INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

2015

Hi I am Shawn,
I am a young, passionate and aspiring industrial
design student from Singapore. I have an
unsatiable thirst to learn and explore. I truly
believe in immersing oneself into the lives of
users in order to come up with holistic and
innovative solutions and designs.
Looking to explore design from across dierent
cultures, I believe that the exposure and
experience would be able to broaden my
perspective and thus improve myself not only as
a designer, but as a person.

PROCESS
Design Approach

Identify

Immerse

Ideate

De ve l o p

P r o duct

Core Issue

Lifestyle & Behaviour

Brainstorm & Innovate

Rene & Repeat

Prototype & Finalize

Although every project is dierent, I always have a general approach in which

I would tweak accordingly for my various projects.

CONTENT

01
Omi

02

03

Office Humidifier

Redefining Prosthesis

Nightlamp Torch

04

05

06

Social Headphone

Folding Bike

DOUB

Secondskin

CRODA

Tochi

OTHER
WORKS

BACKGROUND

AIR CONDITIONED

LOW MOISTURE

POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS

Most working adults live half their lives in air-conditioned offices and take the humidity for
granted. The dry air caused by air-conditioners often cause health risks to these people.

INSIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY

CLEAN INTERFACE

EASY REFILL

SMALL FOOTPRINT

IMPROVE STABILITY

Remove unnecessary
touch-points.

1-step refill

Reduce overall footprint

Balance centre of gravity

to improve stability.

MEET SARAH
Age 36
CEO of Finance Firm
Singapore
Sarah works 9 hours a day, 5 days a week in
an air-conditioned room.
She suffers from sinus and dry skin problems.
These problems persists even after applying
moisturisers.
Due to her busy schedule, she doesnt have
the time to refill the floor humidifier unit in her
office.

MINIMAL

CLEAN

UNOBSTRUSIVE

SKETCHES

LED INDICATOR

LED blinks red when water is running

out and blinks blue when water is
refilled to the maximum level.

OPTIMAL HUMIDITY

By making use of the Omi Application, users are able to

ensure that humidity is kept at the optimal level.

FUNNEL DESIGN

The funnel-like design of the top allows

users to easily refill the water level of
the humidifier.

TRIANGULAR BASE

The triangular base and gradual

sloping profile prevents accidental
tipping. This greatly improves the
balance and stability.

Designing Confidence

ResearchPhase
5 key Insights and Challenges

Versatility

Adaptability

Fit & Comfort

Feedback

Maintenance

I did interviews with amputees as well as a local prothetist to gain insights and understanding
on challenges faced. I then narrowed them down into 5 key issues i wanted to target.

ConceptExploration
Bionic Approach

Frame Variants

SecondSkin caters to different contexts and occasions by

providing both formal and active variants to encourage an active
lifestyle to balance work and play.

Efficient Wear

Formal Variant features a 2-parts snap on concept, making it

extremly easy to put on and remove.

360 Protection

Dynamic variant comes in one piece, offering 360 protection

and extra rigidity. It is further supported by a hexagonal
structure which further strengthens the prosthesis.

Sole Diversity

An open and diverse range of soles allows for

manufacturers and designers to Design soles
catering to different sports - Much like our shoes.

Foot Module

SecondSkin allows for the usage of ordinary shoes

if users prefer - with the help of a foot module.

Conforming Socket
An elevated vacuum suspension System,
supported by a PU foam liner, SecondSkin
adapts itself according to individual users.

The PU liner removes the need to change the

socket when the residual limb fluctuates.

Internal Components

With an open concept, parts and components are easily

replaceable with those in the market, thus lowering overall
cost as well as servicing of the prosthesis.

Tracking Module

Tracking of performance and progress helps improve their

skills and boost their confidence, thus aiding them
physically and psychologically.

Improved Structure

The wave-like structure allows for better

flex and structural strength while the sorbothane
structure provides better shock absorption as well as
improve the overall structural integrity.
Lined with photonic strain fiber, it serves as an indicator to
prevent imminent breakage.

Movement Tracking
One-Stop Centre

Interaction & Experience

1.

2.
Pick
Modules

3.
Scan
Limb

4.
Body
Measurement

5.
Product
Payment

With a true consumer-like experience, amputees will no longer feel like

patients thus increasing their self esteem and confidence.

Collect
Prosthetic

Tochi

Light in the Darkness

Background
Heavily inspired by the fire torch which has been used since the ancient times to drive away
demons and the likes, Tochi serves as a lamp/ torch hybrid which helps light up the darkness.

