TEPLO
INJECTION MOULD TOOL
DAB RADIO
AMBIO
TEPLO A transparent, modular toaster ‘Redesign the toaster to improve the product’s sustainability by making it more environmentally circular’ GROUP PROJECT
12 WEEKS
TEPLO
PROBLEM Considering the issues regarding sustainability and user observation
3-4
The average number of times user’s check the brownness of their toast
User observation showed that user’s frequently check their bread and are required to orientate it to achieve even toasting. This results in cancelling and restarting the toasting process wasting energy. Teplo finds a solution to this problem by understanding the user and designing to meet their need.
170 MILLION
The number of new electrical items that are purchased every year in the UK
LESS THAN 1/3RD
The proportion of these new electrical items that are recycled when they reach their end of life
2 MILLION TONNES
The number of WEEE items that are discarded every year in the UK
The increasing levels of e-waste indicate the population’s high levels of consumption which significantly impacts the loss of limited resources. Teplo shows a solution for the need to design products for repair, through both technical and behavioural design in order to extend a product’s lifetime and slow the rate of disposal.
TEPLO
IDEATION MODULARITY The modular design splits the toaster into three main parts, which connect together via a simple tab and slot system.
Sketch development exploring ideas of modular design, variability and form, further considered and finalised through foam model making and computer aided design
This pragmatic approach allows for easy repair as the individual parts can be replaced, increasing product longevity and reducing e-waste.
TRANSPARENCY The transparency of the glass heating panels allows the user to check the brownness of their toast without the need to lift the toast up and down. This means that the user does not cancel and restart the toasting process, therefore running more efficiently and saving energy.
PERSONALISATION The modularity gives the option to expand the toaster with additional toasting slots, connected behind the main front slot. This makes the toaster adaptable to suit the number of users and enables individuals to personalise their own toasting slot.
TEPLO
Heated Glass Panels The panels are coated in a conducting transparent film with copper strips at either side. The film allows a current to flow from one copper strip to the other creating an electrical resistance that radiates heat to toast the bread.
Electronics Compartment The compartment houses the PCB, wiring and lever mechanism. If a fault occurs, this part can be repaired and replaced, increasing product longevity.
Base Includes the slots for the glass panels and houses the crumb tray. The ergonomic indentations allow the user to easily separate the additional toasting slots.
SOLUTION
The pragmatic design allows users to effortlessly check the brownness of their toast through the glass panels whilst the modular design allows individual parts to be easily replaced
INJECTION MOULD TOOL Promoting Domino’s Pizza and creating ‘food to share’ ‘Identify a company and design a polymer ‘widget’ that could be used to promote their goods or services. Develop a mould tool design to produce the widget, and adapt for mass manufacture.’ INDIVIDUAL & GROUP PROJECT
12 WEEKS
INJECTION MOULD TOOL
DEVELOPMENT Meeting brand values, developing the mould tool design and simulating polymer flow in preparation for injection moulding
Top Mould Block
Bottom Mould Block
Insert Plugs Insert 2 Insert 3 M4 x 20 Screws
Insert 1
Locating Pins
MOULD TOOL DESIGN
BRAND VALUE The promotional widget consists of a lid support and pizza cutter designed for Domino’s Pizza. To promote the brand, the widget will be given away to the customer and stored inside the takeaway box. The pizza cutter encourages user interaction and makes the pizza easier to share which follows the brand’s values of user engagement.
Due to being the most viable for manufacture and injection moulding, my individual design of the Domino’s widget and proposed mould tool design was selected within the group to further develop and manufacture. Adjustments were updated in the CAD model to confirm the assembly of the mould tool, finalise engineering drawings and create CNC tool paths for milling. Polymer analysis was carried out to simulate the injection of the polymer, to confirm the sprue was located in a feasible position, ensuring uniform distribution, a complete fill and minimal shrinkage.
MASS MANUFACTURE The cavity layout was also considered for mass manufacture to meet the target of producing 13 million widgets in 13 weeks. Evaluating the cycle time and the layout, resulted in a design consisting of four cavities for each part in series within one mould tool.
INJECTION MOULD TOOL
MANUFACTURE After finalising the design, the mould tool was manufactured and the widget injection moulded
Various processes were used to machine the mould tool, which gave an insight into the accuracy required to produce an injection mould tool. Testing on the injection moulding machine ensured the correct pressure and speed, producing the final polymer widget.
