Designed with a removable label that reveals laser etched graphic underneath that imitates a spray paint warning.

After the product release, the logo was modified for legal concerns on the infringement of Krylon's logo. Alterations were made to suggest spray paint splatters. The packaging was also changed to black background to help it stand out on the shleve.

On the back of the graphic are ingredients and directions for popular cocktails to help imitate the writing found on spray cans. Overlapping language such as "shake well" "flammable contents" and "keep away from children" are incorporated into the graphic to help the gimmick. 

The cap has a laser etched graphic to insinuate a spray nozzle along with a directional arrow. 

The original design was fully laser etched, spun aluminum shaker that was going for a higher price point with a more refined look. This was cut for cost and manufacturing complexities due to the amount of laser etching required. 

Pitching the idea and product to Kikkerland's CEO Jan van der Lande in their NYC office. 

Prototype used for final presentation. Made from deconstructed spray paint cans.

The original design had a small "breath spray" like bottle incorporated into the top for vermouth. The cocktail would be poured out the side through a strainer after being mixed, and a mist of vermouth sprayed as a final touch. This was cut at mid-cit due to extra tooling costs and lack of adding to the purchasing appeal of the overall product. 

Topple relies on the user to complete its function. A 12 oz can is enough to weight the form into a functioning table. The curve is designed to support your center of gravity so there is no pressure on your legs while using topple as a chair.

An overview and look into the Mbrela project.

modeled & rendered by David Beattie

The chairs in order of facbrication, were all used to interact with and spark discussion on how to further evolve the design. 

The original concept came from  a sketch of a chair with no front legs, but instead relying on human legs for it to properly function. We enjoyed the idea of a product not being complete without its owner, creating a reliant relationship. We hacked apart Ikea chairs to proceed, and found that when the back legs were bent forward to center the weight,  it was surprisingly comfortable. 

Foam model made to help understand how the curve of the bottom affects how the chair rests. balances, and rocks. 

First full scale model made in Philadelphia able to prove that when sitting in the chair there is no weight on the feet. This is due to the chairs leg touching the ground directly under the users center of gravity.

Second model made in San Jose. The design was altered in the back and arms to achieve a more comfortable and ergonomic stance while sitting. 

Orthographics sent to a fabrication shop in the UK which used a CNC to create the model displayed in Milan. 

Mbrela's booth at the 2011 Salone de Mobile in Milan, Italy; the world's largest furniture fair. 

The design was again altered to be showcased at the 2012 NeoCon. An arm was removed to make it easier to get into and out of, as well as creating a more sculptural look while at rest. 

Using a circular table to act as a pivot point was the initial idea that sparked our design. This led us to realize the importance of angular seating for social occasions. 

Blue foam models were made as proof of concept and to help aid the 3d modeling process. 

3d renderings were created to help us visualize final forum choices,  and were also very helpful in building the physical prototype.

Process photos building the frame of the full scale prototype and testing the pivot.

The fabric used to upholster the couch coming off of the loom in the textiles department. 

In the process of upholestering.

Being able to adjust the angle allows for easier communication and eye contact between people sitting.

Exploded view to show assembly of final manufactured product.

Rendering by Dylan Mellinger

Early concept that was voted too radical by for iHome's more minimal design aesthetic.

The model was made using urethane tooling foam to represent the plastic shell used to house all the components. 

Tooling foam after being finished with bondo, sanded and painted. 

Front face was laser cut acrylic, with 3d printed speaker grills. The 3d printer allowed us to use the 3d model we created for renderings to help create the physical model.

During the final weeks of the project, the original iPad was officially announced along with its measurments. This led to last minute design changes to take into account for this before the final presentation. The entire model was made longer to allow the iPad to rest between the two speakers. 

Concept sketches for the first iHome project, inspired by the aesthetic of the speakers floating in air, resting in a front face of acrylic. 

Soft model made to help understand scale and size in comparison to an iPhone before the designs proportions were finalized. 

Using the laser cutter to cut the acrylic pieces of the final model.

Finished soft model next to the final model in progress. 

Final presentation board showing full scale orthographics, varied speaker orientations, and a design for an alarm app to market with the product. 

Final model presentation.

Please note: All movement of the eyes are directly related to the calibration between a ping sensor tracking the viewer and a servo motor moving the eyes.  Remote control or post production effects were not used to create this video.

The design brief was to use Arduino in a display environment to evoke movement with the user. The group designed a basic approach using a servo motor to control the moving eyes, and a ping sensor to judge the position of the viewer in relation to the eyes. 

Code was developed to calibrate the position of the eyes (angle of the servo)  to the position of the viewer (reading from the ping sensor) to create an accurate effect of the paintings eyes following the user.

A problem addressed was how to encourage the viewer to walk back and forth in a linear relation to a ping sensor hidden to the side of them. This was accomplished by creating a gallery environment with two pedestals on either side and rope barrier between the two. This allowed for a controlled and confined area for viewing which helped keep the ping sensor reading accurate in tracking the position of the user. 

Designed around "user connection" the vase is embedded into the clear table, so that the flowers do not obstruct eye sight while sitting

The entire table can be filled with water or larger stemmed flowers.

An example of the material Corian being used in similar shapes as the design to prove the manufacturing method of heating Corian to shape and form.