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Transportation & Industrial Design

PORTFOLIO

Nick DeConzo



Nick [email protected]

201.575.6410

823 Midland Road

Oradell, NJ 07649

University of Cincinnati, DAAP 2008- 2013Degree: B.S. Design - Industrial Design/Transportation DesignGPA: 3.49 Dean’s List 2009- 2013 Semesters

Bergen Catholic High School, Oradell, NJGraduated June 2008, GPA 3.63- Honors 4 years

Cuisinart, Stamford, CT March- June 2011, January- March 2012 & June- December 2012

Manufactures small kitchen appliances, cookware and gadgets.

Designed numerous projects for Kitchen Tool & Gadget Division. Worked closely with VP KitchenTool & Gadget Division, Marketing Manager, and Engineering as lead Designer for the following:• Dual Purpose Peeler, Patent D679964, in production and featured in the

Cuisinart Tools & Gadget Catalog• 16 oz. Graduated Measuring Cup

• Rotary Cheese Grater• Handheld Mandolin, Pizza Cutter, Flatware & Holiday Spatula concepts• Worked closely with engineering staff on material selection, overseas production costs,

packaging and retail pricing.

Sea Ray, Merritt Island, FL September- December 2010Manufactures boats from 17 ft. cruisers to 60 ft. yachts.

Worked on several projects within the interior design group. Assisted Sr. Designers in redesigninginteriors of several Bayliner models.

• Received Outstanding Job Performance Award

Chamberlain Group, Elmhurst, IL March- June 2010Manufactures residential and commercial garage door openers.

Internship focused on researching and designing a new Industrial Design Studio to accommodate a

staff of 20.

E D U C A T I O N

E X P E R I E N C E

D E S I G N

S K I L L S

C O N T A C T M E

P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign• Alias Automotive• Keyshot (Basic)• Quick Sketching

• Wacom Cintiq• Problem Sloving• Concept Developement• Proficent in Mac and PC platforms.

• Production Techniques• Materials Knowledge

• Research/ Marketing• Team Player• Can Work Independently• Ability to learn on the job• Microsoft Office

• Marketing• Work in a fast paced enviroment.• Communicate Effectively• Resourcefull in completeing

projects.



Nick DeConzo nick.deconzo@gm

For my Capstone Project I designed an experimental race car that embodies the spiritof the American drive, using the latest technology and influenced by the legendary racecar, the Ford GT.

GT LN2




In the spring of 1963 Ford received word that a certain famous European car company was up for sale (Ferrari). Henry Ford II was enthralled with this and told his staff to go to Europe andeal or don’t come back at all. Ford and Ferrari were in the late stages of a deal to acquire Ferrari when Enzo Ferrari was displeased with the terms Ford had given him. Ferrari was angewould loose control over the entire company including his baby, the racing division. Ferrari soon broke off talks with Ford.

Angered by Enzo Ferrari backing out of the deal, Henry Ford II set out a challenge to his staff to build a racing program and car to beat Ferrari at its own game (Le Mans) with money be ject. A week later Lee Iaccoca (head of the Ford Division) had a proposal in hand to set up a new special- vehicles department. Its purpose was to design and build the fastest, most rtechnologically advanced racing car in history.

Ford engineers and designers developed a car that resembled nothing ever seamed up in an American design studio before. A car just 156in long and no taller than a kitchen counter (4the car was named the Ford GT40, and was powered by a 4.7 liter (289ci) Mustang engine.

Unfortunately when the car was entered in the 1964 Le Mans the car failed to finish. After the poor finish Ford II decided to relieve Wyer of his duties and put the program in the handShelby. Unfortunately the next year the cars fared the same and not a single one finished the race.

In 1966 with the experience gained form the previous two year Shelby ordered that the cars be outfitted with ever bigger 7 liter (427ci) engines. The larger engines were under less stressthe whole race. That year Ford won Le Mans with a 1-2-3 Finish. Ford would go on to win the next 3 Le Mans races.

GT 40 History




the little guy vs.THE ESTABLISHED

The little guy up againinsurmountable odds

Research




What doe it mean to be an Icon?To break to mold, and challenge the status quo. It’s in our DNA to fight back andkeep moving forward.

To show the world that America is still a pioneer we need find an icon of renew-

able energy, Liquid Nitrogen.

Research




Why Liquid Nitrogen?Liquid nitrogen is a by product of the production of liquid oxygen. When produced there is a 4:1 ratio of

liquid nitrogen to liquid oxygen. When heated to ambient temperature, liquid nitrogen expands 700 times

in volume, making it perfect for being a non flammable propellant.

Cold Turbine

The liquid nitrogen is heated and them passed thought a “cold turbine. This cold turbine acts like a windturbine and produces electricity when air pressure moves the blades turning a generator.

In order to keep the liquid nitrogen at a slower evaporation rate, the c

needs to have a fairly large heat sink to keep heat away from the LN2 tan

Research




Inspiration




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Final Design




Final Design

Renderings done in Keyshot and touched up in Photoshop.

