hayley so design portfolio.
industry experience -
Nottingham Trent Unviersity
Dassault Systemes, intern
BA Product Design Upper Second Class honours
QA Engineer & Content Creator Jun - Nov 2018 & Jun - Sep 2019 Willson and Brown, intern
Kimbolton School Graphics & Product Design GCSEs and A Levels hello. I am a multi-disciplinary designer, who is passionate to explore various areas of design to help grow as a person as well as a designer. I am excited to continue learning and fully immersing myself into the design industry.
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Junior Development Designer Dec 2018 - 2019 Nottingham City Council, intern
degree show NTUDI Social Media Team BA Content Co-ordinator Degree Show Student Spotlight
Grads4Nottm Student Intern Jun - Sep 2017
hayley so.
background -
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Fika.
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pg 15 - 16
pg 17 - 18
pg 19 - 20
Huga.
Dassault Systemes.
Willson & Brown.
Passions.
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design with sensitivity working prototype app development
brief. To create a product/ service to tackle homesickness and/or the feeling of being unsettled when moving to a new location. key words. loneliness / subscription or one off / app compatible / building communities
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design thinking approach. the brief - ensuring that it will cater for the target market fulfilling their potential needs
my personal experience this project is driven through personal motives as I have experienced loneliness whilst moving to a new city and environment
empathise
define
ideate
prototype
test
interviews
this experience inspired me to design a product that I wish I had which may have helped me back then focus group
loneliness
future developments -
content quality
settling into new environment
liaising with local shops, restaurants, cafĂŠs and businesses to build up a good base of contents which the user can experience
homesickness
costing
to reduce the current costings that is based upon a manufacturing of a single unit. Increase business viability
implementation
working with local resources in order to strengthen Fika as a brand and product to help those people who are new to the area
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user journey. Estate agents & Landlords Order the Fika box before handing over the keys
Tenants When they have moved in they receive their Fika box
Tenants Unboxing time!
- time to reveal what’s inside -
Book an event online that interest you
Download the app find out what’s on
Basic First Aid Kit for minor injuries
Time for Fika a mindfulness book and postcards to send
Samples & Testers try something new
Head over to the local shops
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Go to event meet new people
app interface.
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First Aid Kit -
blister plasters x 4
for any blisters that may occur, whether this is from breaking in the new shoes for work or another reason
fika welcome box contents.
antiseptic wipes x 6
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to help clean any wounds out so it kills any germs or bacteria without the need of soap and water
strip plasters x 8
for any minor cuts which may occur when moving in or for those pesky paper cuts
Try Something New -
From Us to You -
‘This Works’ sleep spray x 1
postcards x 4
5ml sample pots x 2
‘Time for Fika’ activity journal x 1
this is a 5ml sleep spray that is sprayed onto bed linen to help promote a better sleep especially in a new environment
trying out a small amount of a product from local shops in return of generating exposure & advertising via samples
sachet testers x 8
allowing the receiver to test a range of local products so they find out what they like and purchase the full product
for sending to your friends and family allowing them to see the beautiful place that you’ve located to
you time, a curated mini activity journal for mindfulness and to check in with yourself
fika (fee-ka) means...
a Swedish word meaning a quality break in the day for coffee and something sweet with others
ITEM NO.
PART NAME Mailer Box Box Insert
MATERIAL 2 mm Corrugated Card 2 mm Corrugated Card
QTY.
1 mm White Card 1 mm White Card 1 mm White Card
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4 5
From Us to You First Aid Kit Try Something New
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Samples Pot
See page 19 for reference
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1
2 3
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4
1
1
1 1 1
6
3
2
SCALE 1 : 2.5
fika welcome box.
Sheet Title
FIKA Box
Material
n/a
Date
26/11/2019
Sheet Description
Full assem�ly of the FIKA Introductory Box � BOM
Material Thickness
n/a
Scale
1:2
1 of technical 1 of 19 1 pack. exploded view within Drawing Sheet
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material led (linoleum) physical prototypes solidworks and keyshot models
brief. To create a multi-functional piece of furniture to cater for those who live in a 1 to 2 bed house or flat allowing people to be brought together. key words. furniture / dining table / work desk / multifunctional / seamless experience
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design feasibility approach.
1 to 2 bed homes & flats
extendable
multifunctional
workspace
power enabled
cnc milled
user friendly
furniture linoleum
user requirements
covid 19 pandemic this project became more relevant during the pandemic due to the fact that more of the population (around the world and UK) were working from home. Increasing the need for having a workspace available in the home which is multifunctional
manufacturing requirements
huga project timeline.
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warm and inviting.
target market.
functional.
work from home.
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space limitations.
brainstorming.
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furniture linoleum.
full scale working table leaf model.
mdf table edge models.
partially working prototype. due to COVID-19, unable to manufacture the huga table
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huga (hue-ga) means... a Norwegian word meaning (wanting to do something)
inclined
huga embodies...
the philosophy of being able to seamlessly work from home to a dining experience
features -
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extendable table
due to the small living spaces, it is not always ideal to have a large table taking up the limited space when not needed
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furniture linoleum
the use of furniture linoleum was the perfect material due to its durability, aesthetic and usability
power enabled
allowing the user to charge devices at the table - frame has a kettle lead meaning cables are tucked away when not in use
future developments
larger furniture range
huga’s style can transform into a collection from larger tables to other useful large furnishing around the house
wireless charging
ITEM NO.
