https://www.paulsummerson.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-09 https://www.paulsummerson.com/about daily 0.75 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/954a801f-f688-4641-a0f4-fa258e528e48/RVRB2017_20_MeetTheMakersSummerson3.png About - Why? From as early as I was able, I wanted to figure it all out. How does a car door work? How can you cook eggs? How long is a piece of economy dental floss? (FYI enough to interconnect every object in a child 's bedroom roughly five times.) A theoretical understanding of things is a great start. Then comes the fun of application. To this day, my approach to life remains unchanged; watch, learn, do, fail, repeat. https://www.paulsummerson.com/resume daily 0.75 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/657779d8-4f32-4ddb-8542-3beda9b097a1/FB_IMG_1563030083796.jpg Resume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/1649175362098-VY7K3LBDI98QKH1OB21B/IMG_20171222_083033%2B-%2BCopy.jpg Resume https://www.paulsummerson.com/work daily 1.0 2022-04-05 https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/sportopenear monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/fb8c6150-4c27-4592-97e5-8b4cbe398c19/20-0309_Gwen-04vision2.jpg Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Sport Open Earbud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/73658c76-b0e3-494f-b1f0-5d4e0e64c194/cq5dam.web.600.600.png Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Carry Case. Photo by Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/277f7d86-abce-4f3b-98cc-1938d4e6e033/71KyIwumhrL.png Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Open Bud with Case and Charger. Photo by Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/75917b84-ad14-42fe-a885-ca5af1e90101/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Photos by Bose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/2d38e7ef-b1f3-41a2-a310-35569f9ba2b3/Screenshot+2022-04-03+165118.jpg Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Photo & Text by Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/a0625780-cea1-49d3-9f49-a7193050edda/61c-vzuKKTL._AC_SL1500_+-+Copy.jpg Work - Bose Sport Open Earbud Sport Open Earbud. Very Dramatic. Photo by Bose. https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/hs300 monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/d119463d-c9bd-4e09-996a-aaf39a7d502a/HS300_B_001180_RGB.png Work - Bose Home Speaker 300 - Refined and rational The Bose Home Speaker 300 is the entry into the smart speaker ecosystem. It was designed with the HS500 precursor in mind. The family ties are strong, and the approach taken allowed it to achieve the business goals needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/206cdda7-43b3-470e-b355-cfadb6e27070/HS500-HS300_WR_RGB.png Work - Bose Home Speaker 300 HS300 with the HS500. Photo by Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/36556c1c-2710-4a3c-99b7-5456284e1bdc/cq5dam.web.1920.1920.jpeg Work - Bose Home Speaker 300 HS300 Controls. Photo by Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/6e8d1eb6-1782-4841-a520-9ebc98ba400c/HS300_DUO_BWR_RGB.png Work - Bose Home Speaker 300 HS300 in both color options. Photo by Bose https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/ix5000 monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/9e789005-3829-4861-80e6-b4d3cf37695c/14-1202_Portfolio_v4.192.jpg Work - Cisco Enterprise Telepresence IX5000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/0e691745-4101-4594-853e-bdbf739de4c6/12-1115_DrainO.165.jpg Work - Cisco Enterprise Telepresence IX5000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/9b1c98fc-0a5f-4b0c-9064-3e861d65d4f5/14-1202_Portfolio_v4.1119.jpg Work - Cisco Enterprise Telepresence IX5000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/4708d6ad-41a8-47cb-b939-01fbd65679d3/14-1202_Portfolio_v4.1123.jpg Work - Cisco Enterprise Telepresence IX5000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/fe5ceb25-d657-4ddc-b3f9-2bbc959b72da/14-1202_Portfolio_v4.1126.jpg Work - Cisco Enterprise Telepresence IX5000 https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/bassmodule700 monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/34f58c4e-5479-486f-99c5-91b0528391c2/csm_2017_PD_RD_2a74e2bc86.png Work - Bose Bass Module 700 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/06374a1e-cad0-4f4e-baac-29a602264955/151021_Skipper_Lifestyle_Comparison+-+labeled.png Work - Bose Bass Module 700 Previous generation bass module, and the new Bass Module 700 concept https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/5f98b04a-8b0e-4900-a9da-2b0b7710412b/42-06028-2017-1.jpg Work - Bose Bass Module 700 Lifestyle 650 Home Theater System. Photography from Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/757f9b98-60e9-46e4-9768-b3922c87c01f/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg Work - Bose Bass Module 700 