CharlesWindlin Portfolio+CV

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Charles Windlin*31.07.1979

Swiss

Obergsteigweg 4

6403 Küssnacht am Rigi

Switzerland

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Resume

10.20.2003 - 09.28.2007

07.07.2002 - 08.14.2003

08.01.2000 - 07.31.2002

10.28.1999 - 07.10.2000

08.23.1993 -06.23.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design plus one year of additional studiesUniversity of Applied Science Northwestern SwitzerlandAcademy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland

Vocational training Art & DesignGestalterischer Vorkurs in Aarau, Switzerland Apprenticeship as machinist / draftsmanABB Group in Baden, Switzerland- manual as well as CNC turning and milling- basics in electronics and programming- CAD Sculpting in CATIA V5

Evaluation SemesterSwiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, SwitzerlandDepartment of Mechanical and Process Engineering

General Qualification for University EntranceGrammar School of Immensee, Switzerland

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03.17.2008 - 09.17.2008

03.02.2004 - 01.19.2007

08.15.2005 - 02.17.2006

10.25.2004 - 07.07.2005

Work Experience

International InternshipPegatron Ltd., Design Department,R&D Division, Taipei City, Taiwan- Concept Development- Research- Design Refinement- 3D Modeling and Rendering

Workshop tutorUniversity of Applied Science Northwestern SwitzerlandAcademy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland- Ordering system- Student support and problem solving in model-building- Rapid Prototyping with Dimension BST

InternshipMA Design in Kiel, Germany- CAD sculpting and rendering on Alias Studiotools 13- Preparation of presentations- Formulation of Concepts- Elaboration of design-details- Formulation of User Interfaces- Ordering system- 2D and 3D visualization - Model-building

Software-TutorUniversity of Applied Science Northwestern SwitzerlandAcademy of Art and Design, Aarau, Switzerland- Students Support- Specialist for: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Ashlar Cobalt, Cinema 4D, Microsoft Office, iWork.

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2007

2005

2007

2005

Exhibitions and Festivals

Project “Shaerg”IAA 62nd International Motor Show Cars in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Project “Fischtisch”Ars Electronica Acar2 / Campus 2.0 in Linz, Austria

Project “Digitus”Helvetissima 2007, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Project “seethe”IMM cuisinale / Designboom Exhibition in Cologne, Germany

Awards

Project “Shaerg”Nominee for the VDA Design Award 2007

Project “Digitus”Shortlisted for neode.ch Award “How do we read the clock in the year 2047?”

Project “seethe”Shortlisted in Electrolux Design Lab 2005 Competition “imagine the home in 2020”Shortlisted in Designboom Competition 2005 “kitchen is the heart of the home”

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Languages

GermanEnglish

Computer

Mac OS X and Windows, Adobe CS 3, Maxon Cinema 4D 10, Silo 2, NextLimit Maxwell Render 1.5, Reason 4.0, Logic Express, Protools 7, iWork ‘08, iLife’08, Microsoft Office, Ashlar Cobalt 7, Concepts Unlimited 4.0, Alias Studiotools 13, Solidworks 2000, Rhino 4.0, Catia V5 R18, Catalyst (Rapid Prototyping)

Secondary activities

Composing music (agentff6600)Interface prototypingScience fictionInformation gatheringMaterial experimentsBricolage

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Skills Hand Sketching, 2d Rendering, 3D Modelling, 3D Rendering, 3D Animation, Turning, Milling, Welding, etc.

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MID Concept focused on HI, current technology and posabillites. This Propo-sal includes an e-paper cover, a touchscreen with sensitve boarders and a side touchscreen for different contextual interfaces and fast access for important functions.

Intern project at Pega Design.

ACGAlways Connected Generation

MID Concept

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THE CLOUD

Mobile Communication is changing rapid. New user needs require an ap-proach that allows faster and precise Information in relation to your status, contacts, location and content. The proposal contains models of how informa-tion can be linked in Mashup-like manner based on existing internet services and accessed with an interface tailored for on the Go.

Intern project at Pega Design.

NetworkingMobility Concept:

Communicaton through Contextual Information

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el nuovoConcept Laptop for Lenovo

First attempt of a laptop. The requirement was to provide a solution to hide the I/O ports. The proposal is a rubber cover that protects, less mechanical stress on parts and less tooling.

Intern project at Pega Design.

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Wiimote Protector Short term project of 4 Days. Market analysis, Concept, 3D Modelling and Rendering for Presentation.

Intern project at Pega Design.

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ECON PorterElectric Cargo-Scooter

ECON is an electrical motorcycle, designed for Teiszmann AG, a swiss ma-nufacturer of electric vehicles. The main task was to design a motorcycle for cargo transportation (Postal Services, Food Delivery, etc.). ECON is a highly optimized vehicle for cargo transport in urban traffic.

