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SOPHIA WHITE
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN2017
PORTFOLIO
Design is about leaving the world a better place than when you arrived.
Contents
Water Birth
Beats
Mesh Time
Lume
København
Senior thesis Research
Visual brand language Modeling
Scandinavian cultural study
Since home birth rates have recently been raising, the area is still underdesigned especially in their products. My design focus is creating an ergonomic portable pool sytem.
Senior ThesisWater Birth Pool
Mom Midwife
Natural Delivery
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Home birth has risen dramatically since 2005 and is an under designed area
ResearchBackground To appeal to the user, we must first look at their envioronment, psycology and product culture
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Design EvaluationProblem areas and design trajectory
StorageClean up
SanitationMulti- Purpose
Efficiency Ergonomic
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Pool
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"Birth is natural, women have been doing it for
ages, less intervention is better."
"I felt like I didn’t have autonomy in the hospital, I want my birth experience
to be one where I felt more in control ."
"I am not sure what to expect but all I know is
that I will be surrounded by my family and that
eases my worries."
"Giving birth shouldn’t be a process that is
scary but it should be seen as an empowering
experience."
• Age 28-35• Wanting natural mood • Very mobile during labor• Influenced by friends
Hospital Hospital Hospital HospitalHome Home Home Home
• Age 20-25•Wanting a less medical labor• Relatively mobile in labor• Influenced by past experiences
• Age 18-25• Wanting safe place with family• Relatively stationary in labor• Influenced by family
• Age 20-25• Wanting empowering experience• Relatively mobile in labor• Influenced by career
Personas
90% 74% 23% 30%
Birth PoolProduct Usage Not Used Used Often
Bar Support
Yoga Ball
Birth Stool
Key Segments Natural Healing Comfort Mobile
Pool Expectation
Basic Profile
Children Birth Place
Percent Satisfied With Pool
Distinctive Persona AttributesUnderstanding the user
What Do You Do In A Home Birth?Labor and delivery observationEvery woman labors and delivers in various positions. Whatever is comfortable for mom is what position she will be in. Here are a few common positions drawn up. These positions are catergorized in three areas - relaxation, delivery and streching.
Optimal Natural Birth PositionVertical Squat to open pelvisSecured armsGravity pulling down
Delivery
Relaxation
Streching
Least Optimal PositionHorizontalFlat on backNeeding back support
Handle ExplorationGrips and formsMothers in labor are in many positions that require various handles on top, inside and outside the pool.
Form ExplorationErgonomicsBased on ethnographic research and observing various laboring positions. High frequency welding will be used to connect the plastics.
Form EvaluationUser surveyMothers and midwives picked the triangle pool option as their top choice and on average the diamond shape was second.
Least Popular Most Popular
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Taking cost into consideration, external circulators would be the best choice. The following are some stylizing experiments.
External Pump ExplorationAesthetics and storage
Based on surveys and one on one interviews with mothers, many had mentioned that getting in the shower or pouring water on their backs soothed the laboring process. Adding a retractable shower would bring more comfort to the mothers.
Cast Iron Mounting Ring
Thermoplastic Diffuser
Filter
Valve
Double Ball Bear-ing, Dual Voltage
Motor
Impeller
Internal PumpWater circulator with attachable shower head
Output into the pool system Output into the shower head
Water pump heater includes heating components, filtration units and circula-tion systems.
3 Way Diverter
Water Pump Heater
Design SystemIncorporating existing technologyExisting technology and external factors such as where the midwife stands are necessary when designing an ergonomic pool
Set U
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External Factors Technology Analysis
Preliminary FormFeatures and dimensions
Design to be continued...Built In Air Pump
Circulator
Shower Head
Neck RestVinyl Plastic
Vinyl Plastic
Soft Plastic
Hard Plastic
Hard Plastic
Seat Cushion
Strap Handles
Interchangeable Stool
Slant Cushion
Vinyl Plastic
Floor Padding
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Mesh TimeColander Re-designDesigning kitchenware for the International Housewares Competition.
