CARLOS PILONIETAconcept designer
The only important thing about design is how it relates to people.Victor Papanek
c 1999-2009 Carlos Pilonieta [email protected]
218 E. Mason Ave. Apt 16Alexandria, VA.
22301
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Carlos PilonietaConcept designer
SKILLS
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Creative idea generation and product creation from sketch to prototype develoment. Outstanding quick concept sketching ability and 3D thinking. Direct experience creating designs across a wide variety of categories including products, vehicles, furniture, ex-hibit, residential and commercial spaces. In-depth understanding of all stages of prod-uct development including technical, material and manufacturing knowledge.
Excellent team management and leadership skills. Able to delegate responsibilities fo-cused on individual strengths, encouraging exploration and personal creative develop-ment. Ability to multi-task and direct many projects simultaneously.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CURRENT ACTIVITYFreelance, Design consultant, Alexandria, VA, March 2009 to present.Exhibit design, Interior design, Design visualization and Furniture design.Assist companies and clients in diverse projects.
PAST ACTIVITYRust Orling Architecture, Alexandria, VA, August 2006 to March 2009.Design/CAD specialist.Develop a wide range of projects from concept, space planning to CAD (SD,DD,CD) to rendering. Projects include office buildings, mix-use buildings, retail stores and houses.
Pilonieta Design, Bucaramanga, Colombia, May 2003 to August 2006.Freelance Design Consultant.Design consultant providing strategic design solutions from concept to production. Developed creative products and functional solutions for a wide-variety of clients. •Designed and developed exhibits, retail spaces, interiors and custom furniture for both private and commercial clients•Coordinated and supervised a wide range of specialized employees including ar- chitects, engineers, metal-workers, carpenters, etc. to bring designs from concept to reality•Work in tight schedule demands and deadlines of clients
AWARDS
Finalist professional category Car Design News • Contest , 2008 (London) “Gyro”.Merit Prize International Bicycle Design Com-• petition 2005 (Taiwan) “Trycliclon”.Merit Award Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano • 2003 (Colombia) Thesis Project - Tryciclon.Honorable Mention Universidad Jorge Tadeo • Lozano Exposition Best Projects 2001-2002 (Colombia) - Dr lud
EDUCATION
University Jorge Tadeo Lozano – Bogotá, Colom-bia. Bachelor of Arts September 2003 Major: Industrial Design
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in:3D Max 2009 AND VRAY 1.5 Rhinoceros v.4 Sketchup 7 Photoshop CS4 Autocad 2009 Indesign CS4
Good knowledge of:Illustrator CS4CorelDraw X4Alias Studio 2009
Capable to learn any software in short time
PROJECTS
Finalist (6th place)-Professional category 2008, London
GYRO2 wheeled electric
vehicle
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The Gyro is a two wheeled gyroscopically stabilized electric vehicle designed for the year 2028. The driver operates the vehicle with joy-sticks located in the front. It is equipped with the latest technology including internet, GPS and Bluetooth, all which can be controlled by touch screen or voice command technology. In the Gyro, a person can be connected to the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Gyro is capable of both horizontal and vertical performance. This capability was created to accommodate transitions between urban and suburban or rural lifestyles. In the more confined spaces of the city, due to traffic and limited parking space, the Gyro is best used in the verti-cal position. When the driver leaves the city to more relaxed and open spaces, the horizontal position is ideal. To further enjoy open spaces, the Gyro includes a bike rack storage component that is capable of transporting two bicycles.
The canopy of the Gyro utilizes intelligent glass technology. This glass can be programmed to function automatically or manually. In the auto-matic setting the glass gradually darkens to give the driver the optimal view in any type of weather and any time of day. If operated manually, the driver controls the amount of light and outsider visibility.
DESCRIPTION
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The 2008 Car Design News Contest is to design a car for these Millenniumites and the way they use their cars as described here.
Millenniumites - people born around the year 2000 - lead international lives, have “green” values embedded in the way they think, expect to be able to always connect to the virtual world, and inhabit a non-stop 24/7 real world where-ever they are. Each of our Millenniumites - Qing Sun, Luana and Sanjay - need a new car that must be compact, seat at least two, provide a private space to communicate in, feel secure on congested streets, and assert their status as independent, trend leading and “green” minded young professionals.
