John is starting a career in industrial design after returning to study following nine years of experience in the public service. He brings maturity and professional experience to his design work. His focus is on object and product design with an emphasis on functional simplicity and refined forms. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and playing guitar. His goal is to design products that improve people's lives through their purpose, function, efficiency or aesthetics.

1. j o h n s a r g o o d e s i g n

2. I am at the outset of a career in industrial design, after
returning to study after almost nine years professional
experience, most recently in the Victorian and
Commonwealth public service. Changing career paths at
thirty was a big decision, but I feel the right one, as I am
now entering a field I am genuinely passionate about. I
bring a maturity, confidence and professional experience
not generally found in new graduates, along with an
understanding of the expectations and pressures of a
professional environment.
My design field is primarily object and product design, with
a focus on functional simplicity, where the function is
simple and transparent, and the form clean and refined. In
addition to the satisfaction of the finished outcome, I enjoy
the design process itself; I am fascinated by the tasks of
problem solving and product improvement.
Outside of design, I am passionate about the mountains - I
am a qualified ski instuctor (2006-2007), and also love
mountain biking in the summer. I follow AFL football
passionately, and play guitar to relax.
My design goals are focused on creating something that
deserves to exist; products that have a purpose, however
humble. This means that each new object should be better
than the existing options, either in function, efficiency or
simply aesthetically. I would love the opportunity to work
with people who share this goal of improving our world
through design.
j o h n s a r g o o d

3. p r o d u c t d e s i g n

4. MOBIUS
coffee table
2015
The“mobius”coffee table has
three usable levels, room for
vertical storage of double
height books and magazines,
but just one continuous,
unbroken surface.
I designed this table as a
personal project, exploring
my love of curves and
working with wood, the
result being a piece that is
both functional and
unique.

5. SNOWFLAKE SERIES
tabletop
2012
The snowflake series is an exploration of natural growth
patterns, incorporating random elements over underlying
rules. Inspired by the growth of snowflakes, the pattern starts
with a hexagon, but diverges into randomness as it grows.
The pattern is randomly generated by
computer, based on random values governing arm growth and
angle.

6. SNOWFLAKE SERIES
trivet
2012

7. CONCEPT
vending cart for Auxiliaries
2015
The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries were
founded in the 1920s as a volunteer
fundraising organisation for the hospital.
They requested a 1920s-inspired“vending
cart”that could be used to sell products in the
hospital foyer.
CONCEPT SKETCH
vending cart for Auxiliaries
2015

8. FINAL CONCEPT
(IN SITU RENDER)
vending cart for Auxiliaries
2015
This final concept is inspired
by art-deco geometric
repetition, in line with the
brief, but also references the
modern hospital’s bright
colour scheme and extensive
use of natural wood finishes.
The design is the result of
extensive consultation with
the client and manufacturer
over materials, colours and
budget, with the final
concept aesthetically
appropriate to the hospital
foyer, and buildable within a
reasonable budget.
This design will be built and
in place towards the end of
2015.

9. LITTLE WING
espresso cup
2012
The little wing espresso cup is an
elegant, practical evolution of the
common espresso cup design, which is
often nothing more than a scaled down
coffee mug, usually with a uselessly
small handle and uncomfortable
ergonomics.
The little wing is designed to be picked
up comfortably between thumb and
forefinger, and held stable while the
coffee is enjoyed.
This product has been prototyped, and
is ready for manufacture.

10. LITTLE WING
sketches
engineering drawings
prototype
2012

11. LITTLE WING
espresso mug & saucer
2012 - 2014

12. The‘autumn’light is inspired
by the natural beauty of wood,
and the soft warmth of the
fading summer light.
The semi-translucent wooden
shade over the lamp allows
warm, soft light to permeate
what would otherwise be a
solid barrier, as the last rays of
summer hold off winter’s chill.
AUTUMN
versatile lighting
2014

13. AUTUMN
versatile lighting
2014
The natural shape of the
‘autumn’light is designed to be
used in various different
situations, either as a standalone
pendant or in a group as shown
here.
With a simple modification of
the internal lampholder design,
‘autumn’can be fitted to a stand
to create an elegant floor lamp.
Finally,‘autumn’can be inverted
to create a desk lamp with
minimal design changes.

