Industrial Design Portfolio

1. Adam Jonovski
Industrial Design Portfolio

2. Work Experience Education
My name is Adam. CLIO DESIGNS UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI - Cincinnati,Ohio
Watertown, Massachusetts Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Design, September 2008-2013
Industrial Design COOP, March 2012-June 2012 Graduation Date: May 2013
Worked alongside Jordan Nollman as half the design department. University Honors Program
Brainstormed, sketched, 3d modeled, and worked with project Cincinnatus Scholar
managers and engineers. Deans List
3.73/4.0 GPA
I like to design products. FISHER-PRICE - PowerWheels/Ride ons COLERAIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Cincinnati, Ohio
East Auora, New York College Preparatory, August 2004-2008
Products that you, me, or anyone else Industrial Design COOP, Sep 2011-Dec 2011 Graduation Date: June 2008
Designed a Ride on product from concept through engineering. Wind Symphony, Marching Band,
can walk into a store and pick up off the Held weekly design critiques with my boss and other designers Winter Percussion
shelf. The idea of taking something from along the way. 2004-2008 4.0 GPA
2004-2008 Top ten in class
a concept all the way to a real, tangible
SKILLS
object gets me giddy inside. FISHER-PRICE - Infant Team
East Auora, New York Sketching Autodesk Alias
Industrial Design COOP, March 2011-June 2011 Luxology Modo Adobe Illustrator
Conducted design research and participated in group Autodesk Alias Adobe Photoshop
brainstorming with designers/marketers/engineers in development SolidWorks Adobe InDesign
of a new line of Infant Toys.
Other interests include... ROCK-TENN MERCHANDISING DISPLAYS
Computers, Polaroid Cameras, West Chester, Ohio
Antiques, Target shooting, Taking Design COOP, March 2010-June2010, Sept 2010-Dec 2010
things apart, Attempting to put Aided in the design process with other designers, while also
things back together. carrying out my own designs. Interacted with Designers, Sales
staff, and Customers.
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3. Safety First
The Angle Grinder is a rough tool. It’s made for grinding and
cutting metals, mostly on vehicles. Because of this it has assumed a
dangerous “maverick” identity, no need for safety. Let’s change that.
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4. How Does It Work?
The Angle Grinder contains one simple gear interaction. This increases the
likelyhood that drive train adjustments can be succesful.
The inner and outter halves of the motor take up the bulk of the grinder’s While keeping down the length of the tool itself, the cord ultimately limits
body. This cannot be changed very much without sacrificing some power. the user more so because they are always tethered down and limited in
their movements.
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5. Find The Problems...
The switch dangerously rips the motor into high gear and will continue
running even without any user interaction, causing gruesome accidents.
The disc guard is such a hassle to adjust that most users will not take the Finally, the hand grip is not adjustable for either left handed users or to
time to situate is correctly and safely. gain extra attacking positions. This limits the user.
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6. ...And Fix Them
Design ideation was guided around these three main goals.
Safe
Easy
Adjustable
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7. Because of the large motor and battery, the general shape of an angle Color studies were done to match Ryobi’s new friendly aesthetic. Green A base appearance model was created and tested once more with users
grinder is already determined, but slight adjustments were made to is used to surround and signal user interaction throughout the product to validate the design. Now it’s time to make it sexy.
maximize comfortability in various situations. line.
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8. Final Product
A Ryobie Angle Grinder with an emphasis or safety and clarity in use. To
encourage safe behavior the safest thing to do is also the easiest thing to
do.
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9. Motor only runs if both safety and variable
trigger have been pressed
Disc guard adjusts by hand
when clamp is depressed
Handle rotates along ring and locks
to three positions once button on the
end of the grip is engaged.
Pressing both head buttons pivots
the disc to two locations, increasing
attacking options
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11. Juicing
Despite the obvious benefits, the juicing of fruits is widely
ignored because of the mess and difficulty associated with the
task. Simplifying the entire juicing-to-drinking process into a
single product with few pieces can ease users into healthier habits
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12. Discover Opportunity.
Design ideation was guided around three different markets.
Casual
Sport
Kids
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13. Tighten It Up
Healthy habits are most succesful when started at a young age. As a result,
three concepts were developed from the Kids direction.
A lid with multiple rubber rings for grip facilitates juicing and drinking As an engaging activity for kids, slam the silicone lid on top to actively Through the use of simplified lids, juicing and drinking out of the same
into the same container with only a flip. juice berries underneath. vessel can become a quick fix.
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14. Juicy Cup
Final Product
Based on the first and third concepts, the Juicy Cup allows for juicing and
drinking out of the same vessel in a quick, easy, and safe way. Ages 6mos.+
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15. First partially fill the vessel with water to dilute the juice for young kids. place the lid on the vessel and juice the orange. The lid actively filters Finally place the silicone cover on top of the lid. This seals the lid to the
out pulp! vessel while keeping the pulp out of the child’s mouth.
