1. jonathan levy {ind us t rial d es ig ner}

2. work experience
Philips Color Kinetics {Staff Designer} Dec 09 - Present LPK {Internship} Mar 06-Jun06
Developed LED lighting fixtures for entertainment and arcitecture industry. Was relied Assigned task of redesigning Bicycle brand playing card graphics and
on heavily for creating mechanically innovative and manufacturable concepts. Fol- packaging. Researched company values, previous, and current packaging.
lowed designs through research phase, concept , and final manufacturing process. Created concepts, and constructed prototypes for market testing. Also fa-
Become very resourceful among Advanced Development team while collaborating cilitated design of packaging for a charity organization by creating multiple
with a diversified team of engineers, system architect, and marketing dept. ideations based on soft goods and hard enclosed packaging.
Proteus Design {Junior Designer} July 09 - Oct 09 education
Interfaced with large clients such as Universal Studios and Euro-Pro to create work
ranging from ideation concepts to production level products and displays. Merged DAAP University of Cincinnati
with engineers on various projects to keep concepts manufacturable. Collaborated I ndustrial Design Class of 09
with other designers to keep projects true to the original design vision and intent. Honors
Designed new Blu-Ray display for Universal in Best Buy. Balanced multiple projects Dean’s List University of Cincinnati / Cincinnatus
on a daily basis and met with other designers to ensure superior results were given Scholarship / National Honor Society Scholarship
ahead of deadlines.
skills
Tool Inc. {Internship} Mar 08 - June 08 / Sept 08 - Dec 08
Was one of three designers working on multiple projects at once. Met daily to discuss Autodesk Image Studio / Autodesk Showcase
concepts and work progression. Worked with brands such as Red, Staples, APC, Alias Studio Tools / Solid Works / Adobe Illustra-
and Reebok. Created concepts that were sent to clients then refined according to tor / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Indesign / Corel
feedback and evolved according to proposals. Responsible for design direction Painter / Maxwell Render / Bunk Speed Hyper-
chosen on the 09 Cannondale accessory product line. shot / Luxion Keyshot
Metal and wood lathe / milling / mig and tig
Whirlpool {Internship} Sept - Dec 07 welding / metal and wood working / 3D printing
Extensive concept work on interior oven cavities for future platform models. Met with laser cutting / molding and casting / auto paint-
engineers and graphic designers on creating interface graphics for dishwasher and ing / fiberglass / soldering.
cooking range products. Illustrated concepts from brainstorms to visually display new
ideas and mechanisms for future product implications according to brand language.
contact info
Ethicon Endosurgery {Internship} Sept 06-Jun07
Created new handles for existing product and worked with engineering company in jonathan.s.levy@gmail.com
China to develop prototypes. Initiated concept sketching for future surgical devices
as well as analyzing existing competitor’s products. Acquired knowledge of 3d print-
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Render to company and how to implement more realistic renders to create a better
understanding of product appearance

3. how can childhood obesity be prevented?
Act!ve childhood obesity prevention

4. decrease of physical activity is a major factors
contributing to the increase in childhood obesity
risks: goal: engage children in increased daily activity
high cholesterol / high blood pressure /diabetes

5. source of
interaction?
direction moved from a hand held device to
wrist worn for the source of interaction.

6. Why a bracelet?
a child’s hand is the connection point for all
objects and people they come in contact with.

7. final design
this is Act!ve. a programmable bracelet
that provides a high level of interaction. the
rewards are internal and relate to how much
children use it in their daily activities.

8. What does
Act!ve do?
Act!ve provides a high level of interactivity
not seen in tradional active games.

9. Action chips program the Effect chips program the The location of the small
trigger activity bracelet response rfid scanner is marked by
the exclamation.
These are the act!ve chips. they use rfid tags that tell the
act!ve bracelet what to do and when to do it.
3. Now the bracelet is ready for play!
1. First child swipes the 2. Then the effect chip
action chip
How it’s used
with easy programability kids can choose
various effects according to their
interactions with Act!ve.

10. Small speaker similar to Micro vibration motor SMD LEDs provide visual
ones in cell phones gives provides tactile feedback feedback with color chang-
auditory response es and light patterns
for charging, the child can place the
bracelet on the induction charger
which turns it into a night light.
Accelerometers in the bracelet detect different types of movement
and trigger various feedback according to what the child chooses.
How it’s used
small and durable electronic components
help provide the high level of interaction
children are familar with in todays world.

11. Future
applications
with minimal upgrades Act!ve could
provide a whole new experience to existing
playgrounds. Further encouraging children
and parents to become active in their own
communities.

12. artifical disk replacement:
the contrast of stainless
steel struture with bone
and flesh
can seating be abstracted from this aesthetic?
Vertebrae a flexible contrast for seating

13. contrasting
elements
explored various forms relating to the spine
and surgical vertbrae replacements

14. prototyping
jigs from laser cut MDF for bending ply.
metal rod was formed using a bending jib
and assembled with aquired welding skills.

15. frame was very flexible and conformed to
users to provide an optimal seating
experience as well as a unique aesthetic

16. beard trimming:
grooming products
should be as elegant as
a gentlemen’s style
can a beard trimmer be looked as a piece of art?
beard trimmer creating an elegant solution

17. who’s buying?
An older upper class man devoted to style
and sophistication. Ease of interaction and
minimal parts are what appeals to him.

18. form
development
exploration to find ideal solutions to multi-
piece accessory and marketed aesthetic.

19. inner mechanized trimmer head adjusts according to level desired
guard can be unlocked and removed for cleaning
side burn trimmer is pushed up to engage trimmer head
solutions
an interior mobile blade system allows
the user to change cutting length without
multiple attachments with the added ease
of pressing a button.

20. learing time:
telling the hours and
minutes for a child
can teaching time become a fun and desired experience?
Watch helping a child learn time

21. learning to tell time on
top of everything else is
frustrating for a child

22. how can the designer turn
the act of learning time into
something with emotional
value to ease the learning
experience for the child?

23. character of time
refinement for easy buckle mechanics and
form for character exploration with a
friendly interace

24. the story...
When Billy wonders what time it is he looks at Ollie but if he’s
not sure he can rub Ollie’s belly to get some auditory help.
interactivity
Ollie’s face changes according to the time of day, he’s awake
his name is ollie
when you’re awake and he’s tired when you’re tired. Ollie comes to life through a OLED screen
behind a tinted plastic body blending form
with function.

25. internship:
tool inc.

26. APC
design chosen as one of the final directions
for power conditioning unit platform.

27. Staples
binder assembly
ideations for how a binder could be
disassembled by the consumer for recycling

28. Universal Pest
Solutions
ideations for a vertical orientated spray unit to
prevent mosquito populations in back yards.

29. Burton Red
Protection
ideations on a female snowboard helmet
for Burton.

30. Cannondale
accessories
Initial concepts chosen as final direction
for entire accessory platform.

31. Cannondale
accessories
Bicycle computer for cyclists

32. Cannondale
accessories
U-lock with innovative triangular shackel

33. Cannondale
accessories
Cable lock with triangular cable and
scalloped combo keypad

34. Cannondale
accessories
Floor pump with snap attachment
for pump head

35. Cannondale
accessories
CO2 pump with threaded cartridge system

36. Cannondale
accessories
Handheld pump

37. Cannondale
accessories
Front light with bayonetted
battery enclosure

38. Cannondale
accessories
Rear light with vertical orientation to match
bicycle seat posts

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