Shannon Smith - Folio of Recent Work

SHANNON SMITH PORTFOLIO OF RECENT WORK
design.shannonsmith@hotmail.co.uk

T60 AURA INTERIOR

Project
Interior design for Sealine’s flagship vessel, the T60

Role
Lead Industrial Designer

Key Tasks
• Creation and development of design strategy and visual narrative.
• Concept design and development of master cabin, main deck and helm spaces.
• Pre-production GA’s including specification of materials and fittings.
• On-going client liaison through to production.

SHANNON SMITH design.shannonsmith@hotmail.co.uk

T60 AURA INTERIOR

The Existing T60

The 60ft, 8 berth T60 motor yacht had existed as the
flagship vessel of the Sealine range since 2005. They felt
however, that the interior, with its traditional palette of
materials and finishes, was beginning to show its age.

Studio Conran were asked to look at ways of
reinvigorating the design, to create an exciting,
contemporary expression of space, light and comfort.

We felt that the existing interior (right), was unnecessarily
complicated and compartmentalised. Complex, curved
surfaces and superfluous details cluttered the space, and
provided a difficult manufacturing template to consistently
reproduce. Combine this with dark, muted colour palette
and the resulting space felt almost claustrophobic.

Collaborating closely with the Sealine design team I, along
with Studio Conran’s associate director, worked quickly
to establish the key design objectives and opportunities.


T60 AURA INTERIOR

Key Objectives
Space - Increase the sense of space by improving sight
lines - blur the boundaries between living areas.

Light - Improve natural light levels with light colours,

materials and finishes.

Comfort - Warm and rich tactile surface qualities.

Practicality - Maintain storage capacity; rationalise layout,

simplify construction and improve level of finish.

ORIENTATION We familiarised ourselves with the existing T60 interior with a number of
short voyages, and by observing the construction process first hand. We were then able to
identify the design opportunities, and appreciate the unique challenges involved in designing
and building the interior of such a dynamic space.

T60 AURA INTERIOR

CONCEPTS Initial sketches of the master cabin. In order to increase the feeling of space,
the intruding wall of the bathroom ‘module’ was removed. To add drama and intimacy to
the space, we introduced a bold feature wall to the forward end of the cabin.


T60 AURA INTERIOR

CONCEPTS The helm station was a real challenge for us. Our concepts focussed on
rationalising the dial layout, and developing low-profile, linear solutions that improved
visibility, and allowed more natural light to enter the space.


T60 AURA INTERIOR

CONCEPTS Sketches showing development of the main deck. We created a open-plan
studio space, with linear work surfaces blurring the boundaries between spaces. In order to
further enhance the perceived size of the space, we emphasised the dynamic lines of the
T60’s exterior form with charcoal window framing, and simplified headlining details.

T60 AURA INTERIOR

GENERAL ASSEMBLIES Once the design intent was agreed upon, we set about
developing pre-production GA’s. This provided another major challenge. As the T60 was
the first craft to be produced by Sealine, no 3D CAD data existed on which to base our
drawings.

SEALINE T60 AURA INTERIOR


T60 AURA INTERIOR

THE FIRST PRODUCTION VESSEL The Sealine T60 Aura was launched at Butlers Wharf
by Sir Terence Conran in London earlier this year, and received unanimous praise from
journalists and customers alike.


T60 AURA INTERIOR

Some initial reviews of the T60 Aura following its launch.


‘BOOZE BUS’

Project
Development of a new blood alcohol testing vehicle for
the Victorian State Police.

Role

Key Tasks
• Exterior concept design and development.
• Initial A-surfacing of concept. This formed the basis for
clay models and CAD engineering.

The Booze Bus
The Victorian Police Traffic Alcohol Section (TAS) runs a fleet of seven blood alcohol
and drug testing vehicles known as ‘Booze Buses’. Established in 1961, the division’s fleet
of vehicles were in need of a dramatic re-vamp to help counter the rising incidences of
drink-driving and to provide a better more efficient working environment for officers.


‘BOOZE BUS’

CONCEPT Styling was developed to create an imposing, yet memorable persona. This
was achieved through a heavily raked front windscreen and intimidating grille graphics.
Headlights, indicators & strobes were merged into the bold lines of the grill and bumper.


‘BOOZE BUS’

PRODUCTION Significantly improved lighting levels for night use were required. Our solution was an 8m
telescopic metal halide light built into the vehicle. This provided main illumination without blinding motorists, while
additional lights on and below the vehicle also helped to increase visibility and safety to motorists and police. Seven
production vehicles were produced, subsequently earning an Australian Design Award in 2004.

WEBBOOK

Project
Development of an exclusive, ultra-portable laptop computer for
The Carphone Warehouse

Role
• Project Leader
• Lead Industrial Designer

Key Tasks
• Development of design strategy and visual narrative.
• Concept design and development
• Pre-production CAD surfacing including material specification.
• On-going project management through to production stage.


