Design Portfolio Devishi Kapoor BSc (Hons) Product Design
Hello, I am an enthusiastic product design engineer, currently pursuing BSc (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University. A creative with a lateral approach to problem solving, I enjoy challenges that help to me push myself to the next level. A natural observer, I complete in depth research of subjects and users before diving into ideation and development. I am passionate about translating emerging trends into products of the future. I have worked on a variety of briefs, ranging from footwear to board games. As an environment enthusiast aiming to be a responsible designer, I want to work to find solutions that can not only reduce waste but also help people willingly join the fight against climate change. Proficient in-
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2 Bee-Smart
3 Dyson Space
EMS Support Sleeve
1 Design For Production- Plastic Design a product made from plastic that is commonly used outdoors in our natural environment. The design should change our perception of the use of plastic to be more positive, while considering the circular lifecyle of the product. Individual Project
Research and Refined Brief Asian Elephants are an endangered species, facing multiple threats in various countries. Only 40,000 to 50,000 Asian Elephants are left in the wild.
Threats
India is home to 59%.
Loss of habitat
Poaching
Man-animal conflict
Ivory trade
Man-animal conflict causes loss of life and property for both1. The Farmer 2. Asian Elephant
In the state of Assam, in India, since 2010, 249 jumbos and 761 people lost their lives. 754.89 hectares of crop land was damaged in 2018-19.
The hungry elephants enter the crop fields and the farmers, trying to protect their field, clash with the animal. This results in injury, loss of life, both animal and man, as well as destruction of crop.
Elephants have an instinctive fear of bees.
Project Aim-
Bees cause painful stings in sensitive areas like the trunk, ears and eyes.
To find a solution to prevent human-elephant conflicts in NorthEastern Indian forests by exploiting the natural, instinctive fears of elephants.
Design Development
Understanding the natural hive structure to replicate in the design.
An open structure will allow bees to work unrestricted.
Attempting to mimic the natural design of a bee hive.
A high rise design will allow bees to build the hive at a natural height, however, multiple hives close by might cause territory fights.
Developed Design
Significant Features The light agitates the bees, increasing their buzzing, and scaring the elephants.
2.5 metre
The material is infused with a lemon grass scent that attracts bees.
1.5 metre
4000 mm pole to reach the natural height of bee hives and elephants’ eye level.
Made from recycled polycarbonate.
A mini solar panel will source the power for the LEDs, motion sensor and alert.
An alert will be sent to be the Forest Guards informing them about the jumbos.
Technical Detail Injection moulded A
Injection moulded
Extruded
A
The parts are made of recycled polycarbonate, with the electronic components placed in the top portion of the design. The parts are joined together by plastic welding.
Unit- millimetres (mm)
A natural, non-invasive solution to solve the problem of human-elephant conflict in the North-Eastern forests of India. Using the buzzing of bees to scare away elephants, saving local farms and boosting apiculture.
2 The Dyson Project Design a portable mechanical device that improves commuter safety on public transport in the current climate relating to concerns with COVID-19. The design should be current and innovative, addressing a validated problem that is underpinned with user research. Individual Project
Brief and Research
Spread of COVID -The virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus remains alive on surfaces, however, has not yet been proven to be transmitted from them. A French study showed that only 1.2% of the country’s cases were traced back to public transport. With extensive cleaning, public transport is lot safer than commuters are perceiving it to be.
Ventilation
Facilities
Bars and Handles
Social Distancing
Key concerns from a user survey with regard to the use of public transport during COVID- 19
Design Development Considering research that showed surfaces are insignificant in the spread of COVID-19, and assessing the major concern of users, which social distancing. The design developed into a physical distancing device that allows the user to maintain a metre distance, and follow social distancing guidelines, irrespective of those around them.
Contracted Arm
Extended Arm To expand and contract the device with ease, various possibilities were explored- and the use of telescopic arm fit the purpose. The product stretches to 1 metre, and contracts to 14 cm.
Testing While near someone outside your bubble (like on public transport, in queues and shopping centres), the arms are stretched out to maintain social distance.
But while passing through doorways or when meeting someone in your bubble in a public place, retract the arms and have a chat like you normally would.
Final Design The Dyson Space keeps the user safe in public spaces by ensuring physical distancing from those around. As a product for COVID-19, it will only be relevant till vaccinations are rolled out. To ensure it doesn’t end up in landfill, the product is designed for disassembly and further recycling.
The product keeps the user at a safe distance, protecting them from risk of infection, irrespective of their surroundings. The user does not need to worry about others socially distancing, because they are assured that no-one can invade their safe space.
3 Cambridge Consultants Design a product that pro-actively supports users to regain or maintain a healthy lifestyle through supporting the treatment or maintenance of a medical condition. • Could be long or short term • Could focus on supporting a treatment plan or just helping users cope with the mental and social challenges that suffering from illness can bring Group Project
Research Muscle atrophy is the loss of skeletal muscle mass that can be caused by immobility, aging, malnutrition, medications, or a wide range of injuries or diseases that impact the musculoskeletal or nervous system.
For every week of bed rest, patients lose about 12% muscle mass.
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Muscle atrophy leads to muscle weakness and causes disability.
50 In 3 to 5 weeks of bed rest, 50% muscle mass is lost.
92 Symptoms• • • • •
Balance problems, difficulty walking, and falls Facial weakness Impaired balance and coordination Numbness or tingling in arms or legs Progressive loss of movement
92% of muscle mass is lost from the legs.
Design Solution
The product is a wearable support sleeve, that allows the user to stimulate their muscles while they are on bed rest. Electrical Muscle Stimulating patches are slipped into the pockets of the sleeve structure, and controlled through the terminal box.
The product allows the patient to administer muscle reviving treatment at home, without the help of a professional, thus reducing the burden on the NHS.
App Integration The app is connected to the product’s terminal box and allows the user to control their treatment plan at home.
Options Menu
Press the treatment day to go the required treatment screen.
The Stop and Go buttons allow control, and the timer informs the patient of the remaining time.
Technical Detail and Manufacture
The product is a wearable support sleeve, that allows the user to stimulate their muscles while they are on bed rest. Electrical Muscle Stimulating patches are slipped into the pockets of the sleeve structure, and controlled through the terminal box and supporting app. Terminal box- medical grade polyproplene (injection moulding, 3-D Printing) Support Sleeve- Nylon Elastane Blend (Circular knit method)
Storyboard
Wear the sock and slip the EMS electrodes into the pockets.
Follow the routine set by the doctor through the app.
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