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Dean’s Welcome The Design School Design School Courses Professional Exposure Industry Placements Student Mugshots Student Work Design Show Team
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Dean’s Welcome
Professor Tracy Bhamra At Loughborough Design School we are committed to equipping the next generation of designers and ergonomists with the skills they need to succeed. This book showcases the accumulation of these skills in the presentation of final year work from our students across the four undergraduate programmes within the School. The quality of their work reflects the expertise they have gained during their time with us, and in many cases also the experience gained during placement year. As a school we understand the importance of collaboration between different areas of expertise. In recognition of this, and our unique position as a specialist in the field of ergonomics and human factors, our degree show will feature the work of our Ergonomics and Design Ergonomics students for the very first time. The school is proud to produce students with a passion for great design, each with unique talent and experience. Following on from our 2014 successes - winning the James Dyson, RSA and New Designers awards, I am pleased to present our 2015 graduating year.
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In sharing the final step in most students’ education through this event I ask you to join with us to celebrate their achievements and progression, and hope that you will find it as interesting, informative and inspiring as I do. › Professor Tracy Bhamra
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The Design School
The Design School
Located in the heart of the UK, Loughborough Design School is housed within a modern ÂŁ21 million development. The School is home to over 100 staff and 700 students from more than 30 countries worldwide. The School is an inspirational working environment containing facilities of the highest quality, including numerous state-of-the-art workshops and a fully equipped environmental ergonomics laboratory nearby. Loughborough Design School has a global reputation for research, teaching and enterprise, and is renowned as one of the leading design schools in the country.
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The School has earned its reputation thanks to the continued delivery of world leading research and teaching, enabling it to develop graduates at the forefront of the next generation of designers and ergonomists. By combining the highest quality of teaching, world leading research and the School’s excellent industry links, students are well prepared to provide ground breaking solutions to a variety of complex problems within a wide range of industries.
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Course Information
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology The Industrial Design and Technology course focuses on a user centred design approach, creating compelling, viable product design, whilst addressing genuine user needs. The course develops three-dimensional design skills in critical thinking, ideation, sketching and computer aided design. Teaching combines a range of practical and theoretical lectures and workshops, to impart a relevant skill set preparing for a successful career. Core content includes: the development and communication of design ideas, understanding of ergonomics, three dimensional product styling, processing of materials and prototyping artefacts. In comparison to Product Design, the Industrial Design and Technology course specialises in further emphasis on aesthetic appreciation, understanding social trends and considering brand language alongside user needs. Upon graduation, students are equipped with the key knowledge required to thrive within the design industry, with additional skills to design aesthetically sensitive and user centred artefacts to the highest standard.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
The Product Design and Technology course combines the practical application of contemporary design skills with the theoretical understanding of electronic and mechanical principles. Providing a technologically innovative approach to design, the course offers students the expertise required to develop intelligent, beautiful and viable products. The core content of the degree teaches vital knowledge relevant to the contemporary design industry, which is shared with the Industrial Design and Technology course. This content covers; the development and communication of design, an understanding of ergonomics, three dimensional product styling and computer aided design. The Product Design and Technology course differs from Industrial Design and Technology by emphasising understanding within mechanics, electronics and materials through exclusive modules. Graduates from this course receive a skill set enabling them to seamlessly integrate into the design industry, with further technical knowledge to help develop exciting and technologically feasible innovations.
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) The Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) course focuses on the physical and the psychological interaction between a human and a product, system or environment. The course develops graduates who can apply a range of multidisciplinary ergonomic principles to complex situations to ensure that the solution is always developed with the human in mind. Upon completing the course, students will be equipped with a range of methodologies allowing them to design, collect and analyse both qualitative and quantitative data, review existing research and provide design recommendations in a wide range of industries. By combining principles and methodologies from design, physiology and psychology, graduates from the Ergonomics course are unique in the way that they can adapt their knowledge and apply it to any challenge that they face in order to generate realistic solutions which help the user.
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BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics
The Design Ergonomics course focuses on the understanding of designing with a particular attention to physiological and psychological human needs. As a relatively young course of four years, this summer is when the first set of Design Ergonomics students will graduate. The multidisciplinary approach of ergonomics theory and practical design application encourages students to take a user led approach to design. Students are equipped in a wide range of conceptual, practical and professional skills. The unique mix of modules students are exposed to has allowed students to develop their creative and scientific abilities simultaneously. Students are also trained to critically evaluate products and understand existing systems and products to determine how they could be improved for human use. Design Ergonomics final year projects are varied; some students have chosen to develop a product whilst others have conducted a full research project. However, all of the projects are grounded in user centred research, demonstrating the strong and combined skill set the course provides.
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Professional Exposure
Design Week For a single week each January, students participate in an event called Design Week. The event enables students to engage with real world design briefs, set by a wide range of design firms and manufacturers, such as DCA, Samsung, Logitech and Seymour Powell. After an introduction to the challenge, students are able to choose from a selection of design briefs, and are given the full week to develop an innovative solution that satisfies the constraints. Design Week gives students the chance to showcase the skills learnt over the course, engage with industry, and is also an excellent opportunity for student’s work to become commercial prior to the end of University.
Guest Lecturers Students within the Design School are fortunate to experience an exciting array of guest lecturers that visit the school on a regular basis, including leading figures from the design world such as Sebastian Conran and cutting edge researchers and designers from the likes of Dyson and Adidas. Guest lecturers combine a range of both theoretical and practical workshops for students, including classroombased presentations, one to one meetings with design consultants, and team based design activities. The variation and choice of guests encourages learning and development for students during University and beyond.
New Designers Each year a selection of students within the Design School attend the New Designers event in London. The event showcases over 3,000 of the most promising graduates from Britain’s leading design courses, attracting the industry’s leading professionals who are all excited to see what the next generation of designers are producing. The New Designers event is an amazing opportunity for the selected Design School students to network and promote their own work, as well to be inspired by others in their chosen industry.
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Degree Show and Business Event Annually the School hosts a Degree Show which usually takes place across a number of days in the middle of June. This event provides an opportunity for all of its graduating students to exhibit their final year project work and for companies and members of the public to come and view it. As part of the Show, the School also hosts a Business Event. This event is an opportunity for companies to visit the Show, hear about some of the work being done by the School and network with other businesses.
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Industry Placements
Between Years 2 and 3, all Design School students are able to undertake either a year in industry (leading to the award of Diploma of Professional Studies) or 6 months in industry together with 6 months at an international partner university (leading to the award of Diploma of International Studies). Industry placements provide students with ‘real world’ experience working on live projects in a commercial context, often engaging with clients and vendors as well as colleagues in marketing or engineering functions. This is beneficial throughout the final year, and adds significantly to students’ employment prospects on graduation. The importance that Loughborough Design School places on industrial experience is demonstrated by the support given to students when applying for placement positions. All students are supported by a full time Placements Officer who acts as a single point of contact for employers looking to recruit from the School, and is able to give support and advice regarding CV’s, interviews, negotiation of contracts, etc. 2nd year Industrial Design and Product Design students undertake a compulsory module requiring the creation of a design portfolio, and throughout Semester 2 the School runs ‘portfolio surgeries’ where students receive critical feedback from staff with previous experience of hiring placement students. As a result of this support, approximately 80% of Design School students are successful in securing paid positions. Loughborough Design School Students are highly sought after for placement positions, with many employers returning annually to recruit exclusively from the School. Students work in both in-house and consultancy roles, in industry sectors as diverse as automotive, consumer electronics, medical, oil and gas, sports, FMCG, toys, point of sale and packaging, branding, UX and many others. Companies currently employing Loughborough Design School students on placement include:
Adidas Aston Martin Cambridge Consultants DCA Disney Factory Design Foolproof Hornby IBM Jaguar Land Rover Joseph Joseph Kinneir Dufort
Microsoft Xbox Mondelez Nestlé Nissan Pavegen Princess Yachts Red Bull Racing Sebastian Conran Seymour Powell Smallfry Unilever
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“The four Loughborough students who have worked for us on placement years have brought skills and knowledge into the company which we did not have before.” > Neil Walker, Development Manager, Calomax Ltd
“Over the years, our design studio has had the good fortune to employ five full time ex-Loughborough designers and also five student interns from the design course. This is clear testament to the high regard we have for the course in turning out ‘industry ready’ designers, who have a well rounded understanding of the complexities of designing commercial products, but also the creative talent and drive to bring them to success.” > Sebastian Conran, Sebastian Conran Associates
“The Interns that we have taken from Loughborough over the years have been consistently of a very high standard, and have added considerable value to the projects that they have worked on.” > Paul Smith, Packaging & Dispense Innovation Manager, Diageo Innovation “Every student we have employed from Loughborough Design School has demonstrated a passion and energy that not only supports the brand image but also demonstrates a dedication and a passion to succeed and go beyond the here and now.” > Andrew Butler, Aston Martin Lagonda
“In my experience, placement students have been a major contributory factor to the success of our team. Their standard of work is impressive and I have found their enthusiastic presence injects new skills and ideas and helps maintain a forward thinking culture pushing the boundaries.” > Christos Boinis, Director Interactive Experience Studio London, IBM
Who we are
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Student Mugshots
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Saeideh Aletaha
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Robert Allen
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Ross Angus
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Georgina Anstee
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Rebecca Anstee
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Laura Baker
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Alex Ballantyne
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Cat Bliss
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Nick Booth
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Jake Brandford
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Max Brown
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Mike Brown
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Katie Brownbill
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Henry Buckley
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Ben Cairns
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Liam Carter-Hawkins
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Lewis Charlesworth
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Vish Chopra
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Lara Clark
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Sam Cook
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Matt Cope
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Joanna Cottis
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Ollie Croft
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Roman Cross-Smyth
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Adam Crossman
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Nathan Cal Danby
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Jack Darby
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Alexandra Davies
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Joe Davies
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Natalia de Hutiray
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Alice Dowson
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Samuel Drew
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Oscar Everard
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Amy Felsinger
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James Fisher
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Hugo Flawn-Thomas
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Adam Folwell
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David Fox
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Holly Freemantle
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Lauren Gibson
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Dan Glover
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Edward Green
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Selena Ece Gurdal
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Jamie Harkin
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Harry Harrison
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Keiran Harrison
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Paul Hawkins
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Samuel Hayes
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Alistair Hayward
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Lazlo Henry
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Matt Hill
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Kate Houlton
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Kirsty House
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Jordan Hughes
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Rhys Jenkins
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Katherine Joyce
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Lewis Chalk
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Lewis Cole
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Rebecca Cooke
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Charlotte Davies
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Marie Davis
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Priscilla Dzodzome-Lassey
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Erin Giles
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Matt Gill
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Jessica Grainger
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Charlotte Hodge
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Olivia Jackson
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Nina Klausen
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Geoffrey Kramer
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Jennifer Littler
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Flora MacLeod
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Kit Nicholson
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Didier Nuttall
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Frances Pike
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Jessica Poole
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Phoebe Richards
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Dominic Russell
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Jessica Kalyan
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Jodie Keily
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Rob Kendrick
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Ben Kippax
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Tom Lackenby
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Andrew Lewis
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Andy Lyell
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Andrew Lytton
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Aaron Macey
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Harriette Machin
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Luke Matthews
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Kirstie Maxfield
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John McDonald
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Lewis McGregor
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Ed Meredith
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Alexandra Nauth-Misir
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Debbie Neely
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James Nelson
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Matt Oliver
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Chris Pearce
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Alex Peck
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Pirawuth (Nath) Poshyananda
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Daniel Read
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Rob Rivett
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Bryony Roberts
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Alice Rogers
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Hannah Sage
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Oscar Salandin
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Joe Sayer
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Alasdair Scott
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Will Scott
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Toby Shelton-Smith
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Iain Shennan
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Naomi Simon
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Waynelan Skantharajah
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Stephanie Smith
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Fergus Snell
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Huw Solari
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Robin Spicer
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Daniel Stokes
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Jethro Stride
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Frazer Stuart
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Carl Sunderland
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Laura Tate
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James Tidmarsh
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Abigail Tudor
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Rachel Tyler
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Jennifer Vaines
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Tim van der Hooft
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Becca Veasey
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Elizabeth Venis
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Ben Webb
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Matthew Weir
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Hannah Wheeldon
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Kirstie Wilson
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Vladimir Yordanov
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Saeideh Aletaha
Experience ‘14 ‘13 ‘12
Pd-m International - Industrial Design Intern HJC Design - Industrial Design Intern Sepas Co. - Design Intern
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘15 ‘14
Creative Student Bursary Recipient Diploma in Professional Studies Shortlisted for Presentation at O2 Design Week Top 10
Dissertation The Effect of Age on the Behaviour of Motorcyclists An investigation into factors that put young riders at higher risk and exploring solutions to improve safety for young motorcyclists.
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02 01 Connected House: addressing the problem of sleep deprivation during early months of parenting, through night routine management and enabling parents to maintain efficient night rest individually.
02 A network to improve motivation in elderly people with heart disease through peer support. Helping patients to remember medication adherence by connecting patients via an interactive diary.
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03 03 A solution to encourage the use of leg protectors in young urban riders by adding a personalisation element and making storage/carriage easier at destination. The fitted electronic system also improves safety by replicating brake and indicator lights, and alerting riders of approaching traffic when changing lanes through haptic feedback.
Leg protection for urban powered two-wheelers
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04 Removable parts are customisable by the user and can be replaced when damaged, making the product more sustainable.
05 The concept was developed through an in-depth primary and secondary research process, identifying and improving factors that made leg protectors less appealing to young short distance travelers.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
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Robert Allen
Experience ‘14 ‘12
Asylum Models & Effects - Intern The Gadget Show Live - Exhibition Salesman
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
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Diploma in Professional Studies Logitech Design Week Shorlist Loughborough Design School Prize for Academic Excellence Reckitt Benckiser Design Week Finalist
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Dissertation Harvesting Kinetic Energy from Piezoelectric Keyboards An investigation to establish whether piezoelectric energy harvesting could be a viable source of renewable energy for the future.
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02 01 Electromechanical can crusher able to automatically load, crush and eject five cans in under six seconds. Designed, fabricated and evaluated by a team of three.
02 A reverse engineered PS4 controller redesigned to exploit 3D scanning technologies and additive manufacture. Surface modelled in Creo and rendered in Keyshot.
Thermal therapy for osteoarthritis sufferers
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04 Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries make Snug portable and cableless. Heat can be applied in a relaxed environment and the removable, washable sleeve is available in a choice of colours. 03 Snug is a device designed to deliver effective thermal treatment. It uses printed carbon films to apply heat to the hands and wrists of Osteoarthritis sufferers. The flexible foam core and open ended design enables the user to quickly withdraw hands for switching tasks. Embedded electronics provide control over temperature and duration of treatment.
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Ross Angus
Experience ‘15 ‘14 ‘13
Design School Show Team Staverton - Junior Designer Sorbrook - Freelance Graphic Designer
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
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Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Encouraging Collaboration Across Disciplines to Inspire Biomimetic Solutions Biomimicry offers exciting solutions for improved sustainable design, so how can collaboration between designers and biologists be established and improved?
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02 01 PTSD nightmare inhibitor: A wearable medical device which makes living with PTSD somewhat easier by preventing debilitating nightmares. The device aims to help users experience an undisturbed nights sleep, free from symptoms.
02 Wearable sensors monitor abnormal levels of norepinephrine, high levels of which trigger nightmares. By monitoring these levels and delivering controlled doses of medication, nightmares can be prevented before they begin.
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03 A household air purifier designed to tackle rising levels of air pollution within major European cities. The design features a living filtration system designed to not only remove ambient indoor pollution, but also the more dangerous particulate matter produced in urban centres, improving the everyday living environment of the user.
Using plant cells to purify air pollutants entering the home
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04 Utilising breakthroughs in synthetic biology, the biological filter, consisting of living plant cells, absorbs and metabolises pollutants, breaking them down into non-toxic components - creating a cutting edge filtration solution.
05 Designed with input from biologists around the world, the product offers a solution to urban pollution control and informs users regarding social and health related issues linked to poor air quality.
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Georgina Anstee
Experience ‘13 ‘11 ‘10 ‘10
Tesco Stores Ltd - Design Manager JCM Seating - Intern Partners Andrews Aldridge - Intern Harriet Forde Design - Intern
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘15
Deloitte Digital UXathon Overall Winner UX design shortlisted for O2 presentation Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Design & Emotion within Sustainable Design The connections between design & emotion and the perception of quality within sustainable products, with a focus on water bottles.
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02 01 Snug is an app created to reduce the feeling of loneliness in young professionals who have moved away from home, by enabling their loved ones personal habits to be mimicked. 02 CONNECT enables the Red Cross to help reconnect vulnerable people to their families after natural disasters. The design combines wearable technology and digital interfaces.
Promoting healthy eating within families
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04 This service allows children to compete in an incentive based game during their shopping journey, using I-beacons and Bluetooth to guide them, creating a stress free environment for the parents. This innovative design creates a fun, interactive and educational game for children to play while in a supermarket environment.
03 Obesity is currently the largest health issue for children in the UK. This has been shown to be caused by a lack of understanding into what constitutes a healthy diet.
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Rebecca Anstee
Experience ‘13 ‘10
Whitbread Wilkinson - Product Designer Jones Knowles Ritchie - Design Intern
Awards ‘15 ‘15
UX work shortlisted for presentation at O2 Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Influence of Branding on Consumer Purchase Decisions To understand the importance of branding in the food and drinks industry and the techniques organisations use to encourage purchase.
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02 01 Empty Nest provides young adults with security and comfort, by maintaining connections with loved ones during the transition from living at home to rented accommodation.
02 Scrolli is designed to encourage families to prepare fresh pasta from scratch, by using a selection of silicone sleeves & cutters, to recreate their favourite types of pasta at home.
Personal popcorn machine producing healthy portions to eat on-the-go
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04 Portable pot to pop and go, a healthy snack for the day ahead. Seal and shake to season a portion of popcorn with your favourite flavour. The product encourages users to adapt their snacking habits, as this low calorie snack is always on hand.
03 The growing snack market is being highly influenced by health conscious consumers. This popcorn machine provides young working professionals with a healthy snack alternative, requiring little food preparation in the morning.
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Laura Baker
Experience ‘14 ‘12 ‘11
The Technology Partnership - Industrial Designer Benetti - Intern Sawaya and Moroni - Intern
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
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Diploma in Professional Studies Reckitt Benckiser Shortlisted Design
Dissertation Wearable Technology in Elite Level Sports A review of currently available products and the perceived benefits for the relevant stakeholders (athletes, coaches, researchers and fans).
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02 01 Sita utilises the connected home to aid parents and babysitters in optimising childcare. It provides parents with peace of mind and the ability to check on their children remotely. 02 Remue: a sustainable automatic stirrer to enable multitasking in the kitchen. The utilisation of gears provides up to 60 minutes of stirring and eliminates the need for a charging source.
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03 Eye tracking is a valuable performance optimisation tool for athletes yet existing trackers are not suitable for use in this environment. The product aims to fill this gap by providing an all-in-one solution that remains in place on the head during high-action routines.
Eye tracking technology for gymnasts
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05 04-05 Innovations made include the method of retention on the gymnasts head and the alteration of electronic components to use a single battery and switch reducing weight and size.
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Alex Ballantyne
Experience ‘15 ‘13 ‘12
Design School Show Team Wila - Product Designer Wila - Design Intern
Awards ‘15 ‘12 ‘12
Diploma in Professional Studies SEAT Young Creative Award Winner Philips Innovation Open Competition Winner
Dissertation Architectural Lighting and the Emotional Needs of Employees The extent to which architectural lighting caters for the emotional needs of employees within a work place context.
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+44 (0) 7827 732486 alex.s.ballantyne@gmail.com behance.net/alexballantyne
02 01 A user-centred redesign of the insulin pump that removes the limitations of the existing product solutions to give far greater freedom, control and insight for glucose and insulin monitoring.
02 A wearable insulin patch is connected via Bluetooth to the handheld interface. The user is able to give a more usercentred, unrestricted and analytical breakdown of their diabetic control.
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03 A product solution that improves the experience for diabetics travelling in extreme environments and those engaged in outdoor recreation. Travel in isolated countries can represent a life-threatening challenge. The device improves the overall experience, so that such pursuits are accomplished in as safe and user centric manner as possible.
Improving the experience of travelling for diabetics in extreme environments
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04 A focus to keep medication at the correct temperature but, in addition, provide a product that can aid and assist in all aspects of travelling with the condition in unfamiliar environments.
05 The product has been designed to excel in the most isolated and extreme of conditions, allowing far greater freedom to access destinations and recreational pursuits than is currently the case.
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Cat Bliss
Experience ‘15 ‘13
Design School Show Team Diageo - Innovation Packaging & Concept Designer
Awards ‘15 ‘12 ‘12
Diploma in Professional Studies Phillips Innovation Open Competition Winner SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Consumer Perceptions of Luxury and Low-end Whisky Brands An investigation into how effectively the branding of luxury and lowend whisky is communicated to the consumers through packaging and advertising.
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+44 (0) 7875 421329 catbliss92@gmail.com
02 01 Sita is an app aimed to integrate with consumers smart homes enabling the parent to monitor their child’s wellbeing whilst out. Sita eases the process of contacting and paying the babysitter.
02 Bar Bud is a product service system aimed at protecting bar staff hearing against damaging noise levels whilst making their jobs easier in a busy bar or nightclub.
Aiding gardeners to stand up from kneeling at low flower beds
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04 The product uses a rocking motion, building momentum and keeping users centre of gravity aligned allowing the user to get to their feet in one movement, without the risk of falling. This product uses the mechanics of the human body to aid the user in getting up from kneeling at a low garden bed, without the need to change the infrastructure of their beloved garden.
