Portfolio | Florian Gerlach

FLORIANGERLACH

01Right now I am on an exchange year at the Politecnico di Milano where I take courses of the Bachelor and various Master programs related to Product and Innovation Design.

opportunity to see other societies, cultures and met interesting people. Living and working with them was a great experience.

When I finished school I traveled to the other side of the world and spent time in places such as Japan, New Zealand and Australia. I earned my money with simple jobs and had the

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TU DarmstadtMechanical Engineeringone semester

The University of Art and Design LinzIndustrial Design scionic - B.Sc.

Politecnico di Milano Product Design - B.Sc.

02Traveling, sports and being active is for me one of the most important things. Everything from motorbikes to skiing to practicing Krav Maga, playing tennis or going surfing.

Publications are mainly related to the Wing project which was at an exhibition mid 2012.

I am currently participating in my second Italian language course at the university.

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digital 3D

digital 2D

analog skills

award winning designssoft skills

BM - Published: 7/2012, Page 18dds - Published: 06/2012, Page 65Architektur-On - Published: 07/2012

“Concept for door manifacturer TOPIC“UfG Linz, Austria, 2012“Factory planing of a pressing plant“TU Darmstadt, Germany, 2010

Head of Student Council of DesignTennis Instructor Class CAustrian Ski Instructor

Rhino

Communication

Cinema 4D

Analysis

Autodesk Studio

Team Work

SolidWorks

Conception

Photoshop

German

InDesign

English

SketchBook

Illustrator

Italian

Photography

Sketching

Presentation

Modelling

DEDICATION

CREATIVITY

ORGANIZATION

COMMUNICATION

TEAM PLAYER

CONCEPTION

WINGW E L C O M E

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topic - entrance area

The door manufacturer TOPIC asked to develop a concept for the exhibition in Nuermberg: frontale.

Briefing:

In 9 month of project work with TOPIC and later in cooperation with Corian specialist and industrial manufacturer Hasenkopf, was the concept realized and ready for the exhibition.

The result is a solution for the entry situation in an integrated approach, reflecting the values of the company and representing a omni-functional platform.

The path - the entrance - an opportunity - door to another worldpivot point of mobile life - addition instead of new.

Extent the entrence surrounding and discover holistic solutions.

04interest does Topic has in entrance areas? influence has it on peoples lifes? What is the relation to the

surroundings? It is the point of separation and boundary of public and private life. The gateway in a safe zone. What

What is an entrance area? Which products do you find there? Who are the people using it and how? Why even have an entrance area? What makes it an entrance area? What

Extending The Space And Experience

05Three mayor topics were chosen to address, depending on importance and relevance.

This map revealed relations and pointed to gaps and needs within the System of which the human was the central part.

Abstract | Conceptualize

After a three month research period and data gathering the results were brought together in a System-Map to comprehend the bigger picture and extract the central areas of opportunity.

Visibility of entrance from all directions

Number of holes in thermal envelope at entrance

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shelter

light

intercom

mail box

3D construction for visual guidence

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Reducing openings in in thermal envelope to one

observationresearchinterviewscustomer analysiscustomer profilingcompany profilemarket analysis

illuminationpersonal security

communication

being homeowner to visitor not at homevisitor to owner

damage prevention

purpose/function

Human Factor

raised

attributes

staticdynamic

location of entry ground levelorientationlocation on buildingbuilding facadeconstructioal foundationenviromental influence

internal climate

humiditywind speedtemperature

office building

public buildings

one family home

multi family home

apartment building

balcony

store

backyard

backwards

streetward

sidewards

in corner

inwards

on corner

outwards

wall level

lowered

plain

stairsshelter

door up downsidewaysfrontal

single door

double door

revolving door

flagging plastering bricks glasconcret

concretsoil woodflagstone metal

welcoming

easy accessible

purpose/function

homebase

for the disabled

psychological physical

human interactions

Human Factor damage preventionilluminationcommunication

customisation

personal security

safty

gateway to the world

first impression

personalisation

place of selection

being home

visitor to owner

not at home

owner to visitor

vandalism fire

mailbox

door

courdyardfloorlock

entry area

objects animals people data

surrounding

input/output

basic supply mail

shopping goods dirt

garbage sport equipment

pets

insects

microorganism

family

strangers

guests

friends

delivery man internet

mobile devices

external conditions

hot air

cold air humidity

noise

light

wind

rain snow

sun rays

hail

on corner wall levelsidewardsstreetward in cornerbackwards

orientation

inwards outwards

static

location on building

temperature

enviromental influence

internal climate

humiditywind speed

external conditions

hot air cold air humidity noise light wind rain snow sun rays hail

06From System-Map to Tangible Idea

Three mayor solutions were found and brought into a object related context. Now the field of exploration was defined and the fun could start.

Regardless of many other challenges which arose and were solved, the focus lied manly on these three.

By formulating the challenges, a tangable problem was found.

