Lisa La Marra personal portfolio
about me I was born and raised in a small town near Venice, Italy. After graduating high school, I decided to continue my studies in the UK and enrolled in the Product Design and Innovation course at Strathclyde. Throughout the course of my studies I have had the opportunity to explore several design approaches and philosophies, which have shaped my current beliefs and career goals. As a product designer, all my efforts are oriented towards the creation of artefacts which can ease, assist, accompany and guide our daily lives in such way that they become embedded in our existences. The projects I have been working on so far are very heterogeneous, and range from conceptual to detailed design. A combination of university work and client-driven technical projects are displayed in this folio. Follow me on a deep dive into my reseearch, ideation and concept development process.
Reducing Overexposure to UV Light in Children
Elvis The Family Trainer
Timberkits Packaging Redesign
Project 1
Reducing overexposure to UV light in children Matilde does not understand why dad keeps bothering her.
Clearly not happy!
key facts 5 severe sunburns before the age of 18 increase the risk of cancer by
80%.
Dad has tried all the tricks in the book...
28ml is the recommended amount for a single
the problem MATILDE
is 5 years old.
She is at the seaside with her dad. She She
LIKES swimming and making sand castles. DOESN’T LIKE when her dad tries to put
sunscreen on her face, arms and legs. She
ALSO DOESN’T LIKE
getting sunburnt.
application.
DAD is as He KNOWS He KNOWS
it his wits’ end. that UV radiations are dangerous. that applying sunscreen to his kids requires
time, effort and patience.
DOESN’T KNOW how often he needs to re-apply. She ALSO DOESN’T KNOW how much he needs to use.
He
Most people only apply
25 to 50% of the recommended amount.
Use Case Scenario
How often should I apply sunscreen?
Ideal sunscreen application process compared with a real-life scenario as described by users.
1
2
Sun blocking lotions are usually stored by the parent/carer in a bag to be used outdoors.
user interviews “The problem is that there is no bulletproof system to ensure a uniform protection against UV radiation” “my kids are just impatient”
“it makes them feel not in control. Some can be tense and turn away”
“cream is greasy, thick, sticky, hard to spread” “They don’t like it being applied to their face”
4
3
The parent/carer applies the lotion on all body parts that are exposed to UV radiations.
“they want to keep doing what they were doing”
“He has a skin allergy so uses special sun cream and it’s thick and hard to rub in”
“it takes too long”
How much should I use?
The lotion is spread evenly using the hands. Sprays often require more than one coating.
5
Residues of lotion on parent’s/carer’s hands are washed off,
6
The parent/carer ensures that child is in the shade for 30 mins to allow sunscreen to dry.
Steps 2 to 5 are repeated every 2 hours, or as recommended on the product label.
prototyping & testing
THE SOLUTION
Developed in collaboration with a specialised clinical pharmacist
products
A set of two complementary designed to revolutionise the sunscreen application process.
bottle
Improved roll-on applicator spreads sunscreen evenly
Refillable sunscreen applicator
+
One way valve regulates flow of liquid Matilde approves! Wristband wraps around bottle when not in use
1
Wear wristband
Rigid base for stability and re-filling
2
how it works Turn bottle upside down and fill
3
Apply lotion on skin & on wristband
4
Watch out for a change in colour
Dad wears it too!
5
Re-apply sunscreen when band turns pink
band Photochromic adjustable wristband
Project 2
Elvis
The family trainer The Hutchinsons Location: Private house owners in Scotland
Daily Routine
Grandfather gets ready for the day
25-minute light exercise
Games and Lunch, TV homework with and pick up nephews nephews from school
Wind down, read and bed Dinner
Age range: 30-75 Gender: Male and Female Household composition: Senior citizen living
8-9
9-12
Parents take children to school and go to work
Work
12-3
3-6
6-7
Lunch break, quick call home to check on children
50-minute training
Dinner
7-9
with son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren Wind down, put children to bed, watch TV and sleep
User Needs
Design Requirements
GRANDAD: everyday light exercise
• Suitable for adults and the elderly
to strengthen muscles and keep
• Intuitive and easy to use
joints elastic.
• Safe and childproof
PARENTS: medium
• Compact, stable
intensity training
and sturdy
twice a week
product overview
ADJUSTABLE HANDLES Large, easy-to-use LCD screen
ERGNOMIC FOOT PLATFORM
Elvis is a custom designed elliptical cross
trainer, perfect for families that are looking for a versatile home exercise machine that is also suitable for adults of various ages.
Bumper cover inspired by retro automobile design
Positional lock ensures safety
Electromagnetic resistance mechanism with 20lb flywheel
UNIVERSAL HANDLE GRIP
Rubber feet provide additional stability
Durable molded casing
elvis
Project 3
industrial group project packaging redesign in collaboration with Alexander Storm, Hannah Taylor and Ross Megahy
The Brief Timberkits design and manufacture wooden mechanical models sold in kit form. The kits are currently packed in vacuum formed plastic trays. The packaging does amount to a lot of plastic, and Timberkits are looking to go forward with a plastic-free alternative.
1 the concept
Key Project Requirements Paper-based packaging
is to be preferred over bioplastics.
2
Must be suitable for securing components of various sizes.
3
Must be suitable for
large-scale production
and affordable.
prototyping
and
testing
old packaging
Being the smallest component of the kit only 2mm in diameter, the design team completed a series of tests to refine the shape and tolerances of the packaging.
A concertina fold ensures the precise
alignment of each layer, provides the necessary support and eases packaging operations. A lasercutting machine
was used to produce a range of initial prototypes. The new packaging
eliminates all rigid and flexible plastic.
final design
london cityscape Folded cardboard converts into a colourful background for displaying the assembled automata model. The flat layout ensures appropriate housing of components when model is not on display.
New design is 100% compatible with the existing outer packaging. Flat components can be safely stored at the bottom, no additional plastic packaging is required.
thank you! get in touch at lisalamarra@icloud.com