RED LIGHTING

GOOD SLEEP

The melatonin in our body is responsible for helping us to sleep. Light disrupts the bodys ability to
produce melatonin, which might cause insomnia.
In contrary to popular beliefs, red lighting causes the least disruption in the bodys ability to produce
melatonin, thus making it the most viable option as a nightlamp.

Moodboard

Geometrical. Comtemporary. Clean.

Sketches

Lamp > Torch Holder > Tochi

Tochi

Light in the Darkness

RED LIGHTING
Red Lighting reduces the impact on
our bodys melatonin production, thus
allowing better sleep

Detachable Torch
Detachable torch allows for better visibility
and easy navigation while in the dark.

The Social Headphone

BACKGROUND

In this current time and age, sharing and social media is all
the rage. Especially amongst the younger generation who
grew up amidst all these technology.

OPPORTUNITIES

Music is often a form of communication, one which has no language barrier.

Headphones, although used as a bridge for individuals to appreciate music,
is often also associated with isolation and being anti-social.

PERSONA
Youth

Expressive.
F u n k y.
Energetic.

SKETCHES

The Social Headphone

DOUB is a headphone which encourages
the sharing of music as it doubles as a
pair of speakers.

Wireless Sharing
Armed with bluetooth, users can now stream
their music wirelessly, thus more are able to
share their music seamlessly.

Conversion Process
The conversion to speaker allows for easy sharing of music with these simple steps.

Detach Cups

Detach Pad

Pull to Activate

CRODA

Urban Fixed Gear Folding Bicycle

BACKGROUND
Project Overview

Increased Use
of Public Transport

Increased Frustrations
Due to Crowding

The morning crowd at train and bus stations is a common sight nowadays in Singapore. According to a research done by LTA, there has
been a 14% increase in the usage of public transportation in recent years, suggesting that these crowds will not die off so soon.
A research done by LTA showed that 41% of students take public transport to school. Which means 2 in 5 students use the public
transportation system. These students also often also face the crowds when they take the public transport to and back from school. Thus,
many are finding alternative modes of transportation for short distance travelling such as bicycles, hence increasing their demand.

TA R G E T U S E R & O P P O R T U N I T Y
Tertiary Students

Portable

Storage

Intuitive

Trendy

COMPONENTS AND BRAND STUDY

Bicycle Components & CrumplerTM Brand
FRAME TYPES:

WHY CRUMPLER?
Crumpler bags were initially started by two
bike messangers who wanted to improve
messanger bags.
Thsu Crumpler has affliations and interests in
needs of cyclists, making them a viable
partner.

HANDLEBAR:

Also Crumpler bags are popular among

youths and thus, their design style would also
generally appeal to students.

WHEELS:
Casual
Highlighted edges
Dual Tone, 1 being Vibrant

BRAKE SYSTEM:
DRIVES:

Disc Brake, Hub Break, Rim Break, Spoon Break,

Drum Brake, Coaster Break, Drag Break, Band Brake
Chain Drive, Belt Drive, Shaft Drive

Simple designs
Curved profiles and patterns

SKETCHES
Concept Development

CRODA

Urban Fixed Gear Folding Bicycle

Effortless Folding
1. Unlock lever
2. Pull seat up
3. Lock lever
4. Unlock and fold front fork.
5. Lock
PULL SEAT

CRODA

Optimum Size
Sized according to conventional
bikes to allow optimum comfort.

Secure & Portable

The bag clip acts as storage space for bags which
could be carried around after it is detached.
It doubles as a security feature as it removes the
handle from the bike, preventing thefts.

CRODA

Sketch Compilation

Logo Work Compilation

Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION

RECOGNITIONS

2012 -2015
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore
Product and Industrial Design (Dip)

2012 - 2015
Temasek Polytechnic
Director's Honours List for all terms.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Shawn Ng
Industrial / UX Designer
+65 9452 6393 (HP)
+65 6455 3878 (H)
shawn_ng95@yahoo.com
idshawnng.wix.com/portfolio
behance.net/ShawnNDX

2014
Lee Foundation
Lee Foundation Scholarship

2014
Singapore MinDef
Singapore
Funpack Design Group Leader

2015
Philips Design Award
Top 3 Finalist (SecondSkin)

2014
Nextofkin Creatives
Singapore
Intern

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

2014
ESMO Technologies
Singapore
SleepEzy Pillow Design Launch

Rhino3D
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Oce
Keyshot
Alias Automotive

THANKS!