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Slide 1: Portfolio Lisa Toepfer [Dipl. Designer] my work. lisa.toepfer@gmail.com +49 (0)179 107 0762 skype lisa.toepfer
Slide 2: 09 Vita resume and skills personal interests [25 years] 01 Product Complexity Research and User Analysis copyright [3rd year] 02 Packaging Souvenir for Wuppertal [2nd year] 03 Usability technical understanding Wake up to music [2nd year] 04 Adaptability customizable storage system [3rd year] 05 Ergonomics visionary Call Center [3rd year] Multidisziplinary cooperational project Hospital Gown [4th year] 06 07 Experimental octopus light [4th year] Graduation Project Ethnographical Studies Usability Packaging Ironing Kit [5th year] 08 content
Slide 3: Product complexity_01 copyright Wouldn‘t it be perfect if copying was simple? [ 3rd year ]
Slide 4: teamwork with andrea schöllgen and simone wittmann in cooperation with high toner consumption high rate of incorrect copies complex handling 01_ unclear interface different user groups no place for storage extensive service Puplic devices should be intuitive and easy to use. Especially copying machines are often highly complex and hard to understand for non-experts. Our incentive was to develop a new copying machine with updated technologies and a simple form language which guides users with different proficiencies through the copying process.
Slide 5: research | concepts | moodboards | design | 3d modelling | model-making | presentation 01_ DESIGN PROCESS
Slide 6: With its linear and structured body the copier „copyright“ guides the user step by step through the copying process. different user level focus on form language intuitive handling 01_ simplicity In using a 3 line CCD sensor scanner, there are positive economic improvements for the investor too. Uniting a simple form language with the latest technologies the copier enables easy and fast copying.
Slide 7: 3 01_ 2 1 Three service levels guide you through the process. In each you have the chance to activate the digital preview, guiding you through every step and providing the ideal overview. 1. choose number of copies and start 2. change main settings 3. use preview window
Slide 8: card-paying-system 01_ visible paper level integrated USB-port (scan and print)
Slide 9: Please have a looke on the complete article http://www.baua.de/de/Publikationen/Broschueren/A67 .html 01_ integrated multi-purpose surface
Slide 10: 01_ handling_ simple, intuitive, step by step assistance select, copy and enjoy your results
Slide 11: packaging_02 a souvenir for wuppertal Do you know any souvenirs you would like to buy? [ 2nd year / short project ]
Slide 12: Most souvenirs are boring, cheesy or don‘t reflect the character of the city. 02_ Culinary specialities are popular souvenirs. Discover this cake-mix as a souvenir for Wuppertal! Typically „bergisch“ - smart and tasty! Comes in three different flovours! Team-project with Andrea Schöllgen
Slide 13: 02_ Using the integrated bowl, the cake mix is easy to prepare and can be served in minutes. Just remove the outer sleeve, add water, stir and bake - finished! As a keepsake, you retain the original recipe sticker to add to your cookbook.
Slide 14: Usability_03 SnoozeMe. What if you could take your alarm clock with you into bed? [ 2nd year ]
Slide 15: 03_ SnoozeMe.
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Slide 17: 03_ SnoozeMe_alarm clock for taking into bed
Slide 18: 03_ use as pillow_ideal for traveling interaction_push the snooze button to fall back into sleep
Slide 19: 03_ interaction_ open the „mouth“ to reveal the controls and the hidden luminous display
Slide 20: 03_ washable fabric_ remove the electronics
Slide 21: Adaptability_04 Miko. What if you could create your own bathroom cabinet? [ 3rd year ]
Slide 22: always changing wide range of products from seperat areas/ functions: • • • • • dental care personal hygiene drugs electronic equipment Acessoires 04_ function The bathroom is the area for body care. it is a living, ritualistic space and a room for healthiness too. It needs to adapt to different situations and fulfill various functions. My project is based on the problem of arranging bathroom_ transforming the function from a utility room to a living room storage to make the bathroom to a living room.
