Luis Castanheira - Design Portfolio

My name is Luis Castanheira and I’m a young and creative designer who is looking for an opportunity to integrate an ambitious and innovative project in Product Design. This portfolio shows a series of projects developed between 2008 and 2011, most of them during my

academic course. Hope you like it.

Phone (+351) 917 027 393

Email [email protected]

Online www.behance.net/luiscastanheira

PRODUCT DESIGN10 SWING 14 NEIGHBORWOOD 16 OZO 22 PENDURA

24 CHIQUE 26 PHI 28 GRAY 30 DOURO CRUISE

36 VOLTAIR 40 ENERGYM

WHO AM I6 ABOUT ME 7 RESUME

GRAPHIC DESIGN52 LX FACTORY 53 SARAMAGO 54 FACULTY

58 S.TEOTÓNIO 60 MODATEX

6 Luís Castanheira

ABOUT MEI’m a young lisbon guy, master in Product Design by the

Architecture Faculty - Technical University of Lisbon. I consider

myself a sociable, fun, dedicated and responsible person with a

strong team spirit. I like sports, nature, technology, materials and

colour and texture contrasts. My passion for Design has always

included product and communication although it was strongest

for Product Design, the main reason that motivated my decision

to specialize in this area.

As a designer, rather than create utopian concepts, I like to

idealize and develop tangible products that meet the needs in a

pratical and functional way. Because the real value of design or

designing resides in finding creative and objective solutions to

problems. During my activity I seek to transcend into each project

I develop, trying to go beyond the expected. I love the simple

design (sometimes even obvious) but with the projectual accuracy

and detail that make a product distinguish.

Still without professional experience in Design I’m now

looking for an opportunity to integrate an ambitious and

innovative project where I can apply my knowledge and skills in

the strategic development of products and services as well as

absorb information and experiences that allow me to improve in

both personal and professional levels.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name Luís Filipe Castanheira Santos

Date of birth July 23rd of 1988

Nationality Portuguese

Adress Rua do Vale Nº12 cv esquerda2635-341 Rio de Mouro - Portugal

Phone +351 917 027 393


Skype luis_castanheira_santos

Linkedin linkedin.com/in/luiscastanheiradesign

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EDUCATION

2009-2011 Masters in Product DesignArchitecture Faculty - Technical University of Lisbon

2006-2009 Graduation in DesignArchitecture Faculty - Technical University of Lisbon

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint

CAD Autodesk AutoCAD

3D Modelation Solidworks, Cinema 4D, Google Sketchup, Rhinoceros (beginner)

Rendering Keyshot, Hypershot, Photoview 360,V-Ray (beginner)

Graphic Edition Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photosop, Abobe Indesign, CorelDraw

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Pottery Basic skills

Carpentry Intermediate skills

Smithy Basic skills

Composite Basic skills

OTHER SKILLS

Team spirit, good organization and communication skills, responsible, dedicated, punctual, proactive, dynamic

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS &AWARDS

2011 Finalist project at the “Sustainable Urban Equipment” promoted by Caixa Geral de Depósitos Bank

2010 Finalist at the Entrepeneurship Competition promoted by the Center of Knowledge and Technology Transfer of Technical University of Lisbon

2010 2nd place at the Identity Competition for S. Teotónio parish council.

2006 Honor Board of Leal da Câmara High School for the commitment in development of cultural and artistic activities.

LANGUAGES

Portuguese Mother language

English Professional level

Spanish Basic level

INTERESTS

Sports, Technology, Sustainability, Materials, 3D Modelation, Design Thinking, Service Design, Interaction Design

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Line of simple, modern, stackable and clean

kitchenware, stripped of details that cause dirt

accumulation. The set consists of three bowls, three boxes

for packing food, two strainers with metal mesh for solid

and liquid food and a colander for pasta.

The set of bowls for food preparation is composed of

three pieces ranging in size and capacity (1l, 2.5 l and 3.5

l). Each bowl has a non-slip rubber base and a handle for

a better transportation and handling. The set of boxes has

a concave shape similar to the bowls which improves the

grip of the piece to hands during the transport. Each box

has a circular relief in the center of the lid and a negative

on its basis that, independently of the random stacking the

boxes remain centered and fixed. The strainer for tea has

reduced dimensions so it can be rested on a mug or teapot,

while a higher strainer serves to drain rice and other solid

food. The last part of this family is the colander for pasta,

which can be used in two distinct ways. Its base allows use

the colander in a sink while the flap and the handle allow

for support over a bowl or pan.

