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Noah Rodebaugh
Industrial Design
Spring 2019
Noah Rodebaugh
Email: nrodebau@purdue.edu
Phone: (949) 338-7447
Education Skills
2012-16’ Crean Lutheran High School Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling
2016- Purdue University and Rendering, 3D Printing Software,
Industrial Design Photography and Editing, Strong
Communication, Problem Solving, Brand
Strategy, Social Media
Experience
2018 Saddleback Church
Graphic Design Intern
2017 Titan Mutual Lending
Marketing Intern
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Miscellaneous

Sheet Metal lamp

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Resin Casting: Scoop

3D Print: Speaker Design

4 Photoshop: Shoe Design

3 Wood Carving: Kitchen Utensil

2 Rendering: Laminated Wood

1 Print + Lathe: Salt Shaker

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Salt Shaker

Project Breif: Design a salt shaker or

pepper grinder using 3D printed parts
and turned wood. The challenge is to
explore the relationship between the
two materials.

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Inspiration
Inspiration for this project came from
the sleek and meaningful designs of
skyscrapers.

More importantly I drew from the

parallels of strength found in trees
that grow as tall as buildings such as
the Giant Redwoods.

Tall and curvy buildings inspire form

Ideation
The ideation process began by
sketching salt shakers, because it is
easier to visualize the relation
between wood and 3D print.

I favored designs that appeared to

be ergonomic over those that were
“sharp-looking”. In the end I chose
the bottom right design.
Exploration began with salt shakers then moved to pepper grinders

Final iteration of design process

3D Design
The initial prototyping process began
with the analysis and measurment
of the grinder internals. After which,
a detailed 3D model could be made
using Rhino.

The models showed which design

aspects work better than others.

First design looks too thin and awkward

Final rendered pepper grinder with cherry body
Final Model
The process of creating the
final pepper grinder began with
woodturning the body of the grinder.

The next step was to 3D print the

head and captive nut system. this
was done using a Sindoh Dp202 FDM
printer and PLA filament.

Printing collar and nut on the Sindoh DP202

Raw cherry blank Assembly and gluing of captive nut

Turning and polishing the grinder body

Detail Shots
These detail photos show the
simplicity yet precision in the
grinder.
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Laminated Wood

Project Breif: To design a household

furnishing which utilizes laminated
wood properties as a main element.
These processes include glueing and
bending of wood.

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Inspiration
My inspiration for this project
came from the elegantly designed
furniture that I saw while researching
laminated wood techniques.

The curves and interactions between

its materials inspired me to design an
elegent desk lamp.

Great example of compound curved laminate

Heavily curved form interacting with straight legs

Inspiring shape with support from steel tube

 First iteration is too bizarre

Ideation
Thumbnail sketches showed that
bent wood reflected the scope of
the project; which was to explore
the design process of the wood
laminating process.
The final wave design shows tribute
to the way light shimmers across
surfaces, and pays respect to
lamination processes.

Second lamp concept, too derivative

more ideation sketches exploring form

Final lamp design showing curves and light

 Exploded view showing components

Detail Shots
The final step of the modelling
process was to render the lamp using
Keyshot.

Using Keyshot I created several

combinations of wood and metal
while keeping in mind my initial
inspiration.

Side profile shows rendered wooden layers

Final lamp fits well in office space
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Kitchen Utensil

Project Breif: The design of a kitch-

en utensil made from a single 2x4”
block of Cherry hardwood.

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Inspiration
The inspiration for this project was
taken from minimalist furniture
which deamands functionality and
aestetic, but not at the expense of
strength. Another source was the
elegant thin lines foud in nature.

Thin curved profiles were heavily inspiring

Ideation
Orghographic sketching was used
to rapidly ideate designs of a broad
spectrum. In the end the “Spoonula”
sauce soppn design was chosen.
In order to pull-off such a simple
design an exteme amount of
emphasis needed to be put on finish
and cohesiveness.
3D Design
The 3D design process began with
several high-quality prototypes
being produced. This ensured an
understanding of the behavior of
Cherry Wood in thin profiles and its
workability with power tools.
Final Model
The final spoon model was made
using power tools and hand tools to
extract a form from a raw wood block.

