allendwong
Industrial Designer
Selected Work
Jotter Special Editions
Global Icons Series by Parker
A limited edition pen collection by Parker for their iconic Jotter platform. I designed the theme and barrel art of the Tokyo, Rome, and Sydney versions. Each design was intended to have a strong visual link to their respective locations without being too niche. A sense of belonging within the series was important.
Each pen features either a satin or glossy finish, and laser etched graphic elements which include the city skyline, patterned detail band, and a unique primary design for the barrel.
Mr. Coffee 12 Cup
Programmable Coffee Maker
This 12 cup coffee maker is designed for the application of stainless steel trims and is an evolution of the current Mr. Coffee Design Language. The updated design is less organic than previous iterations. It is intended to present a cleaner, more upscale appearance while still maintaining signature elements of the original VDL.
The product features a freshness timer, pause feature, clean indicator, and a self cleaning cycle.
Mr. Coffee 4 Shot
Steam Espresso Maker
Steam Espresso makers offer a smaller footprint and value priced option for many consumers.
This machine incorporates a stainless steel front trim, brew status light, simple controls and large blade style knobs and caps for better affordance while working with the pressurized steam reservoir.
The design features the tapered silhouette of the Mr. Coffee Design Language but slightly refined to evoke a classic espresso machine aesthetic.
Mr. Coffee Pour Over
All-in-1 Coffee Maker
Pour Over coffee provides some of the richest extraction and truest flavor of all brewing methods.
The Mr. Coffee Pour Over Coffee Maker combines a goose neck kettle, brewing tower, scale and an elegant glass carafe into a single unified design.
The touch capacitance UI works in concert with backlit LED controls to help guide the user through the brewing process for 2, 4, or 6 cups of coffee. The accurate brew temperature, integrated bloom cycle, and precisely measured ratios of grounds help ensure optimal results every time.
Lenox Pocket Knife
Spring Assist Folding Knife
Designed to be streamlined yet functional, this knife features a 3.6" Stainless Steel blade wrapped in a contoured nylon handle with formed silicone grips.
Spring assist folding knives often rely upon slide lock mechanisms or an over-center bias to prevent unintended deployment. Combining both elements into a low profile top mounted trigger and side release, the Lenox Pocket Knife contains an additional level of safety while still allowing for easy one-handed operation.
Calphalon Select
Space Saving Cookware
Designed to use a novel stacking architecture with built-in alignment features, this is Calphalon's entry level space saving cookware line.
The handles are wrapped in heat resistant silicone with full sets available in stainless steel or anodized finishes. All vessels are dishwasher safe and offer space savings of 30 percent when compared to conventional cookware sets.
Tetra Rex Pearl
Gable Top Package
Pearl is a subtle evolution of the classic gable top package. It focuses on enhancing shelf appeal and the usability of the product, while still respecting the timeless look of the design. A large curving front panel allows for graphics to run from top to bottom instead of being broken into 3 parts. This also enables the use of larger caps and closures for better pourability. Pearl was introduced at the 2012 Anuga Tradeshow in Cologne.
Whirlpool Gold
Gas cooktop Line
This product line included multiple Gas and Electric cooktop variants. The work involved refining the layout of the cooktops for optimal usability, as well as the design of the graphics and knobs. Grate designs focused on stability of cookware, minimizing flame impingement, optimizing airflow for combustion, and alignment with Whirlpool's Visual Brand Language.
Whirlpool
MH1100 Series Microwave
The MH1100 was an entry level microwave hood combination. It's project goals were a simplified design and alignment to the Whirlpool Visual Brand Language. Focus was paid to enhancing the user experience through UI control layout, and minimizing the number of vent openings for ease of cleaning and quieter operation. The design also featured a larger door and window configuration than competing models in the product landscape.
Whirlpool Gold
Freestanding Glass Touch Range
The Gold Line, Glass Touch was the premium freestanding range for Whirlpool at the time of its introduction. This design involved a unique unibody console architecture which replaced traditional drawn aluminum panels. It featured a die cast zinc outer structure with a floating glass panel with touch controls. This allowed for a dramatic reduction in parts count, enhanced structural rigidity, and a better alignment with the Whirlpool visual brand language. A significant increased in sales followed this product's introduction.
Whirlpool Gold
Built-in Oven Line
The Whirlpool brand's premium built-in oven line for this generation of product. Work included the design of the stainless trims, consoles and aesthetic alignment with Whirlpool's Visual Brand Language. Special attention was paid to the layout of the glass touch UI for ease of use, as well as optimal scalability across multiple SKU's. The product family consisted of double oven, combination microwave, and several single oven variants.
Whirlpool Gold
Polara Refrigerated Range
A unique flagship product for Whirlpool, this product involved creating a standout design which emodied the design language of the brand but differentiated it from the rest of the product line. Polara combined both refrigerator and oven capabilities into a single unit. This allowed for food to be kept in the oven cavity for up to 24 hours at refrigerator safe temperatures. The range then initiated the cooking process at a predetermined time as set by the user. Hold warm modes ensured that food would be kept at optimal ready-to-serve temps for any pre-set period of time. This capability allowed users to time-shift meal preparation to moments which best suited their schedule.
Cielo
Premium Jetted Tub
The flagship jetted tub for the Cielo brand. A lengthy ethnographic study, benchmarking and usability analysis in multiple regions were all key to the creation of this design. Numerous configurations for seating and jet placement resulted in the final concept which featured accomodation for single or multiple users. Drain placement in a side channel, and corresponding placement of fixtures minimized interference with the user's bathing experience.