03 The inevitable onset of aching joints and arthritis is prevalent in us all as we age.
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Nick Booth
Experience ‘14 ‘13
Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances - Industrial Designer Wild Design - Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘12
Diploma in Professional Studies Top 5 Design Week Finalist for Seymourpowell Philips Simply Innovate Competition Winner
Dissertation The ‘IoT’ in Industrial/Product Design University Education An exploration into the implementation of the ‘Internet of Things’ into the Loughborough Design School curriculum.
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+44 (0) 7759 316922 nickboothdesign@gmail.com
02 01 Accompany is a new mobility device designed to encourage frequent yet comfortable use in order to improve balance and exercise whilst reducing the risk of falling within the elderly population.
02 Progress is a unique squash training experience which offers a holistic learning platform through the combined use of a family of connected products.
Revolutionising infant feeding methods
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04 AVEA uses a range of combined technologies, such as formula pods, steam sterilisation and thermochromic indication, to provide an easy, enjoyable feeding experience for both parent and child. 03 AVEA: an innovative, modular solution to common problems with current infant feeding methods. The bottle design allows for both formula and milk feeding with improved efficiency, storage, cleaning, durability and usability through a series of collective design features.
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Jake Brandford
Experience ‘15 ‘13
Design School Show Team October Associates - Graphic Designer
Dissertation Can Ancient Principles Improve Modern Design An investigation into ancient design methodology, examining past innovation and drawing comparisons with modern day solutions.
jake_brandford@hotmail.co.uk behance.net/jakebrandford
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02 01 A laser guide designed to maximise tripod visibility during low light shoots. The product mounts directly between the camera and the tripod plate.
02 A family of wearables, developed to aid users in quickly achieving proficiency in parkour. Movement is tracked, logged and critiqued using sensors and haptic feedback.
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03 Aiming to take a functional approach to personal heating with a pure and minimal aesthetic, the solution is comprised of a heat source, heating element and outer shell. Vents and plugs direct warm airflow. Materials were selected following in-depth research into heat transfer properties and convection principals.
04 A minimal, low cost & highly functional approach to heating
05 04-05 Slip casting allows for fast and iterative prototyping, using plaster molds to create ceramic forms. Wall thickness is dictated by clay setting times, useful for experimentation with heat & weighting.
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Max Brown
Experience ‘14
Unilever – Packaging & Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Ethics of the Beauty Business Evaluating the growth and ethics of the FMCG personal care market, while exploring consumer attitudes and feelings towards the market.
+44 (0) 7815 824368 hello@madebymax.co.uk www.madebymax.co.uk
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02 01 The Empty Nest app allows young adults who have moved out of the family home to keep in subtle communication with family and close friends via a wifi enabled lamp.
02 Jog is a wearable short term memory aid to support and monitor dementia sufferers and their family throughout the various stages of dementia.
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03 03 Sens is a responsive fitness product that uses portable real time tracking technology, combined with audio and visual feedback, to guide users through a zone based workout.
Independent & responsive fitness training for blind and sighted users
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04 The Sens app allows users to manually control the cones, track workouts, create workouts and share workouts with the online community.
05 Sens tracks the user & workout statistics via a wearable chest strap.
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Mike Brown
Experience ‘13
H2 Product Development - Product Designer
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
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Diploma in Professional Studies
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Reckitt Benckiser Design Week - 2nd Place
Dissertation Wearable Technology in Elite Sport A look at how the recent advances in wearable technology and biometrics are impacting elite sport.
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+44 (0) 7841 752779 mikejamesbrown2@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ mikejamesbrown2
02 01 The aim of this project was to reverse engineer an existing product and redesign it for additive manufacture. The visual representation was surface modelled in Creo, and rendered in Keyshot.
02 Ace is a family of three products that help an individual train by themselves to improve their service game. Three cameras triangulate ball position while an earpiece provides audio feedback.
04 The two identical devices work together to form a zone in which the traveller is protected from all directions. The rugged design ensures reliability in demanding outdoor environments.
03 Aimed at the adventure traveller, this portable mosquito repellant uses a rotating laser barrier to keep pests away from the user. The ultimate purpose is to help prevent the spread of malaria among travellers.
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Utilising lasers to repel mosquitoes
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Katie Brownbill
Experience ‘13
DCI Artform International - Design Developer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
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Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices for Speech Impairments How augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices can benefit those who are speech impaired due to neurological conditions.
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+44 (0) 7791 131600 k.brownbill-11@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 Electro-mechanical can crusher designed and fabricated to store and crush five cans either 330ml or 500ml. Electronics are fully integrated into the system to drive a crank and slider mechanism.
02 Wearable technology which uses infrared optical brain imaging to help patients to track their serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitter levels, helping them to combat depression without taking anti-depressant medication.
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03 03 The sleeve is designed for those who have Parkinson’s disease. Each patient goes through a service template which creates a bespoke sleeve for their requirements. The therapy included within each sleeve includes: cooling, heating, massage and pressure therapy. Any combination of these can be used depending on the patient’s needs.
A bespoke alternative therapy sleeve for people with Parkinson’s disease
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04 Two of the therapy applications were required for this sleeve. This circuit demonstrates how massage therapy and pressure therapy can be combined into one PCB for a bespoke sleeve system.
05 Each bespoke sleeve uses a combination of modular pods designed for each therapy application. The designer selects the required pods needed to apply each treatment.
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Henry Buckley
Experience ‘14
VAX Ltd – Junior Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Modularity in Product Design Investigation into the advantages, disadvantages and adoption of modularly upgradable and customisable products on a consumer and company level.
+44 (0) 7792 661791 hccbuckley@gmail.com issuu.com/henrybuckley
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02 01 Wave is a wearable system that enhances everyday experiences by allowing the user to select exactly which sounds they want and do not want to hear. DCA Design Week 2015.
02 A reverse engineered popular rotary tool that has been redesigned and optimised for additive manufacture. Surface modeled in Creo and rendered in Keyshot; with lighting created in HDR Light Studio.
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03 Aimed at the Asian market, this compact, cordless modular appliance range is driven by a single ‘power module’. The initial range includes a hand vacuum cleaner, an electric fan and a wall mounted air purifier which doubles as a charging dock.
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Modular domestic appliance range for urban micro apartments
04 A functional prototype demonstrating how a detachable module can power and drive multiple products. Containing the motor, circuitry and battery pack, the module automatically changes characteristics to suit each appliance.
05 Iterative electronics prototyping was carried out to incorporate innovative, functional features. Pulse Width Modulation is utilised to achieve automatic motor speed control.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Ben Cairns
Experience ‘13
Point Retail - Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Why Aren’t We Wearing Wearables Yet? An investigation into why wearable technology hasn’t yet reached the heights that many predicted, as well as how it could.
+44 (0) 7827 325144 Bencairns1234@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 A wearable device designed to help users overcome social media addiction by setting goals, limits and blackouts across all platforms of access.
02 The wearable device is designed to be low cost and highly customisable, to suit any users taste with a editable face, and separate silicon strap.
04 AXI uses a hydraulic system, providing free range of motion for the head within the safe limits, while preventing axial compression, a common cause of paralysis and fatalities.
It’s designed to prevent axial compression injuries of the cervical spine, something that no existing neck protection provides.
03 AXI protection is a neck protection device for motocross and mountain bike riders.
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Motocross / Mountain Bike neck protection focusing on axial compression
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Liam Carter-Hawkins
Experience Smallfry – Industrial Design Placement
‘13
Quip – Industrial Design Intern
‘15
Top 5 Submissions Seymour Powell Design Week
‘12
Createurs Graphic Design First Place
Dissertation Funding Industrial Design: Crowdfunding and Angel Investment An investigation into the challenges industrial design entrepreneurs face when raising seed capital and the effect different funding mechanisms impose.
+44 (0) 7511 514220 liamcarterhawkins@gmail.com www.liamcarterhawkins.com
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02 A weight lifting belt that provides live feedback to users throughout power lifting exercises. Electrodes measure effort distribution using electromyogram signals and provide vibration feedback for improving the user’s form.
‘14
Awards
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01 A reverse-engineered CAD model of the Xbox One control that has been redesigned for 3D printing to accelerate the evaluation process during design development.
2015
Wearable defibrillator for short-term rehabilitation
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04 The key features include: ergonomic load distribution, a modular vest for simple assembly and easy maintenance to increase the number of lifecycles for multiple users. By focusing on the user experience of the device, users can wear it comfortably throughout the day and night, allowing them to retain their independence while minimising social stigma.
03 The wearable defibrillator offers patients a portable solution to post-surgery recovery while the need for a pacemaker is assessed.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Lewis Charlesworth
Experience ‘13
Ideaworks - CAD Technician
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Can Sports Footwear Design Aid Injury Prevention? A study looking into footwear design and how a well designed shoe can help prevent injury to the user.
+44 (0) 7970 471886 ljcharlesworth93@gmail.com
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02 01 An interactive bus quiz designed to distract nervous commuters from the problems they fear via an on screen quiz which links individuals into a group environment to build user confidence.
02 This golf multi-tool is an injection moulded free promotional gift which has been designed to advertise the selected golf brand when a product is purchased.
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04 The product has been designed to provide a safe compression mechanism which allows users to create their own fuel source with minimum effort required.
The briquette press takes regular garden waste such as leaves and grass cuttings, and when mulched can be compressed into a compact brick. This is then dried out and used as fuel on an open fire.
03 This product is designed to allow the production of bio-fuel within the home.
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Creating bio-fuel from garden waste
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Vish Chopra
Experience ‘14 ‘13
PDD Group – Industrial Design Intern
‘12
Grindey’s Associates – Intern
KCL Biomed Society – Creative Associate
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
Logitech Design Week Finalist
‘14
Royal Bank of Scotland ESSA
‘11
Rotary Club Young Innovator
Dissertation A Taxonomic Integration of Sustainable and User-Centred Design
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Understanding the relationship between two prominent design disciplines, and the importance their collective use has within methodological design practice.
+44 (0) 7940 214890 enquiries.vishchopra@gmail.com www.vishchopra.weebly.com
02 01 A product-service-system approach to encourage harmony on public transport. Project Parralax explores the potential of drunken person monitoring through immersive technology, within a brief sponsored by the James Dyson Foundation. 02 How important are design tools? Specifically the use of a methodological approach to design practice? My thesis explores the value of an integrated taxonomic classification of sustainable and user-centred design.
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03 Compliance within diabetes treatment is statistically proven to be low amongst lifelong, self-care diseases, with much of the costs eaten up by healthcare providers. Barriers to high compliance are rooted deep within a patient’s desire for normality and stability, and it is here where my human-centred design approach takes focus.
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Reimagining the experience of diabetes self-care
04 To understand and exploit these barriers, research was undertaken with private and public sector healthcare providers, health charities and diabetes sufferers to amass a design response focused on delivering innovation.
05 D-Band utilises a microneedle electrochemical glucose sensor, developed at UC Berkeley, alongside intelligent motion sensors to monitor and circumvent patients’ hyper and hypoglycaemic events.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Lara Clark
Experience ‘13
SunHouse Creative – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
UX Concept & Design Selected for Presentation to O2
‘15
Deloitte Digital UXathon Overall Winner
‘13
Reckitt Benckiser Live Project Finalist
‘13
Loughborough Design School Prize for Academic Excellence
Dissertation Green Branding and Consumer Perceptions of Product Performance
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Understanding the impact of eco communication strategies on performance perceptions and investigating how experiences of green branding could be improved.
clark_le@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/clarklara
02 01 An app for the connected home which helps to lessen feelings of loneliness and reduce the emotional impact of an unsettled life in young professionals, by mimicking a familiar environment.
02 TopNote combines the pleasure of paper with the convenience of digitalisation. Utilising the Internet of Things, it creates the most effective home working environment for a healthy and productive routine.
Dog muzzle that tackles stigmatisation and provides improved adjustability
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04 The flexibility of the product makes it practical in all situations, including training, exercise and vet procedures. The colourful style and contrasting texture of materials create a distinctive product appearance. Combined with the poor fit of many existing products, dog owners’ confidence in muzzles is constantly undermined. Nuzzle is an easily adjustable solution that promotes positivity and provides improved comfort for dogs.
03 Continuous negative news stories and illogical public reactions towards muzzled dogs have led to stigmatisation of muzzle use.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Sam Cook
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘14
Microsoft Studios (XBOX) – UX Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘14
DCA Design Week ‘Best of the Best’
‘12
SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
‘11
Eliahou Dangoor Scholarship
Dissertation Affective Computing: Emotional Design within Interactive Systems
An investigation into how emotional design experiences can be translated from a physical product onto a digital system or interface.
+44 (0) 7712 348420 samstuartcook@live.co.uk www.behance.net/samscook
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02 01 Design Week: Combining the networking opportunities created by the ‘Internet of Things’ with the design of a physical product; enabling more effective and efficient completion of daily tasks.
02 Design Week: A learning environmental control for those with Alzheimer’s and related cognitive impairments. It is used to maintain daily routine and self-sufficiency in spite of an inhibiting condition.
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03 03 Communications aid for those undergoing a decline in physical capability (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease sufferers); heavily focused on interaction design and user experience. The product uses gesture control and eye tracking peripherals in order to facilitate efficiency and dignity of use across the entire spectrum of deterioration.
04 Development work - designing a product which overcomes the negative stigmas and connotations typically associated with assistive technology.
Interactive system for those unable to interact conventionally
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Matt Cope
Experience ‘13
Prod Designs - Product, UI & Graphic Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Influence of Design on Technology Consumer Brands
This paper aims to understand the role of industrial design in regards to the success of technology consumer brands.
+44 (0) 7951 537229 mattjcope92@me.com
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02 01 Focus is a revolutionary product that improves the user’s concentration by monitoring their brain activity and employing a number of intelligent solutions to help them avoid distractions.
02 The user can tell Focus the task they are conducting remotely, via the Focus app. They can later view their concentration metrics and learn how to improve from them.
Device for situations where phone use isn’t an option
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04 The above images showcase the device’s intuitive user interface, which is navigated with a 360º scroll wheel and 4 navigation buttons. The product is a wrist worn device for use in large gatherings of people, where a lack of mobile signal or overloaded mobile networks is a problem.
03 Wearable product designed to help friends keep in touch at large gatherings, such as festivals.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Joanna Cottis
Experience ‘14
Microsoft Studios (XBOX) – UI/UX Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Should Young Children Regularly Interact with Tablets?
An investigation into the attitudes of parents as well as the positive and negative impacts on child development.
+44 (0) 7780 335606 joanna.cottis@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ joannacottis
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02 01 Peec is a device for ski instructors to use while teaching. It monitors the location and progress of each student; ensuring they do not venture further than a predetermined distance.
02 Design Week: Nelly controls central heating levels and other home appliances within a connected home to monitor babies’ temperature and sleep quality, preventing cot death and premature waking.
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03 A suite of products that work in sync to realign the user’s body clock with their nocturnal schedules. The proposal prevents clock-watching and manages users’ fitful sleep by rethinking the way they check the time during the night. Appropriate sunlight transitions are simulated by a ceiling light.
04 When touched, the spherical in-bed product vibrates at varying frequencies, depending upon the user’s sleep stage. This creates a touch language that conveys the time without the need for them to open their eyes.
Sleep aid for shift workers
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Ollie Croft
Experience ‘13
eg technology - Design Engineer
‘12
D2M Innovation - Design Intern
‘11
Factory Furniture - Production Assistant
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘12
Reckitt Benckiser - Design Week 3rd Place
Dissertation Effect of Sounds on Drivers Attention Span
Looking at how sound in a vehicle affects drivers with varying experience, to improve attention span and ultimately driver safety.
01 +44 (0) 7896 410418 olliecroft@mac.com www.olliecroftdesign.co.uk
02 01 Reverse engineering of a handheld screwdriver to exploit additive manufacture technologies, reduce the number of parts and decrease assembly times. Uses G2 line curvature and a top down modelling approach.
02 Driven by research with Cambridgeshire Police, this tag helps treat and triage multiple casualties at the scene of a collision. Continuity of circumstances is maintained for the handover to paramedics.
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03 Depending upon surgery and access needed, different and varied positions are facilitated by simplistic and modular ‘chocks’. These can be used to create a plinth, and their positioning is adapted during surgery to access alternate areas of the hand. Initial input and testing from hand surgeons helped evolve the design.
Positioning and movement aid for use during hand surgery
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04 The finger traps fasten to a disk which provides rotary and height based manoeuvrability to the hand while it is being retained, preventing the interruption of surgery with unnecessary reconfiguration.
05 The design solution is suitable for injection moulding polysulfone and silicone; but an operational and appearance prototype for testing was constructed from lamination techniques, 3D printing and CNC milling ProLab.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Roman Cross-Smyth
Experience ‘12
Hornby Hobbies - Product Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Product Design Considerations for Small Living Spaces
A look into the different factors that impact the design of products intended for small living spaces.
+44 (0) 7454 873777 romansmyth@gmail.com
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02 01 Dog harness for realtime gait analysis. Accelerometers monitor the forces applied to the legs. A sensor hub mounted on the dogs belly houses cameras that 3D map each paws movement. 02 Health monitoring wearable linked with a competitive FPS game to make teenage gamers more accountable for their eating habits. Smarter food choices allow the in-game character to perform better.
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03 03 The conventional kitchen extractor hood plus 4-hob cooker is space inefficient for small kitchens. This device replaces the role of an extractor hood, freeing up wall space, and is designed to work with a portable 1-2 pan hob. Both items can be stored away to increase the worktop area.
Multifunctional air filtration device for small living spaces
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05 04-05 Multifunctional products add value to users living in small spaces. An internal airflow selector allows the kitchen hob filters to be bypassed, turning the device into a small peltier dehumidifier. A high power fan pulls cooking gasses through grease and odour filters, with a dehumidifier to remove moisture. Compact packaging allows the device to be used even on small worktops.
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Adam Crossman
Experience ‘14
MAP Project Office – Design Intern
‘13
Joseph Joseph – New Product Development
‘12
SomeOne/Else – Work Experience
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Design and Dyslexia Investigating the links between dyslexia and design, focusing on cognitive traits that are involved within the design process.
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+44 (0) 7432 109625 adamcrossman1@hotmail.com issuu.com/adamcrossman
02 01 The ‘NYSH’ is a compact nylon washing machine. Whilst using 90% less water, nylon beads and humidity work together to loosen dirt and absorb odour from clothing.
02 The ‘Breathe’ set helps a runner to focus on their breathing and running patterns, which subsequently improves their technique. The set includes a wristband, headphones and a sensor.
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03 A heater-stove that reduces indoor air pollution through the effective combustion of solid fuel. Aimed at the developing world, it provides a cooking and heating facility which is more efficient than traditional methods.
Reducing indoor air pollution in developing countries
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04 The heater-stoves configuration traps heat and releases it slowly after cooking to retain warmth in cold evening temperatures. This is achieved through an insulated body and high thermal mass core.
05 Lifting the cook-top releases stored heat from the insulated body during or after cooking. This means the user doesn’t require alternative sources of heat to satisfy their household energy demands.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Nathan Cal Danby
Experience ‘13
Designworks Ltd – Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Can 3D Food Printing Change the Way we Eat?
Investigating user perception of digital cuisine and how it may influence the future of food production.
+44 (0) 7771 696207 nathan@pundles.co.uk
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02 01 Grip strength aid and training monitor for rock climbers. Wireless data collection carabiner and grip block. Strengthens tendons and reduces likelihood of commonly occurring climbing injuries.
02 Quick sketch ideation investigating form options. Final design includes interchangeable blocks allowing the user to test various styles of grip that mimic hand positions required when climbing.
From bean to bar - reinvigorating ancient methods of chocolate production
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04 The ‘Molca’ mortar and pestle is inspired by traditional chocolate making techniques, modernising the process. An integrated warming plate encourages the release of natural oils, making grinding more efficient. Users can grind down cocoa nibs and combine them with other ingredients to produce set chocolate bars or drinking cocoa. Offering an alternative to less sustainable mass-produced chocolate products.
03 Engaging users in the chocolate making process, creating cocoa based goods. Allowing full control over origin and quality of the ingredients.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Jack Darby
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team – PR & Comms Executive
‘13
Toomey Motor Group – Marketing Coordinator
Awards ‘12
SEAT UK Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Designer Problem Solving An evaluation of design thinking vs. analytical methods and raw intuition.
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+44 (0) 7470 474754 jackcwdarby@googlemail.com www.behance.net/jackcwdarby
02 01 Scenario board illustrations for 2nd year industrial design studies module. Limited colour palette and minimal cell-shading allow clear and stylised communication of mode-of-use.
02 Exploded render from final year computer aided modelling and manufacture module. Reverse engineered half-jacket sunglasses, remodelled with full-frame and custom fit foam padding, referenced to own 3D head scan data.
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04 04 Development pushed all areas of my skillset; the project iteratively grew into a grounded and conceivable product concept, with focussed market penetration potential and manufacturability following exhaustive testing & evaluation.
Created with health and well-being of nightclub clientele at the centre of design & development process, as well as the improvement of image and public perception of door staff themselves.
First aid wearable device for use by door staff in nightclubs
Wearable first aid device for doorstaff producing effective assessment of overintoxicated customers.
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Alexandra Davies
Experience ‘14
TRW Automotive - Student
‘12
The Gadget Show Live – Neurosky Saleswomen
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Environmental Impact of Kitchen Appliances over 30 Years
An exploration into how kitchen applicances impact the environment looking into processes, material selection, peoples attitudes and disposal.
