aaron smith portfolio 2016

Aaron SmithPortfolio

Projects

Navigo Neptuni Soldier Portable User Interface

Modular Planter Motorcycle Headphones

Extreme Mobility Optionally

Manned Vehicle

Navigo Neptuni

Research

What Was Learned

• Use of few colors and both natural and

synthetic woods

• Most designs have not changed in years

• Use of synthetic wood for ease of

replacement and durability

• Very geometric form language

• Small space but used efficiently

Took a trip to the Metro Beach Boat

Show to gather research data and to

interview dealers and consumers about

sailing. We learned about the material

and processes used in modern cockpits

and new technologies being applied.

Objectives

• Nontraditional cockpit • Explore new forms • Expand the space

Deck Layout Cockpit Seating

Storage Space

Seating Ideation

Ideation

Organic Concept

Cockpit Features

Collapsible tables

Globe compass and tie down access

Cockpit kitchen

Instrument panel

Deck Layout, Seating, And Windows

Float pilot

over rear

deck

Cockpit storage in flooring

and under seats

Semi-circular booth seating

Float IP and a

portion of booth

seat to open space

Windows made of polycarbonate to

allow walking on

Storage and

head room

Final deck layout

Expand and lengthen cockpit

Cockpit Features Refinement

Cockpit kitchen

Ladder usable when deck is open and closed

Stowable rear deck

Dual helm with mirrored controls

Organic form ship wheels

Digital IP with analog switches and back up GPS

Photoshop Final Render

Organic design

elements

Addition of two feet to width

and length of cockpit to

maximize space without

changing hull profile

Physical Model 12th scale

10 and 20 lbs. design foam construction

Physical Model

Soldier Portable User Interface

Modular Planter

Space constraints make urban farmers plots smaller

Demographic Urban homeowner or apartment tenant

Age 20 - 40

Income $24,000+

Interested in healthy living, self sustainment, or farming as hobby/ business

• Individuals, groups, or communities • Grow plants like herbs and vegetables • Beautifying the area, consumption, and or

resale.

Urban Farming

Regulations and Market

Detroit restriction states a farm plot must be 5 feet or more from the property line.

• No real competition in this market

• Solutions are homemade constructions

Ideation

Refinement

Final

Environmentally friendly polyurethane handles

Programmable watering schedule

Aquaponics

Water reservoir in side compartment

Water spouts under tray

Removable plant tray

Base Valves flow water into planter

Adjustable feet for leveling

Side hoses connect adjacent bases

Base connects to water supply to allow continuous flow and connects to external power

Extension Pillar

Pillars extended the height of the planter to accommodate taller plants

Water flows through pillar to planters above

Stacking Stacking allows optimum use of space in urban environment while the modular system allows for a variety of plant sizes

Use/ Instructions

Extreme Mobility Optionally Manned

Vehicle

Objective

Create an airdrop able extreme mobility

optionally manned vehicle set with multirole

capability.

Ideation

Leg concepts

Prime Mover Solidworks model

Chassis separates for modularity

and repair/ replacement of parts Secondary arms

Obstacle Climbing

Able to ascend obstacles over the

height of the tire

Arms feature full range of motion

Able to clamber when bottomed out

in soft or loose terrain

Modularity

Ambulance

Mule storage transport

Six man taxi

Armored two man cab

Heavy ordinance

Features

Follower Vehicle

Front

Coupling for tram feature

Steering in rear wheel assisted by

alternating front tires

Hub motors

Follower Vehicle Render

Mission Story Board

Final Render

Motorcycle Headphones

Building Model

Model Progress

Model Final