michelle piotrowski product design portfolio 2016
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EDUCATION Experience
• Concept drawing, ideation, mockups, renderings • Research devices, packaging, materials, and colors• Design a universal tablet case adaptable for 7’’ through 10” inch tablets• Interface with manufacturers in China to provide direction on packaging• Design packaging for new smartphone “Wingtip” and battery charging pack “Fuel Cell”
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MIPursuing a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Product Design Anticipated Graduation date • December 2016 Current GPA: 3.325
G by GuessGreat Lakes Crossing Mall, Auburn hills MIAugust 2012-july 2014
• Desk associate, selling, assisting customers, floor display
Skills
awards
• College for Creative Studies Scholarship 2012-2016
Mason America, detroit MIintern, may 2014-Present
Homedics sponsored studioAugust 2015-December 2015
• Design a back massager and air purifier for the year 2017• Create a full-size workable model of the back massager
software• Solidworks • Keyshot • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Aftereffects • iMovie • Powerpoint
studio • Sketching• Ideation• Research• Foam modeling• 3D rapid-prototyping• Welding• Soldering• Acrylic rod bending
Shower massager Wingtip Packaging Fuel Cell Packaging
Sketching Amplexus therapy Steam Cleaner
Business Card Holder Speaker Miscellaneous
Projects
M i c h e l l e P i ot rows ki
Product designer
G by GuessGreat Lakes Crossing Mall, Auburn hills MIAugust 2012-july 2014
Breeze Bar
Air Quality affects our health
> 12 million adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea
More likely to die of
sudden cardiac deathWe sleep for 26 years in our lifetime!
We spend 90% of our time indoors
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How do we stop the sneezing and coughing while
preventing hot and sweaty nights under the covers ?
Inspiration
Ideation
The air purifier that enhances your sleeping environment Breeze Bar
BeforeHot and sweaty
AfterCool and relaxed
Thermal Image
On/off
Bluetooth
Speed
Temperature
Angle
CHanging the filter
Filter container HEPA Filter Intake
Filter release button
Smartphone AppControl your Breeze Bar with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology
Interface
What direction would you like
your purified air blown? Control the angle of the hidden interior blades depending on your preference.
Don’t want to change the
settings constantly? Set a timer to keep the air blowing in the same spot every night.
Prefer to sleep with the light on? A subtle yellow glow will illuminate your room to prevent you from knocking your glasses off the bedside table.
prefer to sleep in a cooler
environment at night? Change the temperature without increasing your home’s cooling costs.
Breathe better. sleep better. live better.
Breeze Bar
Shower Massager
Ideationenhancing the shower experience
On/off
> Press once to turn on > Press twice to increase to speed medium> Hold for 3 seconds to increase to speed high
Rechargeable
battery pack
10 vibration motors
Features
100%
Flexible
Strong
> Cushion wrapped in polyvinyl to protect electrical components > 100% polyester> PUL fabric (Poly- Urethane laminated) > One side is polyester knit and the other is a laminated plastic coat-ing, both are waterproof
> Stretchy fabric
> Strong suction cups> Easily move
$200 > Spas are costly and time consuming> People want affordable options in the privacy of their own home
Separ ation
> Easily adjust the separate pillows for variations in height
Submerge
Relax in an intimate environment
Use it in your home
Workable model
Wingtip Packaging
IdeationDesign unique packaging for a new smartphone
Created 12-13 mockups geared towards saving packaging materials and reducing cost
Final Mockup made from matteboard
Packaging instructions
1. Box is closed with a magnetic closure.2. Pull the top open and up with the ribbon.3. The user opens the box which presents the Wingtip Smartphone. 4. Extra cases sit on a cardboard shelf which rests on the bottom drawer.5. Pull the shelf out to reveal the cases and drawer out to reveal accessories.6. Contents include: Smartphone, 2 cases, wall charger and USB charger. The box can be later re-used for other items.
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Solidworks Model Prototype
Orthographic Views
Materials:Cardboard
Ribbon
Ready for take off.