The final piece was sanded to 1000

grit then oiled several times with
olive oil. The reason for this oil being
used as a stain is to ensure a food-
safe finish.
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Shoe Design

Project Breif: The design of a kitch-

en utensil made from a single 2x4”
block of Cherry hardwood.

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Inspiration
The inspiration for this project
was derived by observing natural
environments and their surface
behavior. The goal was to create
three shoes that appear to mimic
their intended environment.
Rough terrain demands distinct shoe design

Exagerated features, should reflect in shoes

Ideation
These shoe drawings were meant to
slowly explore several styles of shoe
as well as their soles.

It was challenging to find noe

combinations of upper designs in
relation to their tread pattern.
Goldie
This shoe is a highly-breathable
urban hiking shoe. its purpose it to
be supportive but durable, with the
ability to wear everyday on the street.
Deep tread for gravel paths

Breathable knit upper with heel support

Frost
A snow boot with the rigidity of
a hiking shoe but insulation of a
winterboot. Using neoprene as the
upper-material the boot retains
its shape in hard hiking but also
insulates heat.
Tall sole for snow and ice

Neoprene upper and waterproof midsole

Sands
This trainer is for people who like to
run on the sand at beaches. it takes
its tread design from the tires of dune
buggies which are meant to scoop
sand for best efficiency.
Paddle-like sole for sand running

Mesh upper for water drainage

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Speaker Design

The design requirements of this

speaker project was; to use 3D mod-
elling and printing for the redesign of
an existing speaker.

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Inspiration
Inspiration for this speaker came
from the iconic and simplistic nature
of new Scandanavian design.
Simple shapes Sturdy construction

Grey fabric adds dimension

Ideation
Orghographic sketching was used
to rapidly ideate designs of a broad
spectrum. In the end the “Spoonula”
sauce soppn design was chosen.
In order to pull-off such a simple
design an exteme amount of
emphasis needed to be put on finish
and cohesiveness.
 needed to tear shell because of glued construction

Tear Down
The original speaker was glued
together which made dissasembly
tough. The bottons were integral
so they could not be used in the
redesign.
Immidiately following the tear-down
an exploded sketch was drawn of
the parts, and they were modeled in
Solidworks

Fully dissasembled Brookstone speaker

Exploded view of Brookstone bluetooth speaker

Electronics modeled for reference

3D Modelling 1. Outer Shell
2. Inner Housing
3. Speaker Carrier
Several iterations of the new speaker 4. Electronics
shell were modelled in Solidworks. 5. Speaker Grille
The original outter shell was not
6. Buttons
aestetically pleasing. For that reason
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it was redesigned. The final shape is
much more cohesive.

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Exploded view of bluetooth speaker assembly

 Mock-up of outer shell and grill

3D printed outer shell

Sanding + Paint
The raw surface of the 3D prints were
sanded and filled using spot filler.

After spot filler, primer and topcoat

were applied. Following the topcoat
felt was used to finish the piece to
give it a more agressive aestetic.

Sanding the PLA body

Fully assembled and glued skeaker (first iteration)
Final Revision
After completing the final speaker,
and not being satisfied with the
appearance of the light grey felt
mixed with the dark grey. It was then
decided to use dark grey felt for the
entire speaker. The result was a more
cohesive design.

This view shows the buttons of the first iteration

Re-felting the exterior of the speaker
 Detail shot of the felting

Product Shots
After completing the final speaker,
and not being satisfied with the
appearance of the light grey felt
mixed with the dark grey. It was then
decided to use dark grey felt for the
entire speaker. The result was a more
cohesive design.

Detail shot of the speaker grill

 Original Brookstone speaker

Side view of final speaker with new felt

Ice Cream Scoop

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The objective of this design project is
to dissasemble an existing ice cream
scoop and use it as a base on which to
create an original piece.

