GARETH HOUGHTON INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2017
E D U CATI O N
1995 - 2000 Kingsmeadow comprehensive school 9 gcse's
05/2012 - 08/2012 Newcastle College Art & Design Distinction
09/2012 - 06/2013 Sunderland University Foundation, Art & Design Distinction*
2013 - 2017 Northumbria University BA (Hons) Design for Industry 1st Class Honours
What I can do
09/2015 - 02/2016 Shih Chien University Exchange, Taipei - Industrial design 92% (1st Class Honors)
Sketching WORK
2005 - 2007 British Army Petroleum operator Soldier
2007 - 2012 Various truck driving poistions
2012 - present Mitchel & Butlers Bar team member
This is me, G A R E T H H O U G H T O N
Modelling
03/2015 - 06/2015 P.T. Dedato Indonesia Design internship
Illustrator Photoshop
AWAR D S
My objective in life is to work hard and expand my
iF design award 2016 winner
knowledge to become the best person possible. In both my
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working career and education, I have strived to achieve the highest standards by keeping a keen eye for detail, being
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pro-active and having good core values. Not being afraid to take on responsibilities, work as a team member and
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never settle for second best. This has always given me the chance to achieve the best possible outcome.
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LIVE PROJECTS Here are some of the companies I have worked with during my time at Northumbria University. Unfortunately I am unable to show the work in my portfolio.
Shell
Optic
Pet Cemetery
Gee-Kent Ho
Final Major Project
Shih Chien University
University project
Gee-Kent Ho hair salon
Outdoor Safety
Taipei, Taiwan
Portal University group project
Helping children
Freelance design work
Beacon
Self directed project
understand death
GUIDING THE WAY BEACON is for the experienced hiker. Allowing them to enjoy the great outdoors the way they know best. Having something you can rely on in case the worst should happen. With experience comes complacency, which can lead to a number of problems. Being untraceable should not be one of them. Inactivity while in the wilderness, increases the risk of life threatening conditions. Hypothermia being one of the most dangerous. With that in mind, the quicker they are rescued, the better. Mobile phone networks have several ‘deadzones’ making contacting emergency services difficult. Having BEACON will increase your chances of being discovered sooner.
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OF PEOPLE RESCUED SUFFERED HYPOTHERMIA AS A SECONDARY FACTOR”
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DISCOVER
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DEFINE
TOILE 4
TOILE 5
DEVELOP
The BEACON system works by detecting the first signs of hypothermia, which happens when the body’s core temperature drops below 35°, which is measured through the inner ear (1). The RELAY earpiece (2) then transmits that information (3) to a personal location beacon (PLB) and a strobe light.
Whe the core body temperature drops below 35°, RELAY will send a wireless signal to the jacket to send out a distress beaon
RELAY headset is an autonomous emergency distress device that monitors the body’s core temperature and heart rate in order to detect the first signs of hypothermia. On the detection of hypothermia, the device will activate the emergency system in the jacket to alert Search and Rescue teams of the situation and attract the attention of passing hikers.
The PLB (4) then sends a distress signal to the emergency services containing your information and current location.
STROBE LIGHTS Situated on each arm, the strobe lights are activated when hypothermia is detected to increase visibility and alert others of your situation
The strobe light (5) will stay on a constant flash to attract the attention of passing hikers and increases visibility. This can aid search and rescue to locate you.
TYMPATIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR
LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY Power for the sleeve will be provided by a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, which can withstand temperatures as low as -20°
BEACON EMERGENCY SYSTEM
The tympatic temperature sensor works by being placed in the ear measuring your core body temperature
(2)
Battery 3/V65HT Voltage 3.6 V Capacity 65 mAh Peak current 130 mA Discharge temperature -20°C to +85°C Size 33 mm x 33 mm x 8 mm Weight 9 g
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PERSONAL LOCATION BEACON
(4)
The personal location beacon (PLB) will be activated when the signal from RELAY is received. Transmitting an emergency distress signal that contains your location and information to search and rescue organisations.
(1) OPTICAL SENSOR
tBattery: Varta CoinPower CP1254 A3 Voltage level: 60mAh @ 3.7 V Dimensions: 12.1mm diameter – 5.4mm height Lifespan: 10 hours usage
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM When RELAY activates, it automatically connects to the SAR communication system
(5)
The optical sensor works together with the temperature sensor, measuring your heart beat DETACHABLE SLEEVES Each sleeve with the emergency system in, is detachable in order to charge the batteries and also to wash the jacket.
