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Joshua Francis
Design Portfolio 2015
Content
Resume
Pure
Peedy
Jay
Extra
Birdfeeder
Toy
Vessels
Resume
EducationWentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MABachelor of Science in Industrial Design August 2017
New York Institute of Technology New York, NYStudied Graphic Arts Fall 2010-2012
Joshua Francis jdfrancisportfolio.blogspot.com668 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908(401) [email protected]
ExperienceDesign Intern, Boston, MA May 2015- August 2015
Assist in the design process of street signage and building structuresCreating numerous scale models Designing and creating digital modelsCreating presentation slides for various projectsApplying and removing ad signage at Fenway Stadium
Artist, NE Area 2008- PresentDrawing live portraitsSelling personal artworkDrawing photographs
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, Providence RI 2008- 2010Assisted students with their artworkExplained projectsSupervised the classWorked in groups with the students to help them better understand the learning materialGained experience behaving in a professionalmannerDeveloped lesson plans with the teacher
Graphic Arts: Illustration; Storyboarding; Hand Rendering; Typography
SkillsComputer: Adobe Suite; Autodesk 3DSMax; Rhino; Keyshot; MS Office Suite; OS- Mac+Windows
Machines: Laser Cutter; Wood Lathe; Metal Lathe; Band Saw; Chop Saw; Drill Press; Router Machine; Table Saw
Materials: Various Types of Wood; Renshape; Blue Foam; Acrylic; Aluminum; PVC PipeAiIdPs
6 Years Experience
PureFrom the standpoint of a relationship, I wanted to convey a level of acceptance in a significant other. The rough sphere on the smooth base are opposites, however there is a place in the smooth form for the sphere to rest.
Different forms that fit together
Rigid and beautiful
Soft and smooth, but complex
Inspiration
Ideation
Different forms that fit together
Proccess
Blue foam exploration Renshape final design Wood template for aluminum model
Dimple and sphere were left raw to instill the bond between the two forms
Final
Base sanded up to 300 grit and polished with steel wool
Simple dimple
Aluminum forms
PeedySpeedy Peedy Centipede is the toy I designed and built for children 3-5 years of age. It is a wooden construct with styrene and bungee cord that can be disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt easily.
Photo Courtesy of Cam Filiau
Inspiration
Singular form with connectors
Flexible connection
Shakes and clacks
Bungee cord
Suction base
Ideation
Proccess
Blue foam exploration
White foam test
Wood leading to final
Final
Styrene face melted onto the wood lathed head
Wood lathed body
Cherry wood
Styrene intersections for sound effects
Bungee cord connect-ing it all together
JayThe ‘Jay’ feeder is a bird feeder I designed for blue-jays. Constructed of satin acrylic, wood dowels, and multi-color cord
Photo Courtesy of Alena Sison
Ideation
Triangular shape bound by string
Proccess
Styrene/ Acrylic exploration
Heat acrylic than form in triangles
Start the string process
Laser-cut diamond shape
Reproduce build 4 times
Final
String weaving pattern to lock birdseed in
Satin finish acrylic body
Simple to disassemble
Wood rod running through, connecting the three bodies
Extra
Drawings
Digital Graphics
Photography
Drawings
Digital Graphics
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www.behance.net/jfrancis1192
668 Academy Ave., Providence, RI
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