Brassy &Sassy Saddle Steel Steel Blue Country Winter Modern Steel
Material AnalysisComparing mixed mediums
How It WorksManufacturingExploded views, dimensions and manufacturability.
White mesh bag
6”
FrameSteel tube framing
Strainer Bag
Frame Legs3 steel tube legs 3” Radius
Hooks3mm cut outs
Gripped FeetSealed cork
3 cut outs to adjust bag depth in the
frame
Cork sealed feet to grip slick surfaces.
ResearchEvidence behind the designTo appeal to the user, we must first look at what is tredning in their society. This includes what materials are used, current inventions, organizationa and understanding the environment
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- Draw string bags fit common faucets and some luxurious faucets- Silicone prototypr did not fit on faucets with tall bodies- Button top bag was fun but not stable
User TestingMock-ups
Draw String
Button Top
Silicone Top
Store Walk
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
FunAttaches to most faucetsEasy to use
ConvinientUnstableGood for flat faucets
Fits common faucetsLooses StickinessExtra step
85%
4%
11%
Kitchen TimeIn use shotsMulti use, fun, easy to use and easy to store.
Let’s make being healthy fun again!
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3Pour fruit into mesh bag Place on faucet, above the curve and
tighten stringTurn on sink and swoosh around the fruit to clean all parts
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WASH WHAT YOU WANT
Brand LanguageWhat if Beats designed a washer?Analyzing desing and business elements of Beats by Dre and creating a product they have not done.
Primary Identifier
Circle Logo
Layers
Profile
Texture
Detailing
Finish Colors
The most obvious identifier is the logo centered in a circular plain.
Layering teqniches are complex yet minimal.
Profile is often based on circles including rounded edges or pill shaped forms.
Textures include brushed metal and min-imal to no textured patterns.
Buttons and inserts are raised with a round form.
Hard shell products have a semi gloss finish with small strips of metallic material.
Secondary Identifier Materials
Lock Up
Logo
Brushed Metal Glossy Plastic Matte Rubber
BEATS LIKE NO OTHERWASH WHAT YOU WANT
START LIFT LOAD
Accept the challenge of washing clothes. Soundless washer by Dre. Improving the daily chore of doing laundry.
LumeDesinging a layered desk lamp made of walnut wood and sheet metal.
Walnut and sheet metal lamps
Ideation ConceptsSketches
Lume was designed from hand crafting the base out of maple wood and lazer cutting the veneer for the side wings.
Each veneer piece was designed with a pointed top to accentuate the curved metal wings. Not only is Lume a desk lamp but it also can be a wall lamp.
Dissembled Lamp
Wiring
Form Building
Sanding
The sheet metal sides were cut in the fashion of birds wings and can be adjusted to focus the light. The wings are screwed in from the sides.
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LumeFinal designDesigning a lamp for industrial looking coffee shops. Having layered metal wings that can change the intensity of the light.
Study abroad trip, designing a wooden stool and implementing Scandinavian elements. Focusing on multi functional furniture, easy to understand design and natural joinery.
Copenhagen Stool & Coffee Table
København Koo ben haun
Multi Functional
Key Design Elements
Natural Simple
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Initial ConceptsBrainstorm Ideas
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From Drawing Board To ProductModeling Process
Full scale Drawing
Glue legs
1:5 and 1:1 Mockup
Add maple and biscuits
Cut legs and stool body
Glue stool top
3 jigs for consistent cut
Glue and dowel leg to body
Kobenhavn stools easliy stack together and create an aesthetically beautiful design from the top vew as well.
Every part was made is sets of three and each joint is naturally exposed. The maple dowels and slits were hand crafted and provide contrast.
The chamfers under the seat and the slight taper of the legs create a lighter more scandinavian design. Each chamfer was planed by hand.
Stackable design
Hand crafted dowels
Chamfer
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02 Using Kobenhavn as a side table to
plan out your week. The table can double as a stool as well and can be seated at a regular height table .
