Cris Botos
- 2. STREAMLINE AESTHETIC HOUSEWARES COMPETITION EXTRUSION PROCESS TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 03 05 07 09 11 13 15 INTRODUCTION BRAND IDENTITY EXTRUSION PROTOTYPE LIGHT BULB CHALLENGE (COMING SOON) A LITTLE ABOUT ME My name is Christian Botos, I am finishing up my bachelors of science in Industrial design at Arizona State University. I have always had a strong passion for design and problem solving. I have always had a passion for motor sports and it has influenced my designs, as I continue to grow I have broadened my horizons to furniture, medical devices, and consumer products. Design to me is meant to enhance the quality of life for a person wether it be physically or mentally.
- 3. BMW HART The BMW High Altitude Respirator Training system was conceived by a need for protection from allergens and pollution. Arizona natives have the worst luck when it come to training outdoors. The only time they are able to train outdoors is during allergy season. The athlete has to chooses between taking medication to battle the pollen or suffer in performance. HEPA FILTERTRAIN ALTITUDE World-class athletes are beating their competition thanks to the effects of high-altitude training. When the air is thinner, your body works harder, increasing your ability to process oxygen. When you return to lower eleva- tions, your performance will show substantial increases in strength, endurance and speed. The mental focus of an athlete is curtail when training to increase thresholds. Arnold Schwarzeneg- ger said “ the mind fails first, not the body”. The aggressive BMW style of the respirator make you look the part and push yourself harder. High-Efficiency Particulate Air filtration keeps your lungs free and clear of any particles and pollutants. You now have the ability to train during allergy season with any medication to make you drowsy. MENTAL FOCUS
- 4. This modular desk fan was named after the Greek and Roman god of the west wind, considered the most pleasant of the winds. It uses streamlined aesthetics to give it a strong art deco look that makes it timeless. A whisper quiet brushless and core-less motor makes this fan ideal when concentration is key. The blade design is derived from cold war submarine technology where cavitation was the enemy of the stealth submarine. I set out to design a desk fan that gives a timeless look. I wanted to blend artistic values with an every day functional item. By doing so the fan becomes more than another device on the desk but instead a sculpture that ignites the imagination. The Zephyr
- 5. The Z.ro printer The design process started by identifying a growing problem we face. I wanted my design to reduce the global footprint of a device we are all familiar with, but often overlook. I observed my own behavior at home, at school and at work. I found myself doing one similar task at all three locations, printing. I then took look at what it really required to print a paper. I soon realized that there was very vast amount of opportunities for reducing the waste impact and over all global footprint of the printer. The first and main problem i noticed was that they all require some sort of desk to sit on. The second problem I wanted to tackle was the expensive ink cartridges that end up in landfills forever. The third problem i wanted to tackle was the dreaded “paper jam”. With all that in place here below are a few highlights of the Z.ro printer. WALL MOUNTED by placing the printer on the wall we increase the avail- able space on our desk and no longer need a separate item to put our printer on, not to mention the infinite hight adjustability to accom- modate handicap access. ZINK PAPER a company called Zink has developed paper that has dye crystals in the paper, when the right amount of heat is applyed. This paper would eliminate the need to produce ink cartriges. PAPER ROLL by using a roll of paper instead of individual sheets we are able to simplify the moving internal parts. We also increase the ease of loading. The roll also allows for variable lengths of prints. ZINK PAPER GUIDE BRACKETS POWER BODY PAPER TRAY The design process started by identifying a growing problem we face. I wanted my design to reduce the global footprint of a device we are all familiar with, but often overlook. I observed my own behavior at home, at school and at work. I found myself doing one similar task at all three locations, printing. I then took look at what it really required to print a paper. I soon realized that there was very vast amount of opportunities for reducing the waste impact and over all global footprint of the printer. The first and main problem i noticed was that they all require some sort of desk to sit on. The second problem I wanted to tackle was the expensive ink cartridges that end up in landfills forever. The third problem i wanted to tackle was the dreaded “paper jam”. With all that in place here below are a few highlights of the Z.ro printer. ZINK PAPER a company called Zink has developed paper that has dye crystals in the paper, when the right amount of GUIDE BRACKETS POWER BODY PAPER TRAY VARIABLE LASER HEAD LASER RAIL
- 6. THE LITTLE HELPER THE LITTLE HELPER is a modular park assist system to tell the user just how close the item is to the wall. Almost every car comes with parking sensors, but what about our boats, trailers, golf carts. It is battery powered and can be placed anywhere. It uses powerful led lights for day or night use. The HELPER is five feet tall and can be seen easily. This product uses an extrusion process to create the main body of polyvinyl chloride to reduce costs and increase ability to be manufactured globally. PLACE REVERSE STOP
- 7. By building a prototype I was able to see what I needed to change in the design to make it easier for mass production. Rounded corners became straight tolerances were increased and gaps were wideded for wiring. Lessons B.O.M. PROTOTYPING THE LITTLE HELPER
- 8. Brainstorm Solutions The Build Test Testhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G- pLjm0hLilM https://www.you- tube.com/watch?v=uI9rA3eXeSs Break down the objective step by step 1. locate bulb 2. secure bulb 3. bring to reciever 4. screw in 5. flip switch Discuss possible solutions (rube goldberg machine) Source materials from everywhere (k-nex, clay, motors,string) Analyze Objective Light Bulb Challenge
- 9. PAPER SKETCH