Slide 23: 04_ concept sketches_inspired by needs and moods
Slide 24: making moke-ups to establish best proportions 04_ sketching, moods moke-ups, 3D models_thinking about function and adaptability
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Slide 26: 04_ physical model_made out of ‚alucubond‘
Slide 27: 04_ storage system_arrange it as you like or take a box with you
Slide 28: 04_ Benefits • • • • • • • • individual positioning - fully customizable different sizes and styles of boxes depending on your needs show or hide your items a cutaway at the rear allows easy hanging and removing take-away a box with you through cone-shaped form easy and coast-effective manufacturing exchange- and extendible system easy to clean (dishwasher proof) box system
Slide 29: Experimental_05 inspiration source octopus A project without designing? [ 4th year / art based project ]
Slide 30: water flexibility adaptable entangle filigree 05_ streamlined change tentacel Inspiration source Octopus/ Chair as Art Object_ We were asked to get away from design thinking & processes to begin experimenting with that theme
Slide 31: 05_ atmospheric light_ made from approx. 800 suction cups
Slide 32: 05_ Under water atmosphere_ through refracting light
Slide 33: Ergonomics_06 Visionary room concept How could a futuristic working station look like? Call Center
Slide 34: Room concept personality promoting reasonability tolerability feacibility Concentration vs. communication damageless Human Performances Ergonomics controls concentration communication training conference room team leader position desk sharing
Slide 35: body dimensions field of view 06_ Concentrate visionary capsule unit Communicate every worker has its own capsule with a rotatable visir which offers different working situations closed: concentration half open: communication between 2 people open: conferenz, communication between all gripping surface
Slide 36: concentrate commucate discuss 06_ HCD Ergonomic award_3rd place
Slide 37: Multidisciplinary_07 Hospital Gown A gown that fits your stay? [ studies abroad 4th year ]
Slide 38: In cooperation with Hill-Rom - an innovator of medical equipment and medical devices - we were asked to think about a new hospital gown to reduce the occurrence of bedsores. NURSES HILL - ROM HOSPITAL GOWN 07_ MATERIAL / SIENCE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN As Industrial Designers we wanted to generate improvements for patients and their care givers. BUSINESS FASHION multidisziplinary project in cooperation with Hill-Rom und live well
Slide 39: - natural vs synthetic - storing/ delivering gown(s) suplly closet cart material - eco-friendly - biodegradable - where are the materials coming from? manufacturing - packaging/ presentation of gown - one gown or multiple gowns? - presentation and packaging - multiple sizes and clothing options nurse station - gown waiting on bed for patient (?) distribution LIABILITY AND REVENUE PATIENT CARE GIVER RELATIONSHIP - ecofriendly look/ natural fibres - dignity/ emotional - comfort gown/ material - sizing - strength MRI/ xray dirty laundry storage patient hospital housekeeping laundry recycling 07_ - keep beneficial porperties - how many times per gown - produce new gown - produce other tems - sensation of material - cost - process/ location - same gown can be used - how are used gowns strored - separation of bio-hazard? live-cycle of a hospital gown_sustainable opportunities
Slide 40: CURRENT ANATOMY OF A GOWN PRESSURE ULCER POINTS ONE SIZE FITS NONE 07_ research_gaining insights / interview at Good Samaritan Hospital
Slide 41: IMMOBILE Open Back “I’d wake up with the gown wrapped around my neck from tossing and turning. - Patient ” Pockets: “Patients are always using their cell phone and iPod. - Nurse ” No bunching: “Bunching fabric just makes things worse. ” – Nurse PARTIALLY MOBILE Aesthetic placement: “Don’t take away my snaps. ” Full Modesty: “There is nothing more demeaning than having your butt hanging out. ” -Patient Specialized materials: “Both shear and fiction are increased in the presence of moisture. ” –Acute and Chronic Wounds MOBILE Closer to street clothes: “We encourage them to get into regular clothes as soon as possible. ” -Nurse Full Coverage: “Men really don’t know how to wear gowns. We get flashed often. - Nurse ” SeaCell Back: Full back is covered in active material. Masculine ID: “Sometimes they resist our care to hold on to feelings of control. – ” Nurse Backless „let the matress do its work“ • • • • • Reduces bunching and shear Wicks Moisture – Seacell Energizing colors Nurse/Patient Friendly Pockets for Personal Use Half Back „protect patient dignity“ • • • • • • Reduces bunching and shear Wicks Moisture – Seacell Energizing colors Nurse/Patient Friendly Pockets for Personal Use Backless-able Shirt and Pants „increasing patient mobilty“ • • • • • Wicks Moisture – Seacell Most Natural Energizing colors Nurse/Patient Friendly Pockets for Personal Use gown collection [systematic sizing and easy access]_simplify nurses‘ procedure / promotion patient dignity / prevent pressure ulcers
Slide 42: IMMOBILE - Backless Must be Easy on/off for nurses Completely open back Appropriate amount of material - big enough to cover - not too much to bunch Must be checked often Meet Debbie Recent hip replacement Highly sedated and semi-unconscious Had complications during surgery Scores an 8 on the Braden Scale At highest risk of pressure ulcers PARTIALLY MOBILE- Half Back Backless-able when laying down A place for her telemetry unit A pocket for her cell phone Comfort when sitting up in bed often Meet Joan Has congestive heart failure Often shifts bed to socialize with visitors Scores a 15 on the Braden Scale and at high risk of ulcers 07_ Meet John Just suffered a stroke In rehabilitation wing of hospital Is stubborn and feels out of control Scores a 19 on the Braden Scale MOBILE- Shirt and Pants Feelings of control with nurse access Full leg coverage to him keep warm Garments that are easy for him to put on. Motivation to get go through therapy.