Visibility of entrance from all directions

Number of holes in thermal envelope at entrance

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3 3

11

3

shelter

light

intercom

mail box

3D construction for visual guidence

1

Reducing openings in in thermal envelope to one

observationresearchinterviewscustomer analysiscustomer profilingcompany profilemarket analysis

illuminationpersonal security

communication

being homeowner to visitor not at homevisitor to owner

damage prevention

purpose/function

Human Factor

raised

attributes

staticdynamic

location of entry ground levelorientationlocation on buildingbuilding facadeconstructioal foundationenviromental influence

internal climate

humiditywind speedtemperature

office building

public buildings

one family home

multi family home

apartment building

balcony

store

backyard

backwards

streetward

sidewards

in corner

inwards

on corner

outwards

wall level

lowered

plain

stairsshelter

door up downsidewaysfrontal

single door

double door

revolving door

flagging plastering bricks glasconcret

concretsoil woodflagstone metal

welcoming

easy accessible

purpose/function

homebase

for the disabled

psychological physical

human interactions

Human Factor damage preventionilluminationcommunication

customisation

personal security

safty

gateway to the world

first impression

personalisation

place of selection

being home

visitor to owner

not at home

owner to visitor

vandalism fire

mailbox

door

courdyardfloorlock

entry area

objects animals people data

surrounding

input/output

basic supply mail

shopping goods dirt

garbage sport equipment

pets

insects

microorganism

family

strangers

guests

friends

delivery man internet

mobile devices

external conditions

hot air

cold air humidity

noise

light

wind

rain snow

sun rays

hail

on corner wall levelsidewardsstreetward in cornerbackwards

orientation

inwards outwards

static

location on building

temperature

enviromental influence

internal climate

humiditywind speed

external conditions

hot air cold air humidity noise light wind rain snow sun rays hail

07Corian is homogenous throughout the whole thickness of the material and so it can be easily repaired or renewed.

Through careful selection and combination of parallel and mirrored lines was a harmonic asymmetry achieved.

The form follows ergonomic and spacious requirements to ensure proper accessibility from 5th percentile to the 95th percentile individual and wheelchair users.

Abstract to Physical Object

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Hasenkopf

3rd Party Customer

Gira

Door Manufacturer

New Platform

Corian Specialist

Build on Platform Individualisation

Electrical Installation

Hasenkopf | Material: CORIAN

solutions and underlines the flexible manufacturing character of Topic. For digital equipment the company Gira was consulted and responsible for electronic installations.

The industrial manufacturer Hasenkopf joined the project to bring the technical know-how and resources for a Corian concept. This selection of material enables individual detailed

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Ucia que odi derio blat rae autatem09All interaction elements are made from stainless steel to indicate clearly the function and handling.

jointless. A metal subconstruction in the roof is mounted to the wall, while the vertical part is a pure self-supporting Corian structure.

20:1 Model | Details

Extruded forms of Corian are much less expensive to achieve than a surface of degree 2. The money intensive part is the handmade labor to combine the different Corian panels

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Within the verticle part is a flexible tube to channel the rain water from the gutter in the ground.

The structure is a hollow double walled unit with enough space in between to carry any electronic equipment like an intercom.

Technical Solutions | 1:1 Model 10

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The concept was successfully presented at the fair frontale which had over 90.000 visitors and 1.277 exhibitors from 37 countries.

This is not a rendering, it is real!

Exhibition: frontale 2012 - Nuremberg Germany11

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12Shelter, light, intercom and mail box are just the basic functions included in this structural platform. A lot more is possible on individual behalf.

The wooden part in the center is a mail box and storage unit for packet mail, which can be gained access through the back.

For the house number and roof light the translucent properties of Corian were used by reducing the wall thickness to 3mm and lights were placed inside double walled unit.

Details of Concept

SHELTER

LIGHT

INTERCOM

MAIL BOX




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fEATPreserve Food Quality

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feat - preserve food quality

In a workshop in September 2012 held by EunSook Won [born in Soul Korea and Head of the design department in Houston Texas] we were asked to address social challenges we are often confronted with, but became over time almost numb to the fact. I used to work for four years in the hospitality business which is responsible for 11 million liters of food waste each year. Especially in the catering business we are talking about large amounts of good food that ends in the waste over a short period of time. Extra meals almost always ends as waste because of law regulations which are at the end of an event not met anymore. So how can the lifespan of prepared food be extended and the law regulati-ons be met to feed people instead of the garbage bin?

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each year

1 of 10 meals is prepared

IN RESERVE

Source: 2006 EUROSTAT data (from EWC_09_NOT_093)

MILLION MILLION17 11Tonnes Tonnesare produced in the food buissness each year in the EU-15 by food service & catering each year in the EU-15

FOOD WASTE FOOD WASTE

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fEAT unites many functions of other devices. The initial investment might be higher than for other containers, but will be returned by making other equipment obsolete.

From the interviews and legal texts I learned that the three major factors for food quality are temperature, food hygiene and time.

