P O R T F O L I OI N D U S T R I A L D E S I G N
2015-2016
The science of Art.
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Plome Wiu TreoCuePersonal Project Personal Project Personal ProjectTeam Project
A dual solution that collects rain water while keeping a plant safe from harsh effects of rain.
An interactive and comprehensive solution forDysgraphics.
A simple yet a thought provoking product that creates awareness about deforestation.
A wearable system designed for two wheeler rider, to save lives.
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01v’( Home for Plant )Personal Project
Purpose: To design a product to introduce rainwater retention.
User group - Avid Gardeners.
Plome
The Problem Prelude
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What is it?Water Logging
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It is when there is too much water in soil - which stops the flow of
oxygen to the roots.
Problem identified during research
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Oxygen going to the roots from outside.
Water collected near plant reduces Oxygen supply to roots.
Too much water around plant cuts Oxygen supply almost completely.
Eventually roots die of lack of oxygen and get uprooted because
of the impact of the rain.
Problem Details
A New PossibilityWhat if we could collect rainwater
and also reduce negative effects of heavy rain on a plant?
Collection Prevention
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Design Direction The Idea
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Ideating and VisualisingDoodling
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Rapid IdeationExploring Possibilities.
Using my Imagination.
ConceptualizingLooking for simple yet clever
concepts, meanwhile also looking forelegant forms.
Dualistic and SimpleSelected Concept
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The ConceptA transparent covering on the plant
that will collect water and delay water logging.
The Outcome
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Water Collection
Plant Protection
Water Regulation
Plant + Home
Initial Curves
Initial Curves
Revised Curves
Revised Curves
Elegant and Beautiful
Plome
Almost like a home for the plant.
A curvy-symmetrical form which encases the plant. Allows us to collect water and regulate water flow.
Meanwhile also delaying waterlogging.
The gesture of the hands collecting waterand hands protecting the plant inspired
the form of the design.
Inspiration
WorkingPlome
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When it Rains
Airflow
Water is collected as the lid is opened during rain.
As it happens.Reduced
Water Logging.
Small holes allow sufficient airflow to the plant to allow
photosynthesis.
Aeration Holes
WorkingPlome
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RegulatorThe stopper allows you to control the amount of water going to the plant.
Watering the PlantThe collected rain water can be used
to water the plant.
Orientations
Close
Open
What and HowScenario
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User places Plome over the plants.
Before Rain
Risk of Water Logging is reduced and water is Collected for later use.
Plome can be manually filled with water and
can be used to water the plant for few days.
User can use Plome during dry days as well.
My LearningsPlome
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‘I learnt that Design is about creative simplicity.
02v’(Wiu - “View”)Personal Project (Research as a Team)
Purpose: To aid Dysgraphic Kids to write.
Age group - 7 and above.
Cause and EffectAbout
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It is a brain condition
What is it?Dysgraphia
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Dysgraphia is a condition that causes difficulty with
written expression.
Analysize and UnderstandImmersion
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Identifying Problems
On field and Off fieldResearch
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Learning about the user, noticing and documenting problems.Understanding user’s environment. Looking for opportunities to intervene.
Problems and InsightsObservations
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Real Sample.
Confusion and Frustration
Core Problem
Need Assistanceand Motivation
Spelling Errors
PoorHandwriting
Dysgraphics struggle while forming words. They are unable spell words correctly. Also, they are
not able to write words properly.
Key Insight
They are able to speak properly.
What if we could use speech to help them write?
Ideas and PossibilitiesBrainwork
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Projecting spokenwords
Child Proof
SoftForms
Light SensitivePaper.
SimpleInteractions
Key Idea
Convert
speech into
a Projection.Key axes of ideation and concept generation were to find assistiveand motivating solutions. I used common creativity tools like brain storming, brain sketching etc. to generate ideas.
Design Direction
Form and DetailsExploring
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Spoken Words (Sound)
Symmetrical
Simple Details
Soft forms
Large Buttons, Easier Interaction
Basic Concept
Mic.
Projection
Form DirectionExploring smooth and clean
surfaces. Simplistic approach.
The Outcome
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(Wiu - “View”)
A comprehensive solution aiming to assist and guide dysgraphics write,a result of empathetic design approach.
The KitUltraviolet(U.V.) light sensitive
paper book and U.V. projector.
Why Yellow?Yellow is the best colour to create enthusiasm for life and can
awaken greater confidence and optimism.
DetailsWiu
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Features and Controls
Sync. Light
U.V. Projector
Mic.