Shanghai, China. 08:19 Monday 17th January 2028Qing Sun is getting ready for the day in her new studio apartment. She checks her air plants, makes a cappuccino-only break-fast (a legacy from her Parisian student days) and takes it with her in the car. As soon as she’s in, she calls her mother in San Francisco - it’s the only time she can catch up with her. On some days though, she gives a fellow member of the “Rickshaw Club” a ride to help her reduce her congestion charge. Whilst she wants to do this, in her car she always feels obliged to chat to this stranger because they sit right beside her - she wished there was a way she could be more separated from them on her forty minute commute.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 21.19 Sunday 16th January 2028Luana is setting off home after an evening out with her members of her Reiki class. She peers at her face in the mirror and touches her temple implant that is just connecting to the car systems. Gunning the car away from the park-house, her trans-mitted messages fade almost immediately they load onto the dashboard membrane as the carbon-meter becomes more prominent. Thinking of her offset account, which neutralises her energy use as part of her “no footprint” lifestyle, she decides not to play ‘city race’ - where nearby people in their cars compete to make the fastest across-a-zone journey. If only her car was lighter so that it would produce less carbon dioxide whilst going a bit quicker.
New Delhi, India Monday 05.51 17th January 2028Sanjay uses his PDA to temporarily turn off the digital advertisement for an up-market, British-style fish & chip restaurant that his car is showing this week. It might be a bit cheeky having this ad on while he is parked outside of the 24 hour sushi-burger bistro where he and a colleague are eating. After years in America he misses having more road space and wished cars were easier to see out of without the insecure feeling of being very visible to other road users. Sanjay leans back to grab his bag and catches a whiff of his household recycle box, which reminds him that he has to drop it off before he picks up his Dad and puts their two mountain bikes on the back of the car for their ride after his night at work.
BRIEF
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DESIGN PROCESS OVERVIEW
DESIGNSOLUTION
BRIEF
RESEARCH
DESIGNDETAILINGIdea
Conceptgeneration
ConceptDevelopment
-Initial ideas-Observation & literature research-Existing products-Opportunity search
-Specific aims-Image search-Mood board
-Brainstorming-Genesis of directions-Evaluation & selection
-Brainstorming-Genesis of concept-Evaluation & selection
-Design development-Ergonomics analysis-Funcional & technical resolution-Form,scale & language exploration-User scenarios
-Design refinement-Form & language details
-Final modelling/renderings-Final appearance scale-Illustration of pressentation
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RESEARCH
HYDROGEN ENGINE
ELECTRIC ENGINE
IN-WHEEL MOTOR ENGINE SKATE BOARD CHASSIS HOLDS ALL POWER AND MECH.
JOYSTICK STEERING GYROSCOPIC SYSTEM SEG-WAY
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
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MOOD BOARD
BEAUTY
FUTURISTIC
ECOLOGYSIMPLICITY
BALANCE
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CONCEPT GENERATION
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM
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DESIGN DETAILING
COCKPIT ROTATION
ENGINE
STEERING SYSTEM
BATTERIES
PACKAGE DRAWING
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IN CONTEXT
Vertical use for downtown environments and high traffic places Horizontal use for country and recreational times
TRYCICLONExtreme downhill
vehicle
Finalist International Bicycle Design Competition 2005 (19 th place out of 1029 entries) Taiwan
Merit thesis Award Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano 2003Colombia
c 1999-2009 Carlos Pilonieta [email protected]
Tryciclon is a three-wheeled vehicle developed for downhill (extreme sport) providing an advanced ability to cross most surfaces while using a full range of body movements. Combining the technology of both a bicycle and a skateboard, the Tri-cyclon has the capacity for traveling on any sur face that a bicycle can, while the rider utilizes a full range of body movements, similar to that of skateboarding. This combination allows for extreme rides, with greater control.The most innovative aspect of the tryciclon is the pivoting point be-tween the frame and the back wheels keeping the stability and allow-ing for optimal control.