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16. The entire product breaks down easily for cleaning and is entirely made out Injection molded HDPE Silicone
of durable and kid-safe materials.
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17. Look Back
Trends seem to be revisited every 15 or so years in the name of “Retro.” As
a fashion accesory, glasses show this very clearly. However, looking farther
back for artistic inspiration can lead to more unique and inspiring designs.
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18. Analyzing Trends
While conducting research on fashion and trends, I noticed a distinct
pattern over the past few decades.
Trendy Retro
When an original trend is started, it’s Years later a sense of nostalgia can
popularity is always limited timewise. bring back a trend through a more
modern interpretation
Kitsch
Once the market has been saturated
with it, the style become overdone
and unwanted.
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19. Reinventing Retro
Art Nouveau is a movement based on the notion of creating something
that was truly new. A fitting and slightly ironic inspiration to give new
meaning to Retro.
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20. Make It Real
3D printed models through Shapeways.com allowed real world fit and
aesthetic refintement.
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21. Final Product
Nouveau: A brand that takes inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement
with a modern twist, appealing to fashion forward women today.
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22. Noire: Injection molded plastic frames and copper tinted transition lenses. Jolie: Gold trim around the lenses and acetate temples give these Vigne: Designed to fit lower nose-bridges, as seen on asian faces, to
The are glasses worn with importance, not to be just thrown in a purse sunglasses an extravagant yet delicate feel. Temples fold closed at bring an international element. Hingless design emphasizes it’s organic
when not needed. material transition for storage. nature.
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23. Gallerie: This is an understated leather case for any of the glasses. It’s
an elegant solution to to present and protect the hingless glasses when
they are not being used.
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25. Intermission
The following pages contain smaller examples of my work. These were
done either for class or just during my free time, like this guy to the left.
Ask to see my sketchbook for more examples of spontaneous work.
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30. Heads up!
The Hard Hat is one of the most well known pieces of workplace protection.
However when asking those who actually rely on them it’s easy to see that
they do more to get in the way of work than help it. How can we make
a Hard Hat that actually works with the user instead of hindering them?
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31. User Input
The vast majority of users were unhappy with the perfomance of Hard Hats
“the strapping “They just give it to us
in their line of work. It even lead some to feel as if their safety was being system was always and we wear it, there’s
neglected.
uncomfortable” no real input from
us”
“the hats need to be “No one cares
sticker friendly” about us consruction
workers”
“You go to work
“Visibility is crucial User feedback echoed the initial impression on the effectiveness of how
anytime of the day” and try to make it Hard Hats are currently handled. The equipment’s usability is completely
ignored in it’s design, and is constantly working against the user.
home safe”
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32. Sketch Through It
Four directions were chosen and developed based on the multiple needs
and environments that the Hard Hat could be used in.
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33. Second Opinions “Keeping your
Feedback was given by actual users on the different directions. A specifically “A hot head “...prefer a full head warm “Some sort of
targeted hard hat will be much more successful. is bad!! Need brim when i is easier than vent system
ventilation!!” have to wear keeping it would seem
one” nice”
cool”
4% 29% 59% 8%
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34. Models Form
Details
Refinement
Using models and sketches to nail down both functional and aesthetic
aspects of the helmet.
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35. Final Product
A Hard Hat specialized for summer use. It addresses issues such as
breathability, personalization, storage, and comfort.
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36. Removable sticker-friendly protection
piece allows for personalization and Elastic band on bill holds small tools or
identification. Also keeps rain out of the pens/pencils.
vents
Aluminum vents allow for breathability Hole in the rear of the helmet allows
in summer heat while also serving as a for hands-free carrying when using a
reflective strip for safety. keychain carabiner.
Redesigned suspension system gives
Removeable light stays in position when room for pony tails and simplifies it’s
needed via rare earth magnets. installation and adjustments.
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38. Speed Test!
With the Internet becoming acessable to more people, the router is on it’s
way to having a place in every house. Usually tucked away behind a desk,
it’s time to design a router that isn’t afraid to be seen. Oh, and I have 1 day.
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40. Final Product
A WiFi router with attitude, style, and antennae that allow it to adjust to any
environment.
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41. Surface changes allow for proper ventilation regardless of antenna LED icons on the top surface are visible only when active, except for the The antennae can move independently from on another to assume the
position. power button, which is always visible. The power is toggled by simply optimal position for the environment. The rear panel includes one input
touching the icon, no physical buttons. and four outputs along with a power input.
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42. In Progess
For most of us as designers, the urge to build and create started
at a very young age. Personally I had quite an interest in balsa
wood dinosaur puzzles. This quarter I am designing and building
the chair that 8 year old me would expect me to own by now.
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43. Thanks for looking!
Adam Jonovski
jonovsaa@mail.uc.edu
513.479.8678