industrial design

dexter sulit

about me

educationSan Jose State University 08/10 - 05/14BS Industrial DesignIDSA Student Member

Mount Pleasant High School 08/04 - 06/08CIF Track and Field StateChampionship Contenderin Hurdles/Jumps

design:• sketching and marker rendering• technical drafting• model making• user experience• Okala Impact Factors• sewing and pattern making• research skills

software:• Photoshop CS6• Illustrator CS6• InDesign CS6• Acrobat X Pro• Keyshot 3• Solidworks 2013 (CSWA)• SketchBook Designer 2012• Word/Powerpoint/Excel

relevant skills

interestsOther than design, I like to look at new shoes online, take crazy perspective photos, try new stuff to eat, take joy rides, and take my beagle out for walks.

MESHo1 - IDEA SubmissionMESHo1 selected one of my projects to be submitted to the IDSA IDEA awards under the athletic category.

MESHo1 - Reebok Mens Basketball Shorts Took 2nd place in this hand sketch competition.The objective was to design three basketball shorts that look great and gave athletes the advantage to win.

achievements

professional goalTo work in a seasoned team that shares my passion for designing products centered around the human experience.

sling A kid’s shoe with an incredibly easy and untraditional way to slip it right on.

problem

As a kid I remember how stressful it was putting on my shoes and taking them off.

1. Shoes are hard to put on and kids just force their feet into them.2. Shoes are taken on and off throughout the day.3. It is tedious to put shoes on and takes a lot of time to lace them up.

research

1. How might we design a product that may assist a parent that only has one free hand?

2. How might we give them better organization?

3. How might we accommodate for growth?

4. How might we design a product that is versatile and multifunctional?

5. How do we design a product that retains its use after the child has grown up?

exploration

The answer has always been laces or Velcro, but stretchable straps can make it more efficient.

productstudy

Childrens shoes are more focused on the ease of access and the way they are fastened.

testing

techpack

Canvas Elastic Band Rubber Sole

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• EASIER to pull shoe on

• FASTER secure fit

• FUN new way for kids

• SIMPLE materials

scope Injecting the commodity vacuum with personality and performance.

groupresearch

As a group, we were assigned to do a product analysis on a vacuum covering all of these sections.

Functional Analysis

Task Analysis

Ergonomic Analysis

Differential Chart

In-Store Displays

Material Analysis

User Review Pros & ConsMarket Research

Product DissectionStoryboard

This study helped me see a future in redesigning the vacuum because of all the issues we had using it.

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Furniture

Appliance

opportunity

individualresearch

The final design was based heavily on the opportunity found while doing this market placement.

The market needed a vacuum that had a wand, looked less like an appliance, and had a more sculpture-like form.

opportunity

EurekaEureka Quick-Up rates the highest in looking more like a furniture piece than an appliance, while still being honest.

Dirt Devil

Dirt Devil Kone’s design resembles more of a sculpture than an actual vacuum making it easier to leave anywhere.

Dyson DC35 is the only handheld vacuum with an attachable wand to make it a stick vacuum as well.Dyson

The problem I found while researching existing products is that most vacuums look like cheap appliances.

ideation

Conducted user testing to find if aesthetics follows function.

Uncomfortable Balanced Weight Solution

testing

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revisions

The hardest part was getting all the components to fit such as the batteries, motor, and dust bin.

model

Having a CAD model helped me make the appearance model.

final

A door is located at the bottom for the dirt bin. A button is located right next to it underneath as well. The button is flush so there wouldn’t be a risk of it being pressed accidentally.

EmptyingHandheld or StickNow you can vacuum a countertop or car, than attach the wand and clean your floors or drapes.

And because its so easy to detach, you can store it away in seperate pieces.

In the center of the power button holds a LED. That LED tells you when you vacuum is:

LED Indicator

Green = Fully Charged

Orange = Charging

Flashing Red = Battery Low

Blue = Bin Full

Type: HandheldPower: Lithium-IonReservoir: 0.55 litresWeight: 5.10 lbsTube: Telescopic 23” - 25”Cord: CordlessCost: $65 - $95

Specifications

tussle Using teamwork and sustainability to push the boundaries of an illuminated product line.

inspiration

We used geometric triangular shapesto make our products more cohesive later in the process.

