Who I Am
Where I Am
My nameĘźs Joshua, IĘźm an considerate creative with a keen interest in tools, and obstacles
Belfast, Northern Ireland
My motivation comes from a desire to improve myself as an individual, learn more, and help those around me
Attending the integrated school of Lagan College, growing up in rural Northern Ireland
Nottingham, England Studying at Nottingham Trent University, on the BA Product Design course
What I Enjoy Music Drumming since childhood - music is my energetic and creative outlet
Athletics A house captain in my school, a member of Beachmount Harriers and now incorporating it into my daily routine - itĘźs my way to explore and stay healthy
Learning Whether it be through a book, conversation or observation - I have a unquenchable thirst to learn. Currently, Carl Jung is a favourite of mine
brand design - new product Design a table top timepiece in association with INSTRMNTĘźs brand aesthetic
Brand
INSTRMNT
Inspiration
Detail
muller van severen bench range
Stability
Formal
Slot in Stand
Slot In Stand
Packaging
Assembly
Friction Fit Assembly
brand addition - low price margin Design a toy for a 2-3 year old, to develop their physical, emotional and cognitive growth for placement within Wilkos existing toy selection, between a price ÂŁ10 bracket
Somatic Motor Motor Skills This may almost seem self-evident, but different playing techniques can be used to help work on different fine and gross motor skills. This can even be true for developing lower extremity strength (e.g. imagine standing and playing a large conga drum)
Expression Kat Fulton - Percussion research
Participating in a drumming activity can help a child feel safe enough to express his/her feelings. Additionally and speaking from experience - thereʼs nothing much better for releasing anger than banging on a drum
ology & Resea r c h ych Ps Communication Human Essentials
By participating in a drumming experience, children can be working on attention, impulse control, and decision making skills. Playing a drum or percussion instrument can be a useful way to communicate non-verbally and to “listen” to another personʼs non-verbal communication
Characterised Face
Nylon Drum Skin
Contains Beads For Varied Sound
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Spinning Shakers
brand extension - new market Develop a product in association with Speedo and their existing swimming range, so as to encourage a new Chinese market to integrate swimming into their lifestyle
Duffel
Hard shell
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Top Lid Compartment With Silicon Flap
Focal And Firm Leather Body
Zip Off Wet Compartment
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Process Analysis
Solution
Primary Research A documented trip to a swimming complex gave us a personal and detailed record of the overall task.
Business Sporting Bag The Sports bag encompasses the necessary compartments for wet and dry clothes, and additionally compartment for day to day equipment.
Here, we encountered the laboriousness of the pre/post process
inese Mark e Ch t
With a detachable compartment for wet clothes or used sports wear, as well as a lid compartment for keys, wallets and other valuable items - space is in abundance, but not at the expensive of a large duffel bag to carry around the city
Marketing Business Personal Though China is expansive, the urban business individual was the chosen demographic - for their access to pools, increasing need to be healthier and more suitable lifestyle
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Suitability
Sophisticated
Structured
Disaster AID
new solution - present problem short-listed
Develop a product that would be deployed in the event of a disaster, delivering essentials to the victims
Container for Needs The necessary, essentials and life saving/preserving needs of people, who have a lack of infrastructure
Quick Deployment
Easy Access
When disaster strikes a body of land and people, efficiency is essential for life saving action
This design must be easily understood, explained and accessed
Claims 1.3 Million Lives
Affects 4.4 Billion People
90% Caused by Extreme Weather
remove support screws
slide out storage container
remove support frame
10L water tank
VR Vision
brand extension BBC - new technology Propose a VR concept for the future of the BBCĘźs entertainment and information platform, to integrate new technology into the lifestyles of a specific BBC audience, in association with Innovia
The Concept Recent efforts to bring VR and AR headsets into the market through immersive, bulky technology have been slowly on the rise, but also at the expense of mobile, subtle and non-intrusive outcomes
3D Printed Component Hinge Free
3D Printed Frame
Curved Projection Lens
Component Casing
The Experience To address the problem, we sought to produce a pair of AR projection glasses, influenced by timeless and iconic eye wear, used similarly to a pair of simple reading glasses merging it with progressive technology, and used through intuitive interaction
Connect glasses to bluetooth device
Open chosen application or website
through mobile device
View multiple platforms over an expansive display
Control through touch / motion gestures on glasses
brand extension - new concept Propose a self set extension for Hermen Millers brand to expand their range in the market - with guidance and direction from MATTER (design consultancy)
520,000 people
Suffer from workplace stress, depression or anxiety
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Practicality of space in the workplace environment as well as human variations were needed to be considered for logistical reasons however, I had more room to work with due to the problem arising in larger workspaces
Subjective ways of improving well-being should be considered, especially in the context of a large company, with social diversity I found the workplace traits that were most helpful for a holistic design were Introversion Extroversion
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Fa c to r s I n t r i n s i c to Job
I n te r p e r s o n a l Re l a t i o n s h i p s
Changes at work
Pe r s o n a l Development
Tr a u m a
12.5 Million Days Lost
to these conditions within the UK
All Work Sizes
Small (-50)
Medium (50-249)
Large (250+)
Most Affected
large companies were most affected by these findings
Consideration of time and efficiency was important to consider for any company that values work ethic and order However, clarity of mind and individual stability can only aid in the work produced which is a key insight for my approach
Rotating Screen Hub For Workplace Relaxing
Soundproof
Introvert
Extrovert Open top
Stillness Solitude
Contemplation Inspiration
Enter Opening
Adjust Settings
Screen Rotation in Motion
However, If Floor-Level Exterior Light is Pulsing, Then the Hub is Occupied
Colour & Air Flow Temperature
Outer Screen Rotates for 10 Minutes Allowing Time to Find Head Space
Finished Flooring Vibrates as Signifier That Opening is Occurring
Select From Warm
The hub provides a private, personal area for the individual. Allowing space to breath, think and re-centre - in turn reinforcing the working collective
Cool
Neutral
Still
Activating Defused Colour
Air Flow
Screen Rotation
Design Project self proposed - new solution From self conducted research, I conceived and develop a product that addressed the problem of unhealthy snacking habits, behaviours and attitudes
70%
of our current younger generation are predicted to be obese in the future
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meaningful attitude Using Rituals To Evoke...
Parents play a fundamental role in their childʼs habits, behaviour and attitudes toward food
Professor Wansink “We found a really strong tendency towards the food which is visible.”
79% of snacking
occurs in the home where food habits are reinforced
Solution in the kitchen
is a conveniently located and intuitively interactive dispenser, that contains three portions of your favourite nutritional snacks to encourage health habits and valuable responsibility
Residing Magnetic Holder
Snack Container and Propeller That Attaches To Lid - Twist Lid To Refill Snack Portion
Changeable/Customisable Lid. Attached To Propeller Used To Refill Portion
Contextually Customisable
Older Market Personal Preference
Press
Collect Whiteboard / Draw On Lid
Younger Market Magnetic Face Building
Twist
Stool Design international collab - new idea In Collaboration with a Chinese University, a challenge was set to design a stool through their proposed design language, for a Chinese Demographic. This was my approach.
The design is for a Chinese domestic demographic, inspired by the symbol for strength. Ironically, with a slim and fragile frame to contrast, the chair is minimal in material, however, it is held together firmly by five cast iron rods - one at the back acting as a practical hanger for fabrics, bags or hooks, providing an additional use in a homely context
Design Throne
Ireland
Drum Throne
Thank You
joshstewart700@gmail.com