Industrial Design PORTFOLIO of PANG

To me, to be granted a life, is to be given an opportunity to learn. Continuous learning is my goal in life, therefore I enjoy reading.

This interest in learning is the reason why I am passionate about design, as it allows me to accumulate knowledge from diverse fields. For every new design, I find myself researching in new fields of technology and user context I have never encountered before. Nevertheless, I enjoy the process of creating, especially when applying and combining technologies in ways no one had thought about before.

I wish to be a part of a creative team, improve my skills and play a major role. My ambition is to one day lead an international design team, and work on projects that lead innovation.

About Me

01 Electronic Display

02 Interaction Product

03 Furniture

04 Humanitarian

06 Illustration

07 Graphic Design

05 System Design

08 Informal Urban Practice

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Electronic Displaythe Nebulae

Like our sun, stars are formed within nebulas, and they went through life cycles. The magnificent life cycle of stars typically takes millions to billions of years to complete, a time span far too great for the human mind to grasp.

This project aims to create an art work that provides the viewer 2 things:

1. A speed up process of the star’s life cycle, allowing the viewer to experience this cycle in a brief moment.

2. A mini version of the nebulae, creating an illusion for the viewer as being a giant, surrounded closely by stars and capable of touching them.

Stretchable Lighting Skin

Pneumatic Air Cell

The proposed design is a shape shifting wall surface to represent the galactic nebulae. Colour changing LEDs are embedded in the wall surface to represent stars, each differ in colour and shine at different intensities, they change colours and eventually dim or fade away, mimicking the life cycle of different stars.

This structure is later realized as two separate prototype components (the pneumatic air cell shape changing mechanism, and the stretchable lighting surface).

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4 5 1. common stars2. red giant3. new born star cluster4. supernova5. black hole

this page: overall layout of the electronics

1. relays (to direct current to solenoid valves)2. early experiments on solenoid valves and hall effect sensors3. air cells covered with stretchable fabric

Pneumatic Air CellsAir cells were inflated by an air compressor to actuate the stretchable surface. The inflation of each air cell is computer programmed, where the microcontroller controls the opening time of the air valves to determine the size of the cell. When all air cells constantly inflate and deflate, the wall surface moves like an unstable water surface.

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Lighting SkinA grid of LED circuit modules are sewn onto a piece of stretchable fabric. The modules are connected via conductive thread, allowing the LED matrix to stretch along with the fabric. Each LED could be individually programmed via a MAX7219 IC chip and an Arduino microcontroller.

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1. LED grid 3D rendering2. development of LED circuit module3. LED modules connected with conductive thread4. prototype

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Sound Diffusing Tile

the Shifter

The shifter is a sound diffusing wall tile which is capable of changing its shape and colour. The Shifter stays flat against the wall, when needed it raises to form a dome shape to scatter incoming sound waves in multiple directions. The Shifter also allows its user to alter its colour, when multiple such tiles are installed, they create a dynamic wall where its colour combination may be constantly changing.

The mechanism for the wall tile to change colour is inspired by the pigment cells within the cuttlefish’s skin.

translucent tilestretchable fabric

colour air cell

The surface of the tile is a layer of stretchable fabric inlayed with a number of translucent tiles. Colour air cells are placed behind the stretchable surface. The inflation of any one air cell pushes the surface to form a dome shape and its colour is revealed through the tiles. By deciding which air cell to inflate, the user decides the colour of the acoustic tile.

Experimental Models

Working Prototype

The mechanisms and electronics layout in the prototype is based on the air cell mechanism of the previous project (the Nebulae).

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Furniture

Venation

The 2 pieces of furniture presented next are inspired by the repetitive hexagonal pattern observed from the venation of a leaf. The background image of this page is a close up photograph of a leaf, back-lit to emphasise the vein structure.

Cushion ??This design challenges the traditional concept of a seat cushion. Does a seat cushion have to be a smooth surface? Can there be negative spaces? Does the pattern have to be printed on? Can the seat surface itself be sculptural?

Despite of its hard looks on first glance, the cushion is surprisingly soft, providing first time users a different experience. The cushion could also be detached from the chair to be applied on to other surfaces or simply rolled up and stored away.

Like the name suggested, the design is both a stool and a lamp. The purpose of a lamp has always been to generate light. But is that all? The Stool Lamp is designed to not only emit light, but also to create dynamic shadows. By also being a stool, it encourages users to interact with it, sitting on it while using their legs to interfere with the light, and therefore the shadows.

Stool/Lamp

1. 3D CAD rendering2. cutting pattern for CNC routing

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Water Purifying Backpack

Skoon

650 Africans die every day from water-related diseases and millions have to walk miles to collect water from a contaminated source. Spinal deformations often occur due to the heavy load and inadequate carrying posture when transporting water.

SKOON is a water purifying backpack designed to solve both problems. It helps to lower the risk of health implications when transporting water and at the same time disinfects the water to drinking standards using Africa’s most abundant resource - sunlight.

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Note: This is a team project accomplished in 1 month to enter the Braun prize 2012. Team members are: Elisa K.m.de Carvalho, Esther Lam, Harris Yu and I.

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1. Water collecting bag2. Plastic-sand filter3. Light bending panel4. Water container5. Backpack frame6. Straps

Main ComponenetsS K O O N

mesh filter

handle rim

hose connector

Pressure is required for water to go through the sand filter prior to entering the container. By holding on to the handle rim (water inlet), the user submerges the deflated flexible bag into the water and uses the ‘figure 8’ motion to take in fluid. Once full, the bag is connected to the sand filter (attached to the container) via a hose. Pressure could be applied by sitting, pressing or kneeling onto it, allowing water to be transferred from the bag, through the filter and finally into the container.

Water Collecting Bag

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plastic sand

dirty water

clean water

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top lid

upper filter mesh

inner cylinder

outer cylinder

lower filter mesh

bottom lid

Plastic-sand FilterThe plastic-sand filter is a portable water filter that blocks suspended particles, this ensures that water entering the container are clear enough for Solar Disinfection.

The inner cylinder of the filter is filled with granulated plastic sand to capture water sediments.

Using the float-sink method, the filter is designed to be easily washed. The cleaning procedure is illustrated on the right.

1. Twist to unlock and pull down to extetend the sand filter.

3. Shake filter to cleanse plastic sand then stop to allow sand to float while contaminants sink.

4. Open one of the lids to release water and twist back to contract the sand filter

2. Fill in water through one of the openings and close the lid.

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black surface

light bending panel

water container

Light Bending PanelAttaching to the water container is the injection molded Light Bending Panel, which bends vertical solar rays into the container, allowing Solar Disinfection to take place while the container is being carried back home. The panel also increases the intensity of UV rays by focusing the sunlight, which greatly decreases the time required for disinfection.

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lens 1

lens 2

black surface

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radius of curve : 25cm

focus point

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angles (clockwise) : 57, 57, 66

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There are two groups of triangular profile lenses on the light bending panel. The first group (upper lenses) bends vertical light into the container and focuses it at a point 8 cm away from the panel. The second group (lower lenses) bends vertical light 120o on to the black surface (bottom of container), which absorbs heat and warms up water at the bottom part. This results in water circulation (convection), ensuring that every bit of water has a chance to pass through the solar focus point a number of times, inactivating most of the microorganisms.

Calculations of lens angle to bend light through 3 different mediums.

Backpack Frame

the “bungee” effect

The frame’s geometry follows the curvature of the spine. Large straps are positioned around the waist area to distribute weight load onto the hips consequently supporting the lumber.

Inspired by Larry Rome’s Lightning Backpack, the geometry of the frame is also designed to provide a shock absorption effect. The lower section of the frame has a curvature to enable flexing under the weight of the water container. The “bungee” effect is proven to generate a lighter ‘sensation’ for the load as it absorbs shock.

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ral

This is a collaborative project with 2 architecture students. The design brief was to take a given site in Broadmeadows and design a next generation housing system. The architects arranged L-shaped units into a hexagonal fashion to create a number of housing communities, each with a central open space (termed “Sub-Central”, shown in the background image). I was responsible for the smaller details within the housing interior as well as large systems for the housing communities. The urban farm and water recycling system presented next are 2 of the works representing my role within the collaboration.