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MOOD BOARD
FREEDOM
FUN
EXCITEMENT SIMPLICITY
INDEPENDENCE
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DESIGN PROCESS
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM
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ARCHETYPE
DESIGN PROCESS
SCALE MODEL 1:3TECHNIQUE: BALSA WOOD SANDED PRIMED AND PAINTEDALL HAND MADE
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PIVOTPOINT
85 RANGE OF MOVEMENT
DESIGN PROCESS
RANGE OF BODY MOVEMENTS
RANGE MOVEMENT AND PIVOT POINT
DR. LUDAnti-stress office
game
Honorable mention Jorge Tadeo Lozano University exposition 2001 - 2002Best projects
c 1999-2009 Carlos Pilonieta [email protected]
Dr. Lud is a stress reliever figure created for office environments that can be used individually and also as part of a group game. The concept of this is to reduce stress and encourage relaxation. Dr. Lud is made of flexible anti-stress foam and an interior wire structure that allows for dif-ferent positioning. The extremities of the Dr. Lud are made from different colored plastic pieces that allow for connecting one Dr. Lud to another. A separate component can be used with the Dr. Lud figures to foster teamwork and fun among co-workers. This component is a wheel of colors that corresponds with the different colors of individual Dr. Luds. Players take turns pushing the center of the color wheel which causes one color on the wheel to light up. The player then attaches their Dr. Lud to another player’s with the corresponding color. Players continue taking turns and attaching the Dr. Luds together. This activity offers a chance for positive office interactions, thereby reducing high levels of stress in this environment.Usually toys are not associated with the office environment, and that is the idea. This unique figure incorporates a rare opportunity for fun and collaboration during work breaks.
DESCRIPTION
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RESEARCH
STRESS IN OFFICES AND WORK SPACES
ACTUAL PRODUCT ANALYSIS
Work load Big open spaces for multiples offices spacesSmall desk with more equipment
Punch air bag Anti-stress ball Mini zen gardenMini machines
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RESEARCH
Crash therapyGamesExercises in the office
DIFFERENT WAYS TO RELEASE STRESS
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DESIGN PROCESS
Sketches of the base
SCALE MODEL 1:1TECHNIQUE:
CLAY MODELED SANDED PRIMED AND PAINTED
ALL HAND MADE
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM
Base for team game
GIVEBlood collection
system
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This unit was designed for under developed areas with minimum re-sources to simplify and improve procedures in the blood donation sequence. The benefits of the design positively affect both the experi -ence of the patient and the job of the nurse. The donor chair gently tilts forward to keep the patient at ease, while aiding in the donation pro-cess. While similar medical equipment can be cumbersome and difficult to transport, the use of pivot points in the donor unit allows for the user to fold it up reducing space consumption and making transportation simple.
DESCRIPTION
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RESEARCH
CONTEXT ANALYSIS STUDY OF EXISTING PRODUCTS
Open spaces with minimum or inadequate resources Big and incomplete systems
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DESIGN PROCESS
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM EXPERIMENTAL MODELS
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SCALE MODEL 1:3TECHNIQUE:
BALSA WOOD SANDED PRIMED AND PAINTED
ALL HAND MADE
DESIGN PROCESS
1/3 SCALE MOCK-UP
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1. Head and neck support2. Back and shoulders support3. Lumbar support4. Arm position5. Leg support6. Pivot point to prevent blood rush7. Feet suport to keep 8. Sample tray9. Alcohol, and cotton tray10. Supply shelves11. Garbage bag support12. Biohazard waste13. Blood bag holder14. Semi-seat for nurse
DESIGN PROCESS
COMPONENTS
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DONOR
OBJECTNURSE
PROCESS
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DESIGN PROCESS
INTERACTION BETWEEN USERS AND SYSTEMROTATION NECESSARY TO AVOID DIZZINESS EASY TO FOLD AND TRANSPORT
CURVASMagnetic flatware
c 1999-2009 Carlos Pilonieta [email protected]
This is the solution to dilemmas in flatware cleaning, storage and main-tenance. The magnetic curve dryer and curve flatware were designed specifically for those who hand-wash and air-dry flatware. The vertical base is space efficient with a fun shape as opposed to existing dry-ing racks that tend to take up a lot of space and look unattractive. The magnets in the curve flatware and base allow for hanging the pieces face down, making them easy to recognize and access. The ergonomic contours of the flatware pieces are designed to fit comfortably in the hand and aid in easy movement and use.
