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Alternative spaces
LOFTED BED/CLOSET
room: 24'6" x 13
320 sq ft
one unit. powered by robotics to open horizontal pull-out closest on demand and expand staircase
20 ft mobile cargo with mom's attic conversion
Intent:
perfect for cross country trips since the living and driving spaces are connected
stealthy mobile living w/ all essential amenities
size:
144 sq ft
13.4 sq m
6' x 12' ft mobile cargo trailer conversion
Intent:
intended for short stay camping trips
makes camping accessible and transportable w/ all essential amenities
push the boundaries of tiny spaces and making it comfortable
size:
78 sq ft
7.25 sq m
Zagato Hinge Replacement
These are the prototypes!
Forgot to take pics of the final project but just imagine a much nicer part with better curvature in black metal.
Thursdays after work at Volta was a time to work on restoring exotic cars part of Scott's (the CEO) collection or improving the HQ. Project Z focused on the Zagato, a very rare car whose door could not close since the hinge was broken and could not be purchased due to it rarity.
The first attempt at a new hinge was a horrendous 3D scan. So I shifted to cadding the shape with rough measurements I took with calipers (curved part). I took it to 3D print, adjusted it again, 3D printed again, etc etc until I was satisfied with the shape.
Next, I researched different companies and materials that could realize this product. I got quotes from multiple companies, communicated with vendors, and compared prices. I eventually decided on a company, material and got it ordered! It came back perfect and decided a few coats of paint would match it to the other door. It's installed and working :)
zagato
Camper Trailer
I had to tackle the engineering problem of making a mobile housing structure as light as possible, given my car can only tow 1000 lbs, while maintaining stability.
I prototyped a structure on a 5x8 carry on trailer. I modeled the 8020 structure in Solidworks, organized a BOM, then ordered and machined parts. I built the entire structure myself then covered it with polycarbonate sheets.
For user testing... I lived in it for 2 months! I loved it. Granted, I could've made some upgrades if someone didn't steal all my 8020 hardware from my storage unit...
I wanted to create an alternative living situation that could be cheaply made, allow financial freedom, mobile and helped me lower my carbon footprint compared to traditional living.
Art
3D printed jewelry
I was driven for my love for style, fashion and individual expression. Jewelry, to me, is a non-verbal way to communicate to people who you are but this can be limited by manufacturing restrictions. I was inspired to 3D print my jewelry when I could not find a design I had in mind and opened a new world of incorporating engineering (Solidworks and 3D printing) with art. I was able to create complex bodies and illusions with ease. I hope I can pursue this as a marketable side project.
Photography
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