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Inspiration
Inspiration for this project was taken
from succulent plants. In particular
the Crassula “Moonglow” Succulent
(shown right) which is in the same
family as Aloe, Agave, and Jade.
Took inspiration from the scale-like patterns
Ideation
The first set of ideation sketches were
made to heavily focus on form and
function. In order to make a proper
scoop the handle needed to look and
feel correct. After which intricate
designs were drawn.
It was important to explore as many forms as possible
 Fully dissasembled Kitchen-Aid scoop

Concept Handles
Concept handles were made from
green foam. This ensured the correct
dimensions. After the correct feel was
found ideation of form was explored.
Secondary handle forms Carved final idea out of foam
Final Template
The final handle model needed to
be perfect, so that no mistakes are
copied into the resin casting. This
required the liberal use of sandpaper
and spot filler to flatten its surface.

Primering wood form

Perfectly sanded final mould insert
 Final sanded mould insert and scoop

Mould Making
The mould making process begins
with creating a pour-box, and making
a clay form. After which the top and
bottom of the mould can be poured

Finally, the mould halves can be

cleaned using a knife and a pour
spout can be cut in the top.

Top half of mould poured

 Cutting flashing out of bottom half

Pulled top half Pour-spout and air relief cut out

 Fresh-pulled resin cast

Finish + Paint
After sanding the cast resin, the voids
and defects are filled with either body
filler or spot filler. This ensures a
surface ready for primer.

The surface was then sanded to 500

grit and sprayed with a base coat and
three top coats of automotive enamel
paint.

Bondo and primer applied and sanded

Primered and sanded final scoop

Final topcoats with autobody paint

Product Shots
The final product is a soft and
inviting shape with a large ammount
of grip due to its design. It fits well in
the hand and scoops ice cream well.

Final scoop under cool light

Full color after applying clear coat
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Sheet Metal Lamp

Project Breif: To design a household

furnishing which utilizes laminated
wood properties as a main element.
These processes include glueing and
bending of wood.

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Inspiration
The inspiration for this project
was taken from modern Japanese
architecture. Which utilizes straight
boards of wood and steel to create
extravagant structures.

Verticle boards higly inspiring

Different methids of building vertically
Ideation
The ideation process took a long time
due to the constraints of the project,
and the use of sheetmetal. Eventually
a teired reflection-based design was
chose.
Mock-up
A cardboard mock-up was made
in order to establish the correct
proportions. It was then used as a
template for the sheetmetal and
wood.

Final design (iteration one) on cardboard

Full-size cardboard model (first iteration)

Searching for a more cohesive design

Woodworking
A bandsaw and several sanders were
used to construct the upright, and its
base. The pieces have a taper to them
which gives the illusion of a stronger
and lighter construction.

Cutting upright A-frame

 Detail shot of tennon joint

Cutting out final base and tennon joints

 Louver cut template

Sheet Metal
The sheet metal was adjusted several
time to achieve a cohesive design. In
the end, all of the sheet metal was
bent at angles 90 degrees ore more.

Light housing template

 light housing cut and finished

Cut and finished louvers

Sand + Stain
The sanding step took the most time
due to the finishes that I wanted.
I sanded the sheet metal to a high
satin finish, then clear coated. The
Wood was also a high satin and
waxed.

Clearcoat applied to aluminum. to resist oxidation

Before wax and polish

Honey and beeswax applied After polishing the beeswax

Product Shots
The final product is a desk lamp
that does not operate off direct
light sources. The reflected light
diffuses and is less harsh. In addition
a portion bleeds to the ceiling and
surrounding area to create a warm
environment.
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Miscellaneous

This is a collection of various

projectects. Included are; logos,
art projects, package design, and
photography.
Rotational Mould
This project was done as a
competition submission for the
WinSell Granite rotational moulding
competition.
My submission is a cooler outrigger
for river or lake kayakers. Its purpose
is to balance the boat and provide
a source of cold drinks to prevent
dehydration.

Outboard stable position

Inboard position to access drinks
 Flaps and interior of package design

Starter Kit
This package design project was
done during my time interning at
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest. The
problem was that the current starter
kit was poorly designed and too large.
The solution was to work with the
local print shop. I was responsible for
designing the package itself, the die-
cut template, and its graphics.

Full contents of package

Outer package design and branding
Sketching
Examples of design sketching done
this year and last year.
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Art pieces done in AD113.
(Left) Watercolor and Ballpoint Pen
(Right) Craphite and Charcoal