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University Of Oregon
The Little Things
The Little Things - Focusing on aspects of design that positively impact tomorrow. This show highlights the work of the University of Oregon product design BFA class of 2020.
Thanks to: Sawyer C. Alcazar-Hagen
Participating Students
- Claire Alexander
- Eleanor Strand
- RJ Stevens
Claire Alexander
Hello! My name is Claire Alexander. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Since I was young, I have been a hands on learner and that is why I chose to pursue a degree in Product Design. While I was in Eugene, my material study focus was in ceramics. My other projects for my PD classes have used woodworking (carving and machining) and sewing with different materials such as leather and cordura. When I am not working on my product design projects I am behind the camera taking photos of my friends, family, and couples! I also spend time exploring the world, hanging out with my friends, and playing with my pups. I am a huge animal lover and have been working with multiple local pet companies in Oregon since high school. This has really allowed me to pursue my passion for animals and design. Through working with these companies while completing my degree, I have learned a lot about time management, product development, material processes, and using my ability to connect with others and animals to sell and create new and current products. I would like to take the skills and processes I have learned and use them to pursue my passion creating new and useful products for animals.
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This toy is designed to keep your pup engaged and distracted to let you stay focused while you work.
You can layer each crater with different treats to make it last longer.
The toy has 12 craters, 5 holes to dispense treats and a handle to attach a tether. The plastic that it is made out of is BPA free and safe for your pups!
Claire Alexander
Hello! My name is Claire Alexander. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Since I was young, I have been a hands on learner and that is why I chose to pursue a degree in Product Design. While I was in Eugene, my material study focus was in ceramics. My other projects for my PD classes have used woodworking (carving and machining) and sewing with different materials such as leather and cordura. When I am not working on my product design projects I am behind the camera taking photos of my friends, family, and couples! I also spend time exploring the world, hanging out with my friends, and playing with my pups. I am a huge animal lover and have been working with multiple local pet companies in Oregon since high school. This has really allowed me to pursue my passion for animals and design. Through working with these companies while completing my degree, I have learned a lot about time management, product development, material processes, and using my ability to connect with others and animals to sell and create new and current products. I would like to take the skills and processes I have learned and use them to pursue my passion creating new and useful products for animals.
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Eleanor Strand
Hi there I'm Eleanor! I'm a BFA student at the University of Oregon studying product design. This project was part of my final capstone piece that focused on the anxiety of having to get dressed everyday. I wanted to explore our relationships with sweatshirts and why we all have a favorite loungewear article. I designed a sporty/athleisure quarter-zip with additional weight in the back to create extra comfort and security to wear in both your home and out and about.
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pattern making
Working from home was a unique challenge, but having newspaper ads I would normally use to start fires with worked great
prototype
pre-dyed prototype
heroshot
behold the cozy
Eleanor Strand
Hi there I'm Eleanor! I'm a BFA student at the University of Oregon studying product design. This project was part of my final capstone piece that focused on the anxiety of having to get dressed everyday. I wanted to explore our relationships with sweatshirts and why we all have a favorite loungewear article. I designed a sporty/athleisure quarter-zip with additional weight in the back to create extra comfort and security to wear in both your home and out and about.
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RJ Stevens
Individualism is far more important to Generation Z than it is to any other generation. Because of this, they often embrace changing styles, hobbies, and interests. They are able to express their uniqueness through the clothes and accessories they wear and carry but current essentials bags do not offer cheap options for their changing styles. The Tri Zip is a modular essentials bag with interchangeable panels that suggest the theme of DIY. This allows individuals to style the bag with their own desired aesthetic.
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Tri Zip receives its name through its 3 different wear styles: shoulder, cross body, waist.
Tri Zip offers four interchangeable panels for the user to style in their own way.
This is the 2D object panel where the user is able to place photos, art, or collages within the tpu pocket.
The accessories panel was made to show off Gen Z's customized accessories that are normally stored in opaque bags.
The Nintendo Switch is already marketed to be customized and portable. This panel allows one to show off their customization as well as serving as mobile storage.
The charge panel allows for phone charging to be an aesthetic rather than a task.
RJ Stevens
Individualism is far more important to Generation Z than it is to any other generation. Because of this, they often embrace changing styles, hobbies, and interests. They are able to express their uniqueness through the clothes and accessories they wear and carry but current essentials bags do not offer cheap options for their changing styles. The Tri Zip is a modular essentials bag with interchangeable panels that suggest the theme of DIY. This allows individuals to style the bag with their own desired aesthetic.
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