KATE SERLING
3D Design
Coppertone Display Concepts
Niven
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I rendered two concepts for dress-up kits for a Coppertone product endcap along with a dress-up kit for a freestanding 4-sided merchandiser. Each concept represented an aspect of warm weather and the summer activities and lifestyle where Coppertone products were best suited for use. All ideas revolved around beaches and/or sunny skies. Each display was topped with something to bring shade to the consumer - a tiki hut, a cabana, and a large beach umbrella.
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Garment Steamer Redesign
Product Design Concept & Logo
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I was tasked with redesigning a hand-held, electronic project. I chose to redesign the garment steamer since the ones I had seen on the market were outdated-looking, bulky, and had room for improvement functionally and ergonomically. I sketched many ideas until I reached the final form (left). I also cut rough shapes and sizes out of pink foam to see how they would fit in a user's hand. I then created the final physical model out of RenShape, a high-density urethane foam. I sanded, primed, and painted the piece and added final details such as a trigger button, a steam flow dial, a lint-removing pad, a water gauge window, release mechanism, and non-slip grip dots.
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Task Light for Kids
Product Design Concept & Logo
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I designed magnifying goggles for elementary-school-aged kids. "Explore Vision" seemed to be a fitting name for the product because it gives children the chance to take a closer look at everyday objects with both hands free to manipulate items in front of the lens while shining a light on the area of interest. I researched childrens' head circumference based on age and attached elastic to the backside of the head gear to accomodate multiple users. A removable pad is attached to the inside of the head gear with velcro for comfort and cleanliness. Final model is sculpted out of RenShape, high-density urethane foam; and the light functions with AAA batteries.
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Architectural Model
Residential House Design
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I designed the floorplan and built a model of a 4-bedroom / 2.5-bathroom, wood-frame, two-story house. My blue prints were drawn up accurately according to architectural guidelines. I built the model from the inside out using balsa wood, acetate, styrofoam, and sandpaper at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot. Studs are spaced the equivalent of 16" on center; and all headers, footers, joists, and trusses are in place based on standard code.
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