Product Design
PORTFOLIO 2017
Anmol Gupta
Gomi Flow
Content 01 Cow Dung Collection Tool 05 Portable Stationary Organiser
Highlighting a diverse range of
projects undertaken in college.
Canco Bloom
02 Giting Containers 06 Seed Starter Kit
Xcess Trika
03 Accessible Wallet 07 Multifunctional Workspace
RecFlex WashD
04 Hybrid Recliner 08 Washing Clothes Bucket
SOCIAL DESIGN
01 Gomi
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Tools & 6 Months Individual
Equipment Semester 8
Gomi is a tool designed for Indian rural girls and women
to aid in their task of collecting cow dung.
It limits direct contact with manure which contains
pathogens.
PROCESS
I wanted to demonstrate that design can do good.
So, I began my research in remote villages of Rajas-
than, India. Immersing myself in rural environment
for weeks while I conducted interviews, experiments
and got involved in their life. I analysed observations I
made and drew insights.
Women in India have been working with cow dung
Primary Research Secondary Research Problem for as long as anyone can remember. It is a system
that is deeply rooted within our society. I challenged it
by going online, researching diferent cultures,
reading scientic reports while navigating stigma and
superstition around it.
I redened my brief; to design a tool that would limit
contamination from pathogens present in cow dung
while making the process ecient.
For a successful design, it had to full three criteria.
Redening Brief Interviews Experiments First simple in terms of manufacture, use and
maintenance. Second, it should have a unique
business and design model. And third afordable for
the consumer.
In the course of design process I went back and forth
between ideation and prototyping. Then taking those
designs to the village and testing it out. With user
feedback I again went to the drawing board to make
changes and repeated this cycle until I got it right.
Above 30 prototypes were made including quick
Ideation Prototypes Market Research paper studies, 3d printed model, metal working
prototypes, concept studies and so on and so forth.
Each model an iteration of its previous one improving
either aesthetics or function.
To make the design accessible and available to all. I
bifurcated the design into two versions for maximum
social impact. An afordable plastic version which you
can buy at any local market and a durable metal
version whose design is open source and can be made
by the local fabricator.
Production 3d Modeling & Rendering Photography
DESIGN
Side
Part A - Body Part B - Scraper Front
USABILITY Scrape Transfer Dump
Product will be available in
two variants. The rst
version would be commer-
cially available in rural
markets. Made from Back
molded plastic like
polyethylene and would
weigh under 500 Gms. The
second version would be a
freely available DIY design
plan. That locals can
manufacture out of sheet
metal and would weigh The rst part known as a scraper and Then scraper slids in hooks located in Unload dung without touching as
under 1 Kg.It can transfer is used to push cow dung from the the mouth of body to avoid falling of the scraper rotates out like a lap
load upto 8kgs. ground into the body. cow dung while moving when vertical handle is elevated.
Top
PRODUCT FEATURES USER TESTING
User feedback is paramount in social design. Contant feedback to improve the design and to understand user's needs.
D-shaped handle to carry Cylindrical horizontal handle
heavy load when transfering for stronger grip and better
dung over long distances. control.
Smooth, curvy body that is Protruding bottom lip
easy to clean and maintain enables sweeping of manure
without any corners. into the body easily.
Vertical handle to elevate Hooks to attach scraper to
body when unloading main body, so that it is not
manure. misplaced.
Concave body does not allow Wide scraper for broad range
any cow dung to scatter of motion which can be
while expanding capacity. Seeta testing one of the prototype, Noida, India
maneuvered with either hand.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
02 Canco
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Decor 2 Weeks
Semester 7
Canco was developed as a novelty item for environmentally
and ethically conscious customers of Green the Map. By
upcycling liquor bottles into beautiful containers that can
be used for a variety of storage purposes.
DESIGN GOALS
Green the Map company had three
requirements that had to be met.
Waste Material Home Decor Handmade
To design a product that upcycles waste. To create product in the realm of home decor. To use manufacturing process that are crat and skill based.
