PORTFOLIO KIERAN LEWIS industrial designer 01 04 03 07 02 06 05 08 PROJECTS 3 WINTER LAMP LAMP DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER for melbourne based lighting company, about space going into production 2023 Under $100 Made in Melbourne Design around existing parts Design a small table top lamp 4 week solo project 4 5 INSPIRATION winter My design goal was to capture the feelings and emotions of a winter night in a minimal form. 6 Moodboard Ideation Development By making use of natural materials I was able to fullfil a market not yet fully realised at About Space. Tradiontally their designs used predominantly brass and aluminium, I wanted to take the design in a different direction while staying true to the brand 7 Body 10mm all t h r e a d LED housing LED Yosh thread Glass diffuser 8 9 CERN & THE UN CHALLENGE BASED INNOVATION CERN, ATTRACT & The United Nations design for the united nations sustainable development goal #3 2 week intensive @ CERN, Swizterland Designed for 2030 Innovative and problem orientated Use CERN or ATTRACT technology to improve health and well being 6 month group project + 2 weeks at Ideasquare CERN, Swizterland 10 CERN challenge based innovation The project was designed around the United Nations sustainable development goals, which is a series of 17 goals set up by the UN in 2015 with the intention of being completed by 2030. Our project was orientated around goal 3, Good health and well-being. We had to identify design opportunities around the world and work with either a future CERN or ATTRACT technology to solve the problem. The project also involved a 2 week trip to Switzerland where we worked with designers from all around the world to develop ideas. The 2 week intensive revolved around teamwork, problem identification and idea generation, along with presenting these ideas to CERN staff for critique. This is an on-going project that will finish in MAY 2023. 11 idea mapping (radical vs satisfies) IDEATION...IDEATION...IDEATION... more sticky notes than ever imagined ‘What if...?’ statements are used to invision a problem in a different light. What if cars didn’t exist? What if doctors were everywhere? By doing this we create new ways of generation ideas and new systems for problem solving. “what if...?” ‘Yes, and...?’ was used to snowball an idea into a discussion. No idea was a bad idea and taking away any roadblocks from an idea can lead to exicting and innovative concepts. We always want to encourage and accelerate a thought. “yes, and...” ‘why...?’ questions were used when analysing a problem to try and get to the root cause. We ask ‘why?’ over and over to reach new problem depths. “why...?” ‘how might we...?’ statements are used to frame a challenge to invite new ideas, while also defining the scope of the problem in relation to the stakeholder. “how might we...?” 12 collaborating across multiple disciplines every day PRESENTING...PRESENTING...PRESENTING... ideas, concepts & prototypes Every day we teamed up with a new group from a different background to generate ideas and present a concept. This cross-collaboration involved different disciplines as well as different countries and languages. a new perspective With every team comes the possibility of personalities clashing, after all we are human. We had to learn how to resolve these problems and openly communicate our ideas without fear of being put down. This often comes down to respect and empathy, multiple techniques were used to overcome any issues. conflict resolution Each day involved presenting 1-4 concepts in the form of a rapid prototyping, many techniques were used for this; - Role-playing - Lego and playdoh models - Interactive presentations prototyping Communication is a key skill for designers and presenting comes along with that, we had to present rapid prototypes to staff, classmates and even physicists. Cold approaching a physicist on their lunch break to pitch an idea was one of the most fun and scary things I’ve ever done, and the confidence and experience gained through this was invaluable presenting 13 but still learning We have since returned home and continue to work towards a solution that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3. The project continues, and is due to be completed in May of 2023. BACK HOME 14 LEATHER WRAP SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES for a university lecturers side project hired by one of my old teachers to assist with material research and prototyping 12 week freelance work research and prototype focussed source leather alternatives for an aluminium table stand prototype multiple designs and options 15 fabric exploration multi-use monitor stand This project involved exploration and prototyping of possible material solutions for the multi-use monitor stand. The goal of the project was to develop a sustainable leather alternative that would provide a protective surface to avoid desk scratches while also providing a more comfortable handle option. The concept had a lot of freedom and was very much based around exploring future potential rather than developing a final product. This was a 12 week freelance job that involved material sourcing, pattern making and prototyping. 16 pattern concept RAPID PROTOTYPING exploring multiple design options Exploring different potential concepts for a handle wrap, protective feet and a full body wrap. With surface protection and comfort in mind the idea generation process explored multiple options. idea generation The main challenged encountered was the way the fabric interacted with the aluminium body, both with folds and friction. Exploring different materials that had different levels of elasticity meant that each pattern had to change slightly to accommodate. the challenge Several materials were prototyped with a focus on a more sustainable option than leather. Pineapple leather, cork and silicon were amongst several options. materials Attaching the fabric to the aluminium was explored through multiple fastening options including; - Velcro - Press studs - Rubber friction fastening 17 successful fitting but corners proving difficult SECOND STAGE PROTOTYPING tighter patterns, finishing options, many options Prior to the project I had no experience with fabrics but was quickly able to learn sewing, stitching, how to attach fasteners, along with patern making which was all self taught. new skills Sourcing materials involved both Australian and international suppliers, with cork coming from Portugal, pineapple leather coming from Spain and the hardwear purchased locally. Understanding how to effectively communicate with suppliers was very important in receiving product in a timely manner. supplier relations The brief for the project wanted to avoid the use of leather and opt for something more sustainable. This involved researching new materials and understanding what would be most suitable for the design. sustainability The wrap and legs are a very early stage design with a focus on reseach and prototyping. The final result revolved around leather legs, a mousepad wrap and a full body wrap. proof of concept 18 a concept brought to life The Spacemonk table launched over covid and was unfortunately unsuccessful, so the wrap did not end up going to production, but the experience working with new materials and manufacturing constraints was highly valuable to myself. THE FUTURE 19 DNA STRAND 6M LONG, 2 STORY, SCIENCE LIGHT for a local melbourne high school science department designed while working at satelight design pty ltd Science style Clear 2 story stairwell Locally manufacturable create a science themed light to fit within a 2 story stairwell 6 month project 20 DNA STRAND installed in 2022 The architect for the project first approached Satelight to design a “science” style light for a school. They wanted something that had an obvious science aesthetic and something completely unique. The project was handed to myself where I pitched the idea to the client through a rough and simple render. The owner of Satelight, Duncan, wanted me to use components similar to what we had previously used in the past to make production for us slightly easier. The concept involes 22 dual armed gloves spiralling in the shape of a dna double helix, with each arm colour coded to a corresponding to each chemical bond. The entire project took roughly 6 months from idea conception to installation.