Design

OX Pro Precision Chalk Reel

An award winning compact chalk reel with an innovative braking mechanism and an integrated modernized karuko pin.

RedDot Design Award, Patent Pending

concept-to-production, innovation, user research, surface modeling, brand language
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Slat & Slide

A modular cat tower for a modern home. Slidable feet and detachable components allow for a multitude of configurations depending on cat and user needs, and the space they have available. A combination of modern and natural materials creates a visually engaging piece of furniture for the home while creating a stimulating environment for cats.

client-work, refined prototyping, woodworking, user research, ideation

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Mind & Body

An industrial design capstone project on female sexual wellness, de-stigmatization, accessibility, and empowerment.

user research, brand-development, prototyping, web & print design

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Over the Rocks

Hand blown whisky glass set for undiluted chilling. Designed in the ethos of Massimmo Vignelli and in partnership with the RIT Vignelli Center for Design Studies.

materials & processes, design sprint

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Redesign

OX Hickory Striking Range

A range of striking tools, primarily hammers, with hickory handles created for OX Tools.

redesign, surface modeling, brand language
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Bora Mini-Jig
A compact mini-jig for drilling pocket holes. Measures wood thickness to choose screw size, set drill-bit collar for hole depth, and auto-locks the drilling guide into the correct distance from the edge of the wood being drilled into.

redesign, surface modeling, brand language
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Misc.

Moldmaking

An eight-part plaster slip cast for a vase & a mold for tiles.

mold-making, process, ceramics
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Avril Griessbach