As part of the research I interviewed three large catering agencies in Austria which wanted to remain anonymous, but were really helpful since they are too aware of that problem.

Understanding the Situation | Food Preservation and Hygiene15

turning point: WASTE“What are the challenges as a catering business to pass the food to poor kitchens?”

“Mainly two things.First: By law we are responsible for the food quality and at the end of an event we don‘t know if we still meet this

standard. Second: As a business it is more expensive to take care of the food including all the equipment needed, than to throw it away.”

“How is the quality of the food guaranteed before the event and what are the regulations?”

“The law is specific when it comes to temperature and time.Cooked meals like meat needs to stay above 74°C and cold dishes like desserts and salads under 4°C.” “What equipment do you need to control these factors?”

“ Chafer racks are just serving containers, we need a mobile heating cabinet, food carriers which insulate and protect the food and depending on the dish maybe more equipment.”

CATERERME

In every area where transportation and preservation of prepared food is required, fEAT will be of help. From catering over food delivery to households.

The unique set of functions of fEAT combined in one portable product is also very compelling to the private consumer sector.

16The Bigger Picture | Context and User

PREPARATION TRANSPORT CONSUMPTION

HYGIENE

TIMETEMP

PRESERVATION CONSUMPTION

fEAT

The cross section reveals the semi-conductor which provides temperature control for warm and cold dishes. fEAT has the similar size of a Chafer, but comes with thermo insulation.

When fEAT is plugged in an energy source, the Peltier Elements keep the food warm/cold. If the container is unplugged, the temperature difference among inside and

outside generates energy for the sensors and display. Even in an unplugged state the important values will be monitored and recorded.

Temperature Control | Technical Details17

CROSS SECTION

PELTIER ELEMENT

TEMPERATURE

GENERATE ENERGY

Thermal Insulation

COLDHEAT Ceramic

Metal Bridge

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18Interaction | Details

Sensors in the case constantly messure time and temperature and display the values on a graph at the top of the container.

fEAT can be lifted to create easier access to the food and reveals a space to place two plates for the serving cutlery.

To hinder overheating of the Peltier Elements, the stand keeps a cooling gap and secures a constant air exchange.

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SVELTO

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ducati - new opportunities

SVELTO for Ducati is the result of a project were we developed for one of our favorite brands a product, that reaches in new innovative markets which are promising for the future, are a good fit to the character of the brand and tackles sustainability issues. The growing ebike market is mainly dominated by bicycle producers. The uncompelling image of a bicycle with an extra box is the main perception of these products. There is the opportunity to define a whole new vehicle class, which builds around compact size, electro mobility and sport outdoors. In many ways these values are the same as the original idea of a Italian motorbike from the 1920th. These core values were transformed in the passed years to the big, immense powerful motorbikes we know from today. I don‘t want to judge this development, but it certainly reveals an area of opportunity which is not covered by bicycles nor by scooters. SVELTO is the attempt to inherit these values and add new ones of a dense urban lifestyle that plays in a world of growing sustainable needs.

Ducati SVELTO - eBike

Glauco Zitelli [photo] in action with the motorcycle Cucciolo in 1947, when Ducati achieved the first successes. These beginnings of motorbikes were similar to todays eBikes.

Filling the gap between bicycles and motorbikes with an specific class of electronic vehicle is a great chance for a motorcycle producer with clear competence in this field.

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Scooter

Bicycle

SVELTO

Green Power

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Svelto comes with a built in lock in a small storage unit that is accessible by key.

The removable battery pack is placed close to the ground and in between the front and back wheel to provide an optimal center of mass.

In the single-sided swing arm, which is iconic for ducati, contains the electric motor that uses a tooth belt drive for a smooth shifting experience and low maintenance level.

Battery Pack

Electric Motor

Tooth Belt Drive

Bicycle Lock

22Light Appearance - Strong Character

Ducati has the know-how of light weight, two wheeled, motorized products that would make it easier to realize this new opportunity.

The form reflects the sporty nature, compact size and performance. It is perfect for urban surroundings and short to intermediate distances.

A green Led stripe on the battery pack shows the energy level that is left to tackle new roads.

Light is...

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Light as parable and starting point for a new family of pendant lights - Lucè [Luce è...] For a design competition in September 2012 of the light specialist and producer „Molto Luce“ was this lamp family created. The basic geometric shapes reflect the question of the meaning and value of light in our world.

molto luce - pendant lights

Strength

Vision

Life

Light

The compact size and lamella appearance is designed to hang in head height spears to illuminate tables and kitchen counters.

This is the Light is Strength model, which is held by four thin steel wires. The body is made from anodized aluminium and functions as radiator.

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The first mock-ups and prototypes have been built.We develop in cooperation with the four largest hospitals in L!"#$%&' innovational products for children, the elderly and patients of rehabilitation facilities.

Right now I‘m working on a project at the P!()*+,-),! &) M)($-! which is the Bachelor Thesis for the resident students.

Coming Soon | Work in Progress

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