Responsible for Product strategy, Trend research, Product Design, CMF, Development for manufacturing, Quality control, prototyping and occasional woodworking.
All sunglasses are designed with a rigorous process which starts with silhouette development where the focus is on scale, proportions and how a shape compliments a face. The chosen silhouettes then gets further developed by 3d modelling several iterations to optimize fit and comfort of the style. Sunskis signature light and comfortable frames is a staple for the company, and it can take as many as 40 iterations of a single frame to achieve the desired design intent.
Sustainability is a key value at Sunski. Between 2016 and 2018 we developed our own proprietary 100% US sourced recycled resin, which all of our frames are manufactured from. In 2019 we launched our new packaging completely free of single use plastic. Sunski has been a member of 1% for the planet since the company was founded in 2012.
Year - 2014-Present
We challenged ourselves to create a headphone that would be comfortable and adapt to the user. We focused on what a user would do throughout out a day, and what requirements that would set for a design solution.
After numerous prototypes, we came up with a design that was minimal and elegant. It allowed the neckband to be completely flexible, adapting to the user while feeling natural and comfortable against the skin.
Year - 2014
Design and Development - Sindre Klepp, Greg McNamara
The Mastertracks XC series was developed with a signature audio profile with musicians and producers in mind. We worked in collaboration with Calvin Harris to develop a unique palette that reflect the warmth and comfort of a music studio.
We were also challenged with creating a cable for music producers that would include a 1/4 inch adapter. We decided to to add storage for the adapter on the cable itself, to make sure it wouldn’t get lost and would always be there when you need it.
The machined aluminum collar holds the 1/4” adapter when not needed, and keeps it out of the way for use in a normal 1/8” headphone jack.
Glow in the dark left and right indicators makes it easy to spot which side goes where in the dark.
Year - 2013
Design and Development - Sindre Klepp, Greg McNamara
Our brief challenge was to develop an in-ear headphone that doesn’t fall out, is easy to put in and has a universal fit.
Our belief was that a headphone doesn’t have to look like it is attached to your ear to stay securely in place. We developed numerous ideas after a rigorous ideation process which we then tested with users to narrow down to the most promising concepts to develop further.
Our final concept was inspired by the airless tire by Michelin, which adapts to its surroundings and shifts pressure around making it ideal for any environment. Since no human ears are alike, this direction yielded a solution which we spent months refining to ensure we had the best fit for anyone.
To get the product to market, we spent over a year working with our engineers to get the product manufactured to match the intended design. This was crucial as even the smallest addition in mass or change of an angle would mean the product didn’t fit and feel as it should.
Our work on this product got us two patents, a Red Dot Design award for design excellence, and an IDSA silver award in 2014.
Year - 2013
Design and Development: Sindre Klepp, Greg McNamara
A 125 foot luxury racing Trimaran designed for a client based in Dubai. The lines and structure of the vessel was inspired by architecture with an influence from the sea. Nearly one hundred iterations was done on the exterior to achieve the final form.
Year: 2016
Credits:
Exterior Design: Sindre Klepp, Per Ivar Selvaag
CAD / Rendering: Sindre Klepp
Interior Design: Adriana Monk
Naval architecture: Juan Kouyoumdjian
This laser range finder was designed for hunting. The aesthetic of the product is inspired by details from the gear and equipment used by hunters to suggest its use case.
A rubber grip texture is placed in key contact points with the hand to ensure the product won't slip even in the rain. It has a tripod mount at the bottom for stationary hunters that want maximum stability.
Year - 2011
With a durable and water resistant construction the Punk speaker was designed to be taken anywhere. Its upward facing direction indicates its use case- in social settings where the sounds spreads out 360 degrees.
The silicone body is for additional shock absorption if the product was ever to be dropped. Its large tactile buttons inspired by blind lettering means you can use the speaker without looking at the product to operate it.
The packaging was designed to fit in with the rest of SOL republics visual language. To illustrate the power embedded in this small speaker, the product is kept inside a dyed bagasse tray with a texture suggesting ripples on the surface made by sound waves from the speaker.
Year - 2013
Design and Development: Sindre Klepp, Greg McNamara, Justin Porcano
Sustainable bag collection designed for the house of Marley. The fabrics used are a proprietary spun blend of RPET, hemp and organic cotton. All hardware pieces are made from recycled cast aluminum.
All Marley products had an intense focus on true sustainability in every aspect of the design process. From materials to processes and construction.
Year - 2011
Collection Design - Sindre, Klepp, Eric Bergman, Senka Agic Bergman
The 2012 Marley collection CMF program was created with sustainability as the top priority. The Colors were inspired by the Rastafarian roots blended with the surf and beach culture that the Marley brand embodies. A subtle take on Rasta colors mixed with a militant street look and feel gives this collection that casual vibe Bob Marley embodied.
Year - 2011
Design - Sindre Klepp, Eric Bergman, Senka Agic Bergman, Jonathan Hicks, Phnam Bagley, Frank Strauss
Tactical spotting scope designed for military use. The design language and details are all directly inspired from military gear, weapons and tactical equipment. The picatinny rails allows any additional gear to be attached to the scope for multiple potential configurations.
Year - 2011
Design: Sindre Klepp, Frank Strauss
The Deck was the first wireless speaker from SOL Republic. With its upward firing speakers, the sound spreads out 360 degrees making the sound stage great from anywhere around the speaker.
We worked hard to create a low profile shape to allow the speaker to fit easy in a backpack and even your back-pocket. The grille pattern was carefully developed to allow for maximum airflow where the drivers sit and at the same time create an interesting textured top surface.
The UI was developed to simplify switching between multiple users for the best use case for any party. The Logo on the top surface is a backlit LED that has different colors for each unique user paired to the device.
Year: 2013
Design and Development: Sindre Klepp, Greg McNamara
While at Google [x] one of the main projects Sindre was involved with was Project Wing. The nature of the work is still strictly confidential.
Go to https://x.company/wing/ to learn more about the project.
Year - 2015
Credits: Matt Day, Mike Simonian, Maaike Evers, Jim Schmalzried, Trevor Shannon
// Project page WIP //
HMI Project for Lexus.
Year: 2015/16
Interior Design: Sindre Klepp, Per Ivar Selvaag
CMF: Sophie Peugeout
UX/UI: Anthony Pond, Sindre Klepp, Andrew Smith, Patrick Corrigan, Shady Shahid, Per Ivar Selvaag, Greg McNamara, Diana Povieng
Personal work done over the years for fun.
