Group rendering of final redesign
Professional photograph of slicker brush, large and small
Professional photographs of pinbrush large and small, and bristle brush
Professional photographs of shedding blade, comb, and undercoat rake
Professional photograph of floor rack display, front and back
Wall rack photograph
Color exploration.
Narrowed color renderings.
Pinbrush overlay sketch with marker
Prototype painted and assembled for presentation. Sample of color combination.
Prototypes in various colors for presentation
All handles were designed to be the same in order to use the same mold for the rubber overmolding. Each handle transitions smoothly into the brush head. The tools are split lengthwise along the seam and sonic welded together.
Example of profile sketches. Designed universal grip and handle, then sketched over printout to refine transition between handle and tool head.
Original grooming tools. They were engineered for function with no thought given to aesthetic details in grip or transitions throughout each tool.
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Grooming Line

Redesign of existing grooming line. Goal was to design a smooth contemporary shape for the entire line while keeping patented trigger grip handle. Designed with surface modeling. In production.
Designed 2007, JW Pet Company

Andrea Valle
Industrial Designer & Interior Decorator Stanhope, NJ