Diploma project in cooperation with Frédéric Buergi.

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ShaergConcept Car

The assumption that cars can drive autonomous in the future was the basis for this

limousine concept car. Shaerg is a hybrid between a sofa and a motorcycle, a hybrid

between comfort and driving pleasure. The vehicle is separable into a „lounge-part“

and a „speed-part“ even while driving. Because of the new wheel concept, the whole

vehicle can move in any direction and rotate on the spot.

In cooperation with Frédéric Buergi, Marco Troiero and VW

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DigitusFunctional Jewelry

This functional jewelry has its seeds in a potential future in material science. I think in 40

year it‘s possible to generate materials for highly compact and intelligent devices.

The device holds 1400 spheres which consist of magnetic and decorative material one

half each. This means that every sphere can be turned in every direction by inducing

electromagnetic fields and thus functions as a display. This active surface shows you

the time, your personal calendar data and acts as jewelry with morphing patterns that

reacts to your input.

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StiffmasterHuman Powered Hydrofoil

The aim was to create a new aquatic sport on the basis of a human-powered hydrofoil.

It appears like a single person pedalo but if the driver has enough power it becomes

much faster than that.

We built a working prototype based on the test results from our DIY- flow channel

and did a test run in an open air bath. It did float all right but we couldn‘t complete the

test due to technical problems.

In cooperation with Frédéric Buergi and Marco Troiero.

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AkkuschrauberrennenGolfcaddy-Kart

Mashup Vehicle for participating the „Akkuschrauberrennen“. Made from spaar parts from

the fleemarket and junkyard. With a normal battery drill, feet steering, 2m turning radius,

and max. speed of 25 km/h, we all had a adrenalin rush.

In cooperation with:

Hans Peter Wyss

Roland Brönnimann

Marco Troiero

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SmartpackBackbag-System

The smartpack is a backpack concept for individualist travellers who want flexibility in the

volume. The main bag features folding zones that can be strapped tight or kept loose for dif-

ferent load sizes. The bottom bag uses a “once-around-zipper-extension” that increases the

volume when opened. On the underside is a strap-on system for additional items (sleeping

bags, etc). The frame features two aluminium tubes curved in an s-shape to adjust to the

spine. The tubes are held together by a flexible yet stable plastic sheet. The belt construction

puts the weight onto the hips and away from the shoulders. Belt length, height, angle and

even the width of the neck can be adjusted.

In cooperation with Hans Peter Wyss.

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Project SchneebrettDIY Snowboard

A project that was held by Lucas Vonarburg, Marco Trojero and myself for 12 participators.

We build our own snowboard press and afterwards every participator his/her own snow-

board with our guidance.

In cooperation with Lukas Vonarburg, Marco Troiero and KATZ (Plastics Training and Tech-

nology Center.

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Gantry 2 ConceptInterface for Proton Therapy Device

This is an interface for a proton therapy device for cancer treatment. With a few video

projectors the whole room can be used for displaying information and allowing interaction.

Developed in cooperation with the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland.

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MoebiusAdvanced Music Sound System

This is a sound system that combines coverart with modern technology and ma-kes it possible to handle music in a more natural and intuitive way. You can play all types of digital audio media. Assuming that coverart will have a revival through enhanced digital possibilities the system allows for a higher ease of use. Just hold your coverart towards the sound system and it automatically loads the music. You can control the sound with a flexible remote control through bending and twisting.

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Suisse CompleteInduction System for Traditonal Swiss Food

Traditional swiss food is well known all over the world. The crossover between tradi-

tional materials like wood and ceramic with modern induction technology results in a

tabletop-barbecue which allows the preparation of traditional swiss food like „Raclette“

and „Fondue“ in a secure way.

In cooperation with André Huber and Marina Tomljenovic.

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how ?

ceramic top plate

induction system

seetheModular Induction System

„seethe“ inductionssticks uses the technology of induction cooking. A coil produces a high-frequency electromagnetic field that heats the magnetic material in the sticks. It‘s small enough to fit into any limited storage space and it can be used with any vessel as long as it is heatproof. And the simple form makes it easy to clean.

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StreakBedsidelamp

This bedsidelamp is the result of a combination between a sheet of metal and an electro-

luminescent test package. Do you have most of your ideas just before falling asleep? Then

this lamp is the solution. The light is very soft but bright enough to let you write your ideas

down without blinding your eyes.

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References

Debbie HuangDesign Director at Pega Design Taipei, TaiwanTel: +886.2.8143.9001Email: debbie_huang@pegatroncorp.com

Lutz GebhardtQuadesign Partner AG in Zug, SwitzerlandTel: +4141 760 86 70Email: l.gebhardt@quadesign.ch

Sabine SeymourMoondial Inc, Vienna, AustriaTel: +43 676 429 63 20Email: sabine@moondial.com

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