Stefan Alexander
BIO
Stefan Alexander is a Toronto based industrial designer specializing in 3D modeling and texturing. His love for exploring the possibilities that the 3D medium affords pushes his projects in development of form and function, edging into the realm of engineering. He hopes to work in game development designing digital assets, utilizing his accumulated skills in modeling and texturing in the future.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
ARMADILLO PCA
The Armadillo is a safety tool addressing the phenomenon of voids in the event of structural collapse. Search and rescue relies on voids in rubble, allowing for the survival of entrapped victims. By addressing the risks involved in the practice of confined space rescue I came to the conclusion that the stabilization of a wreck is imperative for rescue workers and victims alike, this is the basis of my design. The Armadillo PCA is a specialized stabilization tool, utilizing a simple expanding arc meant to warp under the downward force and lateral tension of the rubble overhead, reinforcing the supportive structure by forcing the teeth into an interlocking position, helping stabilize the void for a safe extraction.
FEATURED Work
Title: Armadillo PCA
Dimensions: 26 x 10 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed - PLA
Title: Armadillo PCA
Dimensions: 26 x 10 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed - PLA
CONTACT
STEFAN ALEXANDER
He/Him
Akbar Anwari
BIO
An industrial designer out of Sheridan College - Akbar works towards finding ways to both improve upon and further define solutions for design issues. Having an interest in human interaction and ergonomics, Akbar aims to implement ways in which our everyday lives can be made more comfortable in fields ranging from sports equipment, medical tools, household appliances, and more.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
BOXAID
Boxaid is a new form of boxing headgear designed to provide a greater deal of support and protection during sparring sessions, so as to reduce the amount of head trauma that is so often accumulated during those times. Utilizing a new padding concept not seen currently in any market competitors, while also using an alternative more sustainable approach to the outer wrapping leather, Boxaid is intended to provide users with a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to current market options. Seeing as the careers of boxers are often times cut short due to the accumulation of head trauma during sparring - and the climax thereafter in matches - the use of a better headgear system is of utmost necessity to save both their careers and their lives.
FEATURED Work
Title: Boxaid
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8 x 9.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Blender 3D
Title: Boxaid
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8 x 9.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Blender 3D
Title: Boxaid
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8 x 9.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU Filament 3D Printed
Title: Boxaid
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8 x 9.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU Filament 3D Printed
CONTACT
AKBAR ANWARI
He/Him
Gabriel Chimienti
BIO
Gabriel’s background in fine arts is regularly implemented into his design work. With a focus on playful, organic, and high-quality design, he frequently uses metals and wood in his projects to create exciting and elegant forms. Gabriel greatly enjoys visible mechanisms and the visualization of how things work, this is something he frequently strives for within his own work.
To Gabriel, design is about creating something with the perfect balance of beauty and function, each as important as the other. He enjoys experimentation with varying machines and manufacturing processes, this brings a level of fresh experimentation to his work.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
TORII
For my Capstone, I aimed to explore the intersection of sheet metal fabrication, casting techniques and the unique possibilities that arise from their combination. My experimentation focused on the manipulation of the flow of molten aluminum to effectively capture and integrate sheet metal and machined components within a casting, resulting in a permanent connection. Through this innovative manufacturing approach, I hope to create more functional objects that push the boundaries of traditional design and fabrication methods, offering new and compelling solutions in the realm of manufacturing.
FEATURED Work
Title: Torii
Dimensions: 48 x 15 x 11 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Aluminum, Brass. Aluminum cast around brass sheets and aluminum pipe
Title: Torii
Dimensions: 48 x 15 x 11 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Aluminum, Brass. Aluminum cast around brass sheets and aluminum pipe
Title: Torii
Dimensions: 48 x 15 x 11 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Aluminum, Brass. Aluminum cast around brass sheets and aluminum pipe
Sofia Garces-Vasquez
BIO
I strive to create functionally driven products and improve the overall quality of life. By implementing environmentally friendly practices, I strive to design products or services for the betterment of humanity.