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+44 (0) 7731 953370 daviesal-15@outlook.com www.linkedin.com/in/ alexandraldavies1
02 01 An electromechanical can crusher, designed using a crank and slider mechanism, powered by a motor with an embedded system using C programming language to display relevant information.
02 Application design for a business man in a large company to help with business meetings/dining out, ease of paying and expenses. Research done in groups, application designed individually.
Headset monitoring brainwave responses to changing visual stimuli via eye-tracking
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04 A range of images showing multiple stages of the design and development process to integrate multiple techonolgies. Providing realtime information and raw brainwave data through the use of software. The headset has scope to be used in a wide variety of disciplines.
03 Combining both brainwaves with eye tracking to create a headset for research with car developments within the design and development process.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Joe Davies
Experience ‘14
AP Diving – Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Performance Vs Sustainability for Home 3D Printing
Investigating the sustainability implications of the future of home 3D printing with respect to different process performance qualities.
daviesjoe15@gmail.com
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02 01 Reverse engineered mouse: I consider CAD to be an essential tool for an efficient design process, which has motivated me to develop surface modelling skills and a robust modelling strategy.
02 Can crusher: designing and manufacturing a can crusher was a team project that developed machine workshop skills and required electronics and mechanics to operate in unison.
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03 Re-imagining the lifejacket has led towards the invention of an autonomous buoyancy device. The user wears a small water activated accessory, if they fall in it emits sonar to communicate its position with the autonomous buoyancy device using multi-lateration principles.
Autonomous rescue device that extends beyond the reach of a life jacket
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04 Designing a wearable device that the user would prefer to use required a calculated design process including user research, ideation, modelling and testing.
05 Utilising a logical yet hands-on design process allowed for the developent of directional sonar communication on a small scale.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Natalia de Hutiray
Experience ‘14 ‘14 ‘13
Anthem Worldwide - Design Intern Ape Studios – Designer and Innovator Technical University Delft (NL) - Erasmus Student
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in International Studies
‘15 ‘12
Top 5 Live Projects submission, Seymour Powell SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Online Social Platforms and their Impact Upon Society
An investigation into how online social platforms have changed the behaviours and interactions of society in comparison to past generations.
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+44 (0) 7402 335567 dehutirn04@gmail.com
02 01 Designed to mimic the balance of a gymnast, Leap is a handheld device marketed towards coaches under the British Gymnastics scheme. Motion capture technology is used to progress gymnasts abilities.
02 Company live brief: “Om” is an interactive yoga experience. The guide, harness and balance mat work together allowing a young, tech-savvy user to become an expert in their home.
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03 03 Created for the ageing population; a revolution in non-invasive diabetes management. This wrist-worn device uses cutting edge radiowave technology to test without drawing blood. The Glucometer is 100% pain free, intuitive to use and supportive in maintaining and monitoring good health alongside communicating clearly with carers and family members.
The next generation of blood-glucose monitoring
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05 04-05 The wearable offers the option of either single or continuous use. Since there are no consumables needed, the user can take readings as many times a day as they want. Bluetooth alerts family members via an app when readings are within the dangerous range, allowing independence with reduced risk. Graphical trends promote discussion on closer glycemic control.
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Alice Dowson
Experience ‘14
Astheimer Ltd – Intern
‘13
Exhibition Equipment UK – Design Assistant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation How Adoption of Additive Manufacturing Could Impact the African Economy
Exploring to what extent African economies could develop, and compete internationally, by employing Additive Manufacturing as a manufacturing method.
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alice.dowson@hotmail.co.uk www.coroflot.com/ alicedowson/portfolio
02 01 Pulse: a waterproof shower speaker, which can be fixed to any surface in the bathroom. Employing vibration speaker technology, when the surface is flush to the suction disk, the base becomes a loudspeaker.
02 App designed to aid the bill splitting process and breakdown of separate rooms energy costs in a shared home. Development included wireframe sketching, user testing and Axure prototyping.
04 Applications across public sectors and in shared dwellings; hospitals, care homes, schools, aeroplanes, halls of residence, prisons etc.
Housing smart sensing technology enables it to alert desired user if smoke detection function has been disabled.
03 Tamper-proof smoke alarm is equipped mechanically and electronically with risk mitigating features to withstand vandalism and disabling of primary smoke detecting function.
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Deterring disabling of smoke detection to improve safety
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Samuel Drew
Dissertation Brand Loyalty and its Influence on Consumer Markets
A study to assess the reasons for brand loyalty, in particular, the behaviour of consumers towards luxury brands.
+44 (0) 7772 667269 samuelmichaeldrew@gmail.com
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02 01 A smart cooking aid located above the cooker which makes use of a projector and a camera to transform the cooking hob into an immersive interface. Undertaken for design week.
02 A food sampling service for schools to encourage children to eat more healthily.
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03 The kettle design focuses on longevity and energy efficiency to reduce its environmental impact. All of the parts, including the element, are replaceable with minimal fixings to increase the product’s life span. The product’s life span is 15 years.
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Environmentally friendly kettle
04 The lid has been designed for water to be poured through it rather than having to open the lid every time, reducing wear and tear.
05 The interface located on the handle allows the user to select a specific task such as making a coffee. The kettle saves energy by only heating to the set temperature.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Oscar Everard
Experience ‘13
5or6 Design and Branding – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation How Successful Branding Affects a Companies Market Position
This study seeks to identify core principles for successful branding and how they can elevate a companies reputation.
+44 (0) 7912 675427
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02 01 A project from my second year. ‘Cornerman’ uses a simple aesthetic to provide an electronic training aid to fighters and boxers.
02 This project involved designing a suite of products to allow the user to train themselves to become proficient in a sport of their choice, using the ‘Internet of Things’.
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04 Sketching and ideation leading towards the final aesthetic. User experience testing was critical to determining the placement of the various modules, which are housed inside two shelled parts.
03 The final design concept; combining video and audio capture from the user and the surroundings, the device creates encrypted files that can be viewed but not edited by a club venue. Device can be used to capture incidents, protect security officials from false allegations, and decide whether to press charges on unruly patrons.
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Audio and visual protection against false allegations for security personnel
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Amy Felsinger
Experience ‘13
Boots UK - Packaging Technologist
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘13
Reckitt Benckiser Design Week 1st Place
Dissertation Design and the Senses; Improving Impact
An investigation into how the senses are employed in branding and how this can be applied to the design of products.
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+44 (0) 7718 303410 amyfel@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/ amyfelsinger www.coroflot.com/acf
02 01 Fully automated electro-mechanical can crusher built to crush five 330ml/440ml cans, designed and fabricated by a team of three. Powered by a windscreen wiper motor and programmed in C.
02 Swimming training aids tracking a selection of data; including breathing rate/rhythm, number of lengths, heart rate, speed and time. To improve technique effectively, a hand-piece, headphones and clip-on breathing tracker.
Respiratory physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis patients
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04 The device emits oscillations which reverberate back into the patients lungs, vibrating the walls and loosening mucus, enabling removal. An app and light display provide instant feedback. My project aims to improve upon existing physiotherapy devices by increasing effectiveness, engagement and usability through a handheld device. Device uses a solenoid to provide oscillating positive expiratory pressure treatment.
03 Patients with cystic fibrosis are faced with hours of treatment a day, including tablets, IVs, injections, inhalers, nebulisers, exercise and physiotherapy.
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Design School Show
2015
James Fisher
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Diageo - Dispense Innovation Technician
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Future of Printed Packaging Establishing the future of analogue and digital printing methods used within the packaging industry and how the user is influenced.
+44 (0) 7709 504567 James.R.A.Fisher@gmail.com
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02 01 As part of the computer aided modelling for manufacture module, an adjustable hair trimmer has been critically analysed and re-designed for additive manufacture.
02 Proposed as a concept for design week, the device aims to be a first response for minor burns, monitoring temperature and cooling the skin through peltier technology.
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03 Innovating the laundry process, the product incorporates metal detection for items such as mobile phones, MP3 players and money. These are accidentally left in clothes and when washed, can cause damage to themselves and to the machine.
Smart basket to improve the laundry process
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04 To improve the user experience, two internal baskets allow for the separation of laundry. Each basket has a false floor for easy loading into the machine, streamlining the washing process.
05 Each aspect of the design has been fully prototyped and developed, resulting in a feasible product suitable for mass manufacture.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Hugo Flawn-Thomas
Experience ‘13
SIMTech – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation What Makes Wearable Technology Socially Acceptable?
An investigation into the methods utilised to make wearable technology socially acceptable among the general population.
+44 (0) 7794 979440 hugo@flawn-thomas.com
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02 01 Intrepid - a vertical food cooker designed to fit a chosen brand utilising its signature materials and high definition optics as a fire starter. The product targets hot and arid environments.
02 Sensei - a family of products enabling someone to become an expert at Karate - utilising motion capture technology. Ultimately it provides tuition, observation, feedback and judgement of ability.
Redesigning the airline trolley to create harmony at 40,000 feet
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04 An array of functions which aid flight attendants in efficiently delivering meals and drinks to passengers whilst providing the highest level of professional hospitality during the flight to ensure a peaceful environment. The weak link is the airline trolley, often a source of friction in the interaction between airline staff and passengers.
03 The product addresses the growing disconnect between passengers and flight attendants. Airline onboard service is often of the highest standard, supported by the modern design of precision engineered airline interiors and upholstery.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Adam Folwell
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘14
Shelton Flemming – Design Assistant
‘13
Inn Gear – Project Manager
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
O2 App Design Commendation
Dissertation How has the Entertainment Industry Influenced Design?
Investigation into how the likes of film and television have affected design trends and consumer products.
+44 (0) 7837 564131 adamfolwelldesign@gmail.com
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01 Hebe: a fitness tracker and accompanying lifestyle service for the elderly that combats loneliness through physical activity. Wristband aesthetic inspired by jewellery to appear less intimidating to the user. 02 Pinseeker: an electronic golf caddy targeted at players looking to improve their game. The device advises players on club choice by assessing distance to flag, lie and weather conditions.
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03 03 Designed specifically for the cycle hire scheme in London, the system aims to improve user safety by offering a convenient solution which aids users in avoiding cycle black spots and increases their confidence on the road.
Improving safety for users of the London cycle hire scheme
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05 04-05 Button operated indicators situated on the handlebars form one half of the system, they remove the need for physical signalling increasing bike control which induces road confidence in the user. The second part of the system consists of an integrated sat-nav with security lock that allows users to navigate the city with ease whilst avoiding common cycle accident areas.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
David Fox
Dissertation Technology within Golf in the Last 20 Years
Looking into whether technology has helped or hindered golf in the last 20 years.
+44 (0) 7817 987530 davidrfox@me.com
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02 01 A modern, stylish USB design for the business market.
02 A sleek golf multi-tool, used as a promotional product at business or charity golf days.
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03 Alinox is an indoor putting aid that focuses on the users alignment and tracking of the putter head, providing feedback through the use of LEDs. The difficulty of the putt can be changed, allowing the user to practice more than one style of putt.
Making putting within the home enjoyable and realistic
04 05 04-05 With the use of a professional grade artificial turf, Alinox makes practicing within the home very realistic. The product can be folded down easily and stored when not in use.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Holly Freemantle
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Numatic International Ltd – Industrial Design Intern
‘13
Matthew Fairweather – Graphic Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
Deloitte Digital UXathon Overall Winners
Dissertation Design for Interface; Considering Ergonomics and Inclusive Design
An investigation into use, style of interaction, and attitudes surrounding touch screen use in older adults compared to younger users.
Holly.Freemantle1@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ hollyfreemantle
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02 01 Smart Laundry is a boring task made simple. Notifying you when a load is full and letting you control settings remotely, Smart Laundry provides the latest innovation for the connected home.
02 CURA is an in-bed bathing device providing faster, a more hygienic washing experience for both carer and patient. Utilising disposable heads, vibrating nodes, and warm air to dry as you go.
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03 03 Carbon monoxide poisoning is the cause of around 50 deaths a year in the UK alone, primarily from campers bringing their barbecues into their tent for warmth.
04 HEATA creates a safe, off-grid heat transfer, designed to provide warmth and enhance the evening experience. The holder and transporter considers both ergonomic and usability issues to allow seamless interaction.
Providing warmth to campers with an off-grid transferable heat source
HEATA transfers the otherwise wasted heat of the barbecue into a soapstone block which then radiates heat slowly for up to 5 hours.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Lauren Gibson
Experience ‘13
The Rooflight Company – Design Assistant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Can Design Affect the Public’s Perception of Disability?
The impact of design on the social perception of disability and what, if anything, needs to be improved.
+44 (0) 7908 071136 gibsl001@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 Ergonomically designed for the efficient application of detergent directly to laundry stains.
02 SERV- a police officers companion. A compact, lightweight and hands free device that provides real time audio visual communication with the facility to record, retain and transmit essential evidence.
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03 An airline bassinet designed to create a safe, secure and comfortable environment for infants. The cot can be adjusted from sleep to recline, with a retractable canopy that reduces noise and light disturbance. Parents can soothe their child from their seat by using the foot controllable rocking mechanism or by playing them music via an integrated music system.
Making airline travel less stressful for infants, parents and passengers
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04 Tips and guidance for parents travelling with infants through an accompanying app to ease the journey from booking to arrival. Option to record music to play in the bassinet.
05 Fresh, lightweight and compact bassinet. Designed to fold away for easy storage.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Dan Glover
Experience ‘14
Adidas – Design Direction Intern
‘13
Cyrus Audio – Industrial Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The 3D Printed Future An investigation into the future of the 3D printing industry; identifying the opportunities, limitations and future directions of the technology.
+44 (0) 7568 597069 danieljamesglover@gmail.com www.dangloverdesign.com
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02 01 The Pathfinder is a food heating device for the luxury winter sports market. Crafted from the finest materials, it is designed to deliver the ultimate on-piste dining experience.
02 Livkid is a home cooking and herb growing product for kids. Developed through extensive experience prototyping, the device delivers a fun and educational healthy eating experience for young families.
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03 Inspired by the automotive industry, the smart walker seeks to redefine the assistive product market within the ever growing, ageing population. The design focuses on the application of high quality materials, contemporary styling and integrated smart technology in order to provide a safe, comfortable and rewarding experience for the user.
Smart fitness walker for seniors
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04 With integrated lighting and an intelligent emergency alert system, seniors can walk with confidence day or night.
05 The product focuses entirely on encouraging and supporting seniors to get outdoors and explore their local surroundings, leading to an enhanced sense of health and wellbeing.
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Edward Green
Experience ‘14
DS Smith – Packaging Design Engineer
‘13
Westmorland Signs Int. Ltd - Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
O2 Group Concept Shortlisted
Dissertation The Use of Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom
The impact of using interactive whiteboards in the classroom on the learning experience of 11 - 16 year olds.
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+44 (0) 7533 976830 edward.w.l_green@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/edwardgreen/a6/955/161
02 01 An interactive ‘connected home’ application for mothers of newborn babies. The application, using audible alarm features, addresses issues of balancing sleep by making nightly routines more efficient.
02 A suite of 3 products enabled by unlimited online access, allowing the user to become an expert practitioner in golf without relying on screen interfaces, smartphones or applications.
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03 A suite of two products which monitor hydration and blood glucose levels during and after endurance running for elite athletes. The wearable alerts the athlete when levels are low and communicates with the bottle, allowing the athlete to regain optimum performance levels through additional fluid and energy gel intake.
Monitoring hydration and blood glucose levels in elite endurance runners
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04 Sketching was used to develop the form and aesthetics of the concept, whilst foam modelling gave an indication of size and ergonomic features.
05 Functional prototypes were produced to simulate the electronic sensors based in the wearable and the gel system within the bottle, providing energy gel to the athlete in a dosage.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Selena Ece Gurdal
Experience ‘14
Enne Furniture – Furniture Design Summer Intern
‘13
HIDROMEK – Industrial Design Summer Intern
Dissertation The Impact of Design on Women’s Wellbeing
An investigation into existing product design, user insights and medical perspectives towards women’s physical health in the workplace.
+44 (0) 7733 887227 selenagurdal@gmail.com www.coroflot.com/selena -ece-gurdal/portfolio
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02 01 A home entertainment product encouraging sustainable living through repair activities, efficient waste management and energy monitoring. Yodee features a depth camera, an RFID scanner and current transducers with interface projection. 02 A system designed for public transportation to prevent anti-social behaviour. Establishes personal space through seating re-design, features sound control units and enhanced identification systems interconnecting existing surveillance and payment methods.
Wearable, multifunctional therapeutic technology designed for women
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04 Two interchangeable functional pads consist of infra-red heating and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation technologies, with a covert remote control disguised as a desk lamp for setting adjustments without attracting unwanted attention. The design consists of an under-belt encasing remotely controlled treatment technologies, and an over-belt to mask any visible traces of the former, styled to conform to casual or office clothing.
03 A collection of products that function together to relieve primary dysmenorrhea in women, the most common physical symptom of menstruation.
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Design School Show
2015
Jamie Harkin
Dissertation Can we Promote Creativity to Children Through Design?
A study into perceptions of creativity in education, particularly design’s involvement in the development and promotion of creative behaviour.
+44 (0) 7957 711873 Jamie-Harkin@live.co.uk
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02 01 Gera: a companion product for explosive training. Plan your workout, set your goals and go.
02 KMDO - a personal projector for users to enhance prolonged interaction with their smartphones and other small screen devices.
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03 KYRO - A discreet, posture development top, aiming to gently remind the user to practice correct and healthy posture. A set of adjustable straps provide effective retraction of the shoulders, custom to each individuals needs.
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A discreet, adjustable posture development top
04 The dynamic styling accentuates shape by appearing to broaden the users upper and narrow the waist, increasing self confidence, which is a contributing factor to ones posture.
05 The skin tight body, flush openings and conforming straps allow for complete discretion and comfort. The product will have athletic versions of dark colours as well as subtle, neutral versions.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Harry Harrison
Experience ‘13
Novi Systems – Design Engineer
‘12
RA Architecture – Architectural Assistant
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation What Impact has Chinese Manufacturing had on SMEs in Britain
To examine the impact that China has had on SMEs within Britain, with a direct focus towards the business sector.
hj.harrison@btinternet.com
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02 01 Eat Healthy: Incentive based concept that aims to improve the eating habits of children through motivation and team work.
02 Strike: Innovative range of tennis products that aids the Generation Z user who is looking to become an accomplished tennis player.
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03 03 This new generation of children’s asthmatic inhalers brings ergonomics, breath actuated technology and user feedback to the pharmaceutical industry. As more awareness is becoming apparent around asthma the need for new innovation is vital to making a difference.
Innovation brought to asthmatic inhalers for children
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05 Mechanical system is implemented to create a breath-actuated method for inhalation of drug.
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Keiran Harrison
Experience ‘13
Oyster Yachts – Junior Yacht Design Engineer
‘12
Garden Room Designs – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Exploration of Composite Recycling
Examining the increased use of composites in mass production, assessing end of life recycling methods and further applications in industry.
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+44 (0) 7540 783616 Keiranharrison@live.co.uk
02 01 An electric tooth brush head holder that plugs into bathroom electrical sockets. Designed as a promotional widget for the injection moulding group project, for a popular electric toothbrush manufacturer.
02 A fully functioning electro-mechanical can crusher, designed and built as part of a group project. A mechanical analysis and integrated electronic control system was produced.
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03 A lightweight, portable and adjustable leg lifting device for district and community nurses. The device reduces and potentially eliminates back injury to medical staff while treating patients with common ailments such as chronic leg ulcers. The use of this product is designed to be beneficial to both patient and nurse.
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A portable leg lifting device for community and district nurses
04 This mechanical product is designed to be easily sanitised after use. The device folds and unfolds effortlessly to aid portability.
05 A functional prototype was produced to evaluate the main functional aspects of the design.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Paul Hawkins
Experience ‘13
Bristan Group Ltd – Student Design Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation How are Physically Impaired People Enriched by Technology?
Analysing how the day-to-day lives of people with physical impairments are currently being enriched by technological advancements and innovations.
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+44 (0) 7807 458109 paulhawkins2191@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ paulhawkins91
02 01 Food Ball is a game for children with disabilities to help improve skills such as teamwork and co-ordination. They work in teams to score points by getting balls through the mouths.
02 MakeACake is a dispenser for cake ingredients. A quarter turn or a scoop of margarine gives 1oz of ingredient to make baking cakes quicker and more fun with less mess.
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03 This is the functional prototype. The product can be used as a normal chair, or the backrest can be tilted for use as a perching stool while standing to use a sit-stand desk. Sitting all day greatly deteriorates health and fitness. Over 90% of Scandinavian office workers currently use sit-stand desks.
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Chair for back pain sufferers to use with sit-stand desks
04 Using the chair as a perching stool takes strain off legs so the user can stand for longer. This will help ease back pain, along with having other health benefits.
05 The aesthetic model takes inspiration from Scandinavian furniture design. It incorporates a laminated plywood framework, chrome finished metal, and a customisable matching coloured bamboo fabric and rubber edge.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Samuel Hayes
Dissertation The Influence of Design in Performance Sport
An investigation into how design has helped evolve and sculpt the world of performance sport through technological advancements and how this has lead to sport ethics being challenged.
+44 (0) 7756 360631 hayesshk@gmail.com
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02 01 Padlock Sleeve. A marketing product to promote the new gym on Loughborough University campus. Designed as a free accessory to go with the padlock for the gym locker.
02 Compact cooking product for use by the discerning traveller in remote landscapes; providing the user with the ability to cook and eat a healthy diet whilst on expedition.