14. The top piece of the light is
spun from aluminium, and
coloured in natural tones to
match the softness of the light
shining out of and through the
wood.
The lampshade is made from a
thin cone of semi-translucent
wood veneer, retaining the
natural look and feel of wood,
while allowing a soft light to
seep through the grain.
AUTUMN
versatile lighting
2014

15. The Rigging Light is designed to illuminate a small
space, providing a soft ambient light with as much
emphasis on the light itself as on the function it
serves.
Inspired by Australia's deep connection with the sea,
and the tall ships that changed the country, its people
and its wealth so dramatically.
The light is handmade made from oiled red gum, and
is mounted on a wall at a height that can be adjusted
as required.
RIGGING LIGHT
ambient lighting
2012

16. The height of the lamps can be adjusted by
adding turns around the pin, just as on a tall ship
Bare globes create a second focus point for the
light, away from the wooden rail and pins
RIGGING LIGHT
ambient lighting
2012

17. “ID”
personalised bathroom system
The ID system is the integration of the individual into the bathroom
- it reacts to you, remembers you, and responds to you

18. “ID” BATHROOM SYSTEM
custom sensor pad
polished stainless steel
2013
The ID shower system
recognises individual users
unobtrusively, via a weight
sensor pad built into the floor

19. “ID” BATHROOM SYSTEM
custom taps
chromed brass, polished
stainless steel enclosure
2013
The custom designed ID shower
taps comprise a‘hot’and‘cold’
tap for standard operation
There is also a central green‘ID’
tap, that retrieves the users
individual temperature,
pressure and duration
preferences when pushed

20. “ID” BATHROOM SYSTEM
2013
The shower will automatically
begin at your preferred
temperature and pressure
The system can be retrofitted
to existing showerheads, in this
case the beautiful Fantini
Milano showerhead.

21. “ID” BATHROOM SYSTEM
example installation
2013
The three elements installed in
a custom designed, glass
walled shower-over-bath
arrangement.

22. The FUSION helmet - with solar
rechargeable LED lighting built
in - removes battery failure and
human fallibility from the
problem of cyclist visibility.
If you have your helmet, you
have your lights.
CSIRO-developed printed
solar cells, for charging
Front and rear
LED lights
FUSION
solar powered helmet
2013
The final surface design comprises a largely
unbroken surface, to provide the greatest
surface area for solar collection, while still
allowing for vents for cooling.

23. FUSION
solar powered helmet
2013
Front and rear light assemblies
Assemblies are removeable,
secured by hook-and-loop
fastening strips. Each light
contains four LEDs
Inner shell of helmet, showing vents, channel
for wiring of lights to rear-mounted battery
pack, and holes for anchoring chin strap to
shell

24. m o d e l l i n g & r e n d e r i n g

25. MILWAUKEE CORDLESS DRILL
surface rendering
2013
Surface modelled grip and body
Shelled body and separate battery
Modelled from physical example and
photographs
Rendered in Keyshot

26. MILWAUKEE CORDLESS DRILL
surface rendering
2013
Surface modelled grip and body
Shelled body and separate battery
Modelled from physical example and
photographs
Rendered in Keyshot
Decals accurate to product

27. MILWAUKEE CORDLESS DRILL
surface rendering
2013
Surface modelled logo on motor
housing and battery
Rendered in Keyshot

28. CUSTOM BOTTLE OPENER & STAND
Solidworks/Keyshot
2013
Surface and solid modelling
Mechanical assembly
Rendered in Keyshot

29. CUSTOM BOTTLE OPENER & STAND
Solidworks/Keyshot
2013
Surface and solid modelling
Mechanical assembly
Rendered in Keyshot

30. DURALEX GLASS
Solidworks
2013
Lighting and clear material modelling
Accurate dimensions and detailing
Rendered in Solidworks PhotoView360

31. LEGO“BOBA FETT”ALARM CLOCK
Solidworks/Keyshot
2013
Surface and solid modelling
Modelled to scale from Vernier
measurements
Scene rendered in Keyshot