I am unique in my execution because of my attention to detail. To achieve the best result, I always try to become an expert on the subject, product, or service that I’m designing. My work speaks for itself in this regard, as you can see the care and extra attention put into each piece. My final products come from a place of passion and pride. I want people to see me as a talented creator. I want to design unique products and make a genuine and positive impact on the world. I want to provide society with inspiration, interaction, and joy.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
GRIP GAINERS
My capstone project aims to redesign the handle grips found at the gym to improve the user’s hand-to-object interaction during physical exercise. Handle grips are currently made from materials that are not durable or biodegradable therefore they create a lot of waste and harm to the environment. My goal was to find an alternative that better attains comfort, safety, and durability while working toward a more sustainable future.
FEATURED Work
Title: Grip Gainers
Dimensions: 3.5 dia. x 4 x 2 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed
Title: Grip Gainers
Dimensions: 3.5 dia. x 4 x 2 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed
Title: Grip Gainers, detail
Dimensions: 3.5 dia. x 4 x 2 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed
Title: Grip Gainers, detail
Dimensions: 3.5 dia. x 4 x 2 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printed
Yuming Hou
BIO
Yuming Hou studied at Sheridan Industrial Design program. Her design style is characterized by simplicity, cleanliness, and user-friendliness. Her design philosophy is to combine aesthetics and practicality, creating products that are both visually appealing and beneficial to users. Also, she places great emphasis on harmonious color palettes, balance, and product details and textures, in order to create a sense of simplicity that is also warm and to provide users with a better overall experience.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
STERILE GRIP
A wide range of bacteria cause people to get sick in everyday life, and they are usually infected in two ways: through airborne or skin contact. Germs can linger in the air and on objects and our hands are the "bridge" between the human body and germs since we often use germ-infested hands to touch our eyes or eat food unintentionally, which could lead bacteria to enter the body and causes us to get sick. A door handle is an object that we frequently touch, and there are many potential bacteria that may be left on its surface. Therefore, I'm going to design a touchless tool that helps reduce the risk of people getting sick by touching germs and bacteria were left on the door handle.
FEATURED Work
Title: Sterile Grip
Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 3 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: Polypropylene, Silicone
Title: Sterile Grip
Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 3 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: Polypropylene, Silicone
Title: Sterile Grip
Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 3 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: Polypropylene, Silicone
Grace Im
BIO
Grace is a sincere and empathetic industrial designer who dedicates her work to the benefits and care of others’ living experiences. She takes even the most mundane parts of everyday life as sources of inspiration to help her through the design process.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
BADAK-AE
To design a multi-purpose product that merges a seating and work surface by focusing on activities typically done on the floor, so as to reintroduce the treasured floor-based culture of Hanok (Traditional Korean Architecture). Badak-ae is a piece of furniture that can be laid flat to resemble a bed or other rest area. When need be, it can be folded one way or in a trifold to use as a work surface.
FEATURED Work
Title: Badak-ae
Dimensions: 80 x 29 x 2.625 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Plywood, Low-Density Foam, Cotton Fabric, Industrial Felt
Title: Badak-ae
Dimensions: 80 x 29 x 2.625 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Plywood, Low-Density Foam, Cotton Fabric, Industrial Felt
Title: Badak-ae
Dimensions: 80 x 29 x 2.625 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Plywood, Low-Density Foam, Cotton Fabric, Industrial Felt
Title: Badak-ae
Dimensions: 80 x 29 x 2.625 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Plywood, Low-Density Foam, Cotton Fabric, Industrial Felt
Title: Badak-ae
Dimensions: 80 x 29 x 2.625 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Plywood, Low-Density Foam, Cotton Fabric, Industrial Felt
Cedric Jeudy
BIO
Cedric strives to improve the world through design. Their background as a third-culture kid makes them curious about different design cultures and how they can benefit each other through exchange & fusion.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
NAVIGATE COLLECTION
The Navigate Collection is a dish-set designed to be globally applicable. By designing for the needs of many cuisines around the world, the Navigate Collection achieves its international design.
FEATURED Work
Title: Navigate Collection
Dimensions: Varying Sizes
Year: 2023
Materials: Ceramics
Title: Navigate Collection
Dimensions: Varying Sizes
Year: 2023
Materials: Ceramics
Roua Kamel
BIO
My name is Roua Kamel, I was born in 1998 in Damascus, Syria. I am currently living in Ontario, Canada. I am a little of everything from everywhere. My art is the place where I belong and get lost into. I want to bring people, ideas, and inspiration together to make the world better and give people a unique experience.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
FIREFLY
To design an energy-free multipurpose light system, that helps people who don’t have access to energy sources, to control their light source in many ways to serve their specific needs without the need for electricity.