Real-time rowing perfomance monitoring device
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04 The images above show elements of the prototyping process from concept generation, through development and testing. Comprised of a data collection unit that is positioned on the boat and a receiving unit for the coach that translates and provides quantitative data. The coach can monitor multiple boats simultaneously.
03 A dual-modular product system that monitors the realtime performance of rowers in training or competition.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Alistair Hayward
Experience ‘13
Icon Office Design – Junior Designer
‘10
GKN – Year in Industry Student
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘12
Desktop Genetics Printer Design Runner-up
Dissertation The Internet of Things A discussion of what content, technology and ethics would be involved in implementing a new BSc ‘Internet of Things’ module.
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+44 (0) 7816 820050 Alistair_Hayward@hotmail.co.uk www.issuu.com/a_hayward _designs
02 01 An electro-mechanical can crusher designed and prototyped as an academic challenge to balance power, price and efficiency to crush five cans as fast and consistently as possible.
02 Cricket training gear for Generation Z; allowing young athletes to simulate the pressure of a real match to mentally prepare themselves for a professional career.
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03 A modular ergonomic redesign of a martial arts pad, which focuses on the existing problems of slow transition times between pad holders, sweaty hands and lack of intelligent feedback. The pad also reduces the current need to buy many different styles of pads to achieve the full range of techniques needed whilst training.
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Intelligent martial arts striking equipment
04 Development sketches investigating the pad handle detailing, construction and arrangement of parts.
05 Information taken from a focus group about grip preferences, foam density and aesthetics, helped to dictate the design for the final form.
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Lazlo Henry
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘14
Freelance Designer
‘13
Teckococo Furniture Design – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘13
Design Week Finalist
Dissertation Applying Biomimicry to Enhance Football Boot Stud Performance
Research into biomimetically inspired football stud traction performance, in comparison to conventional leading brand designs for hard ground.
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+44 (0) 7852 774090 lazlo.j.henry@gmail.com www.issuu.com/lazlo_henry
02 01 Easier to use and more eco-friendly, the Evo-Spray reuses liquid chambers with a range of cleaning products, compatible with the beautiful spray housing.
02 Domini brace enhances your ankle recovery through automated cooling and heating. Domini syncs with an app, showing your biodata feedback and progression back to full fitness.
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03 The Neoinstinct boot lets you play on soft, hard and artificial surfaces, maintaining a consistent level of effective traction. With no batteries and no user input required, the Neoinstinct studs intuitively adjust through engineered mechanics, allowing you to focus on dominating the opposition..
Football boot adapting to ground conditions utilising compressive studs
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04 Innovative compressive stud technology has been pioneered to achieve specific stud lengths during different ground conditions.
05 The boot also features a split toe to increase flexibility in the forefoot, while a torsion ridge in the mid-foot increases rigidity, reducing the risk of metatarsal injuries
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Matt Hill
Experience ‘15
The Rooflight Company
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Comparing UK and LCC Manufacturing
Investigating the positives and negatives of manufacturing with UK and low cost country suppliers through the comparison of case studies.
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+44 (0) 7794 009457 matt.hill.design@gmail.com
02 01 This smart radiator valve adapts to the body temperature of people within the room through communication with a wearable device.
02 Men’s shaver reverse engineered in CREO using advanced surface modelling techniques. A redesign was undertaken to optimise the product for additive manufacturing.
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03 03 The risks of road-working are often undervalued and underappreciated by road users. Whilst improving the nations highways, roadworkers put their lives at risk on a daily basis. This product-system aims to improve the safety of roadworkers, as well as enhancing road users awareness when roadworkers are working nearby.
Making the working environment of roadworkers safer
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04 A cone mounted device and a personal alert unit communicate via 434MHz encrypted radio frequency, providing a reliable wireless system. This is simulated on breadboard and prototyped in PCB format.
05 The personal alert unit is designed to withstand the roadworking environment, whilst the cone mounted device is given an inconspicuous aesthetic to minimise the likelihood of theft.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Kate Houlton
Experience ‘14
Lionhead Studios – Content Designer
‘14
Fat Pebble – Designer
‘13
Microsoft Studios (XBOX) – Interactive Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Female Design Influence within the Video Gaming Industry
Investigating female visibility within the gaming industry, focusing on how they influence the design and game play of video games.
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katehoulton@me.com www.coroflot.com/Kate_ Houlton/portfolio
02 01 Bump: reassuring and educating expectant mothers. The product enables the mother to monitor their baby’s heartbeat and download pregnancy information.
02 Fruit Split is designed to combat childhood obesity. By slicing fruit safely and keeping it cool, the product makes eating healthy snacks on the go easy for children.
Maintaining an emotional connection between child and parent when apart
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04 The products are designed to be comforting to the child in a personal and desirable form, which create subtle interaction both visually and physically. A product in each household creates a familiar environment using light to ensure the child always feels at home. The parent is able to send subtle tactile messages to reassure the child and maintain an emotional bond.
03 Children are increasingly from blended families, living in two homes.
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Design School Show
2015
Kirsty House
Experience ‘13
Kerry Foods – Packaging Artwork Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Packaging Design and Consequent Consumer Perception of Quality
Exploration of the ready meal industry, discovering how designers approach packaging design and what consumers look for in store.
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+44 (0) 7980 965073 kirstydhouse@outlook.com
02 01 Grow Their Future is a school scheme which was designed to encourage children to learn about and try fruit and vegetables. They can grow, prepare and eat their own produce.
02 Rebuild of an existing electric mixer using surface modelling on Creo Parametric 2.0.
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03 Glow to Sleep is a door-mounted reward system for children aged between 2-5 years. It provides incentive through gradual positive reinforcement. Designed to tackle poor bedtime behaviour, elements glow in the dark to remind the child during the night.
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Positive reinforcement for good bedtime behaviour
04 After each ‘good night’ the child is given the key to the next section of the track. Turning the key activates light and sound, releasing the ball further down the track.
05 When the child has successfully completed three nights of good behaviour the ball is released and the parent can then reward the child with a prize or gift.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Jordan Hughes
Experience ‘13
Inn Gear – Project Manager
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Making Change Fun - Gamifying Health
A study into the use of gamification within society to encourage behaviours which improve health and wellbeing.
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+44 (0) 7772 489406 hughesjordan@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/ hughesjordan
02 01 Health-E-Hub: induction charging station with built-in notification and colour changing light panels. Health-E-Hub connects to users smartphones through the associated app and provides a visual indication of family diet.
02 Polln: pollen sensing ring and smartphone app. Crowdsourced data gathered by Polln helps users to avoid pollen hotspots, learn their allergy triggers and reduce chances of hay fever symptoms.
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03 03 Munda is a pollution sensing respirator and high powered bicycle light for urban cyclists. Using the built-in dust sensor Munda takes ambient air quality readings and provides visual feedback. If in poor conditions the powered respirator can be used filtering at least 99% of harmful airborne particles.
Urban cycling with reduced health risks
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04 Munda can only be operated by its owner requiring a key to power up the system. Both for safety and convenience, the users mask is detachable utilising a magnetic connector.
05 The bicycle light functions automatically with a manual override should it be required. After a prolonged period of darkness it will become active and upon detecting enough light will deactivate.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Rhys Jenkins
Experience ‘13
Webb deVlam – Structural Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Do Mass Customisation Technologies Help Reduce Consumer Waste?
Investigating the ability of mass customisation technologies to reduce waste within the FMCG sector and drive a sustainable future.
+44 (0) 7979 883059 Rhys.Jenkins@mail.com
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02 01 Washtec: a laundry monitoring system linked with the ‘Internet of Things’, designed to help users keep on top of their laundry remotely.
02 Vacsafe: A 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner and walker designed to aid elderly individuals prone to falling. It allows users to confidently carry out vacuuming, promoting independent living and reducing hospital re-admissions.
Premium tool handles allowing for interchangeable tools
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04 Both handles use a lever mechanism that secures the tool piece in place preventing movement in all directions. Aesthetic elements can be customised to suit user preferences. Modular tooling reduces the need for excessive production of handles as the two handles accommodate the majority of tool types. The premium design communicates quality and durability, supporting product longevity.
03 Phoenix Tools: A family of premium tool handles that use seamless exchange mechanisms allowing tool interchangeability by job need.
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Design School Show
2015
Katherine Joyce
Experience ‘13
Engineering Creatives Ltd – Design Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘13
PBS International Competition Winner
Dissertation The Future of Sustainable Power Generation within the UK
An investigation into current UK electricity consumption, identifying existing energy sources and exploring the future use of renewable energy.
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+44 (0) 7544 304845 katherine.anna.joyce@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ joycekatherine
02 01 An electromechanical can crushing device with a fully integrated electronic control system. The design was undertaken using a mechanical analysis and FMEA to inform the final design.
02 Reverse engineered steam iron - an accurate representation of the original product geometry with the use of complex surface modelling whilst also redesigning for the exploitation of additive manufacturing technologies.
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03 A lightweight stroller allowing a parent or guardian to feed the child on the go within a restaurant; safely, hygienically and with ease. The product provides a comfortable and secure environment for the child in either seat mode.
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Lightweight portable stroller with a flexible dining option
04 Multi-functional seat with fluid movement from stroller to high chair in one easy motion.
05 Manufacturing of parts for the functional prototype.
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Research
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics Enter
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Lewis Chalk
Experience ‘15 ‘13
Design School Show Team Jaguar Land Rover - Advanced Ergonomic Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Investigation into the Force Reduction Capabilities of Impact Gloves
+44 (0) 7814 253092 lewiselliottchalk@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/lewischalk
01 Fabricated rig to simulate the hand-arm system impacting onto a car bumper, replicating the manufacturing process carried out in the automotive industry.
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Repeated high energy hand impacts will often result in a high level of discomfort and may cause injury. Within manufacturing industries processes often require over 100 hand impacts a day, 5 days a week. Glove manufacturers believe they have produced a form of personal protective equipment to overcome the injuries caused by high energy impacts. However, as new gloves come to market, the efficacy of these impact gloves which reduce the force of a hand-arm impact remains questionable. There are problems with the evidence to support their use, as little research has been carried out to measure the effects on those workers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
02 The best, the worst and the most comfortable gloves tested.
Using an impact test rig and accelerometer set up this project measured the effects of 5 different gloves on the reduction of the forces on the hand-arm system across three impact speeds. Physical data was recorded using an impact rig to measure fixed speed impacts. A user trial was defined to investigate the user interaction with the task. The accelerometer recorded the peak deceleration forces transmitted through the gloves and hand. A series of questionnaires were used to gain user feedback on the participant’s perception of the vibration when wearing the gloves.
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The design of this study is novel to the industry. By determining the glove’s physical ability to reduce vibration on the hand-arm system and relating these to user perceptions, it has been possible to determine which characteristics of each glove should be used in future gloves to provide optimal safety for varying conditions. In conclusion, it was evident that all five gloves tested demonstrated a reduction in peak impact force in comparison to not wearing a glove. However, there was clear variation between the glove’s capabilities. Presently consumers appear unaware of the efficacy of these products as there is no British Standard for this application. A best glove design was reported in the trial and design recommendations for impact gloves were suggested. It is hoped that this research proves useful in globally reducing the amount of hand-arm musculoskeletal injuries.
Gloves reduce the force of a hand-arm impact by 60%
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Lewis Cole
Dissertation The Effect of Conductive Upper Body Pre-Cooling on Sporting Performance and Sweating Rates in High Heat
+44 (0) 7807 780164 coley_321@hotmail.co.uk
01 Participant performing challenging exercise in high heat humid conditions.
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During physical activity the core body temperature rises in accordance with the workload demands placed upon the individual. This increase in temperature is due to the body’s heat production and is a by-product of metabolism. Core temperature is directly affected by the body’s ability to dispense heat and maintain a neutral heat balance between heat production and heat dissipation. When heat dissipation is inadequate to alleviate the built up heat contained within the core, a positive heat storage scenario will prevail. This positive heat storage is also influenced by ambient temperature, relative humidity, evaporative heat loss and convective heat loss.
02 Performance sweating rates in given environmental conditions.
So far conductive skin pre-cooling (cooling before exercise) has been shown as an effective method of increasing performance in exercise related tasks. Its effectiveness is determined by increasing the margin between core temperature; the point at which heat build up limits performance; and where the intensity of the task must be reduced.
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Very little research has been performed on cooling during sporting activity (per-cooling), such as during exercise or bouts of intense activity. Conductive skin cooling of the upper body has been researched and found effective, however it was the aim of this research to assess it as a per-cooling tool during sport. The goal of this study was to review the relationship between artificially induced conductive skin cooling of the upper body, and the natural evaporative process of heat loss. The research showed that during precooling and per-cooling conditions, overall heart rate was reduced showing a reduction in physiological strain.
Analysing the body’s capability of cooling in high heat environmental conditions
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Rebecca Cooke
Experience ‘13
JCB – Ergonomist
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Optimising the Layout of Steering Wheel Mounted Controls for a Wheel Loading Shovel
r.l.cooke17@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/ rebecca-cooke/68/812/b51
01 Operators are required to lean and reach for desired controls whilst operating earthmoving machinery; important controls must be positioned in a convenient place to prevent distraction.
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Ergonomic Redesign of the Steering Wheel for Earthmoving Machines 03
When purchasing a luxury car it would be expected that your car would provide the upmost in comfort, quality and design. Similar expectations are also anticipated when spending in excess of £150,000 on a high-end earthmoving machine. Manufacturers aim to provide the highest quality user experience and usability of controls. Versatile earthmoving machines can have as many as 75 secondary controls inside the cab. Whilst operating a 20 tonne machine it is imperative that the operator can locate the desired controls easily in order to maintain concentration on the machine’s operation. Therefore it is vital that the crucial controls are to hand. Three phases of user testing have been carried out with key stakeholders to develop a solution for steering-wheel mounted controls.
Firstly questionnaires were used to identify which of 50 controls were important and frequently used by operators. Secondly focus groups were carried out to assess the thoughts and opinions of users, from which a list of recommendations were developed. Design solutions were explored and developed with input from the company’s Industrial Design team; this ensured the steering wheel maintained the company’s interior styling DNA. Finally user trials were carried out to evaluate the design solutions created. The new steering wheel design enables operators to interact with essential controls (volume control, mute, temperature control and horn) easily, thus minimising distraction whilst maximising quality.
Drivers need important controls to hand
02 Operators and technical experts were at the forefront of the design process, ensuring an excellent user experience and viable solution. Collaborating with designers maintained the company’s design DNA.
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Charlotte Davies
Experience ‘13
ARCADIS EC Harris – Human Factors Analyst
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
IEHF Richard Clive Holman Memorial Prize
Dissertation How the Passenger’s Experience of Long-Haul In-Flight Food can be Enhanced by Improving the Packaging Design
+44 (0) 7414 299956 charlottedavies55@yahoo.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/cadavies1
01 Typical airplane food packaging; overcrowded, confusing and difficult to open.
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Improving the In-Flight Meal Experience 03
The meal a passenger receives on a long-haul flight is a key part of the flying experience and is notoriously disappointing. One aspect of the service that has significant potential to improve the passenger’s experience is the design of the meal packaging. There are many constraints that act upon the packaging design for airline meals such as space, weight, delivery timescales, altitude, heating, and interchangeability. It appears that in trying to meet these constraints the end user is forgotten.
The findings of this study show that many people find the food presentation overcrowded and the packaging difficult to open. The most commonly reported issue was that people don’t know what to do with the waste that the packaging produces. In line with other packaging research, plastic liquid containers that cause spillage upon opening were found particularly problematic. Furthermore, passengers reported spending a lot of time arranging the items and sometimes struggled to identify certain products.
The aim of this study was to understand the passenger’s experience with airplane food packaging and identify potential areas for improvement. A questionnaire study was undertaken to evaluate a range of passenger experiences. A follow-up interview study provided more detailed information and permitted the participant’s responses to be probed.
A clear finding was that the current packaging does not make the food seem visually appealing, which is likely to lead to dissatisfaction with the contents. The study makes recommendations for improvements in the areas of waste management, presentation arrangement, cleanliness, usability and appearance.
Using the information gained from the two studies four personas were created that could be used to prompt a user centred philosophy when designing airline packaging. Recommendations were developed that can be applied during the design process to ensure a better dining experience for passengers on long-haul economy flights.
Thinking about the end user at the centre of the design problem
02 02 A representation of the problems passengers experience with airplane food packaging.
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Marie Davis
Experience ‘14 ‘13
Medical Device Usability - Human Factors Intern MBDA - Undergraduate Human Factors Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘11
Loughborough Design School Entry Year Scholarship
Dissertation Safer Anaesthetic Rooms: A Macro Space Analysis
+44 (0) 7969 942001 marie-davis@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/mariesd
01 The current position of the anaesthetic machine monitor requires the anaesthetists to turn away from the patient, potentially causing a patient safety issue.
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How Can We Make Anaesthetic Rooms Safer?
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Risks associated with human error in anaesthetic practice have been recognised for many years. It has been suggested that the design of the anaesthetic workspace could contribute to a reduction in these errors, but very little research has been published to explore the potential for change. This project investigated the use of anaesthetic rooms (ARs) at one UK hospital and analysed the design of ARs for preoperative tasks to recommend improvements to maximise safety and efficiency and minimise errors. 15 anaesthetists and medical practitioners were observed working in ARs and interviewed about their views on the AR design. Several methods were used to analyse the data, including; Link Analysis, Hierarchical Task Analysis and Anthropometric Analysis. Potential risk influencing factors included: ARs being too small for larger teams to perform complex tasks; equipment positioned too high for safe and comfortable use; and inefficient workspace layout for the performance of pre-operative tasks. Design recommendations were developed to address the layout design using the human modelling tool SAMMIE.
02 A large amount of qualitative data was collected in interviews and observations and then analysed using link analysis, heirarchical task analysis and anthropometric analysis.
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During data collection it became evident that design changes alone would not address a major patient safety issue as many of the anaesthetists suggested that the greatest risk to the patient was during transfer from the AR to the operating room (OR). A solution to eliminate this risk might be to perform preoperative tasks in the OR - as seen in other countries. This research has identified and recommended both potential system changes and simple layout design modifications to help improve the current design of ARs to improve safety and efficiency and potentially reduce errors. More research is needed to explore the potential for optimising current ORs as the location of anaesthetic preoperative tasks.
Using task analysis methods to optimise the anaesthetic room layout
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Priscilla Dzodzome-Lassey
Awards ‘12
Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Holder
Dissertation Identifying Which of Three Techniques is Best Suited to Measure One’s CFF Threshold.
+44 (0) 7535 659754 priscillalassey@hotmail.co.uk
01 The image below shows a participant undertaking the experiment.
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Psychophysical Techniques to Measure Critical Fusion Frequency (CFF) 03
Critical Fusion Frequency (CFF) is a threshold below which a flashing light appears to flicker and above which it appears to be steady. Understanding CFF is becoming increasingly important through the application of new visual information technologies. A considerable amount of research into CFF was undertaken during the 20th Century because CFF was found to alter when circumstances changed. For example, an increase in drug use would result in an increase in CFF values. In this way CFF could be seen to be a useful metric for evaluation of other biological variables. The aim of this research project was to evaluate three methods of measuring CFF with the use of a mini CFF instrument which can present CFF stimulus in different ways. A series of experiments were carried out to gather and analyse appropriate data such that the method which produced least variation could be identified. The value of understanding CFF lies in its application as a metric tool that makes it possible to measure the effects that psychological or physiological states can have on an individual. For instance, research has shown that maximal exercise can cause an increase in CFF suggesting that there is an increase in sensory resolution.
02 The Mini CFF device created by vision specialist Dr. Peter Howarth, and developed by electrical engineer Dave Harris.
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Additionally, the testing of CFF thresholds could be used to inform future technologies or advance current technology and devices. For example, in the evaluation of X-Ray results where individuals are trained to detect low frequency occurrences amongst large batches of data. In this instance, if the low frequencies could be presented as a flickering stimulus it could increase the rate and reliability of disease and injury detection.
Three techniques that seek to identify human visual thresholds
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Erin Giles
Experience ‘13
Turner & Townsend – Assistant Consultant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Investigation into Causal Factors Leading to Signals Passed at Danger (SPAD) Events on the UK Rail Network
+44 (0) 7979 722069 eringiles92@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/ erin-giles/68/474/3a3
01 The view from the cab of a train taken during a ‘ride-out’ observation.
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Contributory Factors Leading to Signals Passed at Danger
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Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs) are one of the most common type of railway accident precursor, which occur when a train passes a red signal without the authority to do so. This leads to train carriages that are encroached into a section of unauthorised track, which can lead to disastrous results if the track is occupied. The last major accident to have occurred as a result of a SPAD, transpired at Ladbroke Grove in 1999, involving a head on collision between a high-speed passenger train and a suburban passenger train, after the driver disregarded two cautionary signals, and finally, a red signal. In the aftermath of this accident, train protection systems have been installed throughout the UK, which mitigate potential consequences of a SPAD. However, there has been a recent ‘spike’ in the number of occurrences.
02 An AcciMap to show contributory factors which lead to 3 separate SPAD incidents.
The primary aim of the research was to identify the main causal and contributory factors that lead to Signals Passed at Danger events on the UK rail network. Due to the complexity of the rail industry, SPADs are the result of multifaceted phenomena.
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Therefore, a holistic, systems approach was taken by analysing recent SPAD investigation reports, carrying out observations, interviews and focus groups with train drivers and signallers and using an AcciMap Analysis Framework to identify links between causal factors. The findings showed that 81% of the analysed SPAD incidents were found to be attributable to human error, of which, a perception slip was the most common type. This category of error relates to a driver disregarding or misreading a signal, which could be due to lack of concentration, distraction or lack of signal visibility. Factors such as shift lengths, safety culture, knowledge and experience, and the interaction between drivers and signallers were found to be underlying factors of human error leading to SPAD events.
