The living connection is an integrated system developed for on-the-go family members, using the computer and several ways of interactive devices throughout the house. The final video scenario was the outcome of defining the target market, creating personas, hosting workshops of the targeted age groups, and process development.
Conceptual Design School Project
Research, Conceptual Design,
Prototyping
PRESENTATION PDF
INTERACTIVE MAP
INTERACTIVE TAP
Research, Conceptual Design,
Prototyping
PRESENTATION PDF
INTERACTIVE MAP
INTERACTIVE TAP
The brief of this project asked each design team to consider the ways of enhancing a visitor's travel throughout the annual Salone del Mobile, a Design Week in Milan. The concept of "Mapkins" and "Digital Direction" were presented. The former, involving no technology, has square grids of the Salone map printed on napkins that are stacked in each exhibition. The later presents a device and rental service which implement tags that interact with each other and display windows.
During the ItaliaDesign field school, our Rome project required us to propose an intervention that reintegrated an excavation site with its counterpart, the Crypta Balbi Museum across the Street. The key was to integreate the idea of palimpsest - the many urban layers that make up the city of Rome.
Conceptual Design School Project
Pattern Languages, Prototyping,
3D modeling, Interaction Design
PRESENTATION
SPACE RENDERS
INTERACTIVE FLASH
Pattern Languages, Prototyping,
3D modeling, Interaction Design
PRESENTATION
SPACE RENDERS
INTERACTIVE FLASH
RE:ACT is a conceptual exhibition for the design company Zanotta, using the timeless ‘SACCO’ chair. And from its luxurious affordances, present spatial and interpersonal interactions in an innovative way. People in the exhibition are able to discover how they engage and accommodate in a space by human experiences and the limitlessness of personal choices. But are they aware that those choices influence the interpersonal connection and possibility of another’s choice?
This city project in Florence involved the application of our readings, The Dynamics of Delight. The goal of the study was a particular understanding of architecture, streets functions, and the movement patterns of people from day to night.
Conceptual Design School Project
Company Research, Concept Design,
3D Modeling, Prototyping
PROJECT WEBSITE
Company Research, Concept Design,
3D Modeling, Prototyping
PROJECT WEBSITE
The SQUISITO garbage can is a conceptual idea of an expandable garbage can. With the function of a growing garbage can already set, the notion of making it a creature gave the garbage can an expression that longed for more food. And the more food it’s given, the taller it grows.
In addition to this, we modeled a retail store for ALESSI which had to reflect the company's values and mix in interactions that would enhance the customer experience. This project was selected to be at the annual Simon Fraser University Employer Open House, where students could showcase their projects to the public and potential employers.
Two years later, a product was blogged about on a popular gadget site which is almost identical to our Squisito product. View Article
In addition to this, we modeled a retail store for ALESSI which had to reflect the company's values and mix in interactions that would enhance the customer experience. This project was selected to be at the annual Simon Fraser University Employer Open House, where students could showcase their projects to the public and potential employers.
Two years later, a product was blogged about on a popular gadget site which is almost identical to our Squisito product. View Article
Working as a team of 3, we acted as external consultants to a company for a class project. The team had to analyze the company's workflow, culture, and space to optimize their communication methods. Our team spent time holding workshops, interviews, and focus groups to gain a sense of their work environments. This allowed us to propose several floor plan options, which included the use of an undeveloped area on the floor.
Meter magazine was established as a local arts and music magazine that tailored towards the different subcultures of Vancouver.
Its main focus is to provide readers with reliable and relevant reviews to the local arts scene and to promote upcoming events in the local area.
The goal of the magazine is to showcase the many designers of Simon Fraser University. From undergrads to alumni, the magazine has no boundaries in submissions.
This acts as a perfect representation and promotional tool for the University to send out to employers about coop positions. Instead of just reading about what opportunities there are, what better was there than to show real projects that came out of the SFU courses.
This acts as a perfect representation and promotional tool for the University to send out to employers about coop positions. Instead of just reading about what opportunities there are, what better was there than to show real projects that came out of the SFU courses.
This poster assignment for IAT230 involved choosing a design precedent (David Carson), studying their style of design composition, and replicating their style in a poster for a museum exhibition that showcased the selected individual.
The Seattle Field Study project involved understanding the urban city patterns of Seattle. From understanding the "exhausted city," our team was to use our photography and create a visual essay that captures the experience of being in seattle.
Wedding website including RSVP, Photo Gallery, Video Gallery, and Guestbook. Collaborated with dchoy.com & eqqydesigns
Contracted to redesign the main index page and subpage graphics for the SFU School of Interactive Arts and Technology program. Collaborated with elchango
Web graphic design for the Canadian site of famous Hong Kong Spa company Sau San Tong. Collaborated with eqqy designs
A newly planted local church required a website design that fit its audience of young families and people who are un-churched. Their goal was to have a web navigation designed differently to represent a conversational piece. Work included logo and business card design
Website design for local Realtor Rob Balasabas. Other work includes a letterhead. Collaborated with eqqy designs
Website documenting 6 weeks of research, designer/architect interviews, projects, and experience of the SFU ItaliaDesign Field School of 2007
Spraying fabric paint over vinyl because I've yet to learn how to silkscreen print - SOMEDAY!
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Dominic grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. He graduated from Simon Fraser University majoring in Interaction Design and minoring in Communication studies.
The projects he has encountered taught him how to project manage and visually present ideas. More importantly, studying in an Interaction Design program helped develop a “design” way of thinking in learning to discern good ideas and bad ideas in the neverending process of design.
Dominic always seeks to achieve professional results from making best of what’s available, ensuring everything communicates. Because although everything is design, what really matters is the idea.
Nevertheless you might remember Dominic as the guy who drinks hot water, carries a wrestling belt to places, takes jumping pictures, quietly observes the way people behave and interact, is ridiculously organized, and still collects superhero action figures.
Vancouver, BC
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