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Idealization of an ephemeral kiosk for presentation

of Santo Amaro neighborhood in Alcântara at an event

integrated into the festivities of Lisbon with a duration

of one month in Praça do Comércio and a limited area

of 6m² for its placement. With a predominant image of

popular and working-class district, Alcântara has an old

and diverse heritage with abundant examples of erudite

architecture, including some religious buildings and an

unusual number of palaces, totaling about fifty buildings

with historical and artistic interest.

The kiosk was designed to promote the places of

major tourist interest in the Santo Amaro’s neighborhood.

Very important in the design process was the history of

the area itself, always connected to the river and what

flows from it. The language of the kiosk has in part, some

influences of ship building in which the structure of vessels

in wood, made with pieces placed parallel, is transported

to the kiosk through wood slats placed along the kiosk

and conformed to its inclination which create nice light/

shadow games. This angle represents the slope of the

district that leans over the Tejo River.

The purpose of this kiosk is that its “box” can be used

after the event for other purposes within Alcântara area,

such as small outdoor exhibitions.


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The city’s urban furniture mesh is usually very diverse,

including equipment from a variety of furniture lines and

brands, resulting in an aesthetic amalgam that does not fit

into its surroundings. The main purpose of this project was

the development of an urban equipment coherent family

with a formal language that was common to all parts.

The basis of the concept focused on the design

of a metal profile that was structuring and allowed

establishing a flexible modular system addressed to a

simple production and versatile combination of different

products. A second extruded element allows the junction

of the main components of each product. The structural

profile we have reached allows a modular design that

ensures the adequacy of the parts to unforeseen situations

and applications. The pieces that make up this family

shape the metropolis, not demanding role, ensuring the

functioning of the physical space and providing a visual

rhythm to that space.

Project developed with João Tereso and Ricardo Esteves


Park Bench

Fountain Ecopoint

Trash Can

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Bus Stop

Street Lamp and Bollard


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The Pendura coat rack starts from of a typology

traditionally used by the shaker culture: the wooden

hanger rod. However that model proves to be inflexible to

not allow adjust the distance between hangers depending

on the volume and number of pieces placed.

The final product is intended to be simple, functional

and enables customization of the storage space according

to the needs. We chose the double hook hanger as this

allows arranging several pieces simultaneously and is

able to hang on coat hangers. The wood rack has the

same profile of hangers in lacquered aluminum sheet so

that each module can glide smoothly over its surface. Its

length may vary depending on the number of modules

required. A varied colour palette allows user to combine

different colors between modules and make this coat rack

an interesting decorative element.


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The Chique chest results from the crossing of

traditional and modern/contemporary furniture,

through a harmonious dialogue between orthogonality

and fluidity. Chique starts from a convenient model that

fell into disuse over time: a high foot chest. This was

during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, much

used by the bourgeoisie and the upper classes. Their

organic shapes, very ornate and worked by carpenters,

made them almost pieces of art. The decor was stylish

and incorporated into this product as apparent contour.

The chest invokes the traditional legs, in wood turning,

and simplifies them keeping only his silhouette. The body

and legs of this piece of furniture are made of lacquered

MDF, while the handles are brass with a chrome or

lacquered finish.


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The Phi bookshelf aims to make use of the height

space for storage of books and other objects. For such

we started from the theory of the golden ratio (or golden

section) with which we created two modules with

different heights to meet the differences of proportion

between books. These modules were placed in two rows

and distributed vertically to create compartments for

book arrangement. The space left between the overlap

of modules and the height of the bookshelf is closed

with a box for storage of other literary elements, such as

magazine clippings, brochures, catalogs, etc. The narrow

rows move forward in relation to the wider ones causing a

depth game that distinguishes and makes them stand out.

The structure of the shelf is made of lacquered MDF

and the storage boxes are produced in MDF coated with

corkrubber, a derivative of rubber and cork. This material

establishes the contrast between smooth and textured,

color and organic. As a distinctive element and detail, we

carve the Greek symbol “phi” that represents the golden

proportion, connecting the product with the concept

which leads to.