BEACON 3 LAYER TECHNOLOGY The BEACON jacket is made from a 3 layer fabric, which is wind and waterproof. The fabric is also breathable to provide ultimate comfort and warmth when needed
BENEFITS OF BEACON
PIECE OF MIND
IMPROVED RESPONSE TIMES
Have piece of mind knowing that you have an fall back option
Due to search and rescue teams being alerted as soon as problems arise, they can respond to calls quicker
SENSE OF SECURITY Feel confident knowing there is an added layer of security
AUTONOMOUS BACK UP
LIFE SAVING Having BEACON could improve the likelihood of being rescued
BEACON works without any conscious effort. Just put it in and go
ROUTE TRACKER With the ViewRanger app, you can record routes and find routes made by other users. The app records your position every five minutes to help search and rescue locate
REGISTER WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE
PERFORMANCE Monitor and record your core body temperature and heart rate to improve performance or efforts
Connect and register with search and rescue and take comfort knowing you will always be found
While on an exchange semester at Shih Chien University in Taipei, Taiwan I recognised that they have one of the best bike share schemes in the world. Unfortunately, the roads and pathways are not always suitable for the public to ride the Ubike and people put themselves in dangerous situations. For my design project in Taipei I wanted to help the public be safer using the Ubike and make their personal safety a priority on the streets of the city. Through research and inspiration, I decided to design a helmet that would be available to every member of the Ubike and would be sustainable, lightweight, waterproof, affordable and of course; stylish and innovative.
WHO?
80m users 2009-present 40% Taiwanese are members 8150 ubikes
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
& HOW?
13-30 Students, Commuters
Men
Busy roads 31 > W o r k e r s , l e i s u r e
Ubike Taiwan
No cycle lanes No personal safety
Women
WHO ? High income
Regulars & members
Helmets too bulky Low income
Helmets ruin hair
Single time users
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SHELL
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USING THE DESTRUCTION OF MATERIAL TO KEEP YOU SAFE
SKETCHING/ IDEATION
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RECYCLED CARDBOARD
TESTING
COLOUR:
PROTOTYPES
CUSTOMISABLE
USER FEEDBACK
CONSTRUCTION: MODULAR ORIGAMI
USER EXPERIENCE FINAL WORKING MODEL
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USER FEEDBACK
USER EXPERIENCE
The aim of this project was to design a new architype of televisions, going beyong the generic ‘black box’. OPTIC was inspired by the same principles of the 1950’s TV cabinet. When it is not in use, it can be hidden away to blend in with it’s surroundings, to then be revealed like a movie theatre. OPTIC is a short throw projector, with built in media streaming to enhance your viewing pleasure.
DESIGN PROCESS
INTERACTION
CONNECTIVITY OPTIC HAS BUILT-IN FREEVIEW ACCESS TO APPLICATIONS SUCH AS:
MEDIA IS STREAMED TO OPTIC VIA THE CLOUD
WHEN REMOTE IS ATTACHED OPTIC SWITCHES OFF
OPTIC SWITCHES ON WHEN REMOTE IS REMOVED
USE BEZEL TO CONTROL REMOTE AMOLED SCREEN SHOWS MENU
DEFAULT POSITION
IS ABLE TO BE MOVED UP AND DOWN
IS ABLE TO BE MOVED LEFT AND RIGHT
MEDIA CAN BE STREAMED FROM ALL DEVICES WITH A WIFI CONNECTION
OPTIC THEN PROJECTS MEDIA ONTO THE WALL
ONE CLICK TO ACTIVATE AND SELECT OPTION
A NEW WAY TO WATCH TELEVISION
TWO CLICKS TO GO BACK ONE STEP
MUSIC ROTATE BEZEL TO SCROLL THROUGH MENU
VOLUME FAVO UR
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PRESS AND HOLD TO RETURN TO HOME SCREEN
The aim of Eternal Home is to provide a final resting place for a childs’ beloved pet while also helping the child understand and learn about the process of death. The Eternal Home pet coffin comes as a net on biodegrable card, which can be constructed with the help of an adult. The child can personalise the coffin with messages and drawings to aid the child with their final goodbyes.
DESIGN PROCESS
Pet passes away
Child can personalise the coffin before construction
Once constructed, the pet can be placed inside ready to Rest In Peace
The pet can then be placed in it’s final resting place
Coffin arrives as a net on biodegradable card
This process enables the child to learn about, and come to terms with death
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GEE - KENT HO Gee-Kent Ho hair salon is in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The salon has been chosen as the regional finalist for the L’Oreal colour trophy 2016. The owner of the salon, Gee-Kent Ho asked me to design flyers and posters to promote and attract students to the salon. He also asked me to create images to be placed in the local newspaper.
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“Gareth Houghton really understood the identity of our company and designed with our target audience in mind. I would happily recommend Gareth when networking with cllients”.
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REGIONAL FINALIST
Gee-Kent Ho
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY
50% off your first cut & style, 20% Student discount thereafter Treat yourself to great hair
t 0191 4774231 w www.geekentho.com
T’s & C’s: Not valid with any other discount, promotion or offer. Only on hair services over £20 or over. Cannot be used on retail or exchanged for cash.
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2 Wellington St, Gateshead NE8 2AB
t 0191 4774231 w www.geekentho.com
T’s & C’s: Not valid with any other discount, promotion or offer. Only on hair services over £20 or over. Cannot be used on retail or exchanged for cash.
REGIONAL FINALIST 2016
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