3D Model Progress Screenshots




3D Model Progress Screenshots

From start to finish the 3D Alias model took about 1 1/2 months to complete.

Final 1/5 Scale Model




Final 1/5 Scale Model

Once the Alias model was finished it was sent out and rapid prototypedusing several methods (including CNC milling, Powder Printing and Plastic

Printing. The model was then sanded and painted using automotive paint

and clearcoat.




MXe Interior

This driver inspired interior concept was developed not only to include the technology

of the battery power but also to retain the authentic personality of muscle cars, opentop roadsters and the thrill of driving. Using elements that guide your eye towards thedrivers “cockpit” and up towards the single gauge, this gives the driver the feeing thatthey are driving a car with a “soul” and not another appliance with wheels.

Not another appliance on wheels

MXe Roadster InInspiration




MXe Roadster InInspiration



MXe Roadster In




Navigation

Battery Level Speed

Mono GaugeA single gauge wrapped in a ring of billet alu-minum that displays everything that is vital to

the driver, Keeping all of the vital informationon one screen allows the driver to look at one

screen instead of multiple screens across the

interior.

Flowing Design ElementsThe main design elements flow towards the driver “cockpit”and focus your attention towards the single gauge. These

design elements stand out from the mono tones of the in-

terior with a splash of a vibrant red. These elements drawyour eye towards the single gauge.

MXe Roadster In

MXe Roadster InFinal Interior & Exterior Renderings




Luxe ConceptThe Cadillac Luxe Concept was designed during the Summer and Autumn 2011 quar-

ters. The Cadillac Luxe is an autonomous electric concierge vehicle for use by the resi-dents of a luxury townhouse building on the Upper East Side of New York City.

The future of concierge service.

The Upper East Side Cadillac




NEW YORK CITY Neighborhood Profile

207,543 people reside on the Upper East Side, with a population density o

people per square mile.

Every year, cars troll 366,000 miles looking for a place to park, that’s aboudistance as if you were to travel the circumference of the earth 15 times.

The average cost of car insurance in New York is $2,100.

The price for private car service in NYC is $50 an hour.

The Upper East Side is currently served by one subway line and local bus

Median household income is $160,000 +

Very Affluent Residential Neighborhood

Residents more than likely own more than one house.

Median monthly lease rate is $2,300

ConfidentialityContemporary

Cadillac Inspiration




Sculptural

ConfidentialityContemporary

Cadillac Sketches



Cadillac Reservation App




A resident of the building can reserve one of the cars from an app on

their phone or on the touch pad in their apartment. As the resident isexiting the building the car will be called up from the automated ga-

rage. Each car sits on its own platform which not only allows for quick

retrieval but it also charges the car via inductive charging.

Cadillac

Cadillac Final Rendering




1/5 Scale Model Cadillac




Alfa Romeo Cros

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A resident of the building can reserve one of the cars from

their phone or on the touch pad in their apartment. As the

exiting the building the car will be called up from the autorage. Each car sits on its own platform which not only allow

retrieval but it also charges the car via inductive charging




Projects

These are designs that I worked on during my three internships at Cuisinart. I recieved a

patent for the Dual Purpose Peeler which is currently in production. The other designsare concepts that may or may not be used by Cuisinart.

Dual Purpose PeelerThe Dual Purpose Peeler was designed to have two peel-

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The Dual Purpose Peeler was designed to have two peeling blades. A straight blade for regular peeling and a ju-

lienne blade for julienning carrots, cucumbers and othervegetables. The Dual Peeler was also designed for easier

use and comfort in the hand.

This Project was done under a limited amount of time dur-

ring one afternoon.

The Dual Purpose Peeler was designed to

fit with the existing line of Cuisinart tools.

Pizza Wheel Concept Cuisinart Pro




The Pizza Wheel concept was designed specifically to pre-vent a persons hand from slipping and possibly being in-

jured. The ridge above the blade keeps the persons finger

in place. The pizza wheel cover completes the simplisticdesign and keeps the blade clean and free from damage.

Holiday SpatulasDesigned the specific holiday graphic for eash holiday.

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g p y g p yThe spatulas was an existing item with the graphic was

applied to.

I first sched out eash design then I took them into Illustra-

tor to be turend into a 4 color + the color of the spatulahead design.

Measuring Cup ConceptThis measuring cup was designed for the user to easily

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measure liquids from above while pouring. The steps are

labeled for every 1/2 cup or 4oz.

The Measuring Cup was desgned to be produced out of

plastic, with a soft grip handle.

Above: Primitive Alias model to see the design in 3D.Below: One of several prototypes 3D printed to check for size, p

function, and ergonomics.




SketchbookA collection of sketches and renderings done in pen and in Photoshop.

Sketch




Sketch



Nick DeConzo

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for your time and consideration.THANK YOU

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