DESCRIPTION
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RESEARCH
EXISTING PRODUCT ANALYSISSMALL KITCHENS WITH NO DISHWASHER
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DESIGN PROCESS
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM EXPERIMENTAL MODELS AND ERGONOMICS
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REISEIPersonal stress
reliever
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Reisei is a personal home stress reliever designed to operate in small modern home spaces. Containing a light projector on one side, a track ball to rotate and modify the light color and two secondary buttons to increase or decrease the intensity of the light, the Resei can be used in any shadowy space to bring about feelings of calm and tranquility. Reisei can be programmed to store previous sessions. The base stand re-charges the device.
DESCRIPTION
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RESEARCH
COLORS RELATED TO THE BODY
Chinese anti-stress balls
EXISTING PRODUCTSBIG CITIES AND SMALL SPACES
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DESIGN PROCESS
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM EXPERIMENTAL MODELS
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INCREASE/DECREASE INTENSITY BUTTONS
ERGONOMIC HANDLE WITH SOFT TO TOUCH COVER
LED PROJECTOR SYSTEM
BATTERY
TRACKBALL CONTROL OF COLORS AND MOVEMENT
BATTERY INDICATOR
DESIGN PROCESS
CUBICARestaurant night
club
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This 7,000 sf night club houses three unique environments to cater to different music interests of guests. Designed for a client in Bucaraman-ga, Colombia (2004), the entire space including interior layout, furniture and décor was custom designed .
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KIAStand
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Client: Centralmotors (local KIA dealer, Colombia).
Challenge: Create a portable exterior exhibition capa-ble to work as a dealer in outside locations.
Solution : Create mini-stand with the necessary condi-tions for selling vehicles and defining the space of the exhibition.
ESSAStand
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Client: ESSA (local power company).
Challenge: Create a portable exterior exhibition capa-ble to work as a small show room in inside locations.
Solution : Create mini-stand with the necessary condi-tions for exhibiting the two main campaigns and de-lineating space for small talk with current and future clients.
CAMPESAStand
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Client: Campesa (local Chevrotlet dealer, Colombia).
Challenge: Create a portable exterior exhibition capa-ble to work as a dealer in outside locations.
Solution : Create mini-stand with the necessary condi-tions for selling vehicles and space defining the space of the exhibition.
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DESIGN PROCESS
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES EXPLORING FORM 3D MODEL PRESENTATION
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Client: TOM KIDS (National kids clothing company).
Challenge: Increase the visitors on exposition and give more exposition to the brand.
Solution : Create stand with the necessary conditions for exhibiting his new clothing line and delineating space for make business with current and future cli-ents.
TV CABLEStand
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Client: TV cable (local cable provider, Colombia).
Challenge: Create a portable exterior exhibition capa-ble to work as a dealer in outside locations.
Solution : Create mini-stand with the necessary condi-tions for advertising the service.
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Client: Conenergia (local powr company, Colombia).
Challenge: Create a exhibition capable to work as a dealer in outside locations.
Solution : Create mini-stand with the necessary condi-tions for selling and show the brand image.
SANDUCHONFast food restau-
rant
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The client had the primary necessity to use a small space in the best way possible to create a walk-up outside eatery, calling the attention of passersby on the street.
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JIPY JAPAWoman accessories
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Design and development of retail furniture for a wom-en’s accessories store using the strict taste of the cli-ent, utilizing a small space to create a cozy ambient with a contemporary feel.
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THE FOUNTAINSResidential lobby
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Remodeling of a condo building complex lobby, pre-sentation of materials and furniture to the administra-tion board.
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SHORT PROJECTS
SKETCHES
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