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Dan Arnott

Industrial Designer focused on User-centered Design
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Surf Lifesaving NZ

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Daybed

Design, Production & Craftsmanship

This project involved designing a custom daybed for Città, a brand known for its stylish homeware and furniture. The process included initial sketches, prototyping, and aligning with Città’s aesthetic while considering manufacturing and cost constraints. 

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Lifesaving Tower

Functional Design & teamwork

This project involved designing a product for Surf Life Saving New Zealand, focusing on improving safety and functionality for lifeguards. By prioritizing practical, user-centered features, the project aimed to support lifeguards in performing their essential duties more effectively and with greater ease.

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Modular Steel Kitchens

Installation and design refinement

This project involved the installation and design of modular steel kitchens, storage solutions, and other furniture for IMO, a contemporary design company based in Auckland, New Zealand.  This was a well-executed end product that aligned with IMO’s vision and commitment to high-quality, functional furniture, made to last a lifetime.

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3D Printed shoes

Technical exploration of FDM

Pushing the boundaries of FDM 3D printing to create fully personalised shoes that can be tailored to each person very specifically while also exploring the feasibility and limits of rapid FDM production.

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Portable Hot Tub

Personal Endeavour

For the past six or so years, I’ve been developing a portable, hot tub, meticulously crafting a product that is both functional and visually appealing. From early design concepts to prototype testing, I’ve aimed to create an innovative, self-sustained solution that’s perfect for remote relaxation. Many more alterations to come before final release but here's a snapshot of many years work behind the scenes.

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Bone conduction Headphones
Bone Conduction Headphones

Functioning Prototype

This project focused on designing a pair of bone conduction headphones as part of my final university project, aimed at improving the sound experience for hearing-impaired users. By using bone conduction technology.

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Kathmandu Colab
Kathmandu Camping Mattress 

Branding & Durability

This project was dedicated to designing an inflatable mattress for Kathmandu, focusing on durability, comfort, and portability for outdoor enthusiasts. The design emphasized user needs for lightweight, compact gear that provides comfort in diverse terrains. Through material selection, ergonomic testing, and user feedback, the project aimed to create a reliable sleeping solution for camping and outdoor adventures, aligning with Kathmandu's commitment to quality and innovation.

Laser Cut Wooden Headphones

Exploration of Electrical  Circuitry 

Understanding and gaining knowledge around circuits and electronics is a very important part of product design. This project was a challenge to create PCB's, Soldering and Components

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Levitating Incense Burner

Electrical Exploration Circuitry 

Understanding and gaining knowledge around circuits and electronics is a very important part of product design. This project was a challenge to create PCB's, Soldering and Components

Contact Details

Melbourne

Danarnottdesign@gmail.com

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Camping mattress  ​

Branding & Druability

This project was dedicated to designing an inflatable mattress for Kathmandu, focusing on durability, comfort, and portability for outdoor enthusiasts. The design emphasized user needs for lightweight, compact gear that provides comfort in diverse terrains. Through material selection, ergonomic testing, and user feedback, the project aimed to create a reliable sleeping solution for camping and outdoor adventures, aligning with Kathmandu's commitment to quality and innovation.

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