a Jan Gross portfolio

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN + VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

a Jan Gross portfolio

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Slats self-adjust with 360 degrees of independent in / out movement eliminating fabric stress waves and wrinkles along the entire length of a bowing or distorted active roller.

PENDULUM

Multi-configuration RTA pendulum inspired glider chaise/hammock. Deployable solar canopy with LED lighting & 30 degree front/back tilt.

Interlocking leak proof aperture movement type canopy manually or electronically controlled. The electric motor is powered by solar PV cells integrated within the shade panels.

GATSBY collection

Ultra luxury mittens with SOLINE thermal lining. No animal products used. Concepted for Gucci.

ECHO

ECHO type speaker with Dolby technology play 360° audio, voice recognition, and noise cancellation.

My objective is to present a diverse chronicle of independent projects shown across multiple practice areas, fidelity levels, historic trends, and technologies consistent with an observable retrospective visual narrative.

ALIEN

UFO flying saucer inspired compact disc player. Concepted for SONY.

ZeroGrav Newtonian Glider

Perpetual motion inspired solar/battery powered duel utility glider/environment. LED lighting, mobile ports, fans, speakers, and solar deployable canopy.

Attracting magnetics tensioning system, self-alignment screen, and roller circumference reducing attachment apparatus.

TOPPER

Concept study for an appliance to mold and trim recyclable plastic lid onto opened cans of standard sizes.

GATSBY collection

A 9 piece collection of luxury travel cases and accessories. Concepted for Gucci.

ALCHEMY

A collection of 52 architectural site and interior lighting fixtures with various lamp and lens types.

GENDAI flatware

A fusion of traditional Asian and industrial modern flatware, cooking utensils and accessories.

SUNDOWN

Integrated PV powered accordion fold solar refraction screen. Featuring screw drive scissor type extend and retract cradle with self-correcting vibration and wind load cancelling technology.

Incremental 90 degree tilt to vertical.

ERGOflex

Tri-polymer elastomeric shock absorbing 3 axis gasket for sling seating. Sling longevity, comfort, and durability is unparalleled.

M.A.C.S.

Recessed unidirectional acoustic ceiling LCD A/V cloud integrated architectural communications & information delivery module.

BOOST

Power pole mounted direct-to-grid vertical axis micro wind turbine with gyroscopic pole stabilization effect and wildlife safety barrier. Concepted for Florida Power & Light.

Intellectual Property filed 2025

Motorized vertical linear actuators

equipped with AI weather sensing technology for automatic control

of multi-configuration projection

roof/canopy and integrated

telescopic wildlife screen barrier.

WIGITH2O

Inflatable (60%) wing in ground effect (in-tow) maneuverable flying recreational water craft.

A revolutionary new method and mechanism for the linear to rotational operation of Pergola roof louvers. Prevents actuators from failing due to environmental intrusion caused by worn out seals and bearing failures. Additionally, a Hurricane resistant Pergola structure elegant in its simplicity of construction.

MagnaTrack

DAYTRIPPER

Pendulum movement swing with adjustable speed/throw and telescopic nautilus inspired canopy.

BLUE MAX

WWI rotary aircraft engine inspired aviators watch with transparent case, crystal and Luminova lighted cylinder sparks.

MAMBA XE-1

Electric Hybrid High Performance Targa Coupe concept prototype

FROG portable cooktop

Pressure activated ceramic heating elements with shape & temperature memory active on all quadrants of the cooking surface simultaneously.

DiscView

Snap together 2D/3D wall mounted CD display and storage system with almost unlimited uniquely individualistic configurations.

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INVENT

NATUREfans

A proprietary series of nature inspired fans modeled after a Pterodactyl, Dragonfly, Eagle and Bat.

MagRail is the most technologically advanced motorized solar screen of its kind worldwide. Its combination of opposing magnetics & spring tensioning units pivot independently to track the direction and pressure of wind loading forces. By preventing the inner track from binding against the screen fabric, it automatically and silently compensates to guarantee the screen against "blowout" and the continuous failsafe open / close operation under the harshest weather conditions.

Intellectual Property file

To provide society with innovative design solutions that are functional, honest, sustainable, and resolved. Attempt to ensure that every object developed is intrinsically tied to use, place, ethical responsibility and cultural inclusion.

To protect the natural environment at every opportunity and endeavour to elevate unexceptional objects exceptional both functionally and aesthetically.