robert girvin

product design inspiration

@yesYesYesAndYes, @ouiOuiOuiEtOui, @cherriemyheart, yes.

rapid wireframe of new local guide app for various platforms

overview: find a flexible solution to distribute ‘local guide’ information to tourists
challenge: prepare a unique device that could substitute for tour books or guided tours
solution: unique hardware devices are outdated technology with high ongoing capital costs. mobile technology allows a more nimble business model wherein low-cost api development can lead to rapid and dynamic deployment of applications with a high profit margin. this approach would facilitate funding through third parties (e.g. through advertisments, coupon promotions, etc.), decreasing consumer cost and increasing market penetration.
strategic partnering with a tour guide publisher would leverage our unique information design and user interface by accessing an extensive repository of relevant local data.
future: pitch this idea to client, showing the facility of cross-device deployment and the impact of an intuitive ux design of platforms ranging from mobile to computer.

studio: cooper
contributions: ideation, concept, hi-fi rapid wireframes

related links: user research, cooper’s web presence

advertising and creative inspiration

bill bernbach

branding and creative inspiration

paul rand

experience design and creative inspiration

excellent conversation with michael wolff on design at d&ad.
michael is the cofounder wolff olins and founder of wolff creative

wireframe of new google maps layer, eats

note: in this model the google maps canvas dynamically
shifts to accomodate eats layer functionality.

studio: google
contributions: icon design, information architecture, wireframe

rapid prototype of new google maps layer, eats

overview: proposed a new layer, eats, for google
maps that displays real-time information from cafes
challenge: find a way to illustrate menu choices (vegan/kosher/etc) and foot
traffic for cafes on the google campus in an integrated, intuitive, map-based format
solution: design map icon with radial indicators of foot traffic, hovering over
the icon reveals a graphical representation of menu choices, with expansion
to actual menu
future: developing a content management system for commercial expansion of the eats concept to restaurants beyond the google campus, seamless integration with google checkout to increase utility, mobile stand-alone application development, foot trafficking indicator development, api development for expansion of multiple point of
sale systems, use mathematical modeling to derive estimated wait times for orders, integration of near field communication technology

studio: google
contributions: ideation, concept, hi-fi rapid prototype

user experience reference

eyetracking visualizations show that users
often read web pages in an f-shaped pattern

related link: http://bit.ly/eTAZgT

branding for marfa cloth

overview: menswear startup needs brand resonance
challenge: to capture the openness of the high chihuahuan desert
solution: took panoramic photo of the desert to capture its vastness,
used adaptation of verdana to create brand font

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: concept, identity, production

user persona for marfa cloth

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: defining persona

site map for marfa cloth

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: site map

wireframe for marfa cloth

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: comparative analysis, information architecture, wireframe

prototype for marfacloth

overview: e-commerce site extends consumer’s brand experience
challenge: interface must align with brand’s aesthetic values – open,
minimal, utilitarian, functional, subtle, and hyper-refined
solution: created a site whose user interface forms a consistent gestalt

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: competitive and comparative analysis, hi-fi interactive prototype, user experience specification, production

technical flat sketches for marfa cloth

overview: new menswear line for the urban cyclist professional needs product design
challenge: to take inspiration from the branding based on the chihuahuan desert’s environment and synthesize a product
solution: designed initial products to fit the body and its movement in cross environment application

studio: marfa cloth
contributions: concept, technical flat sketch, product design,
garment spec, material selection, production management

user experience inspiration

hp summit on the summit by goodby silverstein

user experience inspiration

hotel 626 by goodby silverstein

environment design inspiration

j’antiques tokyo

@ a continuous lean – thank you for continually sharing such treasures

related link: http://bit.ly/hM04BV

graphic and environment design for kissing booth

overview: kissing booth pays homage to rock
band kiss on valentines day 2010 in dolores park
challenge: to provide a cure for the single by
creating a space where anyone can get “kissed”
solution: converted a refrigerator box into a kissing booth, designed posters based
on band’s iconic face paint, gave participants vintage tees screen printed to read “i got kissed”

project: robert girvin & michelle morby
contributions: concept collaboration, production, print design,
screen printing, pop-up assembly, kiss make-up

press: sfist.com

environment design for storeroom

overview: citizen: citizen creates a temporary pop-up shop
for the holidays located in san francisco’s fillmore district
challenge: to attract unique brands, rapidly build a temporary space,
and brand the space as an exciting alternative to the mundane retail experience
solution: attracted brands areaware, jimmyjane, chronicle books, staach, and more, created a unique experience for holiday shoppers

studio: citizen: citizen
contributions: collaboration, concept development, fabrication, merchandising

related link: storeroom’s web presence

press: id magazine, thrillist

print design for bopbox disco

overview: a disco party needed a poster to announce its launch and intention
challenge: to convey dense information and entice design-aware and socially conscious professionals
solution: used image of iconic 1938 salvatore ferragamo platforms to capture attention

studio: haha design
contributions: concept, identity, graphic design, djing

user persona for igigi

studio: igigi, inc.
contributions: defining persona

wireframe for igigi

studio: igigi, inc.
contributions: comparative analysis, ideation, information
architecture, wireframe, hi-fi interactive prototype, production

prototype for igigi

overview: fashion e-commerce site gets a complete makeover
challenge: interface must make plus-size fashions look desirable
in relation to ready-to-wear brands while attracting a new clientele
solution: designed new user interface based on analysis of competing
sites, developed shapestylist fit guide shopping tool, built on magento

studio: igigi, inc.
contributions: competitive and comparative analysis, ideation, hi-fi interactive prototype, user experience specification, usability testing, iconography design, production, html coding

shapestylist application prototype for igigi

studio: igigi, inc.
contributions: ideation, information architecture, hi-fi interactive
prototype, user experience specification, usability testing, production

post-production for igigi

studio: igigi, inc.
contributions: photo shoot creative direction, lifting image, color correction,
garment reconstruction, model enhancement, production for web and print

branding for the pheromone party

overview: pheromone party needs an identity
challenge: to design an identity that’s iconic and easy to screen print
solution: used pheromone’s molecular structure as part of pseudo-scientific identity

best friend: michelle morby
contributions: identity

print design for poloppo

overview: poloppo’s design-your-own product line needs a new game
challenge: to create a fresh, fun, flexible, interactive product
solution: designed hopper game, a game that expands with
the young player’s imagination

studio: poloppo, inc.
contributions: concept, gaming logic, graphic design, material selection, production

branding for poloppo

overview: a bright startup for the young needs a brand makeover
challenge: to evolve brand using elements of existing identity
solution: used white space, minimized line weight, increased
color saturation, and created a tagline

studio: poloppo, inc.
contributions: brand revision, brand tagline