DESIGN PROCESS
Concept is to reclaim and repurpose glass bottles
esp. beer, whiskey and other alcoholic liquor
bottles into storage containers. Body of the
container is made from lower portion of glass
bottle and cap is made out of weaved cane. Use of
cane adds additional character to an otherwise
Bottom View niche product. Canco can be sold standalone or as
a part of diverse collection. It can also use as
giting option to package other items like
chocolate, candles etc.
This project was challenging because of dissim-
larity between diferent shapes and sizes of waste
glass bottles. This hurdle was overcome by
building variability right into the design.
Top View SAMPLES OF LIDS
Unpolished Square Lid
Unpolished Round Lid
Side View
URBAN DESIGN
03 Xcess
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Travel 2 Months Delhi Metro
Accessory Semester 5 Rail Corporation
Xcess is a wallet for people who commute daily via Rapid
Transport Systems. It gives fast and secure access to
metro card, cash and earphones by attaching itself to
smartphone or wallet.
PROCESS USER JOURNEY TOUCHPOINTS
Ater surveying 256 metro user and
observing 5 metro stations around Delhi for
a period of 2 weeks. Two key observation
were made. First, Delhi metro stations face
heavy trac on daily basis. Due to heavy
footfalls there is longer waiting time at
ticket counters, checking machines and
platforms which is made worse when
people fumble to nd their belongings. In
all this bustle people can lose hold of their
smartcard or smartphone. Second, during
travelling people are mostly engaged on
their smartphones with earphones on.
This is the problem Xcess tried to address. Entering metro station Finding route Buying tickets Ticket checking
Waiting on platform Entering train Commuting Exiting station
3D Printed Prototype
COLOR SAMPLES DESIGN
Mint Green
Cherry Red
Back
Mellon Yellow
Product parameters were to make accessible, compact Metro card slides into the wallet through a slit and act as
accessory for items that you need within easy reach for a cap to the cavity where cash, coins and keys are stored.
daily commute. It should also not become another thing Running on back side are two cris-crossing elastic bands
to forget when leaving home. As a promotional item for which can be lited to insert lap of your regular wallet or
Baby Blue Delhi Metro Rail Corporation it's designed for economical a pair of earphones or smartphone or purse strap.
mass production and comes in four diferent colors.
FURNITURE DESIGN
04 RecFlex
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Home 2 Months
Seating Semester 4
Reclex is multi-functional recliner that features a
removable workspace. It uses zero gravity position for
complete relaxation. Designed for working individuals
living in premium segment.
PROCESS
This project was a research intensive The scope of design was to create a low
exercise in aesthetics where I had to maintenance, multi-functional product
design a premium furniture piece for that provides healthy posture for longer
high end users. One of the answers that period of time. It is fashionable and
we needed to nd through research was allows user relax without getting into
cost & value parameters for our target bed. The learning outcome for this
user. Immersion in their lives by putting project was working in a team and using
myself in their shoes and deconstruct- research tools for gathering diferent
ing and examining elements surround- types of data while following a plan of
ing them. action to complete within deadlines.
Concept Maps
Interior Design
Research Board
DUAL POSITIONS DESIGN
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Solution was a lexible chair that can be used as
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working chair as well as a recliner and switches
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Work Position
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seamlessly between the two modes.
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The recliner mode optimises rest by using zero
gravity position. It distributes weight evenly
throughout the chair which minimizes pressure on
the spine. In addition it elevates legs over heart
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level which promotes circulation and reduces
swelling.
The working mode is improved with a removable
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table top that ts in the armrest and slides out
when not in use. This allows user to work while
maintaining good posture. For people who bring
their work home this zero gravity chair can be a
helpful reminder to relax periodically, allowing the
eyes and brain to adjust from focused work while
the body unwinds.
Minimalistic, premium look was achieved with a Rest Position
combination of leather and steel.
Black Leather Brushed Steel Red Acrylic
Removable Table
LIFESTYLE ACCESSORY DESIGN
05 Flow
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Stationary 2 Months Individual
Storage Semester 4
An organising folder with sleeves that are detachable to
store stationary items. Designed for college student's for
carrying from college to home and back without losing
costly stationary.