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The Gray chair results from an exercise with the

purpose of provide to students some modeling knowledge

with composite materials, in this case, fiberglass. It was

asked to design a rest chair for an inside space, waiting

room or similar. We must use fiberglass, MDF or plywood

in one or more components of the chair. The entire

project was developed around the appropriateness of the

hull and structure shape to the available materials and

technologies.

From a conceptual standpoint, we tried to work in

order to achieve a hull which appeared comfortable,

however without become too obstructive. It was important

to give a sense of lightness and simplicity to the shape

of the hull. We decided to not build a closed component,

leaving the back open, suggesting only its tridimensional

shape when the chair is seen from other angles. We don’t

want also to overdraw the shape of the arms. They describe

a simple curve which supports the seat, while providing a

support for the arms and delimiting the seat zone.

The final prototype was built in molded fiberglass and

MDF, hull and structure respectively. The structure is fixed

to the hull through two chrome steel tubes, providing a

latitudinal locking which gives stability and strength to the

assembly.



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The bar of a cruise is an area where passengers can

enjoy the trip and live together with each other and, as

such, this space has been designed taking into account

the different kinds of socialization. Aiming the target

of this river cruises we designed areas for groups and

couples. In addition to establishing itself as a living space,

it was intended that the bar also worked as a cultural space

where passengers could attend concerts and other live

performances. This multiplicity of purposes requires some

flexibility in configuration and distribution of equipment in

space so they had to meet certain requirements, such as

stacking.

The optimization of care services in the bar was

incorporated into the equipment in the form of a LED lights

system in the pavement that individually lights the acryllic

bodies of the tables allowing employees to understand

which are the tables answered or where customers wish

to make an order or pay the bill.

The peculiarities of the landscape and culture that

characterize the surrounding environment have been

taken as the theme for the space, where the Douro

terraced vineyards inspire the design of its equipment

which as a whole generates a sober environment, cozy

and comfortable. The harmony with outer space has been

enhanced with the introduction of a small terrace.

Main Deck


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Hytrel®


Empty Make an order Pay the bill

LED light sets embedded in the pavement light the tables acrylic body and are remotely controlled by customers at each table through a wireless control

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The best wind conditions are usually located in

remote areas far from big cities where most of the

electricity produced is required. However, there are good

wind resources in urban areas that remain unexplored.

A moving object, due to its aerodynamic and speed

produces a trail of wind with the same direction of the

object and that dissipates on its rear. The higher the speed

of the object, the higher is the wind speed generated by

its movement. In this case we are talking about air masses

generated by locomotion vehicles.

The main purpose of this concept is the use of

wind energy generated by movement of transportation

vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, trains, etc.,

through vertical turbines. The energy produced will

be used to supply the support infrastructures and its

associated equipment making them self-sustaining. It

was intended to create a simple modular product, which

could be installed in strategic locations, whether subway,

railways or motorways.

In this project we solely explored the implementation

of the turbines in motorway axes, on top of concrete

barriers (new jersey) that divide traffic lanes. Each barrier

has a set of turbines and is connected to contiguous

through a connect “switch”. In case of an accident

that provokes deviation of the barrier, it automatically

disconnects to avoid damage on the electrical structures

closer together. The turbines would be applied to

sections of road with lighting or support infrastructures

that require electricity such as toll roads or service areas.


Barrier

ElectricalStructure

Bracket

Turbine

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Blades

Security Nut

Generator

Base


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The high prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, the increase

of its impact on health, mortality and related costs are the

main reason that explains the need to create a system to

encourage regular physical activity. On the other hand,

the growing human dependence on energy and scarce

natural resources require a rationalization of electricity

consumption. This concept aims to promote and sustain

healthy behaviors related to regular physical activity and

energy efficiency creating an immersive and accessible

experience to all people currently away from such habits,

regardless of their age or socioeconomic status.

The proposed system is composed of three main

elements that exchange information with each other.

They are a personal monitor (Wattch), an outdoor fitness

machine and an online platform. The stationary bike here

represents only one element of a possible family of outdoor

fitness equipment that enables electricity production.

The use of the system takes place in two different

scenarios: data visualization on the online platform and

the use of fitness machines for exercise. Wattch is the

element that provides the bridge between these two

moments and carries essential information to the proper

functioning of the whole system.

The electricity produced by the fitness machines is

accumulated in the user account who can then apply it in

exclusive advantages or humanitarian projects developed

by NGOs in developing countries. The micro production of

electricity is primarily used here for ecological awareness

and user’s motivation.