MN8 Wingtip color scheme
Top view
Entire box is black Inside Flap
Front view accessorie drawerAll icons printed on the box on same row
Back covers
#BABABF#CC3300Pantone Black 6 C
- Logo is true to size for box- Wingtip logo font is MoreOT-Medium, 40 pt- Embossed logo on top of box with light grey as color
W I N G T I P
-Logo is printed on the piece of cardboard/material- The font “MN8” is modified Biko
Front View
-”Ready for take off.” is Gotham Narrow Light, 25pt- Embossed logo
Front view with top flap open
logo placement / Font / Sizes
Final Packaging Design
Button and Case Color Mockups
Final Design
Blue Sky Arctic White Pitch Black
Fuel cell PackagingF u e l C e l l
Portable battery pack 6000mAh capacity 3
Stay in chargewithout needing
an outlet
Stay in chargeCha
2 amps for tablets or phones
Use these colors
Fast charging port on left side
Mockup Renderings
Final Design
F u e l C e l l
Portable battery pack 6000mAh capacity 3
Stay in chargewithout needing
an outlet
Stay in chargeCharge up to 2 devices at once
2 amps for tablets or phones
1 amp for phones
Use these colors
Fast charging port on left side
Materials: plastic and cardboard
Photoshop rendering
Illustrator rendering: Color and font
Final Packaging Design
Final Product line
Sketching
Design a universal rugged tablet case with space for a power converter and battery pack
Sketching
Ideation Sketching
Ideation Sketching
Solidworks model Refinement
Amplexus therapy
Enhance the therapy experience of exercising at homeobjective
Ideation
Refinement
How does it help?
For the knees to function normally, they must reach a flexion of 110°
Stretch
Recline
Exercise
It helps you regain leg and knee mobility in a controlled manner
Baby boomers 50-70
Athletes 15-60
Specifically designed to rehabilitate injured athletes and knee surgery patientsPaid for by insurance under Durable Medical Equipment (DME) coverage
Features
recieving therapy treatment
Ball and joint adjustmentRecord data through the Amplexus interface Electronically driven weight resistance motor
Your Doctor or Physical Therapist programs the Smart Card with lever positions, seating height, training intensity, and amplitude of movement. It also provides accurate trend data for the user, hospitals, health insurance companies, or physican needs.
Insert the Smart Cardinto the Smart Remote
Programming Amplexus therapy electronically assists patients injured leg(s)
Option 1:Bolsters move under the chair so the user can back into the chair and sit down
Option 2:Bolsters rotate out at a 45° angle so user can step in from side and sit down
Getting in the Chair
Depending on the injury and pain, getting into the chair will vary for each person
On/Off
Selection touch-pad
Enter
Settings
Move button
Both legs lifting up Both legs pushing down
Arm release buttonSwitch the arm to either side of the chair
Chair function
Using one leg
Steam cleaner
Design Brand language
EdgyFluidCurved TexturedContoured
No childrenMakeshift cookOpinion leader-Early AdopterUse what’s in the house or gardenCooks on the weekends for small/large groups
Large homes or kitchensVery adequate countertop spaceMatches decor of her house
solutions
Speed up cooking process No brainer to use and learn Simple with a unique designElectric or charging capability Fast, exclusive, and expensive lookingCustomizable colors, textures, or hardwareWilling to expand on “cool looking” technology
SHARPER IMAGE CLEANING PRODUCTSResearch
Award winning monthly catalog and websiteFun, unique, memorable designs and ideas Leads the consumer to need to have the latest toys
NeedsTarget Audiencelate 20’s to 60’s
Ideation
Hot Sponge
Vibrating Steam cleaner
Final product
Electric Dish Scrubber
Why is steam cleaning more effective?Since all hard surfaces are porous, the steam penetrates those pores to clean out the unwanted dirt. By weakening the physical bond between the dirt and surface it is sticking too, we are able to clean the area much more effectively.
1. Pour water into the top. The heater will boil the water to the point of evaporation. This creates steam to clean and disinfect your countertop.
removable foam Pad
2. Turn on Blue LED lights will light up around the button signaling the steamer is on.
3. Vibration Slide the button to the left to increase.
4. dirty corners 45° angle cleaner allows the user to reach 90° corners on the counters.
Exit chamber for extra steam
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Steam Vapor is over 200º FThe guard protects user from getting burned
How does it work?
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Internal Components
5. Charging Connect using the USB port.
Squirrel Cage FanPrevents the steamer from overheating. The extra steam disperses through the tip of the steam guard.
MODEL Process
Playdough mockup
3D Rapid prototype Glue, spackle, and sand
Prime and paint
Final model