In Philadelphia, we came up with 30 concepts in only two days. Back in San Jose we had to narrow it down to two final concepts.

mock ups

My group and I refined these three decisions, ultimately focusing on the first and second concepts.

possibledirections

branding

We researched each companies’ design language in order to relate our concepts to them.

(product line)tussle

storyboard

Instructions1. unfold twist

2. attach the tabs

3. hold it like book

4. fold the right

5. push center

6. enjoy using it

Hold it like a bookAttach the tabs

Fold the right half over the leftpressure in the center with thumb

These illustrations show the packaging, assembly, and end of life.

Instructions

All important factors that were put into these two products.

final

tussle twist: The pencil holder/trash bin that can be used after a single twist which gives it its structure.

tussle lite: A portable lamp that will sit at any angle according to your comfort and use.

PAWtector Entrepreneur class reveals massive market to protect your Land Rover from your dog Rover.

My car’s black and it shows ALL the scratches on the door because of my dog, and there isn’t anything on the market to help me.

opportunity

Behind all the design and research, entrepreneurs must also understand the business side as well.

executive summary

PAWtector: Executive SummaryCost:materials $2600manufacturing $1000shipping $1500total $5100

Competition:Nothing out in the market.There are some that cover the interior but not the outside.

Capabilities:WashableDetachableFits any car

Channel:Social NetworksDog BoutiquesDog Events

Customer:Focused on anyone that owns a dog and lets them enjoy car rides.

Challenges:Calculating final cost for everything trying to hit an accurate estimate.

Future:If the product on kickstarter is successful, I plan to reach out to small pet shops, boutiques. If that works out then I would like to sell my product at larger companies such as Petco and Petsmart, and expand my brand with more products.

final

Plastic tabs to lock into the window sill

Cushion for comfort

Magnetic strips to adhere to the door

bike-train Revolutionary bike racking system for commuter trains revealed through study of human factors.

• Not Enough Space

• Unorganized

• Bungee Cords?

problem

Bike Storage

Designing a way to involve more bikes and adjust to all sizes.

challenges

Make single spots and keeping enough room to walk inside the cabin.

final

Quick and Easy

Simple and Safe

Holds more bicycles.

Lock Pin

Bump Hold

Balancing the need for type to be evocative of the subject matter while also being clear.type

SKETCHSKETCH

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Full Program and Tickets at:www.SFSKETCHFEST.com

the SAN FRANCISCO

January13 – 29, 2012

OPENING NIGHT Upright Citizens Brigade : ASSSSCAT

In 1996, the Upright Citizens Brigade made the

move from Chicago to New York City and the

comedy world hasn't been the same since. While

filming their popular Comedy Central series, which

ran for three seasons, they opened the Upright

Citizens Brigade Theatre, which offers improv and

sketch training and a showcase for some of the

best up-and-coming comedians in the country.

$35

Bob’s Burgers Preunion

Bob's Burgers is a new animated series about a man, his

family, and a burger joint. It's premiering in January on FOX,

and SF Sketchfest is happy to orchestrate a reunion (or

preunion, since they haven't even had a chance to break up

yet) of the voices and creative talent behind the show.

Executive producer and creator Loren Bouchard (Home

Movies, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist) will be there.

$15

Kasper Hauser: Time Machine

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of SF Sketchfest,

Kasper Hauser (the only group to play every single

festival) will bring back some of their oldest and most

beloved sketches for one night only! Don't miss this

opportunity to revisit the past in the Kasper Hauser Time

Machine!

$20

Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

An uplifting look at the pain in finding out you're not her

first choice, and that you might not even be her second.

Catch it here at SF Sketchfest before it heads off to New

York for an off-Broadway run! A feature on This American

Life and the prestigious storytelling collective, The Moth,

Birbiglia has also appeared in three Comedy Central

specials.

$25

"It’s Garry Shandling's Show" 25th Anniversary Tribute

Moderated by Zach Braff

SF Sketchfest, The San Francisco Comedy Festival,

presents a 25th anniversary tribute to "It's Garry

Shandling's Show" , welcoming Emmy Award-winning

comic actor and writer Garry Shandling and co-creator

Alan Zweibel to celebrate the critically acclaimed

series, famous for its innovation in breaking the "fourth

wall" to a degree never before seen on television.

