https://cactus-coast.com cactus-coast.com Sat, 01 Jan 2022 07:43:42 +0000 https://cactus-coast.com en https://cactus-coast.com/index Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:46 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/index https://cactus-coast.com/UI-UX-index Sat, 01 Jan 2022 07:43:42 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/UI-UX-index <img width="1333" height="1333" width_o="1333" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d9118b5e57afde0c7c4154d8236bdeb2744282f0592b68c2b89820ff2650ee1c/Zingtrip.jpg" data-mid="128655770" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d9118b5e57afde0c7c4154d8236bdeb2744282f0592b68c2b89820ff2650ee1c/Zingtrip.jpg" /> <img width="1333" height="1333" width_o="1333" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f9680b7e11b1553497d1d54315bd873e80b07bf9dcb00c579567e2948284a67/Peace-Museum.jpg" data-mid="128655771" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2f9680b7e11b1553497d1d54315bd873e80b07bf9dcb00c579567e2948284a67/Peace-Museum.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/zingtrip-1 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:32:14 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/zingtrip-1 project: zingtrip status: beta mode about I was drawn to Zingtrip’s mission and goal, to help business travelers stay fit every trip as I was able to keenly relate to the issue they championed. role I was brought in to help design the functions, layout and in general the visual direction of the business while helping discern the general specific features and needs of the B2B market. <img width="2846" height="1600" width_o="2846" height_o="1600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5d8ae3ce0283e896ef0c8f8d1853c53d03ac5aa3b443566c1ae5c9b74818c32e/Zing-Trip-Wire-Frames-01.png" data-mid="128620986" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5d8ae3ce0283e896ef0c8f8d1853c53d03ac5aa3b443566c1ae5c9b74818c32e/Zing-Trip-Wire-Frames-01.png" /> <img width="1251" height="899" width_o="1251" height_o="899" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c13e10793e5a88bba8972cb8ed8585779bd25b3fe1a22ce4b9d1e7fbc94555e2/ZT-Website-01-01.png" data-mid="128621056" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c13e10793e5a88bba8972cb8ed8585779bd25b3fe1a22ce4b9d1e7fbc94555e2/ZT-Website-01-01.png" /> <img width="1251" height="1116" width_o="1251" height_o="1116" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fdd110dcd010941f103379376d8b94ea2916c6e0dec271794d6eb1ac8e3e97a1/ZT-Website-02.png" data-mid="128621137" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fdd110dcd010941f103379376d8b94ea2916c6e0dec271794d6eb1ac8e3e97a1/ZT-Website-02.png" /> <img width="1251" height="1115" width_o="1251" height_o="1115" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d111eed84ef0d9cd7fad9b8b27c1ed4d698236eb48a15c68ab80fd1eadbf4401/ZT-Website-03.png" data-mid="128621139" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d111eed84ef0d9cd7fad9b8b27c1ed4d698236eb48a15c68ab80fd1eadbf4401/ZT-Website-03.png" /> graphics Slide and inforgraphics created for meetings and presentations. <img width="1056" height="816" width_o="1056" height_o="816" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b496aeff20bba527d628afb84f939f4557238f3d8cec1b60bfda4a65bb0b37ca/ZT2.jpg" data-mid="128622812" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b496aeff20bba527d628afb84f939f4557238f3d8cec1b60bfda4a65bb0b37ca/ZT2.jpg" /> research After familiarizing myself with Zingtrip’s past and current data, I listed and organized the various factors, scenarios, and opportunities the company operated in to help shape the ideal platform. <img width="1056" height="816" width_o="1056" height_o="816" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/11efd0f2179c181f00da0a3b6bc7af754fc4e2578456fa06002f772582884eb2/ZT3.jpg" data-mid="128622813" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/11efd0f2179c181f00da0a3b6bc7af754fc4e2578456fa06002f772582884eb2/ZT3.jpg" /> focus It was important to enable users to find, select, and complete a booking in as little as three clicks.&nbsp; <img width="1056" height="816" width_o="1056" height_o="816" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7656daf81ac0636a5f9f3504682ae8f9ee34e2bb0c926e373400e3385a1d6668/ZT4.jpg" data-mid="128622814" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7656daf81ac0636a5f9f3504682ae8f9ee34e2bb0c926e373400e3385a1d6668/ZT4.jpg" /> final Beta version currently in tests with pilot test with fitness and relaxation providers for select B2B clients. <img width="1056" height="816" width_o="1056" height_o="816" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e8bc6d345e69ab06a98a348d4d40592603046603bb7c7c31c5d8ad034f9b01d/ZT5.jpg" data-mid="128622815" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e8bc6d345e69ab06a98a348d4d40592603046603bb7c7c31c5d8ad034f9b01d/ZT5.