FEATURED Work
Title: Firefly
Dimensions: 23 x 10 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printed, stainless steel, Solar panels, power bank, fan, heatsink aluminum, step up convertor, copper plate, fibreglass insulator
Title: Firefly
Dimensions: 23 x 10 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printed, stainless steel, Solar panels, power bank, fan, heatsink aluminum, step up convertor, copper plate, fibreglass insulator
Title: Without Firefly
Title: Firefly
Dimensions: 23 x 10 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printed, stainless steel, Solar panels, power bank, fan, heatsink aluminum, step up convertor, copper plate, fibreglass insulator
Title: Firefly
Dimensions: 23 x 10 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printed, stainless steel, Solar panels, power bank, fan, heatsink aluminum, step up convertor, copper plate, fibreglass insulator
Yilan Luo
BIO
Yilan is a graduating industrial design student who is aiming to design creative, eco-friendly, and functional/feasible products. Yilan is particularly interested in eco-friendly and sustainable design that can reduce the user's carbon footprint. With background in business, Yilan's projects will also take into consideration the business aspect of the product.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
THE PIY SET
This is a paper exploration project with the focus on making environmental friendly product. The project is trying to explore the possibility of using paper in daily life objects that would normally not consider paper as its base material.
The PIY set is a self-assembled desktop set that made with paper material only. It includes a table light and an organizer unit. PIY stand for "paper it yourself, place it yourself".
FEATURED Work
Title: The PIY Set
Dimensions: 14 x 7 , 7.5 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: washi paper & matboard
Title: The PIY Set
Dimensions: 14 x 7 , 7.5 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: washi paper & matboard
Title: The PIY Set
Dimensions: 14 x 7 , 7.5 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: washi paper & matboard
Title: The PIY Set
Dimensions: 14 x 7 , 7.5 x 7 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: washi paper & matboard
Dylan Newman
BIO
Dylan is driven by the curiosity and hands-on experimentation of design. Seeking to evoke a satisfying feeling and creating the highest possible living results with an eye for aesthetics through extraordinary processes. He enjoys unanticipated observation of the material world to influence his work and enhance people's lives in meaningful ways. Passions lie in the design of furniture, everyday tools and shoes.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
COOKMATE
CookMate is a set of protective guards for the kitchen, aimed to prevent children from reaching the stove top surface or an into open oven. Young children are particularly at risk because of developing cognitive and motor skills needed to perform important decision making and activities. Through copying their parents actions, there is a tendency for children to test the limits and eventually face the ultimate consequences. The goal is to provide parents and those also caring for young children with an assistance tool to prevent injuries and deaths among such children, oven and stove related. The guards act as a last resort barrier for exposed hotspots and openings from scalds or burns when adults hands are full and commands are not obeyed.
FEATURED Work
Title: CookMate Stove & Oven Guard
Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 4 in. , 20 x 18 x 0.20 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: 3D Printing
Title: CookMate Stove & Oven Guard
Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 4 in. , 20 x 18 x 0.20 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: 3D Printing
Title: CookMate Stove & Oven Guard
Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 4 in. , 20 x 18 x 0.20 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: 3D Printing
Title: CookMate Stove & Oven Guard
Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 4 in. , 20 x 18 x 0.20 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: 3D Printing
Title: CookMate Stove & Oven Guard
Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 4 in. , 20 x 18 x 0.20 in.
Year: 2022
Materials: 3D Printing
Carys Oliver
BIO
Carys is an Industrial Designer, minored in Textiles. With a love for aesthetics and detail, she hopes to focus on multi-function items and design items for easy use and with the environment in mind. With experience working at Umbra for co-op, she decided that home decor and functionality would be a direction she would like to go in, and from there branch off into toy design and fashion.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
UNTITLED
This is an assistant swimming suit for children, on the path to replace lifejackets one day. It's colourful shapes are distributed where more floatation is required throughout the body. There are no fasteners; it is put on and taken off like a shirt.
