product design . 5th bachelor semester
You’ve stumbled upon a secret project. Enjoy the scroll!
You’ve stumbled upon a secret project. Enjoy the scroll!
During my year abroad at the Shih Chien University in Taipei, I had the chance to study a new design discipline for a semester. Therefore, I decided to participate in industrial design, as it is one of the most well-known courses in this university. Working in a tightly compressed rhythm, I designed different objects, which I then prototyped. This resulted in these 3 objects.
This project demonstrates my eagerness to explore diverse design fields through hands-on work. My industrial design semester deepened my understanding of user-centric and intuitive design, enriching my skills as a communication designer.
This project demonstrates my eagerness to explore diverse design fields through hands-on work. My industrial design semester deepened my understanding of user-centric and intuitive design, enriching my skills as a communication designer.
1 . Clinical thermometer
At the time this product was created, the Covid pandemic impacted a lot on my daily life in Taipei. In order to combat the pandemic, my temperature was measured daily using contactless thermometers. In this process, the information collected is very intimate, as it is personal data that is taken directly from one' s face. Moreover, one shares it with a stranger without receiving any information about one's own temperature. I designed this thermometer with the intention of making this communication more friendly and dialogue-oriented.
Tools used 3D Printing, Cinema 4D, Foam modeling
Target group People in public spaces where daily temperature checks require respectful, human-centered interaction.
At the time this product was created, the Covid pandemic impacted a lot on my daily life in Taipei. In order to combat the pandemic, my temperature was measured daily using contactless thermometers. In this process, the information collected is very intimate, as it is personal data that is taken directly from one' s face. Moreover, one shares it with a stranger without receiving any information about one's own temperature. I designed this thermometer with the intention of making this communication more friendly and dialogue-oriented.
Tools used 3D Printing, Cinema 4D, Foam modeling
Target group People in public spaces where daily temperature checks require respectful, human-centered interaction.
2 . Manual coffee press
Under the task of designing a coffee machine with simple usability, I came up with this manual espresso press. When designing the machine, it was important to me to avoid electricity as much as possible, an effective and sustainable way to avoid future e-waste. It also creates a purer understanding of the simplicity of coffee. The shape of the fan is inspired by the morning sun as well as Japanese simplicity. Every morning, this fan can be opened by moving the handles downwards to push the coffee through the machine and into the cup.
Tools used Woodworking, Cinema 4D
Target groupCoffee lovers who value simplicity, sustainability, and a mindful, manual brewing ritual.
Under the task of designing a coffee machine with simple usability, I came up with this manual espresso press. When designing the machine, it was important to me to avoid electricity as much as possible, an effective and sustainable way to avoid future e-waste. It also creates a purer understanding of the simplicity of coffee. The shape of the fan is inspired by the morning sun as well as Japanese simplicity. Every morning, this fan can be opened by moving the handles downwards to push the coffee through the machine and into the cup.
Tools used Woodworking, Cinema 4D
Target groupCoffee lovers who value simplicity, sustainability, and a mindful, manual brewing ritual.
3 . Disinfection mirror
Mirror with storage and UV light, in which the user can place and disinfect everyday objects immediately after entering the house. The rods are height-adjustable and thus adapt to any kind of shape.
The UV light is switched on by moving the mirror horizontally and switches itself off again after 10 seconds of UV lighting. Innovative UV light with a wavelength of 222 nm is used, which is less dangerous than conventional UV light. The shape is inspirated by viruses.
Tools used Cinema 4D
Target group Health-conscious individuals seeking convenient and safe home disinfection solutions for everyday objects.
Mirror with storage and UV light, in which the user can place and disinfect everyday objects immediately after entering the house. The rods are height-adjustable and thus adapt to any kind of shape.
The UV light is switched on by moving the mirror horizontally and switches itself off again after 10 seconds of UV lighting. Innovative UV light with a wavelength of 222 nm is used, which is less dangerous than conventional UV light. The shape is inspirated by viruses.
Tools used Cinema 4D
Target group Health-conscious individuals seeking convenient and safe home disinfection solutions for everyday objects.