Jake Thomson Portfolio

jake thomson industrial designer / sketch artist

no yolk egg scooper

A sleek handheld tool...that picks up

eggs.

fall 2009

no yolk egg scooper fall 2009

mechanical tests

building the prototype

The no yolk egg scooper does what its name implies, but behind the task at hand, this project represents a fusion of functionality and ergonomic design that offers a simple solution to a simple task.

emergency signal emitter spring 2010final renderings

Jake thomson | emergency signal emitter | id-3012 John lau studio | spring 2010

final renderings


final renderings


final physical model


in the possible event of one being separated from the rest of a group while hiking, the need for a rescue signal can mean the difference between life and death.

with a click of a button, the emergency signal emitter produces a loud, high-pitch tone that can be heard up to 300 feet away.

lightweight, portable, and water-resistant, the device features a crank-charge system that allows for virtually unlimited use in any location.

Handheld Speaker Pg 2Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

Airhorn-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

Handheld Speaker Pg 2Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

emergency signal emitter spring 2010initial thumbnails


direction 3: remote-shaped devices

Length of Sound Projection

Acoustic Range

Short

Long

Unidirectional Omnidirectional

Price

Power Rechargability

Low

High

Self-chargingBattery

Body Attachment

Ergonomic Fit

Not included

Included

BestWorst

Max Sound Volume

Volume Adjustability

Low

High

SomeNone

Max Sound Volume

Size

Low

High

LargeSmall

Ease of Activation

Ergonomic Fit

Low

High

SomeNone

Jake Thomson | Comparative Product Matrices | ID 3012 Project 2

initial sketchesRemote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

Remote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

Remote-Shaped Device Pg 1Jake Thomson | ID-3012 B | Spring 2010 | Project 2

market research / finding area of focus

conversion of crank flashlight into crank sound generator

emergency signal emitter spring 2010

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41.625

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0.67

6

1.12

5

0.57

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4.637

1.09

4

0.490

0.68

8

1.625

1.06

2

1.967

1.062

TRUE R0.517

1:1 scale

tone generator w/ speaker

circuit board

crank powered gear mechanism

power button

internal components


building around the components

a b cside

top

form explorations orthographics


prototype testing



components kept from original energizer crank flashlight:

circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft

crank for 1 minute click to activate sound sound will last for five-six minutes continuously

sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet

prototype testing




circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft



prototype testing




circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft



crank for 1 minute

prototype testing




circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft



prototype testing




circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft



prototype testing




circuit board

crank mechanism

crank lever

button

added components:

tone generator

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft


sound distance testing - can be heard for up to 350 feet1

2

3

4click for sound activation

high-pitch tone is toggled

sound lasts for 5-6 minutes

sound distance testing

emergency signal emitter spring 2010


a b c

form explorations perspectives

FINAL PRODUCT

GO.EXPLORE.SECURITY IS NOW POCKET-SIZED.

INNER COMPONENTS

Tone GeneratorButton

Outer casingCircuit Board

Crank Handle

Crank Mechanism

EXPLODED VIEW

CRANK TO CHARGE

25 ft

100 ft

175 ft250 ft

LONG DISTANCE SOUND TESTRANGE:

Loud Quiet

HEARD UP TO 350 FEET!

USE AND OPERATION

CLICK AND POINT TO DIRECT SOUND1 2

FRONT

TOP

SIDE

BOTTOM

outer shell designs

final rendering

sketch models


initial form modelergonomic studiesgeneral size model

refined form modelergonomic studiesspace allocation

initial form modelergonomic studiesgeneral size model

refined form modelergonomic studiesspace allocation

rotary-press cheese grater fall 2010

Rotary-Press Cheese Grater

Jake Thomson | Mechanism Project - Fall 2010 | Senior ID Studio - Prof. Sam Harris

Place cheese on grater Fits up to one cup of shredded cheese

Turn handle to grate cheese into bowl

Apply pressure

A rotary grater, presser, and bowl all contained in one product, making it easier, safer, and faster for you to make shredded cheese for any meal, small or large. No need to worry about an injury, mess, or skimpy casseroles. To clean, just unscrew the grater and wash!Its high-density polyethylene encasing makes it durable, recyclable, and dishwasher-safe. A must-have for both chefs and nacho lovers!

Snap-Fit Parts (no hardware required)

Removable grater and crank for easy cleaning





Apply pressure








Apply pressure








Apply pressure




place cheese on rotating grater

press down on cheese with lever

rotate grater with crank handle

shredded cheese falls out into side bowl

problemfind a way for users to grate cheese that is faster, simpler, cleaner, and more effective than current graters.

design opportunityto create a table-top cheese grater that reduces the amount of steps, energy, and time put into preparing grated cheese of any variety.

rotary-press cheese grater fall 2010

snap-fit partsno hardware required

removable grater and crank for easy cleaning

exploded view

Jake Thomson | Rotary Press Grater | Fall 2010 Senior ID Studio

Grater Cylinder (Steel)

Cheese Pusher (HDPE)

Handle (HDPE)

Crank (HDPE)

Grater Encasing and Receptacle (HDPE)

Lever (HDPE)

Grip Pad (HDPE)

spectra lamp fall 2010

spectra•3 LEDs + glass prism =

a lighting centerpieceby Jake Thomson

Spectra | Jake Thomson | GT@ID Sam Harris Studio | Fall 2010

spectraproduct exploded view glass prism

arm wall (painted metal)

LED bulb

base (painted metal)

arm surface (white translucent polystyrene)

LED module w/ lithium battery

top platform (painted metal)

perimeter wall (white translucent polystyrene)

Jake Thomson

spectra (hang tag)

the Spectra Lamp is an illumination centerpiece that displays refracted beams of light in a dark indoor environment. to activate the light, the user presses down on the glass prism in the center, and 3 LEDs shoot light through the prism, displaying a mesmerizing array of light patterns against the surrounding walls.


spectralight tests•



spectrafinal model views


snug fit guitar strap spring 2011

problemthe strap must make the act of playing

guitar less physically stressful on the

neck, shoulders, and back by reducing

rigidity and muscular pain by displacing

pressure throughout the upper body

design opportunitycreate an ergonomic guitar support

device that will be more comfortable

for players to use, especially for those

who are prone to musculoskeletal pain


InstructIonal GuIde


concept sketches

Persona 1: Young Music Student

Persona 2: Experienced Working Musician


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