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/peace-museum Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:37:55 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/peace-museum project: peace museum status: on hold about I was approached by private investors to help with a new platform for the initial failed vango art to consumer website. The new update was designed to help artists create sustainable income and advance their career at the same time creating a new usable database for pieces sold, envisioned to chart and understand cultural and art trends among other factors. role I was brought on to help with art direction, layout, and translate objectives into actionable features and direction for future site. <img width="1650" height="1275" width_o="1650" height_o="1275" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0d5e871070fb7853d2d86264f147517716ecfffc019674c2e2ade80ab4a313c3/110.png" data-mid="128649645" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0d5e871070fb7853d2d86264f147517716ecfffc019674c2e2ade80ab4a313c3/110.png" /> problem The previous company failed to understand the art market consumer psychology. Status of site was in debt with zero revenue.&nbsp; approachChange selling platform, psychology and selling strategy to mirror those of existing fine art houses. <img width="2668" height="1667" width_o="2668" height_o="1667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac8e68ef091b5f51e651c5597e285bb39211162ca2ce436f5ca15e1ed86df029/1-03.png" data-mid="128650343" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ac8e68ef091b5f51e651c5597e285bb39211162ca2ce436f5ca15e1ed86df029/1-03.png" /> <img width="2667" height="1667" width_o="2667" height_o="1667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/46691c02304838f5605174b04cb9ccfdba79315cb1b903eb9b7bd53eb830c310/1-04.png" data-mid="128650344" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/46691c02304838f5605174b04cb9ccfdba79315cb1b903eb9b7bd53eb830c310/1-04.png" /> <img width="2667" height="1667" width_o="2667" height_o="1667" 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/> https://cactus-coast.com/l-attente Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:47 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/l-attente project: l’attente statusshipped aboutI was contracted by a London brand to help design a night time commuter pack. They sold reflective gear for the commuting Londoners and wanted to expand their product line into packs. role Responsible for concept generation, style direction, spec creation and sourcing. <img width="2083" height="2083" width_o="2083" height_o="2083" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/211b6ab16ded67ec95e1e2caa86d98ab0eafec7d3fab29272951d6c4b5fb15cb/L-Attente-Cover.png" data-mid="128141757" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/211b6ab16ded67ec95e1e2caa86d98ab0eafec7d3fab29272951d6c4b5fb15cb/L-Attente-Cover.png" /> brief A versatile compact pack designed for the modern day commuter and traveler. Designed for quick access and to satisfy various organizational needs;&nbsp; from electronics, accessories, to clothing, the pack combines both functionality and style. user researchResearched into what commuters&nbsp; typically carried: an array of electronics (headphones, smart phone, laptop, usb drives, cords, etc) utilized daily for life and work. “There were countless times I was almost hit by a car because of the low visibility from the fog.” &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -James Cissel &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; London Commuter <img width="2550" height="1650" width_o="2550" height_o="1650" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/be39ca1d05894692ea4e6c888b498483ca0c04197f4d64f3d07792ee16ee9389/C5a.png" data-mid="128423143" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/be39ca1d05894692ea4e6c888b498483ca0c04197f4d64f3d07792ee16ee9389/C5a.png" /> <img width="2550" height="1650" width_o="2550" height_o="1650" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b5465c624c00b8d3195aabd8fe2157dd04d697bd56e2eea0c7651aef3e73af01/C6a.png" data-mid="128417444" border="0" data-scale="92" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b5465c624c00b8d3195aabd8fe2157dd04d697bd56e2eea0c7651aef3e73af01/C6a.png" /> sketch Responsible for concept generation, style direction, spec creation and sourcing. protosA critical feature of the pack required it to have high visibility in fog.&nbsp; Screen print reflective decal would cost too much and eventually wear off.