PROCESS
Ideating and conceptualizing to
full design goals initially set.
Making mock-ups of designs
that meet the criteria.
Mood Board
DESIGN SLEEVES
1) Tiny Items
like thumbtacks,
eraser etc
Attached Sleeve
2) Pens,
Stand markers &
3) Notebooks,
loose papers etc.
Folder
4) Chargers
On each sleeve there are diferent shapes and sizes of This project was undertaken ater being introduced to & Cables
pockets that can hold diferent items. Sleeves than go into the design method for the rst time. Following each
folder for travel, which ts easily in a backpack. While step and trusting it to lead to a design solution.
working folder can turn into a stand and sleeve attaches to This project helped me learn the importance of
it with a velcro strip. Sleeves are made out of WPC rectan- semiotics in design and how it could have been used
gles and covered with dyed jute. to make a more intuitive product.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
06 Bloom
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Packaging 2 Weeks
Semester 7
Bloom is a set of two seasonal git boxes containing four
handmade paper lowers with their respective seeds, soil,
tools and planting tray. A giting option for kids or new
gardeners.
PACKAGING LABEL PROCESS
Introduction (Faceup) This project started as an exploration
activity with handmade paper. As
handmade paper lowers while lasts
longer, have less appeal.
I diverted design startegy into making
the lowers functional as well. From
there the scope expanded into a
project about packaging of
seeds.How to make that package
appeal to user and better than
curent alternatives.
Back
Avoid
Marigold
Sow in July - October
Emerges in October - November
Space seeds 45 cm x 30 cm
Grows to 15-90 cm
Blooms in October - April
Shift to F lower beds, edge
Normal plant & rockery Full
Symbolises Desire, Grief &
Celebration
Front
LAYOUT FOR SEED PACKET
Instructions Key (Facedown) Heavy
All the vector graphics are sourced from
dreamstime.com for educational purpose only.
Typography Kits are sourced from dafont.com
Thin jute rope to
(Tie up each box) Easy and fun starter kit for rst time hobby
gardeners and even kids who love lowers.
Taking guesswork out of gardening with easy
to follow instructions.
The packaging includes biodegradable
Wooden spoon & fork coconut coir seedling tray, handmade paper
(Tiny tools) lowers that can act as tags while the plant
are growing, coco peat coins which expand
into nutritious soil and tiny wooden tools to
rake. Packaging labels would be made out of
recycled paper to make whole package 100%
Paper lower biodegradable.
(Representative lower)
Seeds
(In paper packet)
Coco peat coins
(1 disc for each Summer Winter
compartment)
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
07 Trika
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Commercial 2 Weeks makein
Homeware Semester 6
Trika is an open ended furniture piece which can be
modied and used either as a nightstand or worktable or
side table. It brings you closer to nature with a splash of
green light ltering through a beautiful CNC cutout of a
tree.
DESIGN
Living Room
Bed Room
Study
SIDE TABLE STUDY TABLE NIGHT STAND
Light panel can be taken of or used to hold Light panel can be brought towards front as task Light panel can be shited towards back side.
decor pieces. Middle panel can be reversed light. Middle panel can be adjusted according to So that gauzy green night light lters through
and adjusted to the height of sofa or arm personal preference. Base panel can be shited glass panel. Middle panel can match mattress
chair. Base panel is completely towards front. to the middle to account for chair space. height. Base panel is in the middle.
PROCESS EXPLODED VIEW
It is known that contact with natural
elements puts people in quiet, peaceful Light Panel
state of mind. Idea was to harness that
power to design a furniture that bring a
piece of nature back into user's modern
lifestyles. CNC Panel
Trika is based on shiting trends in
home furniture. It is made up of four
panels that can shited to diferent
position for diferent uses. Top and
bottom panel moves horizontally while
middle panel moves vertically. Middle
panel is also twice the thickness of other
panels. Every panel is connected by
adjustable glass clamps. Psychographic Board
Middle Panel
As designers we oten approach a
project brief without a clear
material or production method in
mind. In some cases it is only until
the later stages of concept develop-
ment that these crucial factors are
considered. This lack of production
understanding can oten result in
unsuccessful outcomes. In this
project I learned that designing
with knowledge of how an item will
be produced can play an important
role in a successful realisation of a Base Panel Glass Panel
product.