Slide 43: Current metal snaps optimized plastic snaps along sleeve > provides access to > more fashionable and comfortable shoulder > access to shoulder and chest 07_ Allows Patient to Sit Upright while Reducing Pressure Ulcer Formation Can Fit Any Patient – retrofit tech. Reduces Shear Friction Nurse/Patient Friendly Adds Therapeutic Value Increases Patient Comfort Inflatable Coverlet for partially mobile patients_ Inflated sections increase comfort and reduce shear friction.
Slide 44: FRICTION FREE COTTON 1/3 the friction of cotton Silicone based coating on cotton fibers Improved abrasion resistance Improved comfort with minor additional cost 07_ Antimicrobial and Healing Seaweed extracts promote production of glucosaminoglycans, which accelerates healing process of skin. material consideration_ the colors indicate localized smart materials
Slide 45: graduation project_08 ironing kit How could ironing look in the near future? [ final thesis project 5th year ]
Slide 46: short interview To get a feeling about the current mood of the people refering of their ironing approach I went out and did some short interviews and try to capture the spirit of the time basic tenor: “ I do not iron! “ “ I use a dryer that brings enough stariness for me “ I need to iron a lot, but it isn’t one of my favourit tasks... ” “ I use it for the handle patch” “I like ironing!” “I ordered my iron online” “I always watch TED, otherwise it’s to boring” Almost eve r dislikes iroybody ning 08_ spirit of the time warming up_almost everybody dislikes ironing
Slide 47: To get an overview and narrow down the range of areas I started doing a field research in different locations, finally focussing on the homesector. 08_ service laundromat hostel hotel home field research_focussing on home sector
Slide 48: To find out how, who, what, where and why irons I did an extanded user research and created a form which I discussed with the different user of divers age and living situations. 08_ MAIKE MM AND LILLI KA JAHRE BOTH 24 ENTs STUD n + towel electric iro kitchen y in temporar EBERTS TED, WESTERS IRMGARD S 86 YEAR R DMOTHE GRAN g mat n + ironin electric iro kitchen y in temporar RGEN ER RESI + JÜ YEARS 75 76 AND COUPLE RETIRED BST g bo n + ironin electric iro kitchen y in temporar ard L BAYER MICHAE S 49 YEAR MANAGER S BUSINES g board n + ironin electric iro in basement tly permanen NGLAUF ERIKA LA S 48 YEAR ENT DING AG FORWAR ning board iron + iro om electric tly in bedro permanen IGEL FAM. NE YEARS 41 5 YEARS 35 AND N: 2 AND CHILDRE g board n + ironin electric iro in bedroom tly permanen NIEL K. AND DA MARIE S. YEARS 28 R 24 AND INGENIEU ENT AND STUD n + towel m electric iro living roo y in temporar R AS RÖME MATTHI S 27 YEAR ULTANT OR CONS JUNI g board n + ironin electric iro living room y in temporar user research_shadowing users/ capturing insights
Slide 49: LUMBER-ROOM I interviewed every user and let them iron for a while. So I was directly involved into different szenarios. CUPBOARD SPECIAL SURFACE irons of their laundry 30% WATER REFILL “ ... because there isn’t enough space somewhere else. ” NO HANDLE 08_ where: kitchen RESI + JÜRGEN ERBST 76 AND 75 YEARS RETIRED COUPLE Both are living together in a 70 m appartment. She takes care about the household and likes to shop in magazines. He favouritly enjoys his time with his grandchildes.The common center is their doggy. SEPARAT IRONING MAT FOR QUICK ACTIONS CABLE TO SHORT KABEL ZU KURZ user observation_shadowing users/ capturing insights “ ... I like to listen to the radio and look out of the window “
Slide 50: THE MAIN PROBLEMS ARE: • • • • • • • seperate storage weight/ transport placement/ positioning cable length (temperature/steam) settings water refill cooling/ heating 08_ Visually, ironboards don‘t fit in the living room context and the complex handling is time intensive and fazit research_main problems and potentials brings too much restrictions with it.