In 2013/14 there were 293 signals passed at danger (RSSB, 2014).
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Matt Gill
Experience ‘13
Bennett Workplace Solutions - DSE Ergonomics Assessor
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Investigation into Existing Office Workstation Set-Up Compared with Ergonomics DSE Guidelines, Particularly with Respect to Musculoskeletal Injuries
+44 (0) 7866 028583 Matt.M.Gill@outlook.com
01 An individual’s desk laid out following the DSE Ergonomics Guidelines.
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DSE Ergonomics in Relation to Musculoskeletal Injuries 02
On the 29th of May 1990, a new European directive, No. 90/270/EEC, was implemented which created the minimum requirements for working with Display Screen Equipment (DSE). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the United Kingdom released the initial DSE Regulations in 1992. They were later amended with those amendments going into effect on the 1st of January 2003.
One of the main issues identified was the lack of awareness of DSE Ergonomics at an employee’s level as opposed to an organisational level. This project presented a wealth of supporting evidence that suggests where there is an awareness of DSE guidelines and when they are implemented correctly, there is a significant reduction in MSDs, and an increased level of comfort.
The aim of my Final Year Project was to investigate the awareness in office environments of these DSE guidelines and regulations, and to determine their effectiveness when implemented in two separate offices. This was a two part study assessing the awareness of DSE guidelines and existing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in office environments; and secondly how the implemented DSE guidelines affect an individual’s comfort.
The study suggests that the awareness of the DSE guidelines is low and a recommendation to increase the awareness of the DSE guidelines to individual employees, as well as to the organisation, should be implemented.This would require new key objectives, staffing, funding and marketing from the HSE.
The study reported an alarming lack of awareness of DSE Ergonomics, although there was evidence of awareness of workstation configuration. It also suggests a weakness in the current DSE regulations specifically in terms of desk alignment and preferred hand. A strong preference for comfort and habit was reported especially in the post assessment interviews. A number of recommendations have been suggested as potential solutions to the weaknesses and issues identified.
Investigating user comfort and injuries at desk bound occupations
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Jessica Grainger
Experience ‘13
ATOS – Business Intelligence Analyst
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Effect of Over-Insultation and/or Hyperthermia on Exercise Performance and Fatigue During Ascent to High Altitude
jessie_grainger@live.co.uk
01 Experimenting in the environmental ergonomics research centre chamber.
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Hypoxia and Hyperthermia 03
The effects of hypoxia (low oxygen levels) and hyperthermia (heat) on whole body fatigue are well documented in the literature. Studies directly comparing the combined effects of these two environmental stressors are limited in number however and as yet, the rate of development of whole body fatigue in such combined conditions is unknown. These conditions are common for those performing physical activity at altitude, such as skiers and mountaineers, due to lower oxygen levels at altitude and overclothing. Hyperthermia and hypoxia, in isolation, provoke different bodily responses during exercise. Common results of both conditions are reduced exercise capacity and increased rate of whole body fatigue. When there is reduced oxygen availability, oxygen delivery to vital organs is compromised and exercise capacity is reduced partly due to increased diaphragm and abdominal (breathing) muscle fatigue. Hyperthermia reduces voluntary force development in exercising individuals due to decreased central activation (brain fatigue) associated with elevated core body temperatures. The intended outcome of this research is to understand the consequences of combined overclothing and hypoxic conditions on fatigue during dynamic exercise, and what kind of interactive effect these two conditions create.
02 Work rate (meters climbed per hour) for a given Rate of Perceived Exertion is significantly reduced in Hypoxia compared with Normoxia
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In order to investigate this subjects exercised on an inclined treadmill at a prescribed rate of perceived exertion and work rate was recorded in the form of meters climbed per hour. It was hypothesized that 1) work rate would be significantly reduced in isolated exposure to hypoxemia or overclothing compared to control conditions; 2) during combined hypoxic-overclothed exposure, a synergistic interaction will be present. Results show that work rate was unaffected by overclothing, this is likely due to the fact that overclothing in the trial was not sufficient to induce hyperthermia in subjects. However, work rate was significantly reduced in hypoxic conditions compared to normoxic. This supports the first hypothesis.
Human performance in extreme environments
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics
2015
Charlotte Hodge
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Foolproof – Junior UX Consultant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Digital in Retail: Exploring the Emerging Use of Digital Technology in Retail Environments
charlotte.elizabeth.hodge @gmail.com www.coroflot.com /CharlotteHodge
01 Finfo is a wrist mounted camera and dive computer for scuba divers. The camera identifies breeds of fish and the symetrical design allows easy use on either wrist.
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Evaluating the Use Experience of Online Symptom Checkers
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There are many user benefits to online healthcare including interactivity, anonymity and convenience. These result in popularity and in 2013, 58% of the UK population had searched for health care information online. NHS Choices is a popular online resource where the most common type of information sought is symptom checking; in 2013 34% of the UK population are reported to have done this. Many other healthcare websites provide users with an interactive symptom checker for this purpose. This researched study assessed the current user experience (UX) of the NHS Choices symptom checker and two of its competitors (Boots WebMD and Patient.co.uk), to provide recommendations for improved design. Initially research was conducted including a heuristic evaluation and a literature review. This provided an overview of existing research and highlighted potential user experience (UX) issues. User trials were then conducted with twelve participants. Participants were given a set of symptoms and asked to diagnose themselves using the symptom checkers. Errors were recorded and eye tracking equipment was used to monitor each participant’s gaze. The user trials incorporated semi-structured interviews to gain an understanding of participants’ needs and expectations.
02 Analysing the results of the user trials.
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The study found that half of the participants preferred the NHS symptom checker. However, some functionality from the competitors could improve the UX of the NHS resource. Participants reported that the rigid linear process of the NHS symptom checker didn’t allow them to enter all of their symptoms. This caused concern about the accuracy of the diagnosis. In contrast, the symptom search on Patient.co.uk was praised for its flexibility and convenience. It was found that advertising on the page negatively affected the user experience, causing participants to question the credibility of the information. Almost all participants commented that they would be unlikely to follow the advice given on websites other than NHS Choices.
Exploring how users interact with healthcare online
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Olivia Jackson
Dissertation Anaesthetic Medication Safety: Hierarchical Task and Link Analyses to Investigate Interactions Between Doctors, Drugs and Devices
+44 (0) 7747 542638 oliviajackson01@yahoo.co.uk www.linkedin.com/pub/oliviajackson/95/356/a77
01 The original Hierarchical Task Analysis drawn up after the pilot day. This was built upon to create the overall HTA showing all the variances in how anaethatists draw up drugs.
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How Human Factors Help Anaesthetists Reduce Medication Error 03
Anaesthesiology is a complex clinical practice that has the potential to cause significant harm to patients through a range of errors. These include syringe or drug preparation error, equipment errors, communication errors, and route of administration errors. The overall aim of this project was to use a Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) approach to analyse the task of drug preparation and then recommend modifications to create a more efficient preparation area (workspace layout). This HFE approach aimed to reduce cognitive and physical load, and hopefully contribute to both a reduction in human error and an improvement in patient safety. Firstly, literature was reviewed to explore the use of a standardised (single identical) design for drug preparation areas and systems. Although there are recommendations for labelling and tray layout there does not seem to be an evidence-based consensus to inform practice in the UK.
Secondly, data were collected by observing and analysing the activities of 14 anaesthetists to create an individual and composite Hierarchical Task Analysis. This allowed the variance in practice between individual anaesthetists to be recorded systematically to identify the different steps and subtasks used to prepare the drugs. The data analysis highlighted that the drug preparation area has problems in the design and layout and that anaesthetists had to work around the problems, contributing to a bigger workload.
Human factors task analysis allows a systematic evaluation to improve safety
02 An image taken during one of the operations showing an anaethatist drawing up the drugs being used for that operation.
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Nina Klausen
Experience ‘14
FIRA – Ergonomics Assistant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Ergonomic Evaluation of Work Seat Design for Dental Practitioners
ngulati@hotmail.co.uk
01 This is a concept of an adapted chair. The extended base curves round to support the legs. The adjustable lumbar support follows the movement of the back.
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Ergonomic Evaluation of Seat Design for Dental Practitioners
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Dental professionals have among the highest level of musculoskeletal complaints, which vary in severity, but involve discomfort, pain, difficulty in functioning and loss of working time. In recent years, a high count of new claims for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were made from dental professionals, increasing in number over the years. The neck, shoulders, back, wrist and hands are the areas more prone to these. Age is no longer a predictor and a critical factor, as it has been shown that MSDs can affect anyone that has to work for prolonged periods of time with repetitive movements, and fixed or awkward postures (known as prolonged static postures).
The aim of this research is to evaluate the working postures of dental practitioners to help understand the risk factors for the development of musculoskeletal symptoms and make recommendations for good seat and workspace design. Interviews, observations and ergonomics evaluations were conducted with dentists and hygienists within a practice to analyse the dental workplace and to evaluate and understand the postures adopted. In the final stages, design ideas/solutions for dental work seat design were collated from the findings and recommendations made to the dental practice.
Dentists usually adopt a posture that allows them to have good visibility of the mouth in a confined area, in order to have control with precision and accuracy. There is a need for research examining ways of reducing risks and improving musculoskeletal health through good design.
Reducing risks and improving musculoskeletal health through good design
02 This image shows the most commonly adopted posture by dental practitioners. The common dental posture is usually formed of a seated forward lean with lateral neck flexion and rotation.
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Geoffrey Kramer
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Nissan – Customer Oriented Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Identifying and Evaluating Attitudes Towards Water Usage and Energy Saving by Implementing Behavioural and Technological Changes
geoff-kramer@hotmail.com
01 Shower unit with on-the-wall waterproof timer display.
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Ergonomic Approach to Water Demand Reduction 03
As people’s ownership of energy and other resource consuming technologies increases, so does their dependency on the supply of these resources, and the importance of monitoring their usage. Energy monitors and displays can now show just that; how much money household energy consumption is costing the inhabitants, and how much money is being saved when energy saving methods and techniques are implemented.
02 Temperature probe and timing equipment for aspect evaluation.
A smart energy display is typically a hand held device that can be moved around the home and used wherever the user wishes. The display communicates wirelessly with separate devices attached to specific energy meters that can provide energy and water consumption information for the householder. However, some current energy monitors convey information in a potentially confusing manner. The usability of these devices is therefore critical if they are to motivate consumers to be energy and water conscious. The focus of this study was to identify and evaluate attitudes towards energy and water saving and to feed into strategies for conserving them. This included what information they would like to see on a hand held device or “on the wall” display. Water is an absolute necessity in the home and controlling the usage levels can often prove to be difficult – especially when some households have to keep to a strict budget. Large volumes of water
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may be wasted when showering due to the length of shower time and high water flow rate. It may be possible to provide people with more control over their water usage in the shower; however they may be unsure of what method to employ to effectively decrease it. A study was conducted where a sample of participants was asked to adopt three different styles of showering over a three week period: (1) adopting their regular shower routine, (2) showering in a shorter time and (3) showering with a slower rate of water flow. The findings showed that the participants were happier to have showers within a shorter time than showering with a slower flow. The results of this project therefore provide a useful input into the development of new ideas to encourage behavioural change for reducing water use and could lead to the development of a commercial device or water saving shower to assist with demand reduction.
Identifying water usage and implementing a user interface
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
Design School Show
2015
Jennifer Littler
Experience ‘14
DSTL – Campaign design and analysis
‘13
TATA Motors India – Ergonomics Project
Dissertation A Study to Find and Analyse the Association Between True and Visually Induced Motion Sickness Using the Barany Chair and Occulus Rift
+44 (0) 7718 626269 jenniferlittler02@gmail.com
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Association Between True and Visually Induced Motion Sickness 03
Future research should look into the different frequencies and intensities of motion sickness to help further understand the association between the two.
It is commonly known that some people experience true motion sickness when travelling by car, bus, train or plane. With 3D movies becoming more popular and head mounted displays in gaming being developed it is also known that some consumers are experiencing visually induced motion sickness. This study used two data collection methods to test the association between the two forms of motion sickness; a questionnaire and a laboratory-based assessment. The practical element of the study used a Barany motion chair and a head-up display as stimuli to induce either true or visually induced motion sickness. Each of the recruited participants was exposed to both stimuli on consecutive days, rating their feeling of motion sickness on a Likert scale of 1-9. The data recorded six parameters that are known to be symptoms of motion sickness including nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating and disorientation.
The reason why motion sickness occurs is still unclear and several theories exist including the postural instability theory (Riccio and Stoffregen, 1991) the sensory conflict theory (Oman, 1989) and the subjective vertical conflict model (Bles et al, 1998). The results of this study do not support the sensory conflict theory. However, the postural instability theory may explain the association that has been found. Further research is required with regard to horizontal acceleration order to consider the validity of the subjective vertical conflict model.
02 The Oculus Rift.
Analysis of the data showed that there was an association between the symptoms of true and visually induced motion sickness, although participants tended to suffer from true motion sickness more severely than that induced by video.
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Exposing participants to the Barany chair and the Oculus Rift
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics
2015
Flora MacLeod
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team – Project Manager
‘14
IBM – UX Design Intern
‘13
TomTom – UX Design Intern
‘11
Vodafone – Accessible Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Investigation into the Future of Wearable Technology
+44 (0) 7792 830631 flora@macleods.org
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02 01 A product to help competitive swimmers self-train. The headpiece relays the swimmer’s heart-rate and location to the pool-side unit helping them follow sets, and track their progress in the pool.
02 An app for users living in shared accomodation to increase social interaction and cooking skills through family-style meals, recipe-dependant automated kitchen processes and crowdsourcing of ingredients to save money.
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03 1 in 3 people alive today will develop dementia in their lifetime, most from Alzheimer’s. It causes its victims to lose much of their brain function, leading to debilitating loneliness and confusion. The product provides easy, friendly access to digital communication and organisation tools without the need for a computer.
Providing easy access to technology for people suffering from Alzheimer’s
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04 Outputs are displayed through a TV screen to reduce the need for extra technology in the home. Evaluations into viewing distance and comprehension were conducted on users with visual impairments.
05 The product kit is designed to make it easy to set up and install. Users can personalise the symbols on each block to make it easier to learn to use.
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Kit Nicholson
Experience ‘13
Nissan TC Europe - Advanced Engineering Team
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Fatigueless Driving in Automotive Vehicles
+44 (0) 7825 167534 kit_nicholson@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/pub/kitnicholson/84/8/178/en
01 Ergonomics Research Centre driving simulator laboratory.
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Fatiguless Driving in Automotive Vehicles 03
In recent years there has been a growing interest in automotive seat design. This interest has been stimulated by consumer demand for comfort, and a desire for better human factors of seat design. As customer expectations rise, automotive seat comfort is becoming an increasingly important design goal. Consequently, automotive driving comfort is now a consumer expectation rather than an accepted luxury due to a person’s increased ‘mileage life’.
It therefore identified the need for research to explore the concept of engineering fluid ‘movement’ into automotive seating for the design of a fatigueless driving seat.
Considering this, sitting for extended periods of time inevitably leads to feelings of reduced comfort. The driving task requires prolonged sitting in a fixed and constrained posture involving static muscle work, which can cause musculoskeletal fatigue and leave the spine vulnerable and susceptible to injury.
Discomfort ratings collected from simulator driving trials confirmed a reduction was observed in the overall discomfort experienced when subjected to imperceptible position alterations, in comparison to normal driving. The findings suggest automotive dynamic seat movement is beneficial in reducing seat discomfort, and therefore, there may be a need within automotive design for a dynamic driving seat.
It is well-known movement is beneficial for health and wellbeing; frequent changes in posture are beneficial for disc nutrition, spinal health and reducing local muscle fatigue and discomfort. Dynamic seating movements aid these benefits, and have been introduced successfully and increasingly into office-based work chairs. However, it is apparent from the literature that dynamic seat movements have not been explored or implemented in the automotive industry, despite being widely introduced into office environments.
02 Exaggerated simulation of autonomous, minimal and imperceptible dynamic seat movement.
The aim of the research was to evaluate whether autonomous, minimal and imperceptible alterations in the driving position whilst operating a vehicle could lead to a reduction in the onset of musculoskeletal fatigue.
Introducing dynamic movement into automotive seating reduces muscular discomfort
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Didier Nuttall
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Nissan – Interior Test and Ergonomics Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation An Assessment of Vibration Transmissibility Across Automotive Seat Cushions
+44 (0) 7807 923070 didier.nuttall@gmail.com
01 The six-axis vibration simulator used for this research. This equipment is capable of simulating any road surface from smooth motorways to rough off-road tracks.
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Vibration and Automotive Seating
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Currently, the accepted method of measuring dynamic seat comfort is to measure vibration magnitude directly under the base of the spine in a sitting position as it is believed that this area has the greatest impact on sitting comfort. However, researchers in the automotive and vibration fields have shown that the vibration magnitude transmitted into the occupant varies across the seat surface and have questioned whether sitting comfort could be improved by developing a better understanding of how vibration signals travel through seat cushions. I set out to analyse how a single vibration signal inputted into the base of a seat produces a range of vibration magnitudes at three locations on three seat cushions covering the back, mid and front sections of the seat cushions. The measured raw acceleration data was converted into SEAT values where a value below 100% shows vibration damping and values above 100% show vibration amplification. I also asked each participant to provide a vibration intensity rating (CP-50 Score) at each of the three locations on each seat.
02 An average comparison of vibration magnitude and subjective rating of vibration intensity at the three measurement locations on seat cushions.
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The research showed that the vibration magnitude was greater at the front of the seat cushion than at the back of the seat cushion for the three seats tested. However, when comparing these findings to the subjective vibration intensity ratings it was shown that participants felt that the vibration was stronger at the back of the seat cushion than it was at the front of the seat cushion. This means that the current method used in industry to measure seat comfort does not represent either the dynamics of the seat or the perceptions of vibration exposure and should be adjusted to include measurements at the front of the seat cushion.
How to improve seating comfort by understanding vibration
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics
2015
Frances Pike
Experience ‘14
Jaguar Land Rover – Ergonomist
‘13
Jaguar Land Rover – Vehicle Package Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Interaction Methods and Efforts in Car Door Operation
+44 (0) 7955 425210 frankiepike@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/ francespike
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02 01 A handheld tour guide, providing personalised tours to individuals on cultural city breaks. The design provides intuitive tactile control for users uncomfortable with touchscreen technology.
02 Paw-chef: a student cooking app to encourage meal sharing whilst educating those less experienced in the kitchen. Quick paper wireframes were used to iterate the design alongside target users.
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03 03 Impel: a concentration monitoring and feedback system to tackle distraction in open-plan offices. Data from the EEG headset is displayed via a phone based app. Users are encouraged to mitigate dips in concentration by engaging in short tactile tasks. Trends can be reviewed over time; setting targets to increase productivity.
Promoting concentration in office employees through tactile stimulation
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04 The EEG headset offers adjustment to adapt to different head sizes. This allows for optimum positioning of the forehead electrodes to accurately measure brainwave activity.
05 User testing was conducted with a range of office employees in order to evaluate the integration of the system elements.
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Jessica Poole
Experience ‘13
Total Back Care Centre – Ergonomic Back Care Advisor
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Assessing Comfort, Performance and Perception of a Sit Stand Desk.
+44 (0) 7568 187761 jessliz@hotmail.co.uk
01 This image shows a participant using his sit stand desk in the standing position.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Sit Stand Desk
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After completing my placement year at Total Back Care Centre (TBCC), specialising in ergonomic equipment for people predominantly with back pain, it was a natural step to continue my research by evaluating sit stand desks which I used during my employment. Although sit stand desks have been widely available on the market, it is only recently that these are becoming a popular/necessary choice in the working sector. A sit stand desk enables the user to sit down and then electronically raise the desk to stand to work; for example, if they experience discomfort sitting down for long periods of time. The literature reviewed showed mixed opinion towards increased performance and comfort; while implementation also varied. My research method involved looking at four sets of user groups to investigate whether it aligned with the literature. My user groups were; novice users (users who had never used a sit stand desk); TBCC employees; Loughborough University staff; and clients from Total Back Care Centre who had purchased a sit stand desk.
02 Another participant using his sit stand desk in the seated postion.
These user groups mainly differed in terms of how long they had used their sit stand desks. Questionnaires were completed alongside individual interviews.
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Employees at Total Back Care Centre were involved in a two week trial recording their sit stand desk usage. It was important to see how performance, perception and comfort were affected with sit stand desk habituation. Results showed a mixed view on increased performance, comfort, and implementation. Several Loughborough University participants struggled to adapt to their sit stand desk, whereas Total Back Care Centre employees and their clients adapted well. Novice users gave positive views, with most stating that they would use one if the occasion arose. Overall, sit stand desks were considered beneficial for those who choose to change their way of working, with implementation a key factor.
Sit stand desk implementation will improve comfort and performance
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Phoebe Richards
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
Aston Martin – Ergonomist
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Identifying the Ergonomic Requirements for the Introduction of a New Automotive Vehicle
+44 (0) 7772 329139 phoeberichards@hotmail.co.uk
01 Highlighted area of the automotive production line, examples of one technician’s movement and main positions during one job process.
