HANNAH COX DESIGN
Hi, I’m Hannah, I am a BSc Product Design Student at Nottingham Trent University. I enjoy pushing myself to both design and develop concepts, producing innovative designs that keep the client or user in mind. I am constantly evolving, learning and growing to produce better quality designs, and invite critical reflection on my work to find areas in which I can develop my skills.
Why Design? I enjoy many areas of the ever evolving design landscape and i aspire to be involved in pushing towards designing products that are forward thinking and exciting. I believe that design is about observing problems in the world around us and striving to create effective solutions.
Hannah Cox Contact
+44 7733 325871 hrrcox@outlook.com
Social Media
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Design for Production - Plastics
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Design a product made from plastic that is commonly used outdoors in our natural environment
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Time frame: 3 Weeks
Initial Research
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anyrgb.com
paulbourke.net
planethouseplant.com
mathgeekmamma.com
pinterest.com
pinterest.com
Organic Shapes Bright Colours Repeating Patterns Flowing Forms
Tom, 4 Tom is in Reception and enjoys playing whilst he learns His Hobbies include playing with his parents and sister, helping with the gardening and football.
Storyboard
Each part of the toy put together and stacked as desired
Once flower is configured, it is put in the ground outdoors
Water fills the chamber to push ball up and stem elongates
To release water, bottom spike is pulled out
Child waters the flower toy and teaches them about plant care
Flower can be placed into a vase as a decoration for the child
Technical Details
How it works:
Exploded View:
Overview:
158mm
Overall Size: 618mm when fully constructed Structure; 7+ parts which stack together to create a flower toy Finish: Soft touch plastic finish
Materials: All Parts made from injection moulded Polycarbonate, which was chosen for its great weather resistance and wide colour range
126mm
When the toy is watered, the ball inside is pushed up by the water, pressing against the bottom half of the top stem, causing it to ‘grow.’
618mm 114mm
Flower details:
Manufacture and Costing:
250mm
PC injection moulding: Material: £25,000 (£2.50 Per Part) Production: £6,920 (£0.692 Per Part) Tooling: £26,000 (£2.60 Per Part) Total: £57,920 (£5.79 Per Part) Packaging: Price: £1.00 per box Price per unit: £3500 Product price: £15.00
100mm Configurations:
Primary Logo
Secondary Logo
Typography
Leelawdee UI ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890!ӣ$%^&*() Colour Palette
Branding Ideation of the logo started by making a simple flower from circles, and adding colour. The colours reflect the many colours that can be found in flowers, and makes the design bright and eye-catching
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Design for Brand - Dyson
Time frame: 3 Weeks
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Design a mechanical device that improves commuter safety on public transport in regards to COVID-19
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selfridges.com
www.dyson.co.uk
www.dyson.co.uk
Brand Unpack
jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk
“Different, Authentic, Better” “Having an idea for doing something better and making it happen - even though it appears impossible. That’s still the dream” - James Dyson
Innovation Sustainability Efficiency Education Relentless Waste Reduction Forward thinking
Research The results shown below were taken from a survey conducted by 37 people, to better understand the commuting habits and how they have changed due to COVID-19
What are the concerns of workers on trains?
What is your primary mode of transport to commute to work? thesun.co.uk
72.22%
Car
5.56%
Bus
Train
11.11%
Tube
11.11%
16.67%
Cycle
19.44%
Walk
8.33%
Plane
”Older staff who were shielding in the beginning were concerned on returning to work as they’ve had little contact with anyone for months”
Has your mode of transport changed since the beginning of the pandemic? 62.16%
No
Yes
18.92%
18.92%
Working from Home The environment
Current safety measures for COVID-19 gov.uk
“Train drivers like myself are concerned over the plastic sheeting separating the front and rear of the cab regarding vision and ventilation.”
Sanitizing Humidifier and Fan The final concept was a portable fan and humidifier concept that would help increase air circulation for train drivers and transport workers, whilst using a sanitizing mist to help reduce the risk from virus particles in the air.
Modelling The model shown demonstrates the form of the full body of the product. Some of the key details show: - The buttons on the main body of the fan - How the fan would be plugged in to charge - The sanitizing fluid chamber - The suction cup on the base which allows the product to safely sit on surfaces.
Marketing Shown is an example of how the product may look if sold on the Dyson website. Typography and style used help show a realistic representation of the products marketing
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Design for Consultancy - Cambridge Consultants
Considering both physical and mental health, design a product that supports and improves well-being. Time frame: 3 Weeks
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What 18-24 year olds believe increases their stress levels
The Problem To better understand the sorts of issues facing the user, a survey was undertaken with 75 respondents, all between the ages of 18-24. This helped us define the problem.
16%
Social Situations
20.3% 18.8% 10.1% 23.1% 11.6% Friendships Personal Issues
Studies
Work
What individuals do to relieve stress
Music 14%
Yoga 2%
Breathing Fitness Time Off Talk to Techniques 26% 12% Someone 14% 20%
Mental and physical wellness are interconnected, a decline in mental wellness can lead to a decline in physical wellness
Wellness
Stress
Money
Students are effected by stress at a high rate, causing physical symptoms such as headaches and muscle tension
Some students find it difficult to deal with stress and find it hard to manage
Being Alone 14%
TV 6%
Other 6%
Redefined Brief: Design a product that supports and improves mental and physical wellbeing by using technology to reduce the levels of stress in students and other people likely to feel the effects of stress
Trend and Market Research 1 in 4 People in England suffer from some form of Mental Health problem each year
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3 in 50 people in England suffer from General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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2 in 25 people in England suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
1 in 33 people in England suffer from Depression
1 in 10 people in England suffer from some form of Stress related Disorder
The Negative Impact of Stress
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It is estimated that between 75-90% of all visits to the doctor are for stress related complaints
77% of people say that they regularly suffer from physical symptoms related to stress
A 2017 Harvard study suggested that Stress is a significant contributing factor into the prevalence of heart related issues
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-- 22 -- Nottingham -- Student -- Living in a shared rental house
Bio Alex is a student in his final year of university studying Psychology and currently writing his dissertation. Alex gets stressed very easily and finds it hard to find time to wind down and relax. He exercises a few times a week Internet and enjoys listening to music as he works. Social Media
Technology
Wants and Needs
Smart watch
- Wants to be able to relax more and find a way to better manage his stress, Smart phone especially coming up to the end of his degree Early Adopter - Wants to be able to take more breaks during his work to focus on how he is feeling, and how to refocus
Ideation Process
Final Design 1 1 - Cortisol Detector
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2 - Bluetooth Transmitter 3 - Sweat Absorption Layer
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1 - Impact sensor and light 2 - Silicone Ball 3 - Outer Silicone layer so ball can bounce in different directions 4 - Fully assembled ball
The final solution was a stress sensor that could be retrofitted onto an existing watch band, and a secondary ball which the user could throw about to distract them from their stress and release endorphins to combat the stress
SKILLS
- Model Making - Woodwork - Metalwork - Sketching - Storyboarding - Project Management - 3D Printing
- Communication - Teamwork - Leadership - Listening - Organisation
AWARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Hannah Cox Product Designer
University Year 1: Achieved 2:1 overall Certified SolidWorks Associate (Passed) Industrial Cadet Silver Award Mattii Labs Up-cycling design competition - Highly Commended
CONTACT
+44 7733 325871 hrrcox@outlook.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram - @han.ntu Linkedin - Hannah Cox
Thank You!
hrrcox@outlook.com +44 7733 325871