RADIO A streamlined radio, focusing on form ‘Design a DAB radio that provides a more interesting and original aesthetic than current DAB offerings, following a streamlined visual direction’ INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
12 WEEKS
DAB RADIO
FORM ANALYSIS The visual direction was analysed by considering silhouettes, surfacing, graphics and part lines in order understand the form of streamlined products.
FOCUS ON FORM Analysing form and generating conceptual sketches that follow the streamlined visual direction in order to refine the radio design and produce a foam model that focuses on form
IDEATION SKETCHES Varied conceptual sketches were generated, considering the streamlined aesthetic, internal components and user interface. Evaluating the concepts against the form analysis, encouraged experimentation and ensured the stylistic direction was communicated through the designs.
FOAM MODEL The form was explored through rapid foam modelling, manipulating the material to replicate the designed curvature and surfacing. This tactile interaction with form refined the final design solution to meet the streamlined visual direction.
AMBIO An ear thermometer for Leukaemia patients ‘Identify an opportunity for an Internet of Things product for which the industrial design and app interface are dedicated to a clearly defined need’ INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
12 WEEKS
AMBIO
IDEATION CONTEXT Having a weakened immune system is a common complication of Leukaemia. A high fever can indicate a risk of infection, so Leukaemia patients are required to measure their temperature 3-4 times a day and log each result. If their temperature does go above 37.5°c, they have to immediately go to hospital to seek medical attention.
Understanding the problems patients encounter when managing their condition in order to feed into the form and function of the design
NEED Ambio looks at how the patient can manage their condition more easily by eliminating the need to note every reading by hand whilst, using connectivity to contact the hospital and care team when the patient has a high fever.
USER INTERACTION Exploring form and function to ensure that the user interaction with the ear thermometer allows both the patient and carer to effortlessly take the temperature readings.
AMBIO
SOLUTION
SIMPLE INTERACTION
Ambio aids the user by automatically logging each reading to provide a personal data set, and notifies the hospital when the patient has a high fever so that they can prepare for the patient’s arrival
To take a temperature reading, the user positions the tip of the thermometer into their ear and presses the button.
CONNECTED APP The user can set daily reminders to take their temperature readings at scheduled times that are suited to them.
One beep indicates that the reading has been successfully measured. The thermometer can then be removed after the beep.
PERSONAL DATA SET The temperature readings are displayed on the app and are automatically logged to provide a personal data set for the patient.
CONNECTIVITY If the patient’s temperature is above 37.5°c, the care team and hospital are informed. This immediate notification allows the care team to prepare for the patient’s arrival, so that the patient can quickly seek medical attention, in case they have an infection.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
ELECTRONIC SENSOR
MECHANICAL DEVICE
A user centred product, designed for an exisitng brand, that aims to improve the task of painting through a functional, modular design whilst considering sustainability
Programming and prototyping an electronic embedded system that uses pressure sensors and an interface to monitor the force exerted on the feet whilst running
Using mathematical calculations and mechanical anaylsis to design and manufacture a squash ball throwing device, that adheres to the product design specification
One to Watch Award
ABOUT ME
I am a diligent, inquisitive designer who enjoys problem solving to design for a need, whilst creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products that provide a solution to meaningful design challenges. Following graduation I aim to further develop my creative and technical skills; explore emerging technologies and trends; and learn new design approaches and user led techniques. I look forward to collaborating with a range of expertise, using my effective time management to complete industry briefs, whilst broadening my understanding of design practice to produce innovative products.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
TTP
2015 - Present
BSc PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY First Year 1:1 Second Year 1:1
July 2017 - 2018
THE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP January 2017
PICS
PICTURE & IMAGING CONSULTANTS 2001 - 2015
BROMLEY HIGH SCHOOL GDST A* A B B
Design & Technology (3D Design) Mathematics Physics French
GCSES 8 A*’s and 2 A’s
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
Solidworks Adobe CC (Ai, Ps, Id) Keyshot Sketchbook Pro Adobe Premiere Pro CC Microsoft Office
February 2014
LAING O’ROURKE
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE TEAM July 2013
OTM
GRAPHIC DESIGN
TECHNICAL Sketching Prototyping CAD User Testing Rendering Coding
AWARDS
July 2013 - 2015
ARKWRIGHT ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
07748502203 honor.may@outlook.com Kent, England https://youtu.be/ghbCKBNl3bA