Energym System


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Stationary Bike

The stationary bike was chosen due to its high

utilization rates in gyms, reduced production complexity

and energy potential. Its development aimed to improve

aesthetic, functional and ergonomic aspects related to this

type of fitness equipment and an appropriate integration

of electricity production technology without obstructing its

operability.

Because it is a public equipment for green spaces was

taken a particular attention to the technical components

security and impermeability. As such, they are packaged

inside a drum divided into two halves, each one laterally

sealed by a cap. In a half are installed mechanical

components and in other half are the electrical ones,

making their access and maintenance easier. A Bluetooth

interface establishes the bike communication with Wattch

and indicates their synchronization. The saddle is height

adjustable through a fast snap trigger that allows users to

easily find the most natural and comfortable position on

the bike.


The main mechanical components are constituted

by a crankset and a magnetic brake. The crankset is

connected to a generator which multiplies its rotation

and converts it into electricity. The brake allows the user

to adjust on three levels the pedaling intensity through a

button on the drum axis.

Magnetic Brake

Crankset

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The electrical and electronic components transform,

record and transport the electricity produced by the

generator. This energy goes to an inverter that converts

the current into alternating current (AC) so it can be

released into the grid. A controller intercepts the current

flowing in the electric circuit, checks the amount of

energy and transfers the data to a processor that records

this information and then transmits it to the user’s Wattch

through the Bluetooth interface at the handlebar middle.

Generator

CurrentController

CurrentInverter

CPU


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Wattch

The Wattch is a virtual personal trainer which

coordinates and evaluates the user training and

communicates with fitness machines allowing to an

adequate physical and energy monitoring during exercise.

It is equipped with a pulse sensor which reads the heartbeat

by the ulnar artery in the wrist. The sensor is flexible and

can be properly adjusted depending on the individual

physic characteristics of the user and is removable for

battery replacement.

To assign a more discreet appearance to the Wattch

we chose to hide the LED display of its surface which is

now placed at the bottom of its coating. This also protects

the device against scratches and minor falls. The device

also has a micro USB input on the side that allows users to

charge the battery and transfer data to the online platform

through a computer connected to Internet.

The use mode of Wattch is divided into three main

profiles: sleep, normal and active. The sleep profile has

the goal of extend battery life and send the message of

an energy rational use. As such, when the Wattch is not in

use within 10 seconds it turns off the display. To enable it

again the user just has to press any button on the device.

The normal profile, as a conventional watch, only provides

the most basic functions such as time, date and alarm.

The active profile is selected when the user is working

out. It coordinates his training program, provides updated

information of his physical condition and electricity

generated and notifies user of the different exercises

length and the fitness machines sequence that must take.

Pulse Sensor


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Online Platform

The online platform is a web site that wants to, on

one hand, inform public about the Energym concept and,

secondly, support and sustain the activities performed by

users within the system. There users can search content

related to the initiative and all the data from exercise

monitoring. Beyond this informative side the platform

establishes itself as a space for social interaction and

exchange of ideas and knowledge to the user’s community

who also communicates through a forum.

The home page displays broader content of the

system, among which are the data of the energy produced

by user’s community, updated weather forecast and news.

The advantages page shows the range of exclusive

benefits that membership to Energym provides access,

resulting from the partnership with various entities.

Entering his account information on the platform

the user accesses to a personal area with information

customized to his profile and where can check his energy

balance. A database allows tracking his evolutionary path

in the system. These data also enables a professional

to evaluate the user performance and create training

programs that meet his physic and health needs.

The challenges page allows the user’s community

to select and create challenges that seek to close users

together or have the purpose of contributing to noble

social causes.

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Wayfinding proposal for Architecture Faculty of

Technical University of Lisbon. Since this is a space of

student’s constant mobility, many of them foreign students,

it was deemed essential to ensure their orientation within

this academic area.

The proposed system aims to be simple and flexible, in

accordance with the surrounding architectural language

to allow a quick and effectively reading, here assisted by

the introduction of colors and symbols which distinguish

spaces and degrees. We ended up by choosing the line

as logical thread of the whole system, revealing a playful

element that arouses an animation on the walls and

extends to the pictograms design in its various bases.



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2nd Place at the Logo Creation Contest for

S. Teotónio parish council.

Project developed with José Oliveira

Parish Blazon

Proposed Logo


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Previous Logos

Proposed Logo



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