The portfolio contains summaries of Henrik Eklund's projects including designs of a single lever for wheel loaders, an ergonomic clamp for medical tubes, compostable packaging, a cable management system, a conceptual Volvo chair, 3D models exploring mathematical properties in nature, and graphic design work. The projects were completed during his studies and with industry partners to deliver innovative and user-centered solutions.

1. Portfolio
Henrik Eklund, MSc in Industrial Design Engineering

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The outcome from this Master of Science thesis work integrates four hand-
maneuvered functions in one lever, is adapted for wheel loader use and is
designed for instant implementation in current wheel loaders. The design is
registered.
The focus in this project was to deliver a single lever concept with
ergonomically optimized dimensions and functions. The thesis work was carried
out together with CPAC Systems AB and Volvo Construction Equipment.
Theoretical research and ergonomic analyses were synthesized into User
Needs and Design Heuristics for the development.
Early sketches on explorative
concepts and ideas
Fully functional prototype
evaluated in a wheel loader
Final concept assessed
to validate performance
requirements
Ergonomic single lever for Volvo Wheel loaders
2012

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Ergoclamp is a novel and ergonomic clamp for plastic tubes used in blood
therapy. The design is an outcome from a project with objectives to enhance
ergonomic performance and usability for nurses. Manufacturing, mounting
and usage are covered by the registered conceptual design.
The project was initiated by Nordic Medcom, situated in Borås.
The clamp can be mounted
anywhere on the tube
Permanent snap fits secure the
mounting
The clamp only requires 15
Newtons of force
Ergoclamp
2011

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This compostable packaging is made from fibre material and
possible to also recycle in cardboard recycling. It is the outcome
from a focus on Design for Environment. The design harmonize with
Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy and biomimetics.
Aspects like manufacturing, assembling, transport, usability and
perceptual product experience were taken into count in this
Bachelor thesis work. The aim was to innovate Primus packaging for
their branded, eco-friendly outdoor stoves.
The new graphical layout is
made with fewer colors
Stackable and hexagonal form
reduce volume uptake
Snap Fit eases assembling and
reduces need for adhesives
Conceptual eco-packaging for Primus Sweden AB
2010

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The Spine is made up of several sliding segments that collects up
to 8 cables in office environments. Cables are easily inserted and
segments with cut-outs fixates cables that runs to or from the Spine.
The Spine can be attached to table-tops and table legs and is
flexible to handle adjustable tables.
This design project was initiated by Kinnarps Interior and the
objective was to develop a innovative approach on how to
handle cables.
The bands can be linked
together to any length
The design enables flexible
mounting and multi-functionality
Physical prototype showing the
cable insertion
Cable management concept “Spine” for kinnarps
2009

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This sketch, on a fictional Volvo chair from a Workshop with Lars Falk
(Chief Design, Volvo Cars), was part of the Advanced Form Design
course at Chalmers 2011. It explicitly uses design cues from various
volvo designs.
The hand drawn sketch was modified in Photoshop and was
intended to induce a safe, Scandinavian but still noble feeling.
“If Volvo made an arm chair for the Nobel Prize dinner”
2011

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“If Volvo made an arm chair for the Nobel Prize dinner”
2011
Inspiration board
Early sketches

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A Cactus made in Pro/Engineer. What mathematical properties are hidden in
nature? Fractals, golden ratio and Fibonacci spirals were used for developing
this form of an imaginary cactus.
Visualization examples
2011
A fruit bowl with additional cutlery was constructed in Catia V5 from
physical models and later rendered. It is intended to express “Naturalistic”,
“Vulnerability” and “Resilience”.

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Visualization examples
2009
Pro/Engineer was used for CAD and renderings of this hand-held label writer.

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Graphics example - poster and logo
2009
MÅNDAGEN DEN 16:E NOVEMBER
KLOCKAN 18:00
FÖR ALLA SOM STUDERAR PÅ ITS
STÄMMA
GRAFIK:HENRIKEKLUND,a07henek,2009-10-25
WWW.STUDENTKAREN.SE/BEEKING|WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BEEKING
This graphic layout and logotype work were created for the BeEkIng section of
the student union at the University of Skövde.

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Graphics example - concept overview
2009
Personlig e -coach
Uppkoppling
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EOtagging
“G
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tagat” fotoalb
u
m
Fystest
Andra
produkter
kan integreras med
tjänsten, tex. en mobil.
Utvecklas räknaren kan
den registrera mentala och
social aktiviteter direkt.
Integration med Larmtjänst/
Hemtjänst/Vårdcentral
etc. ger ökad säkerhet i
hemmet.
Framtiden
Användarens profil i centrum
Visuella mål/status via avatar/kurvor
Gruppaktiviteter under flikar med egen profil
A.I noterar trender hos användaren
A.I bjuder in till aktiviteter och grupper
Exempel på extra funktioner att lätt addera:
Webbtjänsten
S
tegräknare/GP
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Ett uppdrag under 24 timmar utfört av: Alexander Lundqvist, Henrik Forssman, Petter Dahlqvist och Henrik Eklund
Alla tidigare hobbies
Alla nya tänbara
Aktivitet ger poäng
Autostart
Ingen installation
USB-sladd i armband
Program i internminne
Webbklon uppdateras
PC på Vårdcentral
Poängsystem
Individuellt regelverk
för varje aktivitet
Rörelseaktiverad
Stegräknare
GPS
Klocka
Mäter poäng
Tänkbara tillägg:
- Recept ges utifrån mål och förutsättningar
- Inköpslistor genererade via A.I
- Träningsprogram genererade via A.I
- Skapa egna grupper och aktiviteter
- Mäta puls
- Mäta kalorier
- Övervaka hälsa
- Övervaka sömnen
Uppdragsgivare:
This overview poster shows the concept and function of the “E-coach”
created during a Mission 24 challenge in 2009.