&nbsp; Material also had to be sweat and water resistant if not water proof, yet durable and stiff enought to prevent shifting of interior contents. Paper versions were created to refine the distinct canister shape and top opening. <img width="2550" height="1650" width_o="2550" height_o="1650" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2fb49f1329079470570f1c20df991d0c22b52a3c02e1946c8230fee5b0396275/Ca.png" data-mid="128418061" border="0" data-scale="88" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2fb49f1329079470570f1c20df991d0c22b52a3c02e1946c8230fee5b0396275/Ca.png" /> end result Front face was changed and features were adjusted as needed for functionality.The initial reflective material appeared dull and grey in the day time. It took a bit of effort to source a thick reflective water resistant material to work, tarpaulin. <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c453319747649b9d8e1803cdb3b0403dbc48e390992ee610a7efd3ad53d787de/Cb.jpg" data-mid="128421350" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/c453319747649b9d8e1803cdb3b0403dbc48e390992ee610a7efd3ad53d787de/Cb.jpg" /> extendable bottom compartment <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38691430cf8e9eb0bf32a62dde97eaffa0ee5f0a76b2e789184c6cc65be05af3/Cb2.jpg" data-mid="128421351" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/38691430cf8e9eb0bf32a62dde97eaffa0ee5f0a76b2e789184c6cc65be05af3/Cb2.jpg" />night time reflection <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/315cf51521f047a266270b8394eda21a60a2108a59e55b7baf89dd65be8aacfe/Cb3.jpg" data-mid="128421352" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/315cf51521f047a266270b8394eda21a60a2108a59e55b7baf89dd65be8aacfe/Cb3.jpg" />original 7 pocket front organization <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/719a09359877c33139c31d505e00b814519f159e4c6c20ef3b989b4c6af7061d/Cb4.jpg" data-mid="128421353" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/719a09359877c33139c31d505e00b814519f159e4c6c20ef3b989b4c6af7061d/Cb4.jpg" />side organizational pockets <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70e93381348cbcfe2c5f77fdef0688249bc8e4f92d96bc8c652358f02d7bb63b/Cb5.jpg" data-mid="128421354" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/70e93381348cbcfe2c5f77fdef0688249bc8e4f92d96bc8c652358f02d7bb63b/Cb5.jpg" />sweat wicking back panel <img width="816" height="1056" width_o="816" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/478e9b27d4e696f88c738aaca0b6b3cc5a766d81032e2f25a5914fda4c35a669/Cb6.jpg" data-mid="128421355" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/478e9b27d4e696f88c738aaca0b6b3cc5a766d81032e2f25a5914fda4c35a669/Cb6.jpg" />luggage compatible sleeve https://cactus-coast.com/progressware Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:47 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/progressware project: progressware statusshipped about&nbsp; What initially started as a senior thesis project focusing on the Obesity issue, eventually manifested into Progress Ware, a cup and plate designed to help steer users to eat up to 25% less per meal. Progress Ware is designed for daily use by acting as a catalyst for a bigger change by helping people accustom to consuming less first. role Responsible for concept generation, development, sourcing, branding and production. Own project.&nbsp; U.S Patent # 787,890 www.progressplate.com brief Explore what physical products&nbsp; can be designed to help combat obesity. <img width="1333" height="1333" width_o="1333" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3370ecf7d1fb69a8a11e6418f1cbd3170cdfa200a79c59b4255c1f1a13404df1/Progress-Plate-Main.jpg" data-mid="128447762" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3370ecf7d1fb69a8a11e6418f1cbd3170cdfa200a79c59b4255c1f1a13404df1/Progress-Plate-Main.jpg" /> &nbsp; <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/263b3a5028b08fd2ed2c2f94a593b994b381104287ecf2ea924513e1fe9d3745/Pa.jpg" data-mid="128451320" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/263b3a5028b08fd2ed2c2f94a593b994b381104287ecf2ea924513e1fe9d3745/Pa.jpg" /> research&nbsp;Interviewed a range of people, educators, psychologists, those suffering from obesity. 6 months were spent researching and another 6 spent analyzing data and prototyping various solutions. Obesity is a huge multifaceted issue that does not have one nice neat solution. &nbsp;At the end of the day, the best approach was the simplest one, to remake a familiar object people can easily use. concepts Focusing on objects users interact with most during eating, plates and cups. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8800b2adc4705e5aee3ff77ed5cd9fcf802da78d323e562bbad5e6f954a3dbf/P22.jpg" data-mid="128453216" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8800b2adc4705e5aee3ff77ed5cd9fcf802da78d323e562bbad5e6f954a3dbf/P22.jpg" /> &nbsp; <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/56af09252ea1019a4eeda76a755929fb2b87b6e4100efcb6e53832aeeed302c9/P3.jpg" data-mid="128451330" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/56af09252ea1019a4eeda76a755929fb2b87b6e4100efcb6e53832aeeed302c9/P3.jpg" /> protos Prototyping involved paper mock ups to 3D printing, silicone injection molding, resin casting, and CNC molds. finishA plate and cup designed to help people consciously eat less per meal. The raised quarter front section is the “do not fill” zone, an area users leave empty. <img width="2084" height="2085" width_o="2084" height_o="2085" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4f43827930dabf2d264107a8487a61242ae7b01274f87b8b93c7303f6415b90d/Progress-Plate-Front.png" data-mid="128454474" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4f43827930dabf2d264107a8487a61242ae7b01274f87b8b93c7303f6415b90d/Progress-Plate-Front.png" /> On the back of the raised section is the word Control, where users will see and feel the word. It serves as a gentle reminder to take control of eating habits. <img width="2084" height="2085" width_o="2084" height_o="2085" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f836e16c0d4382c10fecdc9c0439cc25acd0ddf1caa4af380c9edfb0121d3ce1/Progress-Plate-Back.png" data-mid="128141560" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f836e16c0d4382c10fecdc9c0439cc25acd0ddf1caa4af380c9edfb0121d3ce1/Progress-Plate-Back.png" /> Designed with interior 12 oz serving markers so users are visually aware of the amount that will be consumed. <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac679a4aebd9aeca7051801164bd0ed573ce1c1481e3e667faa95258edb1c833/Cup.jpg" data-mid="128456719" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ac679a4aebd9aeca7051801164bd0ed573ce1c1481e3e667faa95258edb1c833/Cup.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/cat-s-meow Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:47 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/cat-s-meow project: cat’s meow statusshipped about Updated approach and construction for a staple design in product line. Worked to create a sleeping bag that retained superior heat insulation even when washed. Standard sleeping bag construction traditionally relied on a handful of specific materials with limited cleaning possiblites.&nbsp; Worked under outdoor industry veteran Andy Gustafson, sourcing, color, and overseas manufacturing. role Aid in exploring material and construction possibilites,&nbsp; spec creation, color ups, sampling and production.&nbsp; <img width="2083" height="2083" width_o="2083" height_o="2083" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/69ed8f517a5f51593487750fb800cad7652fb4272cb9e65f94f18f1140213730/Cat-s-Meow.png" data-mid="128140059" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/69ed8f517a5f51593487750fb800cad7652fb4272cb9e65f94f18f1140213730/Cat-s-Meow.png" /> brief Updated approach and construction for a staple item in product line. V2Most sleeping bags are created with cut staple insulation. Cost efficient, warm, environmentally friendly and an alternative to down for most companies.Exploring different materials, in this case, continuous filament, led to a better bag. Continuous filament is extruded fiber, which means there is no adhesive bonding to disintegrate unlike cut staple when washed. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/434ed890af0c63465da431921c5e3ee8b61818474313d2dbd024699974c178b6/S.jpg" data-mid="128459208" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/434ed890af0c63465da431921c5e3ee8b61818474313d2dbd024699974c178b6/S.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/37a6e2ba0121e642524e65968d5e8f3d9ac2e8374e6d32835f7ec55a1b542d3a/S2.jpg" data-mid="128459209" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/37a6e2ba0121e642524e65968d5e8f3d9ac2e8374e6d32835f7ec55a1b542d3a/S2.jpg" /> protos Adjust and change entire construction based on the new continious filament material. Rework panels and seam edges to reduce draft. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/316b71636f58d271531cc44f7090d87755d3dfefc7018f911e2c5993254df16b/S3.jpg" data-mid="128459210" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/316b71636f58d271531cc44f7090d87755d3dfefc7018f911e2c5993254df16b/S3.jpg" /> A new stuff sack was created for the new dimensions of the sleeping bag. specsCad work created for factory communication, manufacturing and production. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a68bf76b4758e99ba64a6b085156dc415883ea56489b05f480882670ab767b4a/S3.jpg" data-mid="128459612" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a68bf76b4758e99ba64a6b085156dc415883ea56489b05f480882670ab767b4a/S3.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d99f5cbc41a87c9aa27429ea3607d3d1ab0804f0dc1d72e24e1612222c6fa27/S5.jpg" data-mid="128459214" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1d99f5cbc41a87c9aa27429ea3607d3d1ab0804f0dc1d72e24e1612222c6fa27/S5.