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For me, Ergonomics should enhance the effectiveness with which outcomes are met and human activity is performed, whilst at the same time considering how matters related to health, safety and job satisfaction are viewed and delivered in the workplace. With continual technological developments and the constant pressure of costing it is a logical move for automotive manufacturing companies to investigate and adopt new production technologies and flexible manufacturing methods in order to shorten process times and to maximize the average effective work time (e.g. reducing downtime and slacks periods). This in turn would mean an increase in the pace and intensity of work, ultimately leading to less recovery time between each cycle for the company’s workers. I have combined these ideologies and the personal experience gained during the past 12 months from an industrial placement as an Ergonomist at Aston Martin, to conduct a research project that looks at the part played by ergonomics in improving a production line in car manufacture. Aston Martin is a company that prides itself on delivering a product that is renowned world wide for its high quality and cutting edge design, a company unique in this present day as it still maintains much of the build phase of its operation focuses around human skill and craftsmanship.
The aim of my research is to map out existing problems and current issues that workers are faced with on an existing production line, using a combination of interviews, focus group discussions and observational assessments. Both physical and psychosocial attributes were examined in order to produce recommendations for proactive changes, which anticipate and help prevent problems through highlighting problem indicators at manufacturing change points. It will also outline reactive solutions to current issues that will eliminate the risk of injury for workers at the same time improving the ease with which jobs are completed.
Positive job design; Organisation, Enviroment, Task, Tools and Human
02 02 Snapshot of a technician working within the wheel arch on the automotive production line.
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BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
2015
Dominic Russell
Experience ‘14
Nissan TC Europe – Advanced Engineering Team
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
Enterprise Awards Nominee
‘13
Ergonomics Prize for Academic Excellence
‘12
Ergonomics Prize for Academic Excellence
Dissertation An HMI Evaluation of In-Vehicle Navigation Systems for the Older Driver
+44 (0) 7711 210605 djr_1992@hotmail.co.uk
01 This image shows a modern in-vehicle navigation system under research conditions.
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A characteristic of the UK’s aging population is an increase in the number of older drivers. In 2012 the proportion of people aged over 70 holding a drivers licence increased to 58%. In-vehicle navigation systems (IVNS) have been found to increase the confidence of older drivers on the road. However, many questions remain regarding the accessibility of these devices for the older user. Due to functional decline associated with ageing the design of human machine interfaces (HMI) has become critically important. The current research evaluated the usability of predrive functions on modern IVNS, including entering an unfamiliar address. A multi-strategy approach was adopted for the research project, thereby using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The project incorporated three data collection methods, including a questionnaire, a 1-hour user trial and an interview. The questionnaire focussed on the technology experience and IVNS experience of participants. The user trials required participants to attempt four pre-drive tasks on two market-leading IVNS devices. Importantly, the research consisted of a strong comparison of younger (aged 18 to 25) and older adults (aged over 65). Finally, interviews were conducted to capture the user experience of the two age groups. The results showed that older adults experienced greater difficulty using modern IVNS than the younger group. Importantly, four HMI categories were identified to influence their user experience. These consisted of touchscreen interactions, keyboard design, icon representation and system navigation. The research further showed that the usability of pre-drive functions varied considerably between the two IVNS devices.
The Garmin Nuvi offered the highest level of usability for both age groups. In contrast, the older users experienced significant difficulty on the TomTom Start 50. This demonstrated a failure to accommodate the system capabilities and limited technological experience of the older population. A series or human factors recommendations were proposed to improve the accessibility of IVNS for the older adult. These aimed to enhance the design of touchscreen interactions, keyboard design, icon representation and system navigation. For example, the research showed older users were unfamiliar with gesture-based commands. It was therefore recommended that IVNS touchscreens are limited to simple tapping functions, incorporating arrow buttons for navigation. Furthermore, older adults were shown to navigate the devices with greater ease when icons were large and clearly labelled. Overall, the recommendations account for the capabilities, mental models and limited technological experience of older adults. In conclusion, the research demonstrated that in-vehicle navigation systems can be accessible for older adults, as demonstrated by the Garmin device. In contrast, the TomTom highlighted failures to account for the HMI needs of older users. This clearly highlights inconsistency between the usability of market leading IVNS products. The research further highlighted the importance of accounting for the capabilities, mental models and limited technological experience of the older population. Overall, the wider application of the research informs the design of future in-vehicle information systems to enhance driver safety through accessible HMIs.
Do modern Sat Navs accommodate the needs of elderly users?
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology Enter
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
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2015
Jessica Kalyan
Experience ‘13
Provident – Creative Artworker
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Does Supermarket Design Increase User Experience and Loyalty?
Investigating the design and branding of supermarkets and whether this influences consumers user experience and loyalty to a store.
+44 (0) 7817 170727 jessicakalyan@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 Kitchen appliance to help aid the marinating process. Designed to speed up the process of marinating food as well as helping the user accurately dispense measured amounts of spice.
02 Fröz is a frozen yogurt maker which encourages children to make their own healthy snacks. Part of a service system and app to get children more involved in healthy eating.
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03 Product for women with Type 1 diabetes to help organise their diabetic medical supplies. The three pods house a weekly amount of diabetic needles, lancets and test strips to remove the stigma attached to medical supplies within the home. The kit also provides women with a compact, portable storage solution.
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Diabetic kit and hub to increase routine and organisation
04 The diabetic kit allows the user to organise their healthcare routine, as well as providing a place to safely store their used needles.
05 The pods are designed to blend into the home environment, providing the user with an easy and convenient solution.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Jodie Keily
Experience ‘13
Valley CPI – Creative and Development Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Point of Sales Influence on Consumer Purchasing Decisions
To understand the influence that point of sale displays have on consumers, especially when purchasing cosmetic goods.
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+44 (0) 7879 778500 jodiekdesign@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ jodiekdesign
02 01 A wearable patch that allows the user to alert the police when they are in danger. It can be attached to an existing item of jewellery or purchased with this bracelet.
02 Brief by RSA: Design a way to make healthy eating appealing to young people. Products are sent to children every month to help encourage them to participate in preparing meals.
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03 03 Bringing the sensory room into the bedroom for those with severe autism and who are living away from home. The portable light gradually changes colour through the heat of the users’ hands. Voice recordings are uploaded onto the device and then played back to the user, by parents, via an app.
A sensory light for those with severe autism
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04 Ergonomic testing was done throughout the design process to ensure polyurethane rubber was the appropriate grip. User testing and evaluations were carried out to certify it fulfilled its required function.
05 The app notifies parents when the product is in use and allows them to play recordings to the child. When placed on its base, the light charges through induction charging.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Rob Kendrick
Experience ‘13
Warner Bros – Creative & Marketing Intern
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
Deloitte Digital User Experience Award
Dissertation Brand Marketing and Perception of Product Quality
A mixed methods study into consumers definitions of quality and how brand marketing can impact purchasing decisions.
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+44 (0) 7835 308552 rob-kendrick@outlook.com www.linkedin.com/in/rkendrick
02 01 A mood lighting system for use on the London bus network. The light autonomously measures sound and lighting levels to provide a safe and comfortable commuting environment.
02 SunSee is a wearable technology for children. It measures sun UV levels and relays the information to the companion app via Bluetooth, which provides warnings and suggestions to the parents.
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04 Great care was taken to research, test and refine the product. The final design takes into account the needs of the users as well as manufacturing constraints.
As the handle is turned, a small amount of gel is released into the user’s hand, ensuring hand sanitation is not forgotten.
03 Door handles can be a breeding ground for bacteria. This hygienic handle encorporates a mechanical sanitation gel dispenser with antimicrobial materials to reduce the spread of germs.
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Tackling the problem of hand hygiene in care homes
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Ben Kippax
Experience ‘15 ‘14 ‘14 ‘13
Design School Show Team Anthem Worldwide – Designer V2 Studios/Vitamin Living – Designer Technical University Delft, NL– Erasmus
Awards ‘15 ‘14 ‘13 ‘12
Diploma in International Studies LDS Design Week Top 10 Shortlist LDS Design Week Top 10 Shortlist SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Emotional Influences on Consumer Purchasing Decisions
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An investigation into the role emotion has on consumer purchasing decisions comparative to logical decision making.
+44 ( 0) 7584 188101 benkippax@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 MIDAS is an accessory designed for the visually impaired and blind to navigate environments more confidently. With a discrete camera, the user scans any text, translating it into braille.
02 As the reader moves their finger across the device from left to right, the braille constantly updates to the next section of text utilising a series of micro pins.
Artisan smokeless pizza oven for the indoor home environment
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04 Design development over the project. From sketchwork, to computer rendering, through to appearance and functional prototyping. Piezo ignition system located in the fuel handle enables safe lighting of the fuel. Using non-toxic biofuel, it is possible to safely achieve smokeless fire. To use, place a pizza on the stone, slide the stone in and up, locking it into place.
03 Forno is an indoor tabletop pizza oven that harnesses the tradition and experience of cooking a pizza within the home environment.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Tom Lackenby
Experience ‘13
SIMTech – Junior Designer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Evoking Emotion Through Design Exploring how products can be designed to evoke happiness and promote a strong emotional bond between product and user.
+44 (0) 7801 552794 t-lackenby@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 A suite of products designed to help and encourage 11-15 year olds to eat healthily. Designed to be highly interactive and visually appealing, the products use game mechanics to promote use.
02 A reverse engineered hand sander. Modelled using advanced surfacing techniques and focussing on a top down modelling strategy. Modelled in Creo, rendered in KeyShot.
Indoor aeroponic salad grower for urban living
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04 The design and production of aesthetic and functional prototypes. This device promotes the growth of salad by replacing the usual growing medium of soil with a nutrient rich mist, thereby facilitating the take up of minerals and accelerating growth in the plants.
03 An indoor aeroponic growing system, which allows for the continuous growing and cropping of fresh salad leaves.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Andrew Lewis
Experience ‘14
Gulp Products – Industrial Designer
‘13
Foster Refrigerator – Trainee Design & Draft Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Smart Materials - Development Past, Present and Future Trends.
Examining the history of smart materials, their current applications, and attempting to produce accurate predictions for the future.
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+44 (0) 7538 303781 andrewlewisdesign@googlemail.com www.coroflot.com/AndrewLewis
02 01 Injection mould tool design: designed for the manufacture of a small promotional item, utilising correct dimensions, draft angles, inserts, tooling constraints and CNC paths.
02 Prospect: a high quality children’s scooter sampling styling cues from the world of custom motorcycles.
A hybrid load carrying product for use whilst grocery shopping
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04 The Gulp Products Hybrid Carrier: Detailing the rucksack to trolley conversion functions. Austere urban styling combined with innovative antimicrobial interior creates a durable, stylish product to improve a consumers grocery shopping experience.
03 The Gulp Products Hybrid Carrier combines the best features of a rucksack and a shopping trolley, allowing the user to utilise their bag as an in-store shopping trolley.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Andy Lyell
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘15
UX Workshop - Deloitte Digital
‘13
MERU – Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Transhumanism and Society Today An analysis of the differing attitudes and perceptions of society concerning the future applications of human enhancement technologies.
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+44 (0) 7508 240256 andy_lyell@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/andylyell
02 01 Surface modelled games controller re-design for disabled users. A custom neck harness shaped from scan data enables users to access controller functionality without needing to hold, balance and press simultaneously.
02 Smartwaste: a waste management solution for shared households which enables users, linked to the product via a smart device, to know when and who will need to remove the rubbish.
Enabling stabilisation of the shoulder joint for rehabilitation
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04 The design processes involved during the conception, development and prototyping of Steady. Independent application enables improved recovery time through habitual use as health professionals are not always available to stabilise the shoulder for the user.
03 Steady: a shoulder stabiliser aimed at post stroke rehabilitation which enables users to effectively stabilise their own shoulder using only one arm whilst maintaining dignity.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Andrew Lytton
Experience ‘13
Mondelēz International - Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Using Human-Centred Design Methods in Industry
An investigation into the benefits and implications of using human-centred design methods in the design industry.
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+44 (0) 7891 024643 lytton.andrew@gmail.com www.coroflot.com/ andrewlytton
02 01 Sound Deck: a parametric speaker music system for London buses. Offers passengers the opportunity to create individual environments by playing music chosen through a democratic voting app based system.
02 An outdoor cooker branded and styled for a premium fashion brand. Designed for use in the beach environment with hot rock cooking technology.
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03 A clothes dryer preventing raised humidity from causing adverse effects on the health of the user and their home by drying clothes within a sealed bag. Dehumidifier technology allows 5.5kg of clothing to dry in under 4 hours, whilst the incorporated mood light provides visual feedback for dry clothes.
Quicker indoor clothes drying without raising humidity in users’ homes
04 A simple opening method and rotational poles create an intuitive easy to use system for inserting and removing clothes.
05 Responding to the user need to replace the wire rack aesthetic of existing laundry products by creating a stylish alternative, suitable for homes where outdoor or machine drying isn’t available.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Aaron Macey
Experience ‘14
Diam International - Development Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Future of Embedded Electronics within Wearable Textiles
Study into how embedded electronics within wearable textiles have developed in order to assess whether it could become viable for the future.
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+44 (0) 7999 556215 a_macey@yahoo.co.uk
02 01 A reverse engineered electric shaver re-designed for additive manufacture. Modelled in Creo 2.0 and rendered in Keyshot, using class-A surfacing, maintaining G2 line curvature and parent-child relationships.
02 Full design, mechanical analysis and fabrication of an electro-mechanical can crusher. An integrated electronic control system alongside a crank and slider mechanism automatically stores, dispenses and crushes five aluminium cans.
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03 An innovative fluid dispensing system for endurance runners to optimise their hydration during a race. A worn device monitors the runner’s pace and the environmental conditions. Data is sent to the dispenser to release precise amounts of water and energy solution at regular intervals to match their personal needs.
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Professional endurance athlete hydration system to optimise fluid intake
04 Fully integrated embedded electronic pump system.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Harriette Machin
Experience ‘13
Smallfry – Design Intern
‘11
Freelance Work (ongoing)
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘14
Design Week – DCA Top 10
Dissertation How Can Design Influence Emotional Responses and Perceptions
Investigation of existing theories, combined with new research, to identify and gain further understanding of innate gender preferences.
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harriette-m@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ HarrietteMachin
02 01 Stylised photoshop rendering of a propeller, which demonstrates an ability to communicate form, light and perspective accurately.
02 This handmade model demonstrates sketching through modelling. It was completed as part of the design for ‘Manteraid’, a scuba-diving device inspired by natural forms.
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03 This dispenser offers free still and sparkling water, and carries out steps to sterilise and improve hygiene throughout the filtration, cooling and dispensing processes. This provides a superior product to existing products on the market. The unique styling aims to attract the users’ attention and encourage them to use it.
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Encouraging fresh water consumption through improved hygiene and aesthetic styling
04 The design detail and product semantics are inspired by the visual qualities of rippling water.
05 Detail showing point of water delivery. The dispenser features a swan-inspired neck faucet and a unique double nozzle design to prevent contamination of water supply from the outside environment.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Luke Matthews
Experience ‘13
LDT Design - Product Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘14
DCA Best of the Best Award
‘14
Top 10 Live Project Submission
Dissertation 3D Printing - Product Customisation and Consumer Attachment
Identifying developments in 3D printing and how they may impact product customisation and consumer attachment.
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l.matthews.contact@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ lajmatthews
02 01 A reverse engineered screwdriver using complex surface modelling in Creo and rendered in KeyShot. This utilised 3D scanning to replicate the handle for the design of a new docking station.
02 A simplified, yet stylish digital camera for the older generation with credit card sized adapters for SD storage and charging. Pictures can be easily shared or printed at a kiosk.
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03 JAK provides a sleek, simplistic design for the home environment that challenges the aesthetic conventions of current amplifiers. The compact tower design requires minimal floor space and provides a comfortable height for adjusting functions. An internal wooden cabinet provides a solid structure whilst helping to retain the traditional amplifier sound.
Challenging the traditional guitar amplifier
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04 An intuitive ‘touch-and-turn’ interface enhances the user’s interaction with the amplifier and provides a quick and simple way to tailor their sound whilst playing.
05 For increased flexibility, the control can be removed from the unit allowing the user to operate the amplifier in comfort from anywhere in the room.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Kirstie Maxfield
Experience ‘12
eg technology Ltd – Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Design and Manufacture of Maxillofacial Prosthesis
How digital technologies have been integrated into the historical methods of designing and producing maxillofacial prosthesis.
+44 (0) 7891 253175 kirstiemaxfield@gmail.com
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02 01 A reverse engineered CAD model of a steam iron, re-designed for additive manufacture. It has been surface modelled on PTC Creo, and rendered using KeyShot. 02 A high chair designed for sustainable manufacture which can be collapsed for storage in compact living environments. It can be adjusted for different table heights, and size of the child.
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03 03 The device is used in the early stages of recovery after a stroke to encourage the patient to move each finger individually. The patient holds the device in their hand and responds to flashing lights with the correct finger. It aims to improve movement ability, reaction time and memory.
Rehabilitation of the hand after a stroke
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05 04-05 A functional model was made to evaluate the ergonomics of the product and the key user interaction points. The device provides a stimulating activity that the user feels comfortable with and is not intimidated by. It aims to monitor progress and improves the patients confidence in their recovery.
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
John McDonald
Experience ‘11 - ‘14
Showan Engineering – Design Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Road Motorcyclists - Risk and Safety Equipment
An investigation to understand road motorcyclists perceptions of risk and their attitudes towards the use of protective equipment.
+44 (0) 7768 331888 mcdonald-designs@hotmail.com
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02 01 Plexi Chef - for the family: an inclusive food preparation platform. Stimulating and practical for parents and children.
02 Motorcycling arm fatigue relief. A self regulating pressure system, designed to promote blood flow deep within the muscles, reducing forearm fatigue.
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03 The sport of motocross demands seamless interaction between rider and machine. This solution offers superior levels of adjustability, allowing the rider to tailor their motorcycle based on their preferences. Promoting such adjustability will provide the competitive edge all riders desire.
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Improved ergonomics for motocross bikes
04 OEM handlebar mounts are fixed. This solution features a racking system, offering the rider a range of movement to establish ideal riding position.
05 The innovative tie rod system offers fine tuning for the motorcycle’s handling. Tweaking the adjusters can dial in the handling to the exact requirements of the rider.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Lewis McGregor
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘14
Balloon Kenya – Programme Manager
‘13
Ape – Design and Innovation Consultant
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Design and Innovation in Africa’s Informal Sector
Investigating the role of design within Africa’s informal economy, and examining the significance of this for designers and businesses.
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+44 (0) 7723 627919 lewismcgreg@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/lewismcgregor/66/b29/b80
02 01 A solar PV powered fridge for milk storage and transportation in rural India. Creating an uninterrupted cold chain from the pasteurisation plant to the consumer, as well as improving hygiene. 02 A mechanical can crushing device that was designed, fabricated and evaluated in a team. Includes integrated electronics to automate the crushing of five 330ml or 440ml cans without user intervention.
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Improving learning through interactivity in rural African schools
04 04 There is a need to improve the quality of learning in rural East African communities. This product projects educational content onto a desk or floor, which can be interacted with by a group of students; encouraging engaged learning, peer mentorship and providing access to educational resources.
03 There is a need to improve the quality of learning in rural East African communities. This product projects educational content onto a desk or floor, which can be interacted with by a group of students; encouraging engaged learning, peer mentorship and providing access to educational resources.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Ed Meredith
Dissertation What are the Future Medical Applications of Additive Manufacturing?
A report investigating the current and potential capabilities of additive manufacturing techniques in the medical industry.
+44 (0) 7707 511330 ed.meredith@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 Ideation is integral to a design’s success. Each iteration becomes more concise and deliberate as the sketches progress. These sketches were part of my second year portfolio.
02 This piece of wearable tech was designed to provide diabetics with a non-invasive inhalant medical device which tested and maintained optimum blood sugar levels through their breathing.
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03 The Quickie triathlon shoe is a new take on competitive cycling equipment.
04 The shoe is designed to be as fast as possible. A rigid carbon fibre sole guarantees efficient power transition and the lace system tightens automatically when pulled along the track.
Save time with Quickies! A faster cycling shoe for triathletes
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The upper is hinged at the toe creating a much larger entry point for the foot speeding up transition times when competing or training. The flexible exoskeleton houses interchangeable inners creating a sustainable and almost modular shoe.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Alexandra Nauth-Misir
Experience ‘13
Cocoa Branding – Graphic Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Importance of Graphic Design in Industrial Design Studies
An investigation into the amount of graphic design taught during industrial design courses, compared to the amount needed for real life employment.
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+44 (0) 7834 805059 alexnauth@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 This product is in answer to a brief to explore possible uses of wearable technology outside the remit of fitness and activity.
02 Revyv is a compact wearable device that incorporates the use of a rewards system on health benefits with a replaceable nicotine inhaler and spirometer. These appear by twisting the product.
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03 Vivus is a healthy food dispenser. Aimed for the heath conscious who require specific ingredient weights. The product stores large amounts of the foods such as oats, fruit and nuts. The weights for each section are set, poured into the carrier box and the user is alerted when the desired weight is reached.
A convenient morning food dispenser for the health conscious
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04 The product helps save precious time during the morning routine. Vivus keeps the desired food in close reach with an easy dispenser system, modernly styled to suit many kitchens.
05 There are four segments to contain bulk food. Simply set desired weight using the dial and pour down each segment from the top. Refill by taking out the aluminium stopper.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Debbie Neely
Experience ‘13
Unilever - Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Investigation into Communication of Semiotics Across FMCG Categories
Evaluation of the semiotic triangle framework as a potential tool in recognising and communicating user experience in packaging design.
+44 (0) 7780 337141 debbie.neely2015@gmail.com
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02 01 Tatch is a sustainable dishwashing solution. The aerating device is attached to kitchen taps; when pressed, the power-ball is exposed, dispensing a measured dose of concentrated soap.
