portfolio 2016 ben hone
contents 03 dive 09 injection mould 13 tomato 19 flare 25 photography 31 about me
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dive design project
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dive design project A design project to create a hand held device that would work in an extreme environment. My solution to the brief is ‘dive’, a hand-held camera scuba divers can take with them underwater to identify marine animals. It incorporates the ability to view other people’s finds and their locations.
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dive design project
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dive design project Lots of testing was carried out, in the form of foam models, and Photoshop colour maps. This enabled informed decisions to be made regarding an ergonomic yet aesthetically pleasing form, and attractive but functional colours.
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dive design project The model was styled yellow with red highlights, colours often used for diving equipment, as they display so profoundly in the underwater light. The large buttons can be easily pressed when wearing bulky diving gear, and the size and sculpted form means it fits perfectly into the hand, so won’t be dropped.
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hovis widget injection moulding
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hovis widget injection moulding A group task to manufacture an injection mould for a selected widget. As a team we went through various manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining, lathe work, grinding and milling machine work.
Examples of various different injection mould attempts, where the correct pressure and temperature were gauged.
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hovis widget injection moulding The injection mould was manufactured over 8 weeks, comprised of 12 inserts, held in place by pins. It took a few attempts to make sure the plastic flow and pressure were correct, in order to fill the mould completely, but once they were, the mould worked perfectly. A bread bag is fed through the hole in the widget and out through the top. The cap is then placed over the outer of the bag, sealing it and keeping the bread fresher for longer.
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tomato sustainable design
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Tomato sustainable design A packaging proposal to house cherry tomatoes. The pack will not only be fully recyclable, but will protect the contents better than existing packs, keep the produce fresher for longer, and provide information regarding freshness and recipes to the consumer. The intention is to reduce food waste and educate the consumer.
Current packaging is quite non-protective meaning tomatoes get damaged, creating waste. Consumers disliked the packaging, highlighting the excess of material, and poor recyclability. The longevity of a tomato was tested, so the user could be better informed about edibility. Results showed tomatoes could last for 30 days if stored properly.
User interviews produced direction for the design. Recipes, freshness information and durability were all key deliverables. 15
Tomato sustainable design
Materials were tested for strength and resistance to moisture, to ensure the most suitable card was selected.
Various different net formations were tested before the hexagonal form proved to be the strongest. Fully mocked up packs were useful for gauging size, strength and functionality.
Consumer testing provided key insights into ergonomic, aesthetic and functional problems through the development. 16
Tomato sustainable design The consumer journey for the final product can be seen as follows: The pack is removed from the fridge, the freshness is then checked using the smart material indicator. One section is unsealed and a portion of tomatoes poured out, equivalent to one of your 5-a-day. The QR code can then be scanned for recipes and the tomatoes are eaten.
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The packaging displays recipes, ways of checking freshness, how to store, how to dispose, and viewing windows.
Plastic windows in the packaging allow the fruit to be viewed.
The smart material indicator changes colour as time progresses, telling the consumer how fresh the tomatoes are.
Serrated top panels allows one portion to be opened and poured out, without unsealing the other five, keeping the produce fresher for longer.
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flare design project
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flare design project A design project to create a smoke detector and smart watch combination, to assist deaf people in a time of emergency. Currently there is very little catering to the needs of deaf people alone in a house when a fire alarm goes off. The solution to this is flare.
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flare design project The Detectors’ screens will change to the alert display, showing the room of the incident. The devices also emits an orange glow across the room, visually alerting the user to danger. The watch screen also changes to the alert display, and will vibrate, notifying the user if they’re asleep or unable to see the glowing. The devices and watch communicate with each other via Wi-Fi, so are all showing the same message.
The various detector and watch screens.
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flare design project
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photography personal hobby
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about me education
skills
Loughborough University 2nd Year 71.2% 1st Year 71.1%
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Keyshot Siemens NX 8.5 PTC Creo
Lawrence Sheriff 3 A Levels (Design Technology A, Maths A, Physics B) 2 AS Levels (Critical Thinking A, Psychology B) 12 GCSE’s (6A*s, 6As) Diploma in Digital Applications (Distinction)
experience
find me
Unilever (2015-present) A year working as a Packaging Design Intern in the Deoderant department at Unilever. My role requires a range of skills, including concept sketching, graphic design, CAD modelling, working closely with suppliers and other agencies as part of a team, and the ability to prototype and create mock up rigs. Currently 8 months into the position (as of March 2016).
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Assistant Coach at Gilmorton Juniors FC (2011-2016) Aiding in the coaching of a junior team on a Saturday morning. The Joiner’s Arms (2012-2015) Work in the kitchen as a porter. Mutual League Football Referee (2012-2013) Completed training as an official representative of the Leicestershire league, marshalling games from child to adult level.
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benhonedesign@gmail.com issuu.com/benhone behance.net/benhone
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