Demographic Board
INCLUSIVE DESIGN
08 WashD
PROJECT DURATION COLLABORATION
Home 2 Months Individual
Utility Semester 5
WashD is a bucket for bathing and washing clothes.
It's elevated height, storage space and washboard wall
helps Indian senior citizen to wash their clothes and
bathe without discomfort.
PRESENT SCENARIO PROCESS
As part of health & wellness module, I focused on Indian senior citizens.
Ater following their routine I noticed that they wash their clothes daily
before bathing instead of waiting for machine washing. But washing clothes
with hands becomes increasingly dicult with age. Due to water levels
going down in the bucket as you bathe, there is more back bending.
Changing dirty water also requires immense strength in arms. There are
presently no product in the market which address these issues while being
simple to adapt for everyone, young and old.
OBSERVATIONS
Washing tub
Fetching soap bar Washing cloth on hands and knees
Stool
Bathing
Bucket
Wringing in soapy water Disposing of dirty water
USABILITY STORYBOARD WASHD WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
Wash Board
Handles
1 2
Stool
SOAK RUB
Fill the tub and Unplug drain and
soak clothes in rub the clothes on
warm soapy water.
Plug
Storage space
3 4
WashD is a bathing and laundry Located on the inside of the
RINSE WRING bucket for Indian consumers. If slanted wall are sot ridges that
Rinse in running Keep them on surface not used for bathing it can be create gentle friction to wash away
used as a laundry basket to store dirt. There is storage space
water and wring below.Plug the drain
and wash small loads like underneath where you can store
the clothes. and bath as usual. delicates, gym clothes, handker- wrung clothes or detergents and a
chiefs and socks which are soiled plug on back wall to drain water
on a daily basis. without picking the bucket.
Contact Me
anmol.gupta.pd@gmail.com
5145 573 800
Anmol Gupta
PRODUCT DESIGNER
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PROJECTS
Graduate Thesis Project (October 2016 - May 2017)
A social innovation project for rural Indian women to aid in their daily task of cow dung collection.
Combating contamination that results from direct contact while facilitating the collection process.
Awarded Most Professional Project at degree show
To be featured in Global Grad Show, Dubai Design Week 2017
Collaboration with Green the Map (September 2016)
Fair trade arm of Swechha organisation ofer solutions to problems of urban waste, urban poverty and
citizen apathy towards environment by upcycling.
Designed and developed range of storage containers made out of liquor bottles and cane strips.
Collaboration with TARAgram Orchha (August 2016)
Development Alternative enterprise based on waste to wealth technology. TARA paper and products
are marketed locally, nationally and globally.
Designed sustainable and biodegradable packaging of seeds as a lasting giting option.
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interior Product Design Organised study trip to Orchha and Jaipur
Pearl Academy, India (2013-2017) Member of PlanClan (Student body)
Nottingham Trent University, UK (Semester abroad) Mentored juniors in design projects
TECHNICAL SKILLS SOFTWARE SKILLS
Concept sketching & digital sketching Prociency in 3D design tools:
Model making AutoCAD, Rhino, Solidworks (CSWA),Keyshot
Computer aided manufacturing & prototyping Prociency in 2D communication tools:
Product photography & lm making Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Human centric design Experience in digital media tools:
Knowledge in Ergonomics Lightroom, Premiere Pro
Material understanding of wood, plastic, metal Command of MS Oce & CMAP
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteered in MindRocks 2013, India Today youth summit event.
Volunteered at AIDS Noida (All India Development Society) teaching underprivileged kids.
Volunteered at SPCA Noida (A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
