JAMIE HITCH Design Portfolio
CONTENTS
SOUNDFORM Design a guitar amplifier for the “internet of things�?
My proposition? A guitar amp that adapts its sound to match any song. With the help of a mobile app.
STYLING.
Simplistic and uniform shapes create an aesthetically beautiful product with an approachability that attracts the user. A minimalistic approach was chosen with a degree of influence from the Dell Studio Hybrid PC. The inspired form is brought to life through sketching.
MODELMAKING.
Modelmaking was used to not only create an aesthetically beautiful product but to also show an idea of scale, materials and manufacturability. For a greater understanding of how the product coud be manufactured, an exploded drawing was created. This helps to increase the credibility of the final model and allowed part lines to be included.
OPERATION.
The guitar amp’s key feature is achieved through the “internet of things”. So a connectivity feature was incorporated into the product. This feature allows the user to analyse a song from their smartphone at the press of a finger. The smartphone communicates with the amp and the amp responds by altering its settings to match the desired guitar sound from that same song. The analysed guitar tones are saved onto a drive within the amp and can be navigated using the touchscreen interface.
TOUCH DISPLAY
GRILLE
VOLUME DIAL/ON SWITCH
DESIGN WEEK One week. One product that gets the best out of domestic PV systems.
1200 Watts
MY PROPOSAL A PRODUCT WHICH ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO USE HIGH ENERGY APPLIANCES DURING THE DAYLIGHT TO REDUCE MONEY SPENT ON ELECTRICITY OFF OF THE GRID.
EXPORT.
A LAMP.
REDUCE.
ACCORDING TO FIGURES TAKEN FROM www.sust-it.net & www.blog. npower.com THIS SOLUTION HAS THE POTENTIAL OF SAVING:
To get the maximum benefit out of a Solar PV system a user will want to reduce their export onto the grid by using more high energy appliances during the day. This means the energy produced by the system is used instead of paying for electricity off of the grid.
A user will also want to reduce their overall electric energy use in their house. This creates the opportunity to save energy by using solely the electricity produced by the PV system.
100 Watts
The lamp which tells users to put a clothes wash on during the daytime to promote better use of energy produced from a PV system. The lamp will illuminate when the PV system is generating enough watts to power a wash. The lamp must also function as a regular lamp in the evenings using energy saving LED bulbs to reduce electrical energy consumption through lighting.
ÂŁ135 PER YEAR & 180kwh PER YEAR
SOLA.
When the power from a PV system is high enough to run a washing machine the lamp glows an ambient light. The lamp functions using WiFi transceivers which communicate with the PV system and a sensor in the washing machine. The lamp links to an app which controls how many washes the lamp will function for per day. The app allows a minimal interface for the lamp which features a switch for regular lamp usage during the evenings.
AMBIENT GLOW
ENERGY EFFICIENT LED BULB
TRANSCEIVER IN BASE
FROSTED PC SHADE
BUSINESS CHEF An app prototype designed to help people start off their restaurant business.
USER.
To establish a user for the app research was undertaken in my group through interviewing people involved or who want to be involved in new businesses. Once the interviews were completed the key findings could be established using note making techniques as a team.
WHY?
Matthew is unsure about the financial aspect of starting and running a business. He has read books on where to start but finds the variable amounts of information too much. He doesn’t know anyone who runs a business so needs to find advice elsewhere.
The key findings were adapted into a fictional persona which our app design would be directed at.
KEY POINTS OF THE APP MATTHEW 31 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER URBAN PROFESSIONAL BRISTOLIAN DREAMS OF OWNING HIS OWN DINER
ABILITY TO SEE PREVIOUS PEOPLES EXPERIENCES WANTS A LONG TERM USE OF THE APP CLEAR PROCESS STAGES SEAMLESS USER INTERFACE SIMPLICITY
LOG IN START UP
SIMPLE HOME PAGE
The final prototype was created using Axure RP Pro 7, the working prototype can be viewed through the address below.
http://eyol7i.axshare.com/#p=display&fn=0 The prototype can be navigated in a browser by following the page and widget notes. This prototype is not a full app and explores just two routes of the app proposal. The design is intended for an iPhone 6.
SCROLLING MENU
NAVIGATION MENUS
FINALISATION.
The final screens above show the product of putting the key research findings into a working prototype.
The business chef is based on simplicity and uses easy touch screen functions, large panels and a friendly user experience to guide the user through the app. A key feature of the app is the stage feature allowing the user to have selection over which stage they wish to view.
GREYHOUND A high end scooter designed for big kids.
STREAMLINE
BALL BEARNG STEERING
SCOOTER.
The scooter was designed to appear and function as a fast vehicle for the roads. To implement this, the design includes a streamline aesthetic with a “leaning” steering mechanism which encourages smooth and quick turning. For safety, an intuitive two wheel stability system is included. To slow down the scooter, a braking system is included at the rear of the design and operates through pressure from the foot and friction against the tyres.
GRIP
DUAL WHEEL STABILITY
BRAKING SYSTEM
HULK
A radio designed to withstand anything.
PANELS. BULKY.
Panels are used to create a more durable aesthetic. Products with angular panels appear more rugged.
The size of the product ultimately impacts its “ruggedness”. A more bulky product means a more rugged one.
SLEEK.
A rugged product isn’t necessarily inspired by block form. Rugged features can be sleek to make the product more desirable.
SLEEK
BULKY
IDEATION.
An idea is produced through rapid sketching. The idea develops through refinement of the sketch. Sketch models provide an idea of scale and allow basic conceptualisation of how components will fit inside the product.
PANELS
At this stage the design could be refined and perfected before final refinements of the necessary features in CAD.
FINALISATION.
The final idea was modelled and rendered in CAD. This allowed for the final design decisions to be applied to the speaker. The speaker materials and appearance could be implemented in a render to propose a realistic proposition.
LCD TOUCHSCREEN
TUNING DIAL
VOLUME DIAL
GRILLE +SHUTTER
ABOUT ME
I am a creative person who aims towards finding an innovative solution to a design problem. A solution which not only functions properly but also maintains a degree of beauty and character. I am currently in my second year at Loughborough University studying Product Design and Technology BSc seeking a 12 month placement from 2016/2017 in a real life design environment.
SKILLS.
Creo Parametric 3.0 Luxion Keyshot Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Axure RP Pro 7.0 Concept Sketching Orthographic Sketching Marker Rendering
INTERESTS.
Drums, Guitar, Piano, Art as well as a passion for Film. I am looking for a placement to refine and develop the skills I have learnt at university as well as pick up new ones along the way. I hope you enjoyed my portfolio.
j.hitch-14@student.lboro.ac.uk 07532400122