charlotte davis industrial designer. portfolio 2019
projects
01 climate
Design a device to monitor, regulate and cool the environment inside a pushchair
06 About me Condensed CV and contact details
02 arid
To explore design opportunities for reducing resource consumption of clothes washing while enhancing the user experience for a well-defined user group.
03 hawthorn
Starpack Students 2018 brief luxury family range of cans for teas or coffees - Sliver Award
04 tilt
Using a live hinge or hinges you must design a homeware product for student accommodation that must be capable of compact storage
05 Widget
Design a functional polymer ‘widget’ that is intended to be given away to promote a particular brand / product.
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Personal project 10 Week research project
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An IOT integrated portable air cooling unit designed specifically for infants in pushchairs during high heat seasons
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Air conditioning Why is it needed? Covering a pushchair can increase the internal temperature by up to 40% within 2 hours Not covering a pushchair exposes the child to harmful UV rays and sun damage The dramatic rise in heat can leave the child vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration.
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After assessing dimensions and viability using blue foam models I was able to finalise my design. I was able to execute the model using prolab alongside laser cut mdf components and by vacuum forming using acrylic. Using a milling machine I was able to remove some of the prolab body to provide a tight fit for the laser cut components. I was then able to use filler and spray paint to give the model a high quality surface finish.
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Appearance model
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I created this storyboard to depict how the product is used, and its linkage to the app. I used my illustrative background to inuence the style of the storyboard. The parent senses that their child is uncomfortsble in the heat, but would like to cover the pushchair to prevent sunburn from harmful UV rays, the device allows the pushchair to be covered and helps to prevent heatstroke and dehydration amongst infants. The device works using evaporative cooling; where cold water is dispersed over an evaporative pad. The fan runs using a battery powered motor, as the fan pulls the hot air through the pad, the air goes through a transition and becomes cool, then released into the surrounding environment.
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Initial wire frames Water Battery
User receives notifications regarding battery and water storage performance, in addition to alerts when they should be using their device
User can alter speed of motor to propel more/less cold air Current outdoor temperature Weather predictions throughout the day alter based on slider Internal temperature of pushchair
Final solutions The wire frames show a section of the app device settings, where the user can alter the power of the fan, which can blast out more cool air if required. The user can also monitor the internal and external temperature. The battery and water supply for the device remain a constant when the app is open. The user receives notifications and alerts, shown in the last three images.
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Group project 10 Week research project
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Individual concept generation based on a group research project focusing on student laundry and drying facilities.
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Purifier Why is it needed? Drying washing indoors moisture levels by up to 30%
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This creates the ideal breeding ground for the production of mould spores 72% of our interview participants were unaware of the health implications caused by drying indoors
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Methods
Affinity diagramming Graffiti walls Interviews Online surveys Auto-ethnography Shadowing
Left Conducting an interview to gain initial insights
As a group, we used a broad variety of research methods which resulted in locating a problem area regarding drying wet laundry in poorly ventilated areas - the production of mould spores. In addition to sourcing both primary and secondary research resources, we used the methods listed to justify our design intent, and used affinity diagramming (shown left) to accumulate our findings and sort them into key categories, which allowed us to create our opportunity statement.
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Idea generation
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hawthorn Extracurricular 8 Weeks
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Luxury gift packaging for coffee, designed to have an elevated life time by considering secondary function.
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Renders produced using Solidworks and Keyshot 6. Illustration and branding overlay using Photoshop, Illustrations hand drawn and vectorised in adobe illustrator
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Secondary function intention - the cut outs in the sheet metal (shown on the model submitted in the following page) provide an opportunity for the outer casing to be used as a lantern after its primary function has been utilised.
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starpack students 2018 silver award One focus of the brief was to extend the life of the product by giving the tins a secondary use. The render below depicts how the outer shell can be used as a lantern for use in or out of the home, using lights or candles. The screw top lid and handle mean the lantern can be hung or placed on the ground to light a way. The model was constructed using 3D printed components such as the lid and handle, in addition to card with hand cut detailling, laser cut mdf and filler.
Above : models submitted to starpack
Sponsor’s comments - Great exploration of ideas from a range of sources. Clear design intentions that have an aesthetic and practical use. Well considered graphics that bring the designs bang on trend. The model is an excellent representation of your design intentions. Well done.
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Low fidelity card model
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Individual project 1 Week
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A compact, versatile, adjustable laptop stand which utilises the benefits of living hinges. Tilt is an affordable solution for students.
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Laptop stand Why is it needed? Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide Expenditure of $50 billion a year to relieve back pain Back pain due to computer use is a most common problem seen in 4 out of 5 people
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Adjustable angle
Silicone strips on base prevent slipping Headphone tidy
Low fidelity model constructed from card to assess product dimensions and feasibility
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The live hinge makes enables angle adjustment, making the product suitable for both laptops and tablets
Headphone tidy Ventilation holes
Cable management
Live hinge
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Non-slip grip at base prevents stand sliding
Ventilation prevents overheating
Soft touch fabric protects the device
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widget
Individual project 5 Weeks - Ongoing
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Design a functional polymer ‘widget’ that is intended to be given away to promote a particular brand / product.
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SOLIDWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.
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Doucmentation of engineering drawings which will be used to develop the mould tool and inserts are shown. The engineering drawings were produced in SolidWorks and prior to this stage, plastic simulation was used to test the viability of the widget proposal, which stated the widget could be sucessfully executed. The engineering drawings developed were an exploded view, a general assembly view, and detailed drawings of each individual component. The drawings will be used as a referance if the widget is to be manufactured during the group stage following 5 weeks of individual work.
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Education
Current Study – BA Industrial Design and Technology Loughborough University - 2:1 in first year June 2016 – Haybridge High School and Sixth Form A-levels - Art and Design (A) Business Studies (A) Product Design and Technology (B)
Awards and Achievements
Student Starpack Awards 2018 Silver Award Brief F – Luxury Gift Packaging – Family range of cans for teas or coffees. Worcester Cathedral Art Exhibition During Sept through 2013-16
Software
Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Solidworks, Keyshot 6, Krita, Sketchbook Pro, Arduino
Experience
November 2018 – Present Research Assistant (Phd Research Project) Loughborough Design School June 2018 – Present Bar Staff and Waitress The Robin Hood Inn, Drayton August 2016 – January 2018 Bartender The Old Bank, Stourbridge June 2016 – August 2016 Commissioned Bar Design Ian Bullock, The Old Bank August 2013 – August 2016 Waitress, Customer Service The Robin Hood Inn, Drayton
About me
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Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a second year Industrial design and technology student seeking a 12 month placement. I aspire to deliver intuitive and efficient design solutions, in addition to identifying user needs by creating and evaluating sketch proposals, prototyping, conducting user research and more.
charlotte davis Thank you for taking a look at my portfolio. I look forward to hearing from you. charliejanedavis@gmail.com linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottedavisdesign/