Kevin WrublePortfolio

AboutMy name is Kevin Wruble, and I study industrial design because I believe in its power to positively

impact the human condition.

I am a fourth year student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and will be graduating in December of 2018 with a BFA in industrial

design and a minor in business administration.

Last summer I interned at Kohler Company, where I explored materials and finishes in

kitchen faucetry.

Work Experience:

Kohler Company:Global Faucets Intern- Explored non-traditional materials and finishes in faucetry. - Designed and built a working kitchen faucet prototype.

Freelance Graphic Designer:- Designed logos for UWEC student organizations.

Menards Distribution Center:Order Fulfillment- Transported product onto pallets for shipping.

Lands’ End Outfitters:Sortation-Picked SKU’s from the warehouse and prepared them for shipping.

Education:

University of Wisconsin - Stout: (2015-Present)BFA Industrial DesignBusiness Administration Minor

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire: (2013-2015)Studio Art MajorArt Education Emphasis

Awards:

Deans List: semester GPA of 3.7 or higher.Spring 2014

Chancellors Award: semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Fall 2015, Fall 2016

Skill Set:Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wruble-b71010117

https://www.behance.net/wrublek0853c2b

@kevinwruble.design

wrublek0852@my.uwstout.edu

Software:

Photoshop:Illustrator:InDesign:SolidWorks:Rhinoceros:Keyshot:

Media:

Sketching:Foam Modeling:Wood Working:Marker Rendering:Digital Sketching:Digital Rendering:

Content

Grip StudySilhouette Canoe Paddle Vita Kitchen Island Selected Work

SilhouetteWood.Water.Human.

My objective for this project was to create a paddle which manifests the experience of interconnectedness and serenity in nature, while simultaneously disconnecting the user from the bustle and schedule of everyday life.

Ideation / concept ideations. I was initially exploring integrating lights and alternative materials into the paddle. After experimentation I discovered that making a purist paddle which isolates the user from technology and connects them with nature could be more impactful.

Wooden paddles often don’t feel like wood. Silhouette stands out by using the surface treatment Shou-Sugi-Ban. This process burns away the softer grain of the wood, leaving an undulating, tactile, soft surface.

Diagram rendering of the Shou-Sugi-Ban process. Different wood densities burn at different rates, so when the burning stops, a wavy texture is imbued on the surface of the wood. The exterior is charred, resulting in a durable carbon layer. Steel wool and a coat of tung oil complete the process.

Shou-Sugi-Ban is an ancient Japanese technique which involves charring the surface of the wood to produce a carbon barrier, which offers tremendous resilience to water and insects.

Traditional straight paddles are symmetrical. Silhouette has a front and back, which allows for an innovation in ergonomics. A chamfered front fits the fingers, while the top grip has a positive surface for efficient retrieval, and a bulge to increase surface area in the palm, which increases stroke efficiency.

Silhouette utilizes the otter tail blade shape, which is ideal for deep water paddling, it offers smooth entrance and exit from the water, as well as plenty of surface area for optimal propulsion.

Using Silhouette is a very unique experience. Due to the narrow tip of the blade, the paddle enters and exits the water almost silently, which doesn’t distract the user from his or her surroundings, allowing them to participate fully in the moment.

Silhouette does not visually distract the user from the experience. Due to low contrast with the surface of the water, moving the paddle from side to side is virtually invisible.

This was a short project dealing with improving the grips of several

existing products.

Grip Studies

Precision Grip - Utility Knife

Design Problem: Utility knives are held in several different positions, and they are rarely comfortable and ergonomic in every grip.

Design Intent: To design a utility knife with an emphasis on improving ergonomics and eliminating pain points.

Final Design

Pressure Point Analysis

Power Grip - Pull Starter

Design Problem: Traditional pull-cord handles often feel nice in the hand, but do nothing to solve the problem of the initial jolt after pulling the slack out of the cord.

Design Intent: To design an ergonomic handle which also combats the initial shock of pull starting a machine.

Final Design

Pressure Point Analysis

Design Problem: The interface between the “hoods” and bars pinch the ulnar nerve, which causes the ring and little finger to become numb.

Design Intent: To expand the surface area of the bars, and integrate the componentry, therefore eliminating the need for the pressure point between the hoods and the bars.

Oblique Grip - Bicycle Handlebars

Final Design

Pressure Point Analysis

Kevin WrubleTony EricksonAusten ClaeysChristina Hammerstrom

12.16David Richter O’Connellvita

Vita was designed as a sponsored project with Kohler Company. The primary goal of the project was to create an area that makes fresh food preparation easier and more enjoyable. By adding features like an elevating open shelving system, an herb garden, and tip-out cabinets, we were able to create an experience that allows the user to easily create fresh, delicious meals.

Research:

Trends:

Fresh Food Growing in the Kitchen

Sustainability

Integrated Technology

Maximized Counter Space

Healthy Eating

Remodeling Budgets

Function Before Form

Drawers

+-Organic - Locally Sourced

Thick Countertops

Under Counter Cabinets

Kitchen Size

User:

Demographics:

Due to the emphasis on technology and eco-friendly products, our target demographic was a young, environmentally conscious person.

Trend Analysis:

25-35

A tip-out garbage is located beneath a removable cutting board for efficient disposal of food scraps.

Vita contains a flush inset cook top which maximizes usable counter

space.

A light above the herb garden changes hue and intensity , offering

ambiance and function.

A unique elevating shelving system allows easy access to items which may normally be hard to reach.

The placement of an articulating faucet delivers water to the food preparation area and also serves as a conduit to watering the herb garden behind the sink.

The area behind the faucet is a place where a variety of herbs and plants can grow, providing nutrition and visual interest to the kitchen.

Vita would not exist in isolation, but as part of a larger kitchen system, adding a secondary sink adds a point to the traditional “kitchen triangle.”

Main Sink

Refrigerator

Cook top

Secondary Sink

Side View - 5th Percentile Woman

Top View - 5th Percentile Woman Top View - 95th Percentile Man

Side View - 95th Percentile Man

Final Rendering

A selection of work fromdesign drawing and

industrial design courses.

Selected Work

Work from my previous internship is available upon request.

Thanks!