3rd Year Portfolio

ALEXANDER SIEDBAND

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ALEXANDER SIEDBAND

Contact Information

[email protected]

4250 N. Marine Dr. #1016Chicago, IL 60613

Work Experience LG Home and Appliances Buffalo Grove, IL Summer 2012 InternshipPrimary Responsibilities: Use primary and secondary research methods to find opportunity areas in a dishwasher. Then develop three concepts and form presentation.Secondary Responsibilities: Help run focus group studies, ideation sessions, sketching, generate mind-maps, and help create planograms.

SoftwareAdobe Creative SuiteSolidWorksKeyShotMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Sketch-up (Basic Understanding)

OrganizationsIDSA (UIUC Student Chapter) MemberFall 2011 – Present

University of Illinois Club Bowling TeamMember Fall 2011 – Fall 2012

Education University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBFA in Industrial DesignCollege of Fine and Applied Arts Expected Graduation May 2014

HonorsDean’s List University of Illinois ChicagoFall 2010- Spring 2011

Academic All-AmericanUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFall 2011- Present

Discarded to Precious ChallengeFirst Prize for Oasis ExpressSpring 2012

Smithsonian CandidateDisability + Relevant Design Spring 2012

UIUC Link Gallery I Dream Design Exhibition Fall 2011

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Team Project

the outdoor torch for entertainingEMBLAZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHQhN8rs80&feature=youtu.be



Goal: Redesign the tiki torch and it’s fuel so that it can be attractive, efficient, safe and easy to maintain.

STRENGTHSPortable

SimpleStraightforward

Can keep bugs awayGives a nice glow

Can easily anchor them

WEAKNESSESUnstable in groundHeats upOil gets hotFire hazardHard to cleanRusts outside

Most oils work with all torchesAny lighter/match can light

Available in big retail storesEasy to find in store

OPPORTUNITIES

Have to buy more than one Have to purchase more fuelSometimes unmatched torchesWeather/Outdoor ElementsStorage SpaceTHREATS

S. W.O. T. analysis of current tiki torch market

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Target User

FemaleAge 35-50Own a homeConsiders herself “well-off”Enjoys entertainingSocialiteWants to show off statusDrives a Lexus LS 460Wears Jones New YorkPlays tennis, golf, and goes joggingConsidered classy and sophisticated



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360 Lifestyle

Design Cues

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360 Interview

Target User

Spouse

Neighbor

Rela4ve Friend

Daughter “...mom uses torches beacuse of the ambientfeel and they just look nice...”“...dad puts in citronella to keep the bugs away...”

“...they are utilitarian and can easily keep the mosquitos away...”

“...always have the best decorations. Their parties seem to be a lot of fun..”

“...there’s some kind of class to their outdoorgatherings. Everything looks so planned andtactfully placed...”

“...she has a beautiful home and decorationsbut I don’t see how they are really necessary?”



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Ideation

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Final Design

Elegant design fits target user

Stable base allows for multiple locations of torch

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Mechanics

Pin to puncture catridge on impact

Carbon dioxide cartridge (can be purchased at any hardware store)

Spring loaded mechanism releases when micro-notches are moved out of place.

Mechanism to be stored within the base of the torch. Small vibrations due to regular use of the tiki torch and transformation will not release carbon dioxide because the pin is too dull.

Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to be pierced.


Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to

be pierced.

CO2 Mechanism

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Mechanics

Pin to puncture catridge on impact

Carbon dioxide cartridge (can be purchased at any hardware store)

Spring loaded mechanism releases when micro-notches are moved out of place.


Upon impact, spring is released and pushes carbon dioxide cartridge to be pierced.



The cube is made up of two colored parts. As time nears completion of the fuel, the inner color will mix in with the outer color. This will give the flame a beautiful color combination. It’s main function is to notify the user to replace the fuel.

Elements for Color:copper chloride - blue

borax - light greencopper sulfate - green

strontium chloride - redpotassium chloride - purple

lithium chloride - pinksodium chloride - orange

magnesium sulfate - white

Gel Cube

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Flip GuardLow vision cooking made easy

FGFG

The cooking area or kitchen is the primary area of origin forresidential building fires involving individuals with physicaldisabilities (38 percent).

Cooking (22 percent) is the leading cause of residential building fireswhere a physical disability is reported as a human factor contributingto ignition.”

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v12i6.pdf

The Facts

Opportunity Design a safety mechanism that can help prevent burns and fires from everyday stove top use.

Problem StatementPeople with low vision fear cooking on the stove. Many injuries occur such as burns or even fatalities. This leads to many eating outside the house, which causes obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.

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Existing Products/ Concepts

FG

Empathic Modeling

Bumping into things No awareness of surroundings

Fear of hitting other cars Cooking17

Ideation

FG

Locate pot by using steam

Pinch extender and handle to strain

Guide to pot handle

Protects against hand hitting side of pot

Product Functions

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The Flip Guard offers people with low vision the opportunity to cook safely, creating a healthier lifestyle, and thus allowing the user to regain their independence.

Outcome

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R O2ReproposeReplenish

Opportunity

Save water, hydrate your body, create an eco-friendlier world

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Problem2.5 gallons of water are wasted pre minute, while waiting for a shower to heat up.

Opportunity

Reduce amount of wasted water during initial shower warm up.

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This is Tom

Male35-50Owns a homeMiddle classEco friendly Smart and caring

Has a wife and 2 childrenEnjoys going to the beach with his familyHas a guys night on Thursday’sMaintains solid fitness

San Francisco

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Ideation

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Proof of Concept

First a working model was constructed

Next the water was turned on, activating the device

Once the water was captured, it was distributed into the bottle

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Exploded View

Shower Pipe Hole

Water Tank Stand

Attachment For Showerhead

Removable Lid

Filter

Example Bottles

Water TankRetractable Door

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How it Works

Water travels through the shower pipe

Fills up tank, while shower heats up

Passes through filter

Distributed to water bottles

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Textile Pre-Filter Mesh

Polyester Filter

Bead Chamber With Iodine

Carbon Chamber

Filter

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Bottle Connector

As the filter wears down. Just unscrew from unit. This part can be replaced with a new filter at anytime.

Push water bottle into placeAs the bottle rests, a one way valve is opened. This allows the water to then fill the bottle.

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Thank You

Alex Siedband University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

(847)[email protected]

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