Systems

Sub-Central

Geometry of FarmEach sub-central contains a farmland in the centre to encourage urban agriculture. The farm design is based on the shadows cast by the housing units. A central space where no shadows are cast between 9am~3pm provides the geometry for the farms overall shape. Different vegetables are studied in order to place them in the best location for optimum growth.

Suspended Farm

Constructed Wetland Water Treatment System

Water Tank

Rain Water Tank

Filtered WaterGrey Water Cooling Tank

Water Slabcooling & heating system

Suspended FarmThe farm is irrigated with filtered water from the constructed wetland. The farm land is raised with a layer of mesh and fabric underneath. Extra water that the plants did not absorb drips through the soil and into the water tank. This water require only minimum filtration and can be used for non potable purposes.

Constructed Wetland

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1. water flow direction2. water flow path3. summer sunlight angle

Wetlands are the kidneys of the earth and therefore a perfect solution for treating polluted water. A constructed wetland is proposed as part of the water recycling system for each sub-central, to filter grey water.

The constructed wetland consists of 2 levels, where each level is divided into multiple columns. Grey water is pumped up into the 2nd level, where it overflows then underflows each column (due to the height differences and bottom openings of the column divider) before reaching the fishpond. This ensures the water is thoroughly filtered by taking the longest and slowest route to reach the fishpond.

The 2 levels of wetland are stacked in a way that the strongest summer sun can reach the bottom level but not the fish pond, thus reducing evaporation of clean water.

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Like many designers, I am an enthusiastic drawer. I started painting and still-life sketching very young, and later (during high-school) found great interest in drawing comic characters and manga-style illustrations. The following pages present a selection of my drawings done on a wacom tablet as well as with an ink pen. (the background on this page is a photoshopped collage of 3 separate ink pen illustration)

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This section presents a selection of graphic design works done for a flooring product manufacturing & installation tools distributing company based in ShangHai China - Unitech. The job includes designing logos, product catalogues, corporate poster, trade show posters, trade show stand and give away bags. Overall it was an enjoyable experience!

exhibition stand design – hand rail display area and side of stair case

product poster & catalogue (including photography)1. catalogue front page & logo 2. catalogue chapter opening3. poster- flexible skirting4. poster- stair nosing end cap

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绿点地板配件

绿点地板施工工具绿点自流平水泥系列

德朗士防撞扶手系统

莱丹地板铺装焊接设备中国总代理

2012 Shanghai Domotex trade show posters

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Informal Urban Practice“Misplaced” PlantsDeforestation is a direct cause of the 6th mass extinction on Earth, with a rapid rate of 27000 species disappearing annually. This project is based on a simple belief that we humans will protect the things we love. To stop deforestation, the love for nature is essential.

“Misplaced” Plants is a series of small, informal and interactive public displays. It promotes love for nature by raising awareness of deforestation while encouraging gardening and urban greeneries. The public displays were small plants planted in different vessels placed at unexpected places on the busiest streets in Melbourne CBD. Pedestrians were encouraged to take home these plant modules where messages were embedded within the different vessels.

Each bottle contains flowers and a note stating facts about deforestation and mass extinction. The beautiful flowers placed on the streets attract pedestrians to take a closer look. The notes then remind them that such beauty of nature will disappear under our abuse.

Growing plants in unexpected pots demonstrates the fun and therefore encourages gardening. It also subtlety delivers a message: if we give them a chance, life can grow anywhere.

Saplings were planted in a paper pot (newspaper) and placed within a shelf. Each one is stuck with a note containing facts about the benefits of plants and tips to eco-planting. Pedestrians are encouraged to take home these baby plants and grow them.

The green brick constructed from scrap fabric and waste cardboard boxes is a rough idea of a vertical garden wall module. By embedding plants into a traditional building block, it demonstrates the potential and possibilities for plants to be a part of modern architecture. It suggested that nature should be part of manmade structures instead of a separate entity.

Note: This team project is part of the Informal Urban Practice studio. Team members are: Harris Yu and I.