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/talus-2 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:47 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/talus-2 project:&nbsp;talus 2 statusshipped about Updated construction, paneling and touch points to create a more breathable, storage friendly two person tent. Worked under outdoor industry veteran Andy Gustafson, sourcing, color, and overseas manufacturing. role Helped with analyzation, manufacturing, cads &amp; colorways. <img width="2083" height="2083" width_o="2083" height_o="2083" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/692af6f334c671524a28ddb3531c8289e5df3a5e8f5d5acfca2e573ee1052d45/Talus-2.png" data-mid="128140062" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/692af6f334c671524a28ddb3531c8289e5df3a5e8f5d5acfca2e573ee1052d45/Talus-2.png" /> briefCreate a spacious two person backpacking tent with organizational features and maximium ventilation.&nbsp; V2Changes came from studying and examining previous models and looking for ways to update tent paneling while keeping the previous custom pole infrastructure. <img width="2551" height="1651" width_o="2551" height_o="1651" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f511d1b936c09234969f7a908ea591830b5d3bb0cf863f242840d6cb8073ff1a/T-22.png" data-mid="128527739" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f511d1b936c09234969f7a908ea591830b5d3bb0cf863f242840d6cb8073ff1a/T-22.png" /> specs Cad work created for factory communication, manufacturing and production. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fe3b4cdc9ad1ad23585da1ca15d9656b3871e7f0a9b18d14927ba951c1c45bf4/T7.jpg" data-mid="128538972" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fe3b4cdc9ad1ad23585da1ca15d9656b3871e7f0a9b18d14927ba951c1c45bf4/T7.jpg" /> <img width="2551" height="1651" width_o="2551" height_o="1651" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cbf085d9cf61da9f5644bfa8a197b733ea9b568e9337a27ca238f030e560e8f8/T-24.png" data-mid="128527766" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cbf085d9cf61da9f5644bfa8a197b733ea9b568e9337a27ca238f030e560e8f8/T-24.png" /> finish Designed for maximum interior space and optimal organization of your gear, this new two-person backpacking tent features an exterior gear locker. This gear locker is tucked under the rainfly at the back of the tent and keeps wet and muddy gear outside, while remaining easily accessible from the inside of the tent. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b35360935d0df7915606b3274603a22dba4120bb328bb2b0f22432144ca1cfa0/T52.jpg" data-mid="128540011" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b35360935d0df7915606b3274603a22dba4120bb328bb2b0f22432144ca1cfa0/T52.jpg" /> features Lightweight, 2-person tent Space-saving exterior gear locker&nbsp; accessible from inside the tent DAC featherlight NSL™ poles High-low ventilation for better breathability Maximized interior space for a more comfortable experience <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/81e6bfec9cf71cb171567074ecad491cb23e635a3dcb56e06034dcf3388e0807/T.jpg" data-mid="128528659" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/81e6bfec9cf71cb171567074ecad491cb23e635a3dcb56e06034dcf3388e0807/T.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/verirand Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:48 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/verirand project: verirand statusin progress about A personal electronic device that allows next level private secure conversations via bluetooth connection with user mobiles.&nbsp; A fully self contained, sans app and backend device utilizing original technology (signal processing, cryptography, embedded programming)&nbsp; allowing true end-to-end secured voice communications. Product is marketed towards privacy sensitive business professionals. role Responsible for external hardware design, idenitification and incorporation of user interaction touch points and features. &nbsp; Worked with team of engineers, scientists, and researchers. <img width="2083" height="2083" width_o="2083" height_o="2083" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/588f3061eec58bb5494dee5ce7e58f30635053d651449a0095a0c05dd99f6907/Codetalker-Cover.png" data-mid="128141456" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/588f3061eec58bb5494dee5ce7e58f30635053d651449a0095a0c05dd99f6907/Codetalker-Cover.png" /> briefTo help create an an appealing manufacturable case and overall refined product for&nbsp; production. Previous case below was a stand in by engineering team. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/05962cfb740509130b0f762ec2bd557f9895701be61c57ad5112f7413dc1e0e9/V1.jpg" data-mid="128657004" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/05962cfb740509130b0f762ec2bd557f9895701be61c57ad5112f7413dc1e0e9/V1.jpg" /> concepts Two part mold is explored first with tension fit closure to explore ideal size and shape. Experimented with G2 curvature. <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/df17a4522ea710e76296787a1d7e8009aabcd26073f6e5ae98eb6f9d872cb45a/V2.jpg" data-mid="128657694" border="0" data-scale="70" data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/df17a4522ea710e76296787a1d7e8009aabcd26073f6e5ae98eb6f9d872cb45a/V2.jpg" /> material Exploration in surface finish include faux stone, real stone, or textured abs.&nbsp; The intention was for a elevated product with certain aesthetics, low key yet visually intriguing.&nbsp; <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48e79e62b872a09aa2245c95d218cb315afc2235351898a940ff6c19d6392294/V.jpg" data-mid="128657696" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/48e79e62b872a09aa2245c95d218cb315afc2235351898a940ff6c19d6392294/V.jpg" /> protos Currently a two piece openable case for engineer’s ease of access to pcb and circuitry.&nbsp; Final version will have snap lock case for production, eliminating need for screws and other securement.&nbsp; <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/feafcf93dd7b423306d7c36f6f8a07def9f91f179ea11a1275237979d030b32b/V3.jpg" data-mid="128656983" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/feafcf93dd7b423306d7c36f6f8a07def9f91f179ea11a1275237979d030b32b/V3.jpg" /> https://cactus-coast.com/sketches-3d Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:56:48 +0000 cactus-coast.com https://cactus-coast.com/sketches-3d project: sketch + 3d past work about A small sample of concept and modeling projects. Limited info due to NDAs. <img width="3300" height="2400" width_o="3300" height_o="2400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0dc1dcc138b7b671ddebfd0d9c89e025e97b4f4ed652fe8de6255da82690b7b5/Gloves-Sketch.jpg" data-mid="128618425" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0dc1dcc138b7b671ddebfd0d9c89e025e97b4f4ed652fe8de6255da82690b7b5/Gloves-Sketch.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9056da1a5b1d8ab2424e62f68c7f7a4e56a3b24b68aa929f569531ca91b5eae2/Gloves-Finish.jpg" data-mid="128618422" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9056da1a5b1d8ab2424e62f68c7f7a4e56a3b24b68aa929f569531ca91b5eae2/Gloves-Finish.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a4b8ac75168b11bc29b180517f0ba47e77a24afb38fd1096a87731a39d762520/Wetsuits-Skech.jpg" data-mid="128618428" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a4b8ac75168b11bc29b180517f0ba47e77a24afb38fd1096a87731a39d762520/Wetsuits-Skech.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba333b8291c99b4f79e1f2d29a0e82221301f6c1f9a72a8d0cb52ba325740021/WetSuits-Finish2.jpg" data-mid="128618429" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba333b8291c99b4f79e1f2d29a0e82221301f6c1f9a72a8d0cb52ba325740021/WetSuits-Finish2.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bd6fdc09ecb8cb01c638856fdae56bf603d82732d7745db5615d197639c14a4b/Men-s-Wet-Suit.jpg" data-mid="128618483" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bd6fdc09ecb8cb01c638856fdae56bf603d82732d7745db5615d197639c14a4b/Men-s-Wet-Suit.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/abfa2dae65891d2077186e30d116a4bf9323937d197c614a4ae875de0be1c7bf/Boots-Sketch.jpg" data-mid="128618487" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/abfa2dae65891d2077186e30d116a4bf9323937d197c614a4ae875de0be1c7bf/Boots-Sketch.jpg" /> <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/973308c2bb4b87aa374e1465b32fac6576b259aa2303a64e9df7e06080ecbd05/Boot-Finish.jpg" data-mid="128618488" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/973308c2bb4b87aa374e1465b32fac6576b259aa2303a64e9df7e06080ecbd05/Boot-Finish.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/302da4cfb5614786575f99694fdd5ddcbb657f145a2338d4aebe0807feb00ff6/SS.jpg" data-mid="128619055" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/302da4cfb5614786575f99694fdd5ddcbb657f145a2338d4aebe0807feb00ff6/SS.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8f2277cc8b0bb4ea49cc6d842a8256fd6fd492b30a868eaaa55aed2321fd096b/SS2.jpg" data-mid="128619056" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8f2277cc8b0bb4ea49cc6d842a8256fd6fd492b30a868eaaa55aed2321fd096b/SS2.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d8224e513a901bd1a05245a90a9b3ec404fb235f2fa4537737798085b69502f/3D.jpg" data-mid="128619764" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d8224e513a901bd1a05245a90a9b3ec404fb235f2fa4537737798085b69502f/3D.jpg" /> <img width="1632" height="1056" width_o="1632" height_o="1056" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5159fde36d6fbb605dabf93e00ff1745c6f312d979ac106021925f2c42fad03b/SS3.jpg" data-mid="128619757" border="0" data-scale="80" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5159fde36d6fbb605dabf93e00ff1745c6f312d979ac106021925f2c42fad03b/SS3.jpg" />