On/Off
MagnetMagnet
Battery Light
Control Buttons
Speaker
Strategic placement of buttons allow smooth and intuitive interaction with the product.
Initial inspiration was taken from the formand the prominent feature of the product.
Vocal inspiration was from words ‘view’ and‘with you’ - as the product works with you.
VIEW + WITH YOU = “Wiu”
Logo Story
WorkingWiu
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A two step process
01Speak the words intended to write.The U.V. Projector projects an image of the words on the sensitive paper.
Spoken Words
Projected
Words
WorkingWiu
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02 Trace the impression left behind on paper.Therefore the user is able to write. As the words are generated by the device - risk of spelling errors is reduced.
Before Projection
After Projection
“Hi” - Spoken.
U.V. Sensitive layer
U.V. Sensitive layer
Normal Paper
U.V. Light
Normal Paper
Post projection a Light impressionis left behind on the paper.
ExperienceWiu
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Difficulty Levels
As the user progresses, user canchallenge them self with different difficulty level.This is to motivate and keep the user involved.
Wiu also has preset games which help the dysgraphics work their fine motor skills. Because all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.
Learn and Challenge Play and Evolve
My LearningsWiu
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‘I learnt that Design is about expressing empathy,bringing a change and touching lives.
03v’( Driving Safety Device )Team Project
Purpose: To explore the possible uses of Wearable Technology driven by User Needs.
User group - 2 Wheeler Riders. For 2030.
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A basic, fundamental problem that man has always attempted to cope with, and always will!
Following the identification of focus area. We did ethnography on accidents.
To understand circumstances, problems and Injury statistics
Focus AreaThe Problem
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Accidents
Visual Ethnography
Specific ProblemsCurrent Scenario
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The Ride
The Wait
At the Scene
Help Center
Strechered Transported toHospital
ParamedicsArrive
The Accident
Accidents can happen anytime.Beyond control.
Reports Accident to Paramedics.
Medics try tocontrol situation.
Carefully takento hospital.
Deaths occur because of delay in informing paramedics.
The Paramedics don’t haveknowledge about victims current condition.
Victim has to wait in the state of pain and confusion.
Calling for help
CluelessDelay Middle Man
InformingParamedics
We see opportunity for an SOS system.
We see opportunity to keep paramedics more informed.
Again, we see an opportunity to give more information.
Difficult to identifyHead Injuries. As theymight not always be visibleon the surface.
Problem Detecting
32%43%
Injuries that cause Deaths.
2-wheelers are undoubtedly more prone to road-accidents as a rider is less covered, less
protected and less balanced.
47%
27%
2-Wheelers4-Wheelers
Others
Accidents that cause Deaths.
36%
Wearables
ServiceTangible
Intangible
Intended to Enhance the Emergency Medical Services
Fatality StatisticsFindings
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Selected User - 2 Wheeler Riders
Our Solution
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An Ecosystem
The BrandEarlier - Faster
Today’sParamedic Service
Tomorrow’sParamedic Service
FasterResponse
Earlier Detection
Core ValuesPreSense
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Detection
03.Rapid Reach
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06.Transfer to Definitive Care
04.Care
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DetailsCue
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Helmet attachment(Secondary Wearable)
Wearable Neckband(Primary Wearable)
Soft Grip Soft Grip
HR, Breath SensorEPIC SENSOR
Inbuilt NetworkConnectivity
BP Sensor, Body Temp SensorA wearable system that works together to measure
and gauge the body vitals act as an SOSsystem incase of accidents.
Neckband sensesthe body vitals
DetailsCue
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Helmet attachment(Secondary Wearable)
The secondary sensing wearable, attached on the helmet.
This wearable is responsible for sensing riders movements.
The Wearables charge wirelesslyin harmony on a charging dock.
Removable, to allow charging.
IntangibleService
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The User comes to know about the service. The User decides to opt for it. Makes the purchase and wears the Wearables.
The Wearables start sensing the body vitals and the motion of the rider.
Incase of an accident. Wearables sense theaccident and sends SOS to nearest hospital. It sends
biological and impact information to hospital.
The Wearables connect with Onlooker-phones to providefirst-aid information. This may be the difference between
life and death in certain cases.
Thanks to the ‘body-data’ sent to hospital, paramedics arrive ‘pre-
prepared’ and are able to handle situation better.
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My learningsCue
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I learnt that Design is about change,a constant improvement.
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04v’Personal Project
Purpose: To design a product by associating products, words or scenarios.
