During my internship at Glistco, a startup of approximately 10 employees, I was one of two Industrial Designers.
In this role, I contributed to various projects, including product design, material testing and sourcing, CAD development, and graphic design. I was involved in the entire design process, from concept to production, ensuring seamless execution. All plastic products were manufactured using 3D printing technology.
My first and main project throughout my internship was to continue designing and design variations of Skates for PS5- Glistco’s top selling product.
When I started this project a rough CAD developed by an engineer was already established. However, the existing design lacked aesthetic appeal and had slight functional issues.
To enhance product functionality, larger rubber pads were added for stability and the contour to match the PS5 was perfected. Large openings were added to increase airflow as well as creating a lighter feeling and aesthetic appeal.
Following this development, it was desired to create a variant of skates that would suit both the physical and digital version of the PS5. Design modifications to allow for an added insert on the original skate was the final outcome. This solution was the best way to allow for this ability, while ensuring production costs and feasability were within capabilities.
Skates for PS5: Other Variations
Due to various versions of the PS5 existing as well as after market plate covers, many versions of the skates were developed. One of these variations being Skates for dBrand Dark Plates 2.0.
I was the sole designer for the dBrand Skates, from concept to production. The design is stable, aesthetic and also features an insert to allow for fit on both physical and digital versions of the PS5 with dBrand Dark Plates 2.0. This product went on to be one of Glistco’s top 5 best selling products.
The Stealth Mount for PS5 is a steel product designed to store the console underneath your desk.
The concept for this product had already been developed and it was my job to bring it to life. To ensure maximum security, sheet metal was used to support the PS5. It was essential to ensure a secure fit without scratching the console, ensure effective ventilation and proper fit for both the physical and digital, and slim versions of the PS5. Creating the Mounting Template was also essential for this project.
The wall mount for PS5 allows for seamlessly mounting all variations of the PS5 to a wall.
I was the sole designer for this product from start to finish. Produced out of sheet metal, this steel wall mount ensures a secure and seamless design. Designed to suit all versions of the PS5 without any modification necessary. It is easy to install to create a perfect gaming setup.
Packaging and Instruction Manuals
For all projects I completed and to assist with other projects, it was also my responsibility to design packaging and instruction manuals. Packaging and manual designs needed to be cohesive with brand identity and all sourcing and production for boxes and templates were completed by myself. Below are just a few of the many graphic design jobs I completed.
Other Projects
Below are some of the other products I designed during my time at Glistco.
Lens Protecors for PSVR2. TPU inserts to protect lenses from scratches when users wear glasses.
Joy Guardians for Various Consoles. Due to 3D printing, changes in filament or printers and setting would cause fusing during production. It was essential to update design to ensure seamless production.