LS650 System. Photography from Bose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/f831ea6b-cc22-4aeb-9462-711c17bf15e5/cq5dam.web.1280.1280+%281%29.jpeg Work - Bose Bass Module 700 LS650 System. Photography from Bose https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/lunar monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/e02b2f3d-3b22-4d5a-add0-e6d49139a037/Farm_Table01_master_shot+-+Copy+copy.jpg Work - @ LUNAR https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/at-bose monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/657779d8-4f32-4ddb-8542-3beda9b097a1/FB_IMG_1563030083796.jpg Work - @ BOSE Myself and the design director at the reddot awards, 2017. I was lucky to be able to travel to represent the Bose team on this occassion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/8fa8f525-6be3-4f5d-a4f6-cc8d6d115e44/IMG_20171222_083033+-+Copy.jpg Work - @ BOSE The Bass Module 700 was part of the Lifestyle 650 system, both of which garnered reddot awards that year. The LS650 system also picked up a Good Design award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/11d4026c-bfe0-4acd-9f34-490d63a1cfa2/ds-thumb.png Work - @ BOSE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/2ea6c6fc-cbe8-449e-aafb-cc6df68155c8/Miro_Compilation_Page_1.png Work - @ BOSE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/236a227c-caa9-45de-bfe4-c7fd17d23ef9/Miro_Compilation_Page_6.png Work - @ BOSE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/6d887abb-98e3-48fa-84f8-f865dddd796a/nice-renders-compilation_Page_9.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/47aa3d41-2d80-42ab-8fe9-e4b1a1ecef08/nice-renders-compilation_Page_3.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/e37fabb3-c038-4902-9a47-133de4cac00e/nice-renders-compilation_Page_4.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/75b07b90-7bc0-4e94-801f-5d124426f37d/nice-renders-compilation_Page_5.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/4b230149-8f14-4ff6-bb4b-ac4aa881e9d9/nice-renders-compilation_Page_6.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/68a1d3da-1ed9-4ffd-8d4e-7815d0ddabbf/nice-renders-compilation_Page_7.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/19cf9197-aef0-4940-928e-a71b9d6f26c1/nice-renders-compilation_Page_8+-+Copy.png Work - @ BOSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/773f40b7-4bd6-4378-bc10-7e013e1e73df/18-0123_Flipper.171+-+Copy.png Work - @ BOSE https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/rescue-tool monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/9fa6e767-be01-4cd8-824b-e6418ed90bd5/matt-c-ZI-vWZBbwj8-unsplash.jpg Work - Rescue Tool - Application I was eager to apply this successful idea to a new market and began by thinking about other user groups that have to respond quickly to emergency situations. Police officers are often first on the scene of an accident and need to quickly and safely extract people from dangerous situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/282e7ab3-fb1d-4556-add0-20f4a5432b80/jordan-crGG3QXuyPc-unsplash.jpg Work - Rescue Tool - Persona I created a persona to help guide and refine early research and ideation. This is a fictional composite based on research obtained primarily from law enforcement forums, as well as several phone interviews I conducted with police officers, both current and retired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/ab4b7d32-5f08-41d4-938f-0930ec70d795/multi+tool12.jpg Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c014d878-8339-404f-8369-db968fee47b0/multi+tool13.jpg Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/27be2b6b-95d2-4aa5-b7b9-5586ec1ee95b/remix-and-mini2.jpg Work - Rescue Tool - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/beedef67-0c9a-4593-ba80-5439aae8070e/multi+tool10.jpg Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/006d1c0c-abb4-4eba-96d4-bb5d6852e166/multi+tool4.jpg Work - Rescue Tool - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c1170d16-45a7-44db-8b7d-fa42a2def22e/multi+tool5.jpg Work - Rescue Tool - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/5affcec3-e8ed-4bfb-a5c9-afba11828411/multi+tool11.jpg Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/68319be1-0486-4784-8de8-0ebc3e779bad/Break_Glass+copy.png Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/201c2c77-6179-42bd-8d7f-7461e6d755af/Cut.png Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/338c03c6-18e6-40e5-a91c-b21130514af0/Pry.png Work - Rescue Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/3877ad2f-8b1b-4c43-8251-fbcb23769a2b/Strap_Cutter.png Work - Rescue Tool https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/privacy-screen monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/e9f57c26-53e1-45d0-aa15-c89e0a97b2bf/screen7.jpg Work - Privacy Screen I researched various types of room dividers, from the traditional Japanese shoji