Tissue Holder - General Use.
( = ‘Treo’ )
tretre
Product InspirationBackstory
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As a person who cares for the nature. I was inspired by the problem of deforestation to create a product.
A product that can convey a story.
Deforestation Tissue Paperx
Ideating and AssociatingDoodling
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Post-it IdeationAssociating objects and Scenarios.Creating Connections.
Looking for thought provoking concepts. Looking for experiences
that can leave an impression.
PoeticSelected Concept
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Design DirectionI took a poetical design approach to arrive to the concept. Selected concept is a tissue
paper holder. Here the core idea is that tissue paper acts as the “Trunk” of the tree.
Poetic and ThoughtfulOutcome
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Treo is a tissue paper holder which‘stands’ for the trees. It tells a story.
The tissue paperacts as the trunk of
the tree.
tre( = ‘Treo’ )tre
Form Derivation
Sketch Explorations.
Simplified Curves.Source Curves.
Maintaining Proportions
UsageTreo
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User takes the tissue paper.
It looks as if the tree is losing a part of itself.
Eventually when tissue paper finishes, treo falls. As if a tree was cut down.
Treo aims a striking a thought in the user’s conscience - bring to notice the negative effects of excess use of paper.
As the tissue paper is kept being used.
We start to see Treo getting weaker (thinner). On the base tree lines start to show - emphasising the loss.
The StoryTreo
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Treo is a Reflection ofReality.
Inspiration and Details Treo
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Building Blocks
When Treo Falls
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Tree stump and rings.
The Assembly.
Tree Head.
Tissue Paper Roll.
Wooden Base. (Recycled Wood)
Metal Weight
A broken branch.
InspirationsBeing a simple product. Treo is made
up of 3 components and a tissue paper roll.
My LearningsTreo
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‘I learnt that Design is about telling a story, being poetic and giving meaning.
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Modelling, Rendering and More
Skills matter.
My interest for football motivated me to create a lamp out of it.The entire prototype took about 2 days to finish.
Hexa-Lamp
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Crafting
Physical Form Explorations
Puma Shoe
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Initial Sketches.
I really enjoyed designing and rendering this shoe. Took me 4 hours from start to end.
Cintiq Rendering
Panasonic Hairdryer
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3D Modelling and Rendering
Curve Network Surfaces
Surface Analysis Keyshot Validation
Result: 3D Print Quality.Duration: 5 Days.
Tea Kettle
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3D Modelling and Rendering
Curve Network Surfaces
Surface Analysis Keyshot Validation
Result: 3D Print Quality.Duration: 4 Days.
And that’s me!
I am an Industrial Design student at Dsk International School Of Design, India. Beginning with 4th Year of the course. Currently looking for
new challenges in my design career.
-I am currently looking for a 4 - 6 months Internship during June - January 2017-
S T A T U S
KARAN PUROHITC U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Email: [email protected]: +91 776 998 1421
4th Year Industrial Design Management StudentDSK International School of Design, Rubika. (India)
ExperienceInternship
Allwin AluminiumIndustries
Pedro Gomes Design
KIPSTA
FOOTWEAR DESIGN
BRANDING & STORY TELLING
Maxime Talan
Pedro Gomes
William Lyszkiewicz
Pedro MonteiroBinit
1 Month in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Had an hands-on experience on Sand Casting. I was able to intereact with different types of metals. I learned the detailed process of sand casting along with some basics of die casting. I also learned about Draft angles
and the process of finishing of metals.
Had an hands-on experience with footwear materials.Learned about different components that make up a shoe.
Learned about branding and naming a product.Learned about creating stories and linking them to products.
Recognised and Awarded for Best Academic Performance in the 2nd Year of my degree course.Highest academic average in the Product Design batch.
Recognised and Awarded for Best Presentation during Pedro Gomes Design Masterclass.Held at DSK ISD during 2016 Jan.
Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Industrial Design Management.
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science) - ISC
Secondary School Certificate (Science) - ICSE Anand Niketan School,Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
2012
2010
Masterclasses and Workshops
SkillsDigitalAnalog
Adobe PhotoshopRapid Idea Generation
Sketching and 2d Rendering
Conceptualizing
Field Research
Mock up and PrototypingUsing PU Foam, Thermocol/ Styrofoam etc.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Sketch Book Pro
Education
Recognition
Rhinoceros
KeyShot
SolidWorks
Autodesk Maya
Thank you for your time.
It was a pleasure.
[email protected]@dskisd.com
Contact No.+91 776 998 1421