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A brief presentation of past and current works in Industrial Design Engineering, Aerospace Drafting and more.
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November 13, 2012 2
CONTACT INFORMATION
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
THOMAS M. RUTH
Portfolio
Contact:3605 Taylor Road
Clifton Springs, NY 14432(716) 208-1130
[email protected](Use left and right arrow keys to review slides)
November 13, 2012 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
2/D DESIGN
PAGE 4• GRAPHIC ART
• MARKETING
• INTERNET MARKETING
• GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
• MARKER RENDERING
• SKETCHING
3/D DESIGN
PAGE 19• INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
ENGINEERING
• AEROSPACE DESIGN DRAFTING
• COMPUTER MODELING
• MODEL BUILDING
• MODEL SCULPTING
November 13, 2012 5
GRAPHIC ART
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
MIXED MEDIA: CHOPPER
Designed to showcase advantages of using multiple software systems
Freeform drawn with Adobe Illustrator™ and Adobe Photoshop™
November 13, 2012 6
GRAPHIC ART
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
MIXED MEDIA: OF WOLF AND
MANDesigned to showcase advantages of using multiple software systems
Freeform drawn with Adobe Illustrator™ and Adobe Photoshop™
November 13, 2012 7
GRAPHIC ART
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
WIREFRAME DESIGN: CLASSIC CAR
Built entirely in “wireframe,” then added shading and transparencies
November 13, 2012 8
GRAPHIC ART
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
“GRAPHIC NOVEL” ART
Designed a graphic novel series, and used a variety of means to illustrate it
Note that these images were hand-drawn using only a mouse
November 13, 2012 9
SKETCHING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ACTION FIGURE SKETCHConcept sketch of an action figure for a toy company
Mixed media including pencil and charcoal
Model construction pictures begin on slide 31
November 13, 2012 10
SKETCHING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ACTION FIGURE CONCEPTUAL
SKETCHES
Concept sketches of an action figure for a toy company
Clockwise from top left:
Overview front, rear and head
Hand details
Leg designs
Leg details
November 13, 2012 11
MARKETING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
FULL COLOR CATALOGS
Established the look and brand identity of an entire company
Designed all registered trademarks, logos, labels, product charts, and photography
Maintained strict deadlines and budgets
November 13, 2012 12
MARKETING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
FULL COLOR CATALOGS
Established the look and brand identity of an entire company
Designed all registered trademarks, logos, labels, product charts, and photography
Maintained strict deadlines and budgets
November 13, 2012 13
MARKETING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
CHAMP CAR POWERED BY
FORD™ PROMOTION
Implemented a strategy to promote parent company through race car sponsorship
Designed car graphics, banners , and merchandise
Work was done in an accelerated time frame (two weeks)
November 13, 2012 14
INTERNET MARKETING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
WEBSITE DESIGN
Designed rotating graphics for online car community
Click link to view online: www.taurusclub.com/forum
November 13, 2012 15
INTERNET MARKETING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
WEBSITE CODINGSelected to control parent company website
Learned proprietary software needed to manipulate content
Created links, videos, clickable charts, and downloadable .pdf MSDS sheets
November 13, 2012 16
MARKER RENDERING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
KODAK CAMERA DESIGN
“Start-to-finish” digital camera design, from marker renderings to a 3/D model presentation with engineering drawings
Final design combines vintage styling with modern components
Over twenty pages of detail sketches were done to shape the design
November 13, 2012 18
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
EXHIBIT DESIGN
Created food, beverage, retail, and display kiosks and carts
Clients include the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, major corporations and colleges
Designed concepts in their entirety with engineering drawings and presentation renderings
Utilized AutoDesk Inventor™, AutoCAD™, VIZ™, Adobe Illustrator™ and Photoshop™
November 13, 2012 19
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
EXHIBIT DESIGN
Food & beverage kiosks for major league teams
Counter- clockwise from top right:
Camden Yards, Baltimore Orioles, MLB
Consul Arena, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, Sporting KC, MLS
Cleveland Airport, Timothy’s World Coffee
November 13, 2012 20
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
KIOSK DESIGN
Stylized production designs
Clockwise from top:
HR Benefits Terminal, melamine and polyform