FEATURED Work
Title: Untitled
Dimensions: 20 x 6 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Nylon spandex, foam, and sport nylon,
Devya Patel
BIO
As a curious and energetic kid who played a variety of sports and with tons of construction toys growing up. Devya has a deep appreciation for physical and hands on design. As a designer he strives to create meaningful products and experiences that will be loved, shared and treasured by their end users.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
PLYOWAVE PARKOUR SHOES
Introducing Plyowave! The brand-new endurance parkour shoe that incorporates features and materials that promote longevity and performance, all in one stylish package. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) reinforcements have been added to areas that experience heavy wear and tear such as the toe box, vamp and arches to make them more resilient. While tire elastomer has been incorporated in the grip for additional traction and durability. Available in multiple color ways, this shoe can match your outfit and style of parkour as well.
FEATURED Work
Title: Plyowave Parkour Shoes
Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 12.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printing Flexible Filaments
Title: Plyowave Parkour Shoes
Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 12.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printing Flexible Filaments
Title: Plyowave Parkour Shoes
Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 12.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printing Flexible Filaments
Title: Plyowave Parkour Shoes
Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 12.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D Printing Flexible Filaments
Brayden Popke
BIO
Brayden has always been driven by a passion for creating innovative, thoughtful, and functional designs that meet the needs of many different users. He is inspired by the intersection of technology, culture, and design and seeks to create products that reflect society's changing needs and desires. Whether it is through small or large-scale projects, Brayden aims to contribute to a world where design is valued for its ability to shape our environments and enhance our lives.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
RESTBAND
RestBand helps people seize control of their lives and provides a greater sense of security regarding their experience with fatigue. With RestBand's simple but elegant wrist monitor and companion application, individuals can become empowered with an experience unique to them indicating when they have reached their limit and when they can keep going based on their current level of stress. Through high-end EDA technology and heart rate monitoring, consistent scanning and monitoring are performed that’s easily reviewed and maintained by the primary user.
FEATURED Work
Title: RestBand Pull Tab
Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 1.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Woven Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), 3D printed Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Title: RestBand Strap
Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 1.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Woven Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), 3D printed Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Title: RestBand Faces
Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 x 1/4 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), 3D printed Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Title: Main App Screens
Dimensions: iphone 13 Screen
Year: 2023
Materials: Digital Rendering
Title: Check-In App Screen
Dimensions: iphone 13 Screen
Year: 2023
Materials: Digital Rendering
Tergel Saikhanbayar
BIO
Tergel Saikhanbayar is an industrial designer currently residing in Canada. She was born and grew up in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and her culture has been a great inspiration for her works. She was a creative child who enjoyed creating her toys and furniture with cardboard and paper which developed her skill to be attentive to details. Tergel has always been fascinated by colour theory, how things work, and enhancing the aesthetics of objects. Hence the reason she chose to become an industrial designer, specifically looking to get into the UX/UI field.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
NEST STOVE
A nest stove is an efficient oil-heating stove that transfers heat equally. The project’s main focus is air pollution issues in Mongolia. Many people utilize coal stoves as their primary source of heating and cooking due to a lack of social infrastructure, such as water and heat. Moreover, the majority of these stoves are used in yurts or ger. Due to the yurt's structure, heat escapes through the roof and cold air enters making it cold in the lower circumference. Therefore, this stove is designed to distribute heat evenly throughout the yurt, keeping it warm for a longer period, reducing the repetition of lighting up the stove and enhancing both the air quality and the quality of life of the community.
FEATURED Work
Title: Nest stove
Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 22 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printing, MDF board
Title: Nest stove
Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 22 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printing, MDF board
Title: Nest stove
Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 22 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printing, MDF board
Title: Nest stove
Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 22 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: 3D printing, MDF board
Madison Solda
BIO
Madison enjoys creating products through material exploration and intense iterative processes. She casually pursues studies in ceramics and carries a fascination of incorporating the medium into her design work.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
PILA LAMP
The Pila Lamp highlights translucency within porcelain through decorative mood lighting. Users can customize product aesthetics by swapping ceramic shades for those of different shapes, sizes, colours and textures.
