We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Tom Kerpert about their original and creative Pet sleeping place design work. Tom Kerpert is an award-winning product designer, that makes our world a better place with their original pet sleeping place works.
Tom Kerpert ("TK") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Dog Kennel Pet sleeping place. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
TK : The idea and inspiration was to provide a comfortable "cave"for the animal
TK : The kennel had to be inviting to the animal and had to provide a comfortable and save environment and protection from the element. At the same time portability and ease of maintenance where key concerns.
TK : My client is actively looking for licensing partners overseas
TK : The design process took approximately 3 month
TK : I was commissioned by the client to re-invent the dog kennel.
TK : The kennel is currently in production in South Africa and licensing is available for overseas markets
TK : Being a dog owner myself I was unable to find a suitable kennel on the market
TK : This design was completely created in-house from concept to final parts
TK : Any dog owner around the world
TK : The kennel can easily be assembled or dismantled for transport. In addition the roof can be removed without tools for cleaning and maintenance. The double wall design delivers excellent insulation from low and high temperatures. A future upgrade to underfloor heating by filling the base tray with water and insertion of a low voltage element has been kept in mind during the initial design process.
TK : All work was done by 3D modelling software
TK : The potential upgrade to underfloor heating in colder climates
TK : All design and engineering was done in-house.
TK : Rota-molding was chosen to manufacture this design at an early stage in the design process and the design was optimized for this particular process
TK : I thought the concept was unique and this was an opportunity to present it to a wider audience