02 Stand Alone focuses on reducing risk of elderly falls. Through projecting balance training positions, it encourages accurate at-home replication of movement. Motion sensors allow real-time feedback on progress.
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03 Sense is designed to instill confidence in its reliability in context: construction sites. Occupational Health Exposure Limits are used to calculate suncream application requirements for individual skin types. Employers supply with the device, along with refill capsules, to protect their work force from potential work related skin damage.
Personalised, accessible UV protection for the outdoor work force
04 Attached to a belt, or pocket, the inverted pump mechanism dispenses a measured dose of suncream, ensuring adequate protection. Tactile features inform user of dispense behaviour, for a thought-less process.
05 Refill capsules provide a manageable volume for portability and accessibility. On insertion, one of six available capsules is recognised, to determine the frequency of application.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
James Nelson
Experience ‘13
Smallfry – Junior Creative
‘11
Re:creation Design Ltd – Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Comparing Service Design and Industrial Design Processes and Principles
To investigate how two case study examples can learn from each other’s processes and principles for future development.
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+44 (0) 7545 238101 j.r.nelson@hotmail.com www.jamesnelsondesign.com
02 01 A reverse engineered shoe, demonstrating complex surface modelling techniques in Creo. 3D scan data was used to aid additional surfacing activity, creating a custom fit insole specific to the user’s needs.
02 Exploiting micro-sensor technology in orthodontics. A smart brace that reduces treatment time, improves patient monitoring, and makes wearing braces a more personal, easy to monitor and less painful experience.
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03 A contemporary approach to fuel dispensing. This product offers a package of innovative solutions to those everyday problems experienced at the pump. A change in handle and lever position, integrated screen, spillage prevention system, and spout adjustability result in improved ergonomic and user experience.
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Addressing usability and ergonomic deficiencies in vehicle refuelling
04 A range of early concepts addressing individual elements of the problem, filtered and grouped into concept clusters. This stage entailed hand and digital sketching, as well as early model making.
05 Evaluating the prototype against the design specification in order to identify strengths and areas for further development. Evaluations were conducted with a number of participants of different ages and abilities.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Matt Oliver
Experience ‘13
Sunseeker International – Production Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Wearables - Young Consumer Privacy To investigate whether educating young consumers into how companies use personal data affects their privacy behaviours and attitudes.
+44 (0) 7827 442434 matthew.w.oliver@icloud.com issuu.com/matt_oliver
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02 01 First Touch is an individual training technology for blind football players that uses haptic and audio feedback to teach the player key skills in movement, positioning, dribbling and spatial awareness.
02 The haptic vest gives 360 degree communication to the user on the position of the bluetooth enabled SmartCones and SmartBall.
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03 The backpack consists of an innovative accessible compartment which gives users access to their valuables without the need to take off the backpack. When the compartment is returned back into the bag, the pockets become concealed within the backpack making it impossible for thieves to pickpocket their items.
An innovative anti-theft backpack for young travellers
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04 A backpack designed for the journey. The lightweight, shock-absorbing structure of the bag protects travellers’ gear from everyday knocks, while a water-resistant exterior coating helps keep the rain out.
05 Through iterative prototyping I was able to ergonomically evaluate the backpack design with real target users.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Chris Pearce
Experience ‘14
Herman Miller – Product Design & Development
‘13
Pavegen – Industrial Designer
‘13
Colebrook Bosson Saunders – Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Designer’s Creative Ability in the Workplace
Multiple methods of research were conducted with the aim of discovering which environmental factors affect a designer’s creative abilities.
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+44 (0) 7511 523134 cpearcedesigns@gmail.com issuu.com/cpearcedesign/ docs/portfolio_2015
02 01 A game-controller surface model created using Creo. 3D scanning was utilised to design ergonomically optimised trigger controls. Renders were created using KeyShot and Photoshop.
02 A wearable device that improves conversational privacy when talking on the phone. When held in front of your mouth, this gadget transforms your speech into an unintelligible noise for those nearby.
Modular storage device which helps increase valuable desk space
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04 Items are stored with the use of modular attachments such as pots, pouches, pegs and magnet boards. The product’s frame makes use of innovative manipulations of both beech and aluminium. A modular system allows for a wide variety of objects to be stored to best suit the user’s work habits. The product also boasts a task light and USB charging capabilities.
03 By allowing the user to store their items above the desk, this product greatly improves space efficiency.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Alex Peck
Experience ‘13
Root Solutions – Applications Engineer & Graphic Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation How PTC Software Affects the Industrial Design Process
To discover the benefits and drawbacks of using Parametric Technology Company (PTC) software in the industrial design process.
+44 (0) 7849 260104 alex.peck@ymail.com
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02 01 A handheld electronic screwdriver was re-designed for additive manufacture, using the technology to reduce parts and component assembly. Modelled in Creo Parametric, rendered in KeyShot.
02 Reset helps business flyers cope with jet lag by resetting their circadian rhythm, through heart rate monitoring, building a predictive technology to provide blue light and vibrations as social cues.
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03 Abyss is a safety and training head protector for 9 - 12 year old sailors, who are at an intermediate level and above, aimed specifically at the optimist class (world’s most popular sailing boat). The product has an in-built VHF radio to contact the instructor and safety boats.
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Improving the junior dinghy sailing safety and training experience
04 Aiming to improve communication between the student and instructor or safety boat, the product connects into the existing VHF radio marine communication network.
05 Simplicity of use is paramount, therefore the product only needs four buttons to use the VHF radio. Personalised decals increase the user’s visible identity on the water.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Pirawuth (Nath) Poshyananda
Experience ‘13
Sebastian Conran Associates – Junior Design Intern
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘15
Seymour Powell Design Week Top 5
‘14
DCA Design Week Top 10
‘14
Runner-up, Walking Works Wonders Identity Design
Dissertation Exploring the Effects of the Creative Economy on Thai Crafts
A six months in-depth research project exploring the effects of the creative economy policy on traditional crafts in Thailand.
01 +44 (0) 7712 649905 nath.poshy@gmail.com
02 01 Velo is an all-in-one navigation and assistive training device for running in urban terrains, utilising online real-time data analysis and feedback.
02 X3 is a family of products used to aid independent boxing training, specifically aimed at improving reaction time, muscle reflexes, as well as footwork and body movement.
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03 The first 72-hours after a natural disaster are the most critical, as victims have to survive independently without access to clean water, electricity, and external aid. This product utilises fuel-cell technology to provide power for a light source and mobile devices, and also includes a silver-nanoparticle water purifcation system.
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Disaster survival and relief unit for South East Asia
04 The product can be used both as a functional and ambient light source within the user’s home in its daily usage.
05 The filtration components are stored within the product for portability, and can provide clean drinkable water for an entire family.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Daniel Read
Experience ‘14
Absolut-gps – Design Intern
‘14
International Exchange, METU, Turkey
Awards ‘15
Diploma in International Studies
‘13
ALF Scholarship
‘13
Loughborough University Development Trust Prize
‘11
Eliahou Dangoor Scholarship
Dissertation Circadian Entrainment Through Lighting Design
Design and its effort to combat health implications of night shift work, specifically on stress and alertness levels.
01 +44 (0) 7975 694885 Daniel-read@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 A gardening shoe for the elderly, specifically engineered with multiple insoles to reduce garden accidents and falls through inadequate footwear, and the related burden on NHS healthcare services.
02 The FLUX | GO connects the user to the internet of things by using data encryption and fingerprint identification to complete and facilitate household chores - both home and away.
Making forklift operation safer for shift workers
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04 Tight fitting, glove grip-friendly, ergonomic adjustment methods to fit all head-shapes and improve wearer comfort through innovative neodymium magnet bridges in frame and nosepieces. The device manipulates the human circadian rhythm by using specific light spectrums proven to increase alertness and decrease stress levels, improving the well-being of staff in high-hazard work environments.
03 Illuminating eyewear for the shift work sector - targeted at forklift drivers.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Rob Rivett
Experience ‘13
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi – Student
Awards ‘15
Diploma in International Studies
Dissertation The Effects of Using Evaluation Tools within Interface Design
The importance of reaching users through web-based interfaces is rising. Efficient implementation of evaluation tools can provide good user experience.
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+44 (0) 7519 695313 robert@rivett.me.uk
02 01 A break-time snack designed to inspire young creative minds to eat healthily. Using the stirring tool provided, a child can create colourful patterns with the berry juice from inside the hopper. 02 Strum is able to mentor users as they learn songs from online tutorials. By detecting rhythm, strumming patterns and note pitches, Strum gives feedback to the user through the app.
Active tactile remote control for home management
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04 The user can view a library of predetermined and personal gestures using the active tactile display, as well as being able to monitor and control devices mapped on the display. The active tactile display indicates information to the user, without the need for vision.
03 This unique remote control was designed with the visually impaired in mind; offering dynamic levels of communication and feedback to the user to create natural and intuitive navigation.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Bryony Roberts
Experience ‘13
Tesco PLC – Design Manager
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Effects of Retail Design on Customer Behaviour
An evaluation of the use and implications of retail design on customer purchasing behaviours in the UK grocery retail sector.
+44 (0) 7969 838189 bryonyroberts@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 Silver Lining is a wearable patch to help prevent recurrent episodes of depression by allowing the user to monitor their mental wellbeing through the use of a mobile app.
02 Brand identity exploration; food steamer designed for a high end luxury brand, inspired by the Dakar Rally and targeted at strong, active and outgoing women.
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03 A high percentage of non-compliance in children with their physiotherapy often results in avoidable health problems in later life. Flex aims to increase compliance by reminding the user to complete their exercises, instructing them through the exercises and providing the user with immediate feedback making use of positive and negative re-enforcement.
Flex: a knee physiotherapy aid helping children complete their exercises
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04 04 The app allows the physiotherapist to set goals and alarms. It shows the users their exercise routines and progress, provides an incentive to collect ‘gold stars’ and allows direct communication.
05 Scenario sketching; Flex focuses on measuring improvements in the ROM of the knee, as the user reaches different angles the LED display responds depending on the goals set.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Alice Rogers
Experience ‘13
Deb – Junior Product Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Disposal of Household WEEE An investigation into consumer awareness and attitudes towards the disposal of household electrical and electronic products.
+44 (0) 7740 862376 Missarogers@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ alicevrogers
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02 01 Sprinkle is a kitchen tap attachment designed as part of a one week project. It incorporates Aircore technology to reduce water consumption by up to 45%.
02 Friendlet was the manufactured output of a design project with a team in Japan. The bracelet aims to encourage friendship and sharing in young children.
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03 03 A handheld communication device to help adults with learning disabilities communicate independently. The device translates what people say into Makaton and this is displayed on the top screen. The user can then respond using the bottom screen as a talker, therefore giving them independent access to the conversation.
Breaking down the barriers to communication
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04 When the device is set up, the user has full control of it and should require little or no support to use it.
05 Customisation of the device means that each one can meet the individual needs of every user.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Hannah Sage
Experience ‘14
VanBerlo – Trainee Designer
‘13
Microsoft – Associate Producer
Awards ‘15
Creative Student Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Scandinavian Design - Key Principles and Values
The study considers how Scandinavian culture is reflected in product design and how this translates to UK consumers.
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+44 (0) 7878 780742 hannahsage@ymail.com www.coroflot.com/hannah_sage
02 01 A fictional project - involved the redesign of an existing climbing shoe brand to help build a more coherent brand identity. Images created using a Wacom tablet and Corel Painter.
02 Early development sketches and an appearance prototype modelled using Prolab. The product is an electronic scuba dive logbook suitable for use on a diving boat.
An engaging product to help ease military deployment
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04 Aspects of detail design alongside the associated website for use by the deployed soldier abroad. Families receive weekly video messages from the absent soldier. These are viewed on completion of a treasure hunt to find a token. When this token is slotted into the base unit, the video is played.
03 Milo provides an interactive way for military families experiencing deployment to keep in touch.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Oscar Salandin
Experience ‘14
Microsoft – UX Designer & Developer
‘13
Microsoft – Intern UX Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘14
Microsoft Technical Intern of the Year Runner up
Dissertation The Future of Consumer Electronics Through Modular Design
Investigating modular computing concepts and how they affect the user’s relationship with the product.
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+44 (0) 7749 376273 oscar.salandin@outlook.com www.oscarsalandin.com
02 01 Reverse engineered games controller, redesigned for customisation with additive manufacturing. Surface modelled in Creo and rendered in KeyShot.
02 KILN is a connected cooker that mirrors physical and virtual interactions. Prompts, remote monitoring, history and safety features create a fluid cooking experience for the user.
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03 A neck-worn device allowing visually impaired users to interact with live data about public transport and routes. The simplistic interface simulates items and buttons; while monitoring and encouraging the user’s usage of the device aids adoption.
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Exploring cities through sound
04 Information is delivered to the user as an augmented layer of sound on top of reality, adding new reach to the user’s senses.
05 Functional prototypes were created using a combination of analogue and digital electronics with C++ hardware programming, connecting to a fully coded app to prototype the experience and develop the design.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Joe Sayer
Experience ‘13
Wemakethings – Product Design Intern
Dissertation Trash Talk - Recycling in the Home An investigation into UK citizens’ attitudes towards meeting the EU recycling targets.
+44 (0) 7857 126410 josephasayer@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ josephsayer
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02 01 CheckUp has been designed to promote personal healthcare. This device seamlessly gathers vital signs from the user’s ear, then wirelessly transfers this data to a smartphone app.
02 A snowboard thermal underlay which utilises sensor technology to monitor the user’s performance whilst on the slopes.
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03 03 This product has been designed to encourage commuting via bicycle to the workplace. Unlike traditional racks and panniers this product aims to enhance the appearance of the bicycle while offering a durable and secure location for the user’s belongings.
Secure bicycle storage to encourage work commutes
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04 An integrated rear light ensures that users remain safe on the road, and storage for tools guarantees they are ready for roadside repairs.
05 Additional compartments suitable for carrying laptops and work documents seamlessly attach to the product and lock in place.
Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Alasdair Scott
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
‘13
5Calomax Ltd – Development Assistant
‘12
Curiousa and Curiousa – General Assistant
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation How Can Biomimicry Improve Bicycle Frame Stiffness Properties?
An investigation exploring geometry found within the natural world, and if it can be translated into stiffer, economic bicycle frames.
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+44 (0) 7563 220805 alasdair100@msn.com www.linkedin.com/in/ alasdairscottdesign
02 01 An automatic can crusher was developed and manufactured as part of the electromechanics module. The design utilises an electronically controlled gear train and an innovative ‘Geneva’ mechanism to index crushing.
02 Proposed for design week, the wearable device enables contemporary dancers to create and control music through movement of the body, enabling unique and expressive performance pieces.
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03 Worn during live music events, the product aims to address the current issue of desirability within existing hearing protection products. As well as protecting the wearer, the device digitally enhances a musical input by analysing and altering the frequencies of the signal, improving the sound and experience of live music.
Sound enhancement and hearing protection for live music
04 05 04-05 The product allows users to enjoy live music without ‘muffling’ sound. This is achieved by listening to sound through a microphone and automatically balancing the signal, improving the audio quality. A completely feasible design has been resolved, featuring a full set of manufacturable components. These parts include a miniaturised circuit board, a fully adjustable headband and aesthetically detailed casing.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Will Scott
Experience ‘13
H2PD – Junior Industrial Design
‘12
Bonito Bikes – Design Consultant
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘12
SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Can Nutritional Packaging Techniques Transfer to Energy Products?
An investigation into the design techniques used in nutritional packaging and whether these techniques can be transferred to energy products.
+44 (0) 7515 880434 scottwgr@icloud.com
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02 01 Fuel Vault is a portable cooker designed specifically for off-piste skiing. It cooks as you ski to deliver hot food without the need to wait in the harsh environment.
02 Växa is an indoor, interactive, hydroponic herb garden designed to encourage children between the ages of 6-12 to eat healthier.
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03 Fīdo, the Japanese translation of ‘to feed’ is an induction powered food steamer. Using induction as a heat source in the 3-tier steamer, allows the electronics to be separate from the food containers to enable easy cleaning.
03 Induction heated food steamer
04 The heritage materials of porcelain and copper bring a high end quality and sophistication to the product.
05 Asia is the birthplace of food steaming and influences the intricate design features, such as the mesh detailing based on a lotus flower.
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Design School Show
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
Toby Shelton-Smith
Experience Design School Show Team
‘13
Tiverton High School – Tutor & DT Technician
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Are 3D Printers the Next Household Appliance?
Identification and analysis of recent advances in additive manufacturing and how they could be implemented into the household.
+44 (0) 7784 978762 tjss@hotmail.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/ tobysheltonsmith
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02 The Breathalyser Key has been designed to combat accidents and fatalities due to drink driving. If the driver’s blood alcohol concentration is above 0.08% the car won’t start.
‘15
Awards
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01 The FrameCam aims to remind professional photographers why they initially got into photography by evoking memories of their youth.
2015
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03 03 An indoor hydroponics system for the busy professional. It provides feedback through an app to aid the user in growing their own produce whilst also having stress-reducing capabilities.
Enabling busy professionals to grow their own produce
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04-05 The embedded electronics of the system control the pump, monitor the conditions of the system and activate stress relieving lighting.
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The app gives the user detailed information about their plants, as well as the ability to control the system from anywhere with a WiFi connection.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Iain Shennan
Experience ‘15
Design School Show Team
Dissertation Core Skills Developed During a Design Degree
An investigation into the prominent skills obtained during a design degree, and the necessity of these in the design workforce.
+44 (0) 7981 367652 iainshennan@gmail.com
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02 01 A portable outdoor cooking device using the Japanese cooking method ‘Shabu-Shabu’. Device is fuelled by sustainable bio-gels to provide a more authentic culinary experience whilst travelling.
02 A reverse engineered mouse, modelled using complex G2 surfacing techniques. Optimised for the additive manufacturing process, minimising the assembly of parts.
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03 A domestic allergen detection device, enabling the user to test food samples in the home for the presence of peanut allergens.
Providing accurate and safe allergen detection for the home
Product provides a safe way for the user to check for contamination, requiring minimal handling, giving fast, accurate feedback of results.
04 This product uses a chemical test strip to detect allergen quantities at 5ppm. The strip is read using a colorimetric test, giving clear digital results in 10 minutes.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Naomi Simon
Experience ‘14
Unilever – User Experience Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Effects of User Experience Design for Businesses
The report explores the strategies and implementations of UX design within industry and the effects this has for a company.
naomi.simon0@gmail.com naomisimon.portfoliobox.me
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02 01 A device that monitors the contents in your fridge and sends shopping lists to your phone, so you’ll never forget to buy ingredients again.
02 A social networking site which allows the upload of audio files. Users are then able to join forums which allow them to discuss the topics of the audio podcasts.
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03 Personal security alarms often have a stigma attached. This project aimed to find an alternative solution to the conventional ‘rape alarm’ by making a product that is intrinsic to everyday life. The final solution is wearable technology which connects to the user’s mobile phone.
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Redefining the personal security alarm
04 The wristband is a calendar to encourage everyday use. If the user is attacked the bright light will momentarily blind the attacker giving the user a chance to escape.
05 In the case of an emergency a GPS will send a SMS and will also call the user’s emergency contacts to let them know of the user’s location.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Waynelan Skantharajah
Experience ‘14
Degross Design & Innovation – Junior Designer
‘13
Degross Design & Innovation – Design Researcher
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘12
SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
A study of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and the reasons for their lack of integration into society.
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+44 (0) 7772 254307 waynelansk@gmail.com www.coroflot.com/waynelans
02 01 Computer aided modelling and manufacture: Recreating an existing game controller through the use of surface geometry with further desire to re-design it for additive manufacture.
02 Year 2 industrial design studies: Cooking device for sailors. The product allows trainees to make and consume hot food out at sea rather than having to return to shore.
Solar powered street light attachment for council blackout areas
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04 A process of industrial design was undertaken, starting off with in-depth primary research with users followed up with concept generation and selection through to hardware and appearance prototyping. The Moth streetlight attachment offers a low cost, self-charging solution; it lights when needed without any energy cost to the council.
03 Councils around the UK turn off street lamps in residential areas to save energy and cost; however, road users are complaining about the widespread darkness.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Stephanie Smith
Experience ‘15
Design School Show – Branding Exec.
‘14
Hoist UK – CAD Design Engineer
‘13
Numatic International Ltd – Industrial Design Intern
‘13
DeVol Kitchens – Junior Designer
‘12
Hoist UK – CAD Design Engineer
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘12
SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation British Design and UK Manufacturing An investigation into the British manufacturing industry and ‘Made in the UK’ products.
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+44 (0) 7936 991438 stef.s.design@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/ stephanie-smith/56/817/579
02 01 PitterPatter: an app centered around encouraging children to save energy through tasks, reducing household bills. Through gamification, parents set tasks and children are rewarded, via the app, upon completion.
02 Peak: A training aid for intermediate skiers to train and progress in ski racing. Utilising augmented reality, movement sensors and haptic feedback, Peak simulates environments whilst tracking body positions.
Muscle conditioning device for teenage and young adult cancer patients
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04 The project involved electronics testing of motion sensors, prototyping of functional and aesthetic models and the creation of an interactive app for the iPad. Through motion sensors, users carry out a range of movement activities which link to a real-time, on-screen visual. Bands are worn on the foot, ankle, hand or wrist.
03 A rehabilitation and physiotherapy device for teenage and young adult cancer patients, who require regular muscle movement during prolonged bed rest.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Fergus Snell
Experience ‘13
Benson Group – Packaging Designer
‘11
Andrew Winch Designs – Work Experience
Dissertation Brand Identity with Respect to Real-time Marketing
How social media can influence brand identity and the effect it has on consumers.