FEATURED Work
Title: Pila Lamp
Dimensions: 12 dia. x 65 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Porcelain, Concrete, Plastics, Glass, LEDs
Title: Pila Lamp
Dimensions: 12 dia. x 65 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Porcelain, Concrete, Plastics, Glass, LEDs
Title: Pila Lamp
Dimensions: 12 dia. x 65 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Porcelain, Concrete, Plastics, Glass, LEDs
Title: Pila Lamp
Dimensions: 12 dia. x 65 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Porcelain, Concrete, Plastics, Glass, LEDs
Title: Pila Lamp, detail
Dimensions: 12 dia. x 65 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Porcelain, Concrete, Plastics, Glass, LEDs
Rodrigo Somocurcio
BIO
Rodrigo Somocurcio is a Hamilton-based artist and an industrial design student from Sheridan College. Design for Rodrigo means creating objects that are functional but also have an elegant shape and that's the kind of work he strives to design. Rodrigo wants to continue doing more work in model-making which influences and changes a lot through the process of a certain design. He learned that a variety of materiality can have a great influence on how a design is constructed, as he has worked with plastic, wood, and metal. He wants his designs to be useful and also have a beautiful form to them.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
WRIST GUARDIAN
The Wrist Guardian is a product that will support the wrist and still provide flexibility. This glove will protect the hand and prevent/lessen injuries before they become serious such as carpal tunnel. I took an interest in hand pain when I started working at my internship. While working in the workshop one of the floor workers could not keep on carrying with his hands because he said that his wrists could not hold onto any weight due to the repeated lifting he was doing; he started lifting with his forearms so that he could get the rest of his tasks completed.
FEATURED Work
Title: Wrist Guardian
Dimensions: 4.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU, Nylon, Polyester, sewing and 3D printing
Title: Wrist Guardian
Dimensions: 4.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU, Nylon, Polyester, sewing and 3D printing
Title: Wrist Guardian
Dimensions: 4.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU, Nylon, Polyester, sewing and 3D printing
Title: Wrist Guardian
Dimensions: 4.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: TPU, Nylon, Polyester, sewing and 3D printing
Siobhan Sprickerhoff
BIO
Siobhan's work focuses on clean shapes, material sustainability, and ease of function. She designs and fabricates her pieces based on the idea of comfort made personal, and believes that products should tell stories and create a sense of home and solace. Siobhan finds that textiles provide immense comfort and frequently uses them in her work when focusing on both design and art.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
SOFT STRUCTURE
Through an exploration of the interaction between textiles and furniture, I aimed to create a collection embodying a comforting and restful domestic experience, replicating the benefits of an embrace.
This collection includes a lounge pod, a weighted blanket and a body pillow.
In order to reduce stress and create a safe environment in which a user can relax, pressure, texture and colour have been applied within the Soft Structure Collection.
FEATURED Work
Title: Soft Structure Collection - 1/4 scale
Dimensions: 12 x 17.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: MDF, Cotton Batting, Wool Felt, Jersey Fleece, YKK Zippers, Wool-Blend
Title: Lounge Pod
Dimensions: 12 x 17.5 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: MDF, Cotton Batting, Wool Felt
Title: Quilt
Dimensions: 84 x 60 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Cotton Batting, Fleece, YKK Zippers, Wool-Blend, Weighted Blanket
Title: Squish
Dimensions: 55 x 20 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Jersey Fleece, Cotton Batting, YKK Zipper
Title: Embrace
Dimensions: 84 x 60 in. , 55 x 20 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Cotton Batting, Jersey Fleece, YKK Zippers, Wool-Blend
Katherine Tebbutt
BIO
Katherine Tebbutt is a industrial designer in Hamilton Ontario. Starting her art experience under the teachings of her grandfather she has expanded her mediums in the art world and has applied her abilities in experimentation and user experience. Starting her Sheridan education in furniture design, she saw the beauty and the diversity in Industrial Designs, interdisciplinary mediums. Much of her work tends to push peoples comfort levels as her thesis discusses substances and stigma.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
THE REGAL ROLLER
As a cannabis enthusiast myself, I can appreciate the attentive and specific needs of cannabis users in their use and process of their consumption. Much of my own personal problem is the process of rolling a joint. Through the multiple steps, it takes to create the joint, there are tools created to accommodate those needs to make it easier. This involves a flat surface, steady hands, and a place to hold your product and tools. I found that many of the accessories I previously bought were all missing components of the process I needed. I wanted to create an interactive, multi-tool kit and rolling tray to assist in the need of rolling a joint on the go, or in a place where a flat surface may not be readily available.
FEATURED Work
Title: The Regal Roller
Dimensions: 9 x 9 x in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Sileather
Title: The Regal Roller
Dimensions: 9 x 9 x in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Sileather
Title: The Regal Roller
Dimensions: 9 x 9 x in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Sileather