WEBBOOK

Educate
Entertain
The WebBook Inform
Communicate
Organise
Create


WEBBOOK

CONCEPTS Initial sketches focussed on rationalising the underlying form, and departing from
traditional notebook aesthetics. We wanted to develop a ‘familiar’, non-technical appearance. This
was taken a step further by incorporating an inter-changeable ‘book cover’, to protect the underlying
enclosure, and allow the user to easily customise their WebBook to suit their own tastes.

WEBBOOK

DEVELOPMENT 2D Illustrations exploring various material combinations. One of the main
challenges was minimising the proportions while maintaining usability - oversized keys make
maximum use of the available space. The overmoulded santoprene edge trim, along with the
recessed exterior casing design, lead to a more robust, ‘take anywhere’ character.

WEBBOOK


WEBBOOK

Pre-production
Renderings of the final design, generated
from CAD block models prepared for
the manufacturer.


FT-IR MICROSCOPE & SPECTROMETER

Project
Development of Varian Australia’s next generation infra-red
instrument system, consisting of a range of FTIR
spectrometers and microscopes.

Role
• Project Manager
• Lead Industrial Designer

Key Tasks
• Establishing project parameters and timescales, fee
schedules and co-ordination of internal design resources.
• Concept design and development
• Design definition drawings.
• Client liaison from briefing through to production.

The Varian 600-IR series FT-IR Spectrometer is an analytical
instrument used to identify materials or characterise samples in a
wide range of pharmaceutical and forensic applications



The Design
While an aesthetic overhaul to harmonise the system within Varian’s family of
products was the primary focus, we were also required to rationalise the
production process. This was achieved by designing commonality into most
mouldings to suit a number of model variations. Lower part counts resulted in
lower tooling costs and shorter lead times



.CONCEPT The styling direction for this range was influenced not only by practical packaging
considerations, but also by Varian’s need to strengthen brand recognition via a strong, and
immediately identifiable visual language. To this end, Cobalt Niche drafted the Varian Design
Guide to ensure aesthetic continuity throughout its global range of instrumentation.


Full Scale foam models

Spectrometer prototypes

DEVELOPMENT Once a design direction was approved, we used our drawings to
produce 1:1 foam models for concept validation. These models were presented to
Varian management before proceeding with initial CAD data, and functional prototypes.


DT80 DATA LOGGER

Project
Design and development of DT80 Data-logging instrument

Role
Project Manager

The dataTaker DT80 is as an advanced, stand alone, low-power
data logger. It is an extremely flexible recording device, tracking
signals and measurements from a vast range of sensors, such as
temperature, pressure, flow, load, voltage etc. The data can be
viewed in real time or stored for later review and analysis.

While it is unlikely to win any beauty contests, the DT80 is designed
for performance in the toughest of environments. Innovation lies in
its robust and versatile construction and a versatile set of features..


DT80 DATA LOGGER

Early Concept Development
It was important from the outset to generate designs
based on very robust construction platforms. After
exploring various configurations, and digesting the
functional, aesthetic and manufacturing benefits of each,
it was agreed that an aluminium extrusion, capped by a
pair of die-castings would offer the right structural and
aesthetic qualities. This direction also offered significant
improvements to dataTaker’s manufacturing process.


DT80 DATA LOGGER

Detail Design
Once the concept had been agreed upon, the next task was to
design the extrusion, and outline general geometry. This was done
concurrently with PCB and electronics development, requiring a
number of iterations to optimise size, strength and functionality.
Utilising an extrusion allows the internal components to be pre-
assembled and loaded into place without fixings.

The drawings on this page show an early configuration, in which
the extrusion catered for two different batteries.


DT80 DATA LOGGER

Unlike all previous dataTaker loggers, the DT80 uses an extruded aluminium and
die-cast case. This allows multiple model variations and extensions to be easily
and economically manufactured.


DT80 DATA LOGGER

CG renderings illustrating the production flexibility of the extruded aluminium
enclosure. Commonality of parts has reduced tooling investment significantly.


NTT DOCOMO & LG MOBILE PHONE
design.shannonsmith@hotmail.co.uk

LG L-04B MOBILE PHONE

Project Mobile phone development.
Client NTT Docomo & LG
Role Project Management and Lead ID



The rear of the device is a little more human. We have tempered the rational user
interface with a softer, more informal side. Rounded details fit comfortably in the
hand and durable, soft-touch surfaces deliver a rich, comforting tactility. The rear
panel slides off to allow access the battery compartment.



The Work/Play Space
The front of the phone is clear, rational and accessible. Large,
contoured keypad buttons are conducive to intuitive usage and
navigation. Neutral colours and finishes ensure that the focus
remains on the LCD display. Durable materials and robust
finishes provide reliability and longevity.


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