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20
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20 mm Ash
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3
Frame: Part 3
20 mm Ash
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4
Frame: Part 4
20 mm Ash
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5 6 7 8
Cross Brace: Part 1 Cross Brace: Part 2 Table Support Arm Table Leg
20 mm Ash 20 mm Ash 20 mm Ash 60 mm Ash
1 1 2 4
9
Fixings: Sliding Bracket
1 mm Mild Steel
4
10
Fixings: Hinge Pin
Mild Steel
2
20mm Ash/ 15mm MDF/ 2mm Linoleum
1
Mild Steel
8
13
Table Leaf Extension: Part 2
20mm Ash / 15mm MDF / 2mm Linoleum
1
23
14
Table Top: Part 1
20mm Ash / 15mm MDF / 2mm Linoleum
1
22
15
Table Top: Part 2
20mm Ash / 15mm MDF / 2mm Linoleum
1
16
Fixings: Table Leaf Folding Hinge
See page 25 fpr references
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Fixings: Corner Brace
2 mm Mild Steel
4
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Table Leaf Support Bar
20 mm Ash
1
19
Kettle Lead Adapter
See page 25 for references
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20
Extension Lead
See page 25 for references
1
2
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Cable Storage
20 mm Ash
1
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Extension Lead Support Bar
20 mm Ash
1
8
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Kettle Lead
See page 25 for references
1
24
Fixings: Cable Holder
0.50 mm Mild Steel
1
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as more devices have the capabilities to charge wirelessly, the table should adapt and cater for the changing market
20 mm Ash
Frame: Part 2
Fixings: Table Locator Pin
3
9
Frame: Part 1
2
12 6
21
1
Table Leaf Extension: Part 1
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PART NAME
Sheet Title
Full Assembly: BOM
Material(s)
n/a
Date
25/05/2020
Sheet Description
Build of Materials
Material Thickness(es)
n/a
Scale
1:10
Material Finish(es)
n/a Drawing 3 of 3 Sheet 3 of 26 exploded view within technical pack.
SOLIDWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.
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3D printing co-ordinating tutorial creation
job length. 8 months in total (split over 2 internships) job role. quality assurance engineer and content creator keywords. placement / tutorials / solidworks / software design / 3D printing
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“She helped identify key issues from a software user point of view, greatly helped with content creation and became a priceless collaborator to our ux design intern.” - User Experience Design Senior Manager
general and further understanding in
my role -
content creator
creating tutorials for a new upcoming web app along with taking on the lead and responsibility of the 3D FDM print lab
software development
sprint planning
quality assurance
ui and ux
parametric software
3D printing
web apps
coding
content creator
testing out the new and upcoming web app finding and reporting any bugs found to the developers
additional roles
assisting with ux & ui helping with the user expeirence team, through testing their prototypes and providing feedback from another perspective
intern co-ordinator
help co-ordinate the new interns, helping them settle in and introducing them to both the platform and 3D printing
3D print lab given the responsiblity for maintenance and to explore the capabilities of the FDM printers through new filaments
Achievements -
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CSWP Certificate
the exam is split into 3 segments in order to achieve the ‘Certified SolidWorks Professional’ certificate
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CSWPA Certificates
‘Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced’ are on more individual specialised areas
// drawing tools // sheet metal // surfacing
due to IP rights and confidentially, specific details about the projects worked on cannot be shared
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manufacturing prototyping technical drawings
job length. 6 months in total job role. junior development designer. keywords. placement / point of sale / cosmetics / client facing / manufacturing
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“Overall it was an absolute pleasure to have Hayley with us. She is always happy to contribute and take on any request� - Design Development Manager
general and further understanding in
my role -
development designer
quick soft modelling
various materials
3D Printing
planograms
DraftSight
SolidWorks
technical drawings
creating solidwork parts and utilise a 2D planner software to create and update planograms
additional roles
technical documents
I was also able to work on various projects outside of the development team from technical documents to account documents
organiser
manufacturing techniques
within the office, I thought that it was crucial to help create a more efficient system to organise all the product samples we receive
due to IP rights and confidentially, specific details about the projects & clients worked with cannot be shared
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passions
past time hobby minimalistic block art adobe illustrator
when not designing nor studying. I love being creative! Whether this is learning a new skill or practicing to improve upon one. These skills may range from but not limited to calligraphy, polymer clay jewellery to knitting and baking with my most current hobby being mimimalistic illustrations key words. past time / adobe illustrator / digital illustrations / minimalistic block art
ntudi social media team.
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graduation gifts.
portraits.
block colour illustrations.
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thank you.
contact details. hayley.so@outlook.com Instagram.com/h.sdesigns LinkedIn.com/in/hayley-so www.ntudesignindustries.com/ba/Hayley-So