$25

The Benson Interruption

The Benson Interruption features comedian Doug

Benson sitting on stage and interrupting his friends'

performances. Why? Because the show isn't called "The

Benson Sits Quietly and Doesn't Bother Anyone," that's

why. Doug looks forward to interrupting a plethora of

awesome super secret guests!

$25

Whose Live Anyway

Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious

improvised comedy and song all based on

audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops,

Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave their audiences

gasping with the very witty scenes they invent

before your eyes. You'll be amazed at how quickly

they make it up and be astounded at the remark-

able song lyrics Chip Esten and Jeff Davis impro-

vise and sing.

$35/$45/$55

Airplane! Tribute to Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker

A special tribute to the writing and directing team of Jim

Abrahams and the Zucker brothers, David and Jerry,

who were also responsible for comedy classics The

Naked Gun, Kentucky Fried Movie, Top Secret and

Police Squad! Joining the team onstage for a rollicking

conversation will be their leading man Robert Hays.

$25

James L. Brooks in Conversation: The SF Sketchfest Comedy Writing Award

Featuring a screening of Broadcast News

James L. Brooks is a three-time Academy Award-

winner and nineteen-time Emmy Award-winner. He

began his television career as a writer who then later

produced television hits such as Taxi, The Mary Tyler

Moore Show, Rhoda, Lou Grant, Room 222, The Tracy

Ullman Show, and The Simpsons. He also wrote and

produced the television movie Thursday's Game.

$25

Marines' Memorial Theatre The Eureka Theatre

Viva Variety

A hilarious send-up of European variety shows, Viva Variety

aired on Comedy Central from 1997 to 1999. It starred

Thomas Lennon as Meredith Laupin, Kerri Kenney-Silver as

the former Mrs. (Agatha) Laupin, and Michael Ian Black as

"your cool-ass pal" Johnny Blue Jeans. In addition to

comedy sketches, the show featured musical guests and

various performers.

$30

The Castro Theatre

Sketchfest was founded in 2001 by David Owen, Cole

Stratton and Janet Varney as a way to showcase the

talents of Bay Area sketch comedy pioneers such as

The Fresh Robots, Kasper Hauser, The Meehan

Brothers, Totally False People and White Noise Radio

Theatre. The festival debuted at the Shelton Theatre in

San Francisco and has grown into a nationally

recognized festival that mixes national headliners, local

favorites and the best up-and-coming groups from

throughout North America for a month of sketch,

improv, stand-up and alternative comedy. The

festival—which has featured performers from American

television comedy smashes like Saturday Night Live,

The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, Arrested Development,

The Upright Citizens Brigade, The State, Mystery

Science Theatre 3000, The Simpsons, The Daily Show

and more—is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.

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The Nazi party wasn’t thrilled with this cheerleader of ‘un-German’ design. Soon after coming into power, they raided his home and upon the discovery of materials they deemed improper, temporarily imprisoned him.

He was later helped through the kindness of a police officer whom was able to help him secure a passport, therefore a passage out of Germany. Tschichold and his family relocated to Switzerland, twenty years before the Inter-national Typographic Style would begin.

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hype bike A custom bike that has every single part made in Solidworks fit to my height.

final

The geometry is set to my body and was used to keep all the parts in proportion.

hype bike

solidworks Experiment in reverse engineering reveals unexpected design lessons.

The challenge with the forms and surfaces of this shoe lies in its asymmetry. The details drew me in.

I knew designers don’t use CAD for shoes but it taught me that orthographics are important when getting them made.

process

final

AIR FOAMPOSITE PRO

8.5PEARL WHITE/BLACK-TRUE REDBLCPER/NOIR-ROUVIF

SOLIDWORKS 2013 DIGITAL REMAKE

foundation work

rocket car A foundation project that taught me how to properly build a model around constraints such as passenger space and a CO2 tank.

flashlight A foundation project that taught me how to properly build a model using actual parts such as a flashlight reflector.

vase A foundation project that taught me how to create a piece that successfully combined the 2D and the 3D aesthetically.

flatpack A foundation project that taught me how to use a certain amount of material in order to create a flat packaged furniture.

curvilinear A foundation project that taught me how to properly build a flow form that utilizes three-dimensional curves and volumes.

thanks! dexter sulit