Program Lead on the 2+year effort to execute a no-compromise universal audio bud for the Pixel ecosystem.
*industrial design and visualization by Luke Mastrangelo @ Google
The debut product line from NYC upstart Raden. Partnered with Josh Udashkin to conceive a modern, universal family of luggage that leverages technology to alleviate some of the aggravations of travel. Raden can alert you to it’s arrived at the baggage carousel, charge your mobile devices, and warn you if your luggage is over the weight limit for your flight.
role: industrial designer and direction, manufacturing support to mass production.
graphic design and branding by Mucho SF
Google Clips is a machine intelligence equipped personal camera. Designed to be either worn, placed, or object mounted, Clips can recognize your family, friends, and pets, then proactively take candid photography so that you don’t have to. Onboard learning ensures that shots are well composed, facial expressions are agreeable, and that you don’t miss any action.
The major design challenge with Clips was to ensure a compact, functionally versatile design with a benevolent character and clear intent.
role: Industrial designer, on-product UI, UX, Factory support
The original Beatbox sound system needed a more compact, rechargeable, portable sibling. Fast. Concept, development, and production schedules were primary challenges, along with the aggressive cost targets.
Google Wearables ID lead. Set product definition and directed the industrial design of all Google Audio products and their accessories.
Industrial design by Gina Reimann and Luke Mastrangelo.
Initiated in collaboration with DJ AM, the Pro headphone was envisioned as a premium DJ headphone. Defining features include the sound isolating ear cups, swivel hinge for monitoring the room, and the ability to daisy-chain several headphones together.
Circadian Design enlisted Kenneth Sweet ID to partner on the design and development of a medication management system. The final product is an app-connected medicine bottle that reminds you when to take your medication, keeps track of your dosage, and orders your refill when you are about to run out.
Role: UX consulting, Industrial design, and design engineering support
Octovo is a no-compromise collection of tools for the modern traveler.
Google Wearables ID lead. Set product definition and directed the industrial design of all Google Audio products and their accessories. Google required a universal USB-C earbud to ship with 2018 Pixel phones. Aggressive fit and comfort targets drove the unique integrated ear loop design, wherein the cable itself acts as an adjustable anchor to ensure proper fit regardless of ear size or shape.
Industrial design by Gina Reimann and Luke Mastrangelo.
A special collaborative project between Octovo and Tilley Surfboards, five surfboards were hand formed and finished to our shape and finish specifications. We developed custom cast titanium components and built a tailored Octovo surf bag to protect each board.
Barnes & Noble needed to develop an e-reader in order to remain competitive in the trade. Within the course of a single year, they had their first product; a streamlined, easy to use e-ink/LCD hybrid named 'NOOK'.
Beats wanted to expand their category offerings by entering the portable audio space. They chose to do it in a characteristically brash way, introducing a beatbox in 2010.