screen, to more modern interpretations. I gravitated toward the images that displayed a mechanical complexity, and utilized repeated forms to create shape and mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/38505e62-bf69-4fa8-8c2d-ea763fe5cf20/screen5.jpg Work - Privacy Screen The initial sketches were focused on different implementations of a flexible fabric with structural elements. Based on feedback and discussion, the concepts were simplified into a more cohesive shape, with the structure contained within the fabric. It was during this stage it became clear that there was another construction archetype to investigate, aviation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/303e7700-5d5c-45b2-b4e2-92568ec1475b/screen6.jpg Work - Privacy Screen The next round of sketching focused primarily on the form of the interior structure, and how each piece would be attached. Many of these forms are based on those found in early aircraft, and abstracted into an idealized shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/6acb295b-6f04-411c-9265-d2ba4fbe4d8d/kelly-sikkema-jinWKnH0m5A-unsplash.jpg Work - Privacy Screen Low weight, large area, and minimal structure led me to consider sailing ships. Using fabric would allow all of the requirements to be met, and would combine well with the elements that were intriguing from the research images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c518216e-edf4-4865-8231-0fffd9886838/screen10.jpg Work - Privacy Screen The end caps for the final screen were cnc cut from aluminum. The edges of the aluminum were polished to a high gloss, while the surface was sanded and smoothed to an even matte luster. The screen interior was constructed from MDF that was cnc router cut into shape. The pieces were slotted together, and then glued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/0a2249c1-6830-4241-b562-68da6e68e1af/screen4.jpg Work - Privacy Screen I visited the Boeing Museum of Flight, and also an aircraft restoration center at Payne Field. I was able to take photographs at both locations, and generated a large volume of reference material. Early airplanes were created with a wooden frame, and canvas tensioned over the structure. This was an accessible construction method for creating my own form, and I was able to adapt some of the same techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/2775ff7f-e3d8-48a1-8621-926d789922d6/screen3.jpg Work - Privacy Screen Small 1/5 scale models were made to investigate the most promising shapes generated from sketching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/89329627-0a0b-4dc2-8394-eb83375019b7/screen8.jpg Work - Privacy Screen More small-scale tests were done in order to validate different materials for the covering and structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/b375cfef-84c6-4001-bf4a-67c0ab6ca81c/screen9.jpg Work - Privacy Screen Full scale models were created, these were approximately 5' tall by 4' wide. The first model was made to test different layouts for the number of internal divisions, both horizontally and vertically, and also the number of circular cutouts on the end caps. These cutouts were represented with black paper affixed to the end, so they could be quickly changed and modified to evaluate the visual impact. The second was a full scale test of material, fastening methods, and adhesives. https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/sphere-speaker-concept monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/598d6af8-2cf1-4e48-83be-81d61438d6d6/summerson2-speaker+parts.jpg Work - Speaker Concept The part is rotomolded as a single piece, which is then cut into two, the inner and outer housing. Holes are drilled for the fill point at the bottom of the outer enclosure, as well as at the back for installation of the binding posts to connect the speaker wire. The inner housing has holes drilled for the mounting points of the speaker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c6b6d90f-3501-45d5-82ed-6ce443f4d5d4/summerson3speaker-section-viewjpg.jpg Work - Speaker Concept One of the easiest methods for dampening resonance in housing material is adding mass. This design has two chambers, creating a double-walled enclosure. The speaker driver is installed, and shipped to the end user, who customizes their enclosure by adding a material of their choice. Sand, or even concrete could be used to fill the enclosure. Housing color could be opaque, or possibly transparent to showcase the dampening material. Keeping the product light weight until it reaches the end user saves shipping costs, reduces fuel consumption, and allows the user to utilize local materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/342ce0b0-012f-497b-869b-2030e1302bd3/Speaker+Revised.69.jpg Work - Speaker Concept This view shows the speaker driver, and inner and outer enclosure pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/19cde554-0708-4a64-bd83-40af9898bde8/summerson1+-+264-848s-tang-band.jpg Work - Speaker Concept A small diameter full range driver was selected for this enclosure. The listed specifications served as the basis for the enclosure volume calculation. https://www.paulsummerson.com/work/lamp monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/87181903-b9c9-4a2a-afcd-dff18f3d56ae/lamp2.jpg Work - Lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/d28fe7e0-8c1f-44ef-b054-affbeceaec52/lamp4.jpg Work - Lamp After experimenting with light and various materials, I began to consider common types of light sources that are in widespread use. One of these is the tubular fluorescent lamp, seen here in Chicako Ibaraki's piece, Line. The form language from this source, combined with the fiber optic type of effect I had observed during the above experiments, formed the basis for the next set of sketches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c7d3080b-5bda-4a03-bfec-e479a2f4c812/lamp10+copy.png Work - Lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/bf957eb0-f1d0-4279-a992-72efdf8d902b/lamp14.jpg Work - Lamp I used various shapes of glass and acrylic, and several types of light sources, from diffused fluorescent, directional LED, and a highly directional laser. The materials were cut, polished, heated, bent, painted, and sandblasted to see what effect each treatment had on the transmission and quality of light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/7b60790f-9066-42ff-b4fc-80aa2ac788f5/IMG_4660.jpg Work - Lamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/bd024193-f0f7-48ea-8663-a5e3d02d05e1/lamp15.jpg Work - Lamp The initial set of sketches all began with a geometric origin, and progressed into a more abstract and organic form. This set focused on bulb forms, and glass as a material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/7844f9ec-8f01-44d9-acf2-6e2c4dc38908/lamp13.jpg Work - Lamp This sketch set started with using the linear light element in different orientations. I was searching for a method to tweak the normal linear element and began to experiment with adding a slight curvature. This curvature was increased, and the thin emitter shape was gradually balanced with the mass of the lamp body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/04a2618b-016c-4e9c-a346-06036dd2f1fc/lamp5.jpg Work - Lamp While in the middle of this project, the requirements changed. In addition to the lamp, a new element was added. A base would need to be designed and fabricated that would act as a customized presentation pedestal. This sketch set shows the progression of the pedestal shape. Initially it was made to reflect the shape of the lamp. A linear element was added to contrast the curve, and create wider footprint for stability. By the third iteration, the light element was extended down into the base, making it a functional complement to the lamp. The last two illustrate refinements to the shape, a trajectory like curve in front, contrasted with a long shallow S curve in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/1d9a5d78-1bbb-4259-abbe-3579d2d5e90b/lamp6.jpg Work - Lamp The sketches were created in parallel with full scale paper models. The models helped to evaluate the shapes rapidly, and the insights gained were then applied back into the sketch process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/6d9d723f-668d-4b38-bab1-df3d2d7fd1f1/lamp8.jpg Work - Lamp The bases were constructed from foamcore and paper, and varied from 40 inches to 50 inches in height. A fully functional paper prototype was also made, in order to evaluate the quality of light that could be expected from the final version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/c9f77f46-6394-459f-9622-800c3bfa76b2/lamp11.jpg Work - Lamp The final base was constructed from MDF. The main structure was made from 1/2" thick material, and the outer layer was formed with 1/8" thick sheets. Aluminum bar stock was inset into the leading edges of the MDF sheet, next to the light and lens elements. This allowed the edge to be much thinner than the wall, and dimensionally uniform. Power is supplied from a removable cord via a socket in the base. The line voltage is converted by a transformer from 110v to 12v to power the LED strip. The base has a set of magnetic contacts at the top that index into the lamp's base plate, providing power to the lamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6248f5f89c61d36f50762143/149ab901-fdf3-4023-acf8-6c6307cd9287/lamp9.jpg Work - Lamp The final lamp was cnc milled from two solid blocks of aluminum. The sides of the lamp form a compound curve, this geometry would have been impossible to achieve with sheet material. The two halves index together with pins and are secured with epoxy resin. The base plate is removable and allows access to the 12v LED strip used for the light source.