Slide 51: 08_ Steam Generator Travel Iron Dry Iron Steam Iron Cordless Iron Ironing Station Ironing System Ironing Board Sleeve Ironing Board 250 € 80 € Ironing Board Mat 8€ 10 € market situation_no product relation between both interpedentant products
Slide 52: KABEL + FÜHRUNG SPRAYTASTE Bügelspitze Form, aktiv After understanding the market situation it was about capturing product related details and compare them against others. Nutzung DAMPFTASTE Positionierung DAMPFMENGE Regulierung Positionierung GRIFF Ergonomie Material TEMPERATURANZEIGE Feedback TEMPERATUREINSTELLUNG Dampflöcher Größe, Form, Anzahl, Verteilung WASSERTANKÖFFNUNG Größe Positionierung STELLFLÄCHE WASSERTANK Material + Beschichtung (Gleiteigenschaften) SPRAYKOPF Nutzung Volumen Platzierung Befüllung Sohlenende Abkühlung, Dampffläche SPITZE SOHLE KNOPFRILLE Tiefe Material, Größe, Form cordless iron 08_ basic iron analyse_comprehend technic and functionality
Slide 53: 08_ understanding users_different circumstances require different solutions
Slide 54: Lithium - Polymer Battery - Technology Target Group 08_ ideation_cordless ironing / simple operating / ironing mat
Slide 55: 08_ create a story_visualize how the new handling might look
Slide 56: 08_ iconic and ergonomic simple and intuitive rich in contrast shining through display design_inspired by moods / defining forms, materials and colors
Slide 57: 08_ mock-ups and rapid prototyping
Slide 58: 08_ practical size_lay down a complete shirt without turning it over
Slide 59: foldable package_ironing mat protects and hides iron all in one_iron mat and electric iron as a single package
Slide 60: 08_ soft cushioned inside_imprinted outlines help with positioning
Slide 61: 08_ cordless ironing_charging station and iron
Slide 62: 08_ detail discribtion
Slide 63: 08_ air circulation and light feedback_integrated ventilation slots
Slide 64: 150° 110° 150° 200° 08_ no temperature settings_through integrated temperature sensor
Slide 65: 08_ security_ station encloses sole completely
Slide 66: 08_ cordless ironing_independent positioning
Slide 67: product experience_press play button to watch the video
Slide 68: Education Okt 2004 - Sep 2009 [ studies ] Industrial Design at University of Wuppertal Final thesis project ‘Ironing Kit‘ (1,0) Graduation as ‘Diplom Designer’ // Cooperational Projects with ASER, BAUR and John Deere Member of the students council Member of the examination board Student assistant (faculty staff) Senior exchange student at (DAAP) University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Fulbright Scholarship) // Collaborative Project with HILL-ROM High School, Gymnasium Am Anger, Jena A-levels (2,0) Internship ID Jan 2009 - Apr 2009 San Francisco SMART DESIGN Internship ID Sep 2007 - Feb 2008 Düsseldorf SQUARE ONE DESIGN San Francisco | Cincinnati Wuppertal | Düsseldorf | Ulm | Jena Sep 2007 - Apr 2009 Mar 2005 - Sep 2009 Mar 2008 - Sep 2008 Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 [ studies abroad ] Aug 1995 - Jul 2003 [ school ] Experiences Internship ID Sep - Nov 2003 Ulm BUSSE DESIGN
Slide 69: Contact Lisa Töpfer lisa.toepfer@gmail.com +49 (0) 179 107 0762 skype: lisa.toepfer Birthday and hometown: December 11th 1984, Jena, Germany nationality: german Germany Vita_09 Design Skills Field-, User-, and Technologie Research Trend and Market Analyzing Ideation and concept generation via Brainstorming and Mindmapping Sketching/ Rendering/ Story Telling Moodboards Form gernerating via Rendering, Mock-up and CAD Modelling Packaging Software Skills Adobe Creative Suite Ps, Ai, ID Solid Works Corel Draw SketchBookPro Bunkspeed Hypershot Microsoft Office Suite Language german - native language english - fluently Personal interests passionate about trends and fashion into traveling and sports inspired through grafics enjoying tasty cafes with my friends
Slide 70: Contact Lisa Töpfer lisa.toepfer@gmail.com +49 (0) 179 107 0762 skype: lisa.toepfer Germany Thank you for your time!