Christian Gorki Design

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Design the physical body of AI.

I am Christian Gorki, industrial designer in Gothenburg.

Agenda

Selected Projects

Ovian - Mussel Farming Drone

Pathfinder - Navigation Vest

Case Study

Ovian

Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.

Year

2025

Story

Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time it takes farmers to monitor mussels by 60%.

This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. This project explores the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.

This drone is the physical body for AI. This drone solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.

Context

Opportunity

Can reduce time to check on mussels by 60%

Enter growing market of aquaculture

Concept Development

Concept A: drone swimming on surface

Concept B: dragging camera with a rope

Concept C: drone below the surface

Decision

Move forward with drone diving under surface

Key Arguments

Protected from weather

Lower installation costs

Fits most type of farms

Form Direction A: stability through wings

Form Direction B: long distance streamline

Form Direction C: trusted tech product

Decision

Blend streamlined body with tech product look

Key Arguments

Builds trust with farmers

Reaches the entire farm

Product Development

Rugged frame construction

Integrate frame for simple propulsion and lower drag

Improved repairability and tech integration

Sharp mussel images at any condition

Result

Case Study

Ovian

Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.

Year

2025

Story

Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time it takes farmers to monitor mussels by 60%.

This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. This project explores the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.

This drone is the physical body for AI. This drone solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.

Context

Opportunity

Can reduce time to check on mussels by 60%

Enter growing market of aquaculture

Concept Development

Concept A: drone swimming on surface

Concept B: dragging camera with a rope

Concept C: drone below the surface

Decision

Move forward with drone diving under surface

Key Arguments

Protected from weather

Lower installation costs

Fits most type of farms

Form Direction A: stability through wings

Form Direction B: long distance streamline

Form Direction C: trusted tech product

Decision

Blend streamlined body with tech product look

Key Arguments

Builds trust with farmers

Reaches the entire farm

Product Development

Rugged frame construction

Integrate frame for simple propulsion and lower drag

Improved repairability and tech integration

Sharp mussel images at any condition

Result

Case Study

Ovian

Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.

Year

2025

Story

Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time to monitor mussels by 60%.

This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. Drone Brands have the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.

This drone is the physical body for AI. It solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.

Context

Opportunity

Can reduce time to check on mussels by 60%

Enter growing market of aquaculture

Concept Development

Product Development

Result

Case Study

Pathfinder

Get paramedics to their patients faster.

Year

2025

Story

Pathfinder is a navigation vest. Guiding paramedics through buildings they have never seen. Hidden staircases, endless hallways, and code-locked doors make buildings into a maze.

Context

Opportunity

Faster navigation through buildings

Process

Concept Development: Exploring form and requirements

Decision

Move forward with fabric sleeve concept

Key Arguments

Enough space for technical components

Easy to wash and repair

Product Development: refine fabric concept

Graphics and reinforced areas

Prototyping navigation and improved ergonomics

Result

Case Study

Pathfinder

Get paramedics to their patients faster.

Year

2025

Story

Pathfinder is a navigation vest. Guiding paramedics through buildings they have never seen. Hidden staircases, endless hallways, and code-locked doors make buildings into a maze.

Context