a Jan Gross portfolio

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN + VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Jan Gross

MagnaTrack

MagnaTrack system is a unique self-tensioning design. It utilizes attracting polarity, dual rare earth neodymium magnets interlocked throughout the screen track to maintain screen tensioning.

NOTE:

Arthur James is NOT the inventor of MagnaTrack.

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Foster core human principles in pursuit of achievable objectives as the impetus for innovation, protect the natural world at every

opportunity, and exploit civic edification to drive responsible commerce.

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.

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 center spool counter wound deployable canopy with 40 degree front/back tilt.

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. Shown with adjustable tensioning sew foot mechanism.

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 2024

BOUNCE

Swiss ball trampoline with hand grip supports and 360 degree positional power belts with telescopic hand grips for foot insertion.

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.

MagnaTrack

DAYTRIPPER

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

Provide society with innovative design solutions that are functional, honest, sustainable, and beautiful. Attempt to ensure that every object developed is intrinsically tied to use, place, ethical responsibility and cultural inclusion. Endeavour to elevate unexceptional objects exceptional both functionally and aesthetically.

Asseverate that carefully resolved design be humanistic, intuitive, and capable of being appreciated anywhere in the world.

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

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

MagRail

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 failsafe open / close

operation under the harshest conditions.

Intellectual Property filed 2024