Circular Merchandiser, market sector identification, mechanical engineering and industrial design by the author
Coffee Show Kiosk, color changing LED lighting, TV monitors, granite countertops and built-in induction cooking units
November 13, 2012 21
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
CONCEPT DESIGN
Showpiece concept carts
Clockwise from top:
Houston Astros, Club Level Induction Station, MLB
Buffalo Sabres, 100 Level Bar, NHL
Orlando Magic, Club Level Action Station, NBA
Cleveland IX Center, Bar Area
November 13, 2012 22
AEROSPACE DESIGN DRAFTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
DESIGNDrafted electro-mechanical actuators and components
Clients include Luthansa, Quantas, and Emirates airlines, as well as the US Air Force
Wrote technical documentation including engineering change orders, test procedures, and similarity arguments
Shown is a next-gen rotary actuator
November 13, 2012 23
AEROSPACE DESIGN DRAFTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
DESIGNDrafted electro-mechanical actuators and components
Clients include Luthansa, Quantas, and Emirates airlines, as well as the US Air Force
Wrote technical documentation including engineering change orders, test procedures, and similarity arguments
Shown is a next-gen rotary actuator
November 13, 2012 24
AEROSPACE DESIGN DRAFTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
DESIGNDrafted electro-mechanical actuators and components
Clients include Luthansa, Quantas, and Emirates airlines, as well as the US Air Force
Wrote technical documentation including engineering change orders, test procedures, and similarity arguments
Shown is a actuator bracket prototype
November 13, 2012 25
AEROSPACE DESIGN DRAFTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
DESIGNDrafted electro-mechanical actuators and components
Clients include Luthansa, Quantas, and Emirates airlines, as well as the US Air Force
Wrote technical documentation including engineering change orders, test procedures, and similarity arguments
Shown is a digital keypad
November 13, 2012 26
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
AIRLINE SEAT TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER
Created layout, design, and hierarchy of a touch-screen controller
Used on for a Saudi Arabian airline “super-first class” suite
Includes submenus for home, adjustment, comfort, and massage systems
*Video of GUI system in action on touch-screen controller available upon request
November 13, 2012 27
COMPUTER MODELING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
KODAK CAMERA DESIGN
“Start-to-finish” digital camera design, from marker renderings to a 3/D model presentation with engineering drawings
Final design combines vintage styling with modern components
Rendered with Photoworks™
November 13, 2012 28
COMPUTER MODELING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
MODELING PRE-EXISTING
OBJECTSAccurately modeled an electric bass guitar from parts
Materials used are accurate in appearance, density, and mass
Model shown here previewed with materials
November 13, 2012 29
COMPUTER MODELING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
MODELING PRE-EXISTING
OBJECTSAccurately modeled an electric bass guitar from parts
Materials used are accurate in appearance, density, and mass
Model shown rendered in Autodesk VIZ™ in “tobacco sunburst” with wear marks
November 13, 2012 30
MODEL BUILDING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
1/8 SCALE MODEL
Constructing an eco-friendly sports vehicle
Clockwise from top left:
Scale design is printed & cut out of acrylic
Foam added to acrylic
Fiberglass applied
Prepped for paint
November 13, 2012 31
MODEL BUILDING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
FINAL DESIGNS
Final models shot on scale asphalt base sheet
Models range between 1/12 and 1/6 scale
Final cost: between $35 and $90
November 13, 2012 32
MODEL SCULPTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
ACTION FIGURESculpting an action-figure model
Left: wooden maquette attached to plywood base, tail wire visible
Right: mid-sculpture with clay attached, finger wires visible
Plywood is covered with foam to serve as a diorama base
November 13, 2012 33
MODEL SCULPTING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
FINAL DESIGNSculpting an action-figure model
Created in Super Sculpty™ clay and model airplane parts
Diorama built from acrylic, fiberglass, epoxy and blue foam
Features built-in sound effects, removable weaponry, real dreadlock hair and is fully posable
Hand-airbrushed
All parts self-made
Final cost was under $100 for materials
November 13, 2012 34
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING
THOMAS M. RUTH (716) 208-1130 • [email protected]
THOMAS M. RUTH
Portfolio
Contact:3605 Taylor Road
Clifton Springs, NY 14432(716) 208-1130
[email protected](Use left and right arrow keys to review slides)