+44 (0) 7867 577194 f.h.j.snell@gmail.com www.behance.net/fergussnell
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02 01 My goal was to help young children learn and try new healthy foods, by engaging and creating a distraction from negative barriers they have towards particular food types.
02 Small steps are key to improving children’s attitudes towards trying new foods. The child must go through compartments one, two and three before revealing what is inside the fourth compartment.
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03 Allergens, mould growth and property damage are results from high humidity. Dehum has been designed without compromise. It reduces humidity silently and cost effectively, ideal for student bedrooms and small bedsits.
A silent, cost-efficient dehumidifier
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04-05 A small fan circulates moisture from the air over a calcium chloride tablet, which dissolves into the bottom tray. Detail is key, and has driven the design to make the user interaction simple and enjoyable.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Huw Solari
Experience ‘13
D3 Design – Industrial Designer
‘13
W2 Products – Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Do Designers Need to be Able to Draw?
To investigate whether drawing is still a vital skill for designers during their journey through the education process and career.
+44 (0) 7548 918677 huw_s@hotmail.co.uk
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02 01 A lunch box designed to open at a specific time, and have compartments resembling the ‘Eatwell Plate’ to encourage children to eat a balanced lunch each day.
02 A multi-functional food station to speed up the process of preparing food before cooking. Includes two chopping boards, three magnetic vegetable pots, and one magnetic waste pot.
A portable multi-iPad stand for musicians
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04 Left: aluminium hinge enabling legs to fold up and down; middle: clip to keep the stand together when not in use; right: extendable handle for easy carrying. 03 Designed to be easy to carry around and quick to assemble, this stand can sit in the middle of a table and hold up to four iPads, enabling a group of musicians to easily sit around each iPad and read music while playing, without having to worry about space.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Robin Spicer
Experience ‘13
FSW Design - Product Designer
Awards ‘15
JDF Bursary Recipient
‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
‘14
DCA Design Week Best of the Best
Dissertation The Lure of China - Effects on British Design
Why British design consultancies and their clients use China rather than the United Kingdom to prototype and manufacture their products?
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+44 (0) 7949 234662 robinspicer@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 Hydrant: a dehydration sensor with fibre-optic sensors that detect low hydration levels; triggers voice prompts, LED display, vibrations on device and pop-up reminders on TV to re-hydrate.
02 ORCA sensor-rich training aids for elite athletes. User downloads training plans for real-time feedback. This data syncs to touchpad, paddles and goggles for enhanced swimming technique and performance.
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03 64% of polo injuries are classed as major. Polo is high-risk, high-image and high-profile with an acceptance of high injury rates. Helmets are low on style, low on comfort and low on protective padding. This proposal kicks polo into the 21st Century with a combination of style and performance.
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Avant-garde polo helmet designed to save lives
04 Built-in crash sensor linked to smartphone detects dangerous head impact and alerts first responders during a game and gives GPS coordinates for emergency response when rider is alone.
05 MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is a low-friction layer that moves inside the helmet mimicking the brain’s own protection system. This reduces the amount of rotational acceleration to the head.
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Daniel Stokes
Experience ‘13
Degross Design & Innovation – Design Intern
‘11
Cummings Turbo Technologies – Assistant Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Why Aren’t People Turning Off Lights?
An investigation to understand household energy consumption behaviour and methods to reduce the energy consumed.
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+44 (0) 7894 832083 dstokesdesign@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/dpstokes www.coroflot.com/ dstokesdesign
02 01 FruitCube is a cooking device aimed at young children, encouraging healthy eating by replacing sugar filled snacks with a healthy fruit alternative.
02 Live project: Hurdle+ an advanced hurdle designed to eliminate the fear of hurdling, instant audio and visual feedback to improve performance. Aimed to increase participation levels in sprint hurdling.
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03 03 The safety device is designed to allow the user full mobility around the boat without inadvertently cutting the engine. A main unit which is permanently fitted to the boat also has a cut out button and a sync feature to connect the required wristband to the main unit.
Powerboat safety device - controlled freedom
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04 The boat will not start unless the heart rate sensor is in contact with skin. The system uses a two button press method, which stops accidental initiation of the system.
05 Bluetooth communication used to create a wireless connection which allows movement within the boat, the engine will stop immediately if the user is ejected.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Jethro Stride
Experience ‘12
Renfrew Group International – Model-maker
Dissertation Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Current and Future Medicine
An exploration of how rapid prototyping technologies have effected changes in medicine and probable future trends.
+44 (0) 7951 471277 jethrostride@hotmail.com
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01 A wearable, weatherproof, multi-function tracking and locating device for individuals, primarily aimed at military use but also emergency services. Provides inter-linked personnel locations to leaders and organisers.
02 This 24/7 wearable device provides a holistic approach to nutrition and exercise. Monitoring nutrient intake and expenditure, whilst also monitoring heartrate and creating meal suggestions based on exercise levels.
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Bringing strongman conditioning techniques to commercial gyms
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04 From left to right: early development sketch drawings and model; breakdown of major separate elements for the three different configurations; making the final prototype. This innovative equipment for commercial gyms can be used in three different ways and incorporates variable weight stacks which can be tuned to fit individual users.
03 The aim of this project was to create a device that made proven conditioning techniques more accessible to average gym users.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Frazer Stuart
Experience ‘13
Designworks – Design Intern
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘14 ‘12
Creative Student Bursary Recipient Diploma in Professional Studies DCA ‘Capturing the Moment’ Award SEAT Young Creative Award Winner
Dissertation Will Crowdsourcing Disrupt the Design Industry?
Investigating the potential that crowdsourcing has to undercut design professionals, through analysing its disruptive capacity, effectiveness and potential uptake.
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+44 (0) 7741 275720 frazerstuartdesign@live.com issuu.com/frazerstuart
02 01 Intent: a highly stylised electronic festival companion. Download line ups and maps, create personalised timetables, save your tent location and much more.
02 Shot: this award winning design helps the 65+ demographic to ‘capture the moment’. Tear off the cardboard front to convert the single shot camera into a frame.
Grow, harvest, brew and compost tea
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04 The details of Rosy Lee have been painstakingly developed to reflect the traditional, artisan methods used in mass tea production, whilst keeping the process simple and engaging. Cutting edge farming technology breaks down the used tea to supply nutrients to the growing tea plant. Agricultural engineering fuses with age old culture to create a genuinely novel product.
03 Rosy Lee: this product allows the urban dwelling, young professional to grow, harvest, prepare and compost tea.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Carl Sunderland
Experience ‘13
Valley CPI - Development /Creative Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Use of Composite Materials in Design
Investigating the developments in composite materials for design and their future as a design material.
carlsunderland@aol.com www.linkedin.com/pub/carl -sunderland/85/360/412
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02 01 Alt Pro: a multi-functioning altimeter for mountaineering use. Pre-programmable routes allow for ease of use and alert support crews to route changes.
02 Can crusher: a group project to design, analyse and manufacture a fully automated can crusher with an integrated circuit.
04 Designed to be collapsible and ultra-lightweight allowing it to be carried anywhere, meaning that users can stay out for longer without the need to find a power supply.
Internal compartment provides an area for electronic devices to be protected from the elements while charging.
03 A folding wind turbine for camping and expedition use. Allows for GPS and mobile phones to be charged via USB connection providing an unlimited supply of clean power wherever you are.
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Providing a clean and unlimited supply of power
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Laura Tate
Dissertation Attitudes Towards Cooking Provisions for Refugees
An exploration towards cooking provisions for refugees worldwide and attitudes towards their ongoing concerns.
+44 (0) 7868 606543 ljtdesign@icloud.com
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02 01 Reliable, lightweight and portable. A cooking stove with all necessary accessories specifically designed to meet the requirements of mountaineers. All smart brand styled components fit securely together using minimum space.
02 Eli: a non-intrusive support system for the grieving elderly. Hidden technology, intuitive interface and ergonomic design create a non-threatening product used in emotionally connecting loved ones despite any distance.
04 Flat pack design facilitates an efficient assembly time with no training necessary and enables compact stockpiling of units. No tools are required for construction or disassembly.
Manipulated airflow and design features maximise the efficiency of the device. Designed for complete compatibility with multiple fuel sources without compromising on safety or fuel efficiency.
03 A family sized cooking device, developed specifically for use by refugees in Middle Eastern conflict zones, echoing traditional styling.
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Utilising efficient design to aid refugees whilst cooking
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
James Tidmarsh
Dissertation Investigation into Zero Emission Vehicles
Assessment of electric and hydrogen vehicles in providing a future sustainable road transport system.
j.tidmarsh@live.co.uk
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02 01 Oil bottle styled to suit selected automotive brand.
02 Chemical reactant camping stove.
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03 03 Exploded view of the manufactured scooter prototype.
Urban kick scooter
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05 04 Developed scooter sketchwork. 05 Initial functioning prototype.
Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Abigail Tudor
Experience ‘13
Plexi-Craft, New York - Design and Fabrication
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Investigating Emotional Design and its Effect on Society
Exploring theories behind emotional design and how these are implemented in the design process to increase product longevity.
+44 (0) 7964 880201 abitudor@hotmail.co.uk www.abitudor.co.uk
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02 01 AtHand: an innovative solution to loneliness for the elderly. Simplifies communications with local volunteers through automated system with the AtHand app and incorporates removable vase to lift users’ moods.
02 ProLease: aiding the novice athlete to master triple/long jump through instant feedback. Includes a deceleration monitor and infra-red strip lights to visually record the run up progression.
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03 A low powered induction cooktop specifically designed for use in semi-rural areas of Kenya.
04 Designed for personalisation in order to encourage the growth of small local businesses using a range of materials from potters to blacksmiths.
Encouraging enterprise and a clean solution to IAP in Kenya
This design is run off solar technology to offer a completely clean solution indoor air pollution (IAP); the preventable cause of 4 million deaths per year.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Rachel Tyler
Experience ‘14
Rutland Plastics – Toolmaker / Mould Tool Setter
‘13
Rutland Plastics – Design Engineer Fabrication
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Should Additive Manufacturing be Used to Manufacture Prosthetics?
An investigation into whether additive manufacturing should be used for artificial limbs, considering both social perception and technology implications.
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+44 (0) 7450 318037 rachel_tyler@outlook.com www.linkedin.com/in/ racheltyler3
02 01 VIBE is a family of products that promotes regular breathing through tactile feedback when weightlifting. The VIBE family consists of an induction charging base, rep counter and breathing monitor.
02 A flask that prepares hot meals for avid sailors using water generated power, inspired by Lotus.
04 Exo-skin concept development sketches.
The fabric sleeve and accent colours can be personalised to remove the social stigma associated with disability devices.
03 Hemiplegia sufferers wear an arm splint to prevent the unused muscles from shortening and becoming spastic. Exo-Skin is a splint that can be operated with one hand to promote independence.
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Promoting independence and personalisation for young hemiplegia suffers
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Jennifer Vaines
Experience ‘14
Benson Group – Interim Design Manager
‘13
Benson Group – Industrial Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Value of the Crafted Product An analysis into current perceptions of craft, investigating its viability to improve consumer values when used within mass manufactured products.
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+44 (0) 7801 811643 jennifer.vaines@hotmail.com uk.linkedin.com/in/ jennifervaines
02 01 Alert: tackles the main problems faced by shift workers, addressing the need to improve sleep quality in the day to reduce corresponding risks associated with sleep deprivation.
02 Lunchi: the mealtime travel kit, supports families in providing a consistent and appealing healthy eating strategy for their children. The design was selected for submission to the RSA Student Design Awards.
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03 A set of collaborative devices to allow the blind or visually impaired the freedom to independently participate in the growing trend of indoor bouldering. As the second least active disability group, there is a need to make sport more inclusive without the limitation of complete reliance on others to participate.
03 Enabling the visually impaired to independently participate in bouldering
04 Attending a visually impaired climbing session provided primary research for the development of the design proposal. This influenced the design of the tactile controls and iterations of the wearable prototypes.
05 Through marking routes with different metal tapes, metal detection technology provides input into the wearables. Corresponding haptic vibration feedback enables visually impaired climbers to navigate a specific grade of route.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Tim van der Hooft
Experience ‘13
eg technology – Design Engineer
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘12
JDF Bursary Recipient Diploma in Professional Studies Loughborough University Development Trust Prize
Dissertation Comparing Medical Design in Developed and Developing Countries
Design and application of medical products researched during hospital placements in Ghana and Croatia.
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+44 (0) 7902 625356 tim_vdh@hotmail.co.uk www.coroflot.com/tim_vdh
02 01 An integrated product service system facilitating the systematic, continuous and standardised screening for early signs and progression of frailty through skeletal motion amplification and bluetooth RSSI triangulation.
02 Wearable technology inhibiting the onset of epileptic seizures following a traumatic brain injury through non-invasive passive cooling of the neocortex by 2°C using phase change material.
In-vitro DNA diagnostics for low resource settings
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04 Functional prototype including custom circuit boards, an actuated iris diaphragm with injection moulded leaves and 2 axis solar tracking through planetary position algorithms. Intended for decentralised health care facilities with limited infrastructure, the device requires 0.5% the power of conventional equipment by concentrating solar power.
03 A rapid response, portable and sensitive diagnostic tool for the detection of potentially any viral infection through the nucleic acid amplification technique of ligase chain reaction.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Becca Veasey
Experience ‘13
Redd Europe – Creative Designer & 3D Visualiser
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘13
JDF Bursary Recipient Diploma in Professional Studies Reckitt Benckiser Design Week Finalist
Dissertation Emotional Design Manipulation in Healthy Eating & Energy Saving
Identifying how emotional design features in both healthy eating and energy saving can influence and promote positive consumer behaviour change.
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+44 (0) 7817 103881 r.h.veasey@hotmail.co.uk
02 01 Guardian Angel is an abuse prevention device aiming to deter potential abusers of the elderly & the vulnerable, by showcasing its visible technologies, automatically recording incidents and alerting pre-selected stakeholders. 02 CAY is a discreet skeuomorphic projection device that promotes interaction amongst the elderly, utilising transferable skills and promoting community engagement - via a voice controlled, personified virtual agent called CAY.
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03 Play. Move. Learn. Playroom consists of a single projection unit, with a patented multi-faceted mirror chassis, that allows a singular split image to be projected onto all walls of a room. Tracking technology is used to interact with multiple users, encouraging movement whilst educating children in a fun environment.
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Playroom; turning any room into a fun, interactive virtual environment
04 Tackling childhood obesity through exercise; getting kids active and moving around the classroom, whilst engaging in an educational activity; reducing prolonged time sitting down whilst improving sensory skills and reactions.
05 Transportable. Easy setup. Gesture and voice controls. Robust. Sturdy. Safe. Intuitive Interface. Potential to appeal to other markets including use for sensory stimulation or gamers. Low cost. High Impact.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Elizabeth Venis
Experience ‘13
Cressall Resistors – Junior Engineer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation The Makeup of our Reflection Investigating the purchasing relationship between women’s personalities and their cosmetic product style of choice.
beth@walnuttreefarm.co.uk
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02 01 An interactive app designed for the family to improve energy saving in the home. Includes gamification and an opportunity for the family to bond and improve communication through playing together.
02 Discreet but vibrant wireless guiding earbuds that monitor, evaluate and translate the surrounding environment. Increasing safety and independence of those who are visually impaired. Hear. See. Sense.
Isolated protection gear for combat sport athletes
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04 Prototyping approach to communicate the functionality and aesthetics of the Wrap. Illustrating its ability to log, transmit and display data whilst effectively protecting the knuckles and supporting the wrist. Combining sensory components with unique protective design elements allows the user to train for longer and harder whilst improving technique.
03 Detailed micro-manufacture using innovative and emerging technologies. The wrap collects, logs and transmits key training data to a downloadable app which effectively displays readable information to the athlete or trainer.
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Ben Webb
Dissertation Branding and Advertising in the Consumer Electronics Market
My dissertation looks into the effects of branding and advertising on product sales in the consumer electronics market.
+44 (0) 7460 431553 bw7.design@gmail.com
01 02 01 MediWatch is a smart watch for medical professionals which is to be used as a replacement for current communication methods such as the pager.
02 This golf divot repair widget and mould tool was designed as part of the second year module, design for manufacture, and used various inserts to allow for injection moulding.
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03 The sleep glasses use low wavelength, integrated LED lights to help users with sleeping disorders reset their body clock. They would be used during the morning and evening and have been designed to not interfere with the daily routine, like other competitor products in the market, such as light boxes.
04 The glasses also include a detachable polycarbonate lens to help block out unwanted blue light during the evening, and are fully adjustable to fit a range of head sizes.
Sleep glasses used to help regulate the body clock
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BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Matthew Weir
Experience ‘14
5or6 Design and Branding – Graphic Designer
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Influencing Consumer Perception Through Brand Identity
My dissertation is an attempt to find out to what extent consumer perception can be influenced by brand identity.
+44 (0) 7969 202456 mcw.designbranding@gmail.com
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02 01 A second year project that was useful in providing experience in the visualisation and creation of an injection moulded product suitable for manufacture.
02 Associative keywords were selected and graphemes of key styling attributes were extracted in order to create a product. This process of designing has influenced my final year design project.
04 The goal was to create an evocative sculptural design which was not only appealing, but challenged the conventions of traditional sport supplement mixer designs.
03 The product features a mechanism which separately stores and dispenses nutritional supplement powder. It aims to improve usability through providing more suitable management of the supplement.
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A convenient supplement storage solution for a health and wellbeing enthusiast
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Design School Show
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
2015
Hannah Wheeldon
Experience ‘14
JA Pearce Engineering – CAD Designer
Dissertation The Apple Effect - What Makes a Brand Community?
Understanding what makes a brand community, looking in detail at the Apple brand community.
+44 (0) 7908 436596 hannahcwheeldon@gmail.com
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02 01 An interactive plate to encourage families to eat healthier, and get children excited about food through a better understanding of what makes a balanced meal.
02 Demonstration of app development using Balsamiq software, Axure and Flash Player. The app’s purpose was to increase NFC payments.
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03 Final design rendering to demonstrate the form of the product, later used for 3D printing.
Vertical mouse to reduce the impact of repetitive strain injury
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04 Example of blue foam testing to ensure the product met the users’ needs; a key method of user experience design.
05 This image represents the internal layout of the mouse to provide ambidextrous use.
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology
Design School Show
2015
Kirstie Wilson
Experience ‘13
Light IQ - Lighting Designer
Awards ‘15 ‘15 ‘14
Diploma in Professional Studies Shortlisted for Presentation to 02 Shortlisted for International Product Design Award
Dissertation The Influences of Bauhaus on Design To assess the Bauhaus’ influence on 21st century design - could the phenomenon happen again?
kirstiekatedesign@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/kirstiekate
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02 01 Gee-up is a handheld electronic device for riding instructors to use around the yard; to organise lessons, download lesson plans, keep personalised rider profiles and log horse health details.
02 EmptyNest is a smartphone app to enhance the transition from living with parents to rented accommodation providing a connection with loved ones encouraging a joint feeling of reassurance and comfort.
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03 45+ year olds require three times more light to read than 20 year olds. This product creates an ambient environment with an additional portable component to provide the required light to complete everyday tasks. The decorative lamp challenges aesthetic conventions by using architectural lighting details on a small scale.
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Decorative lamp providing portable light for everyday tasks
04 Adjust the portable light to your favoured position, then choose your preference between warm or cool light, adjust the brightness to complete the task at hand with ease and comfort.
05 User testing involved testing the prototype with members of the target market in order to evaluate the usability, handling and aesthetics for product development.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
2015
Vladimir Yordanov
Experience ‘14
Fanatic-House Ltd – Co-Founder
‘13
VAX – Design Visualiser
Awards ‘15
Diploma in Professional Studies
Dissertation Why Good Design Matters - Evolution of the Mountain Bike Industry
The difference between making a change and shaping the future - should a good designer only understand the user’s needs or be the user too?
+44 (0) 7532 301659 vladimir_yordanov@yahoo.com www.behance.net/vlad92 www.fanatic-house.com
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02 01 Ketamin features a suspension which eliminates all chain pull and pedal feedback. This means the rider will have a painless ride whether pedalling or bombing through rock gardens.
02 Ketamin is a carbon bike frame designed to take you to your limits, whether you are a world cup racer or a bike park weekend warrior.
Superior elbow protection for extreme sports
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04 The elbow brace features a precise range of movement adjustment, elbow joint lateral support, forearm rotation control and direct impact protection. The light and stiff body paired up with an aluminium hinge mechanism and a composite protective shell not only protects from direct impact, but ensures the elbow joint always moves in the right way.
03 The idea was triggered by an extreme sport accident and developed to offer a whole new level of elbow protection.
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Design Show Team
Design School Show
2015
Design Show Team Ross Angus
Stephanie Smith
Adam Folwell
Alasdair Scott
Cat Bliss
Lewis McGregor
Ben Kippax
Jack Darby
Lewis Chalk
Iain Shennan
Alex Ballantyne
James Fisher
Charlotte Hodge
Flora MacLeod
Andy Lyell
Sam Cook
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Toby Shelton-Smith
Charlotte Hodge
Alex Ballantyne
Iain Shennan
Students from each of the four courses in the Design School volunteered to join a team responsible for the creation and execution of the Degree Show.
Phoebe Richards
The students brought skills from their personal and academic backgrounds together to ensure that every element of the Degree Show was completed to the highest standard.
Lazlo Henry
Toby Shelton-Smith
Didier Nuttall
Holly Freemantle
Jake Brandford
Geoffrey Kramer
Design School Show
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