previous mock ups but in a smaller package to make it easier to lift up.

ERGONOMICSWALL THICKNESS

SCALE


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HAND POSITIONGRIPPING FROM

BOTTOM OR THE TOP


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PROTOTYPE TESTINGWe did a survey to see what people liked best from our mock ups and to our suprise our addition to the jack was very well accepted among the group. Through the testing we got to see the different hand positions and body postures. Surveyors also spoke about transporting.

BODY POSTUREPUSHING AND PULLINGWHILE TRANSPORTING


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FASTENINGOur lock slides into the jack handle and when you tighten the nut at the top it spreads the bottom of the lock to grip on the inside of the jack handle.


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JACK HANDLE REDESIGNOur final model is made out of hard plastic and machined aluminum for strength. It slides into the top of a jack handle and can beeasily detatched.


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GREEN BOTTLE REDESIGN


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SUSTAINABLE

PACKAGING DESIGN

USING THE OKALA DESIGN GUIDE

GREEN BOTTLE REDESIGN


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REDUCING TYPES OF MATERIALS

EXTENDING LIFE CYCLE OF PRODUCT

REDUCINGMATERIAL

CLOROX GREEN WORKS BOTTLEThe greenworks bottle was designed pretty sustainably but the bottle used multiple parts that are different types of plastic. There is also no added life cycle to the existing bottle.


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GREEN WORKS BOTTLEI explored different ways of producing the bottle which was a big factor in the form of the bottle. In the end, I made a cardboard roll for the tablet packaging and a plastic bottle for the detergent so that it would last long.


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OKALA DESIGN GUIDE

1INNOVATION

2REDUCED MATERIALS

IMPACT

3MANUFACTURING

INNOVATION

5REDUCE BEHAVIOR AND USE IMPACT

6SYSTEM

LONGEVITY

7TRANSITION

SYSTEMS

8OPTIMIZE END

OF LIFE

4EFFICIENT

DISTRIBUTION


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OKALA DESIGN STRATEGYI lowered the Okala impact factor by reducing the amount of material used in the bottle and creating a system of making your own soap where you keep the bottle and refill it.


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ADD WATERONE TABLET


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POUR WASH

CLOROX GREEN WORKS BOTTLEThe tablets are very easy to use, just put one tablet into the bottle, fill it with water and let it dissolve, then pour it in to the measuring cup and wash like you normally do.


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PAN+SKILLET


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DESIGNING TO LAST

100 YEARS

USING THE OKALA DESIGN GUIDE

COOKING PAN REDESIGN


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TOO MANY PARTS

TEFLON COATING LASTS AROUND 2

YEARSMULTIPLE

MATERIALS

REQUIRES DISASSEMBLY

FOR RECYCLING

ORIGINAL COOKING PANDue to the teflon coating and multiple parts these pans usually don’t get recycled because of the secondary process needed to recycle aluminum. According to user reviews, these teflon coated pans only last 2 years because the surface will start to chip and damage.


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OKALA DESIGN GUIDE

1INNOVATION

2REDUCED MATERIALS

IMPACT

3MANUFACTURING

INNOVATION

5REDUCE BEHAVIOR AND USE IMPACT

6SYSTEM

LONGEVITY

7TRANSITION

SYSTEMS

8OPTIMIZE END

OF LIFE

4EFFICIENT

DISTRIBUTION


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PAN+SKILLETI innovated by adding multiple uses for this pan and integrating a spout to easily pour out any liquids like oil. I optimized the end of life by changing the material to cast iron for it to be passed down from generation to generation.


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FAMILYTRADITIONS

RECIPESFOOD

COOKING AND FAMILYI chose to redesign a pan for my 100 year product because cooking and recipes are something that is passed down from generation to generation. I found that cast iron pans and skillets are something that people may inherit from their parents and relatives.


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Cut away spout and vent

uniform handle ergo for both positions

flat pan top

grill


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QUICK MESSENGER BAG


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age: 39sex: malelocation: san jose CAhow many kids: 2what car: chevy silveradohobbies/activities/interests: hiking,biking,martial arts, taking daughter to swim classclothing/product brands: the north face, levis, apple, thinkpad laptop, nike shoes, oakleyjob/career: previously graphic designer, now industrial design studentbaby products used: city mini stroller, uses a regular backpack as a baby bag, was given a Picklebottom bag but felt it was too feminine.

age: 25sex: femalelocation: san jose CAhow many kids: one three year old girlwhat car: honda accordhobbies/activities/interests: cooking and online shoppingclothing/product brands: forever 21 and agacijob/career: full time student

age: 25sex: malelocation: daly city CAhow many kids: one four year old girlwhat car: volkswagon rabbithobbies/activities/interests: rock climbing, slack lining, tennis, photography clothing/product brands: levis, ben sherman, H&M, applejob/career: operations manager on a food truckoverview: he uses a unisex timbuk2 messenger bag for his daughter. He usually carries snacks, books, an iPad, crayons and a coloring book for long trips. He does not enjoy how his bag lacks structure and wishes for a bag with extra pockets to hold water bottles and other small things such as hair accessories and sanitizer.

INTERVIEWING NEW PARENTS


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THIS IS BEN THE “HAPPY CAMPER”Ben is a 30 year old graphic designer. He lives in a 2 bedroom house with his wife and son. He just got back into photography because he likes to take photos during family outings. Ben likes to ride bikes and go camping. Some weekends he sets up a tent in the backyard and camps out with his son. His job doesn’t demand long hours, allowing him to spend more time with his son.


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MOCK UPS AND PATTERNI made mock ups to test out different ways I could make a quick release pocket without using any fasteners like zipper or velcro. I took the idea for my quick release pocket from a one way valve.


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LARGE INTERIOR LINED WITH RIPSTOP FABRICFor an extra jacket, camera gear, or toys

PROTECTIVE EASY ACCESS TECH POCKETQuick access for a camera or cell phone so you will never miss a precious moment or photo opportunity

REAR PADDED LAPTOP/TABLET SLEEVEGreat as an everyday bag to take to work or on outings with your child.


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ELECTRIC DUAL SPORT


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TEAM DUAL SPORT JACOB ABRUZZININATALIE MUKHTAR

TOMMY DUONGTOMMY LOTH


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ADVENTUREPERFORMANCELIGHTWEIGHT

FUN

DUAL SPORT DESIGN BRIEFDesign a dual-sport motorcycle that offers riders the best of both worlds: adventure of an off-road biking experience with practicality and performance of a street bike.

Have Lightning DNA and some family resemblance to the Lightning superbike.


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MOOD BOARD


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Ben

Age: 35Status: MarriedChildren: 5 Year old sonOccupation: Accountant (hates his job)Hobbies: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Craftsman, DIYer

Comments: Eco friendly, riding motorcycles for 6 months, likes to spend time with his family, He has friends that ride dual sport.

Brands Association: Patagonia, Northface, Columbia, Nike, Fox, Specialized


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IN PROGRESS


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GROUP SKETCHES & FINAL DIRECTIONOur final direction is based on adventure, fun, performance, and strength.

IN PROGRESS

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