LDS Degree Show 2017 by Loughborough University

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The Design School — 004 Design School Courses — 006 Professional Exposure — 010 Industry Placements — 012 Student Profiles — 016 Student Work — 022 Thanks — 376

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→ We are very pleased to present the academic work from our 2017

graduating year. This work demonstrates the accumulation of skills and expertise that our final year undergraduates have been building on since their arrival with us three or four years ago. Their drive and passion is evident through their unique and innovative ideas aimed at solving the problems of 2017 and beyond. The work seen both here and at our Degree Show event, showcases work from across our current four undergraduate courses – Industrial Design & Technology BA, Product Design & Technology BSc, Design Ergonomics BSc and Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) BSc. We have retained our league table ranking of 2nd in the UK for Art and Design in the Complete University Guide 2017 – clearly demonstrating our prowess as a design leader in UK higher education. The 2016 New Designers show also brought us success with our Product Design & Technology graduate, George Moone, winning the Virgin Atlantic New Designers Award and Industrial Design & Technology graduate Elspeth MacLeod winning Runner up New Designer of the Year. We hope our winning streak continues and wish our 2017 students the best of luck.

2ND IN THE UK FOR ART & DESIGN

This year has also been a year of new beginnings, particularly with the introduction of our new User Centred Design BSc course. This exciting and innovative course will begin to take students from September 2017. Its introduction is part of a radical evolution and re-think of our undergraduate degree provision which has also seen the discontinuation of our Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) and Design Ergonomics courses from 2016. Please join me in congratulating our 2017 graduating year on their successes and progression – we wish them well for their future endeavours.

- IN THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2017

Professor George Havenith

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→ Located in the heart of the UK, Loughborough Design School is housed within a modern £21 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. → 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. → 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. → 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.

LOUGHBOROUGH DESIGN SCHOOL IS HOUSED WITHIN A MODERN £21 MILLION DEVELOPMENT

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BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

→ The Industrial Design and Technology BA course concerns itself with the

development of skills and ability in the development and communication of ideas, ergonomics, interaction, the techniques of planning and costings, product styling, three dimensional design, materials, processes and the production of prototypes and finished artefacts. The course specialises in the understanding of the creative form and the aesthetics of manufactured products. The course tends to look at the product from the outside, in. This course places emphasis on the aesthetic but seeks to embody a sound understanding of technology.

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

→ The Product Design and Technology BSc course specialises in the

technical aspect of the design process through the study of both electronics and mechanics. The emphasis of the course targets product functionality through the innovative application of technology and the testing of a range of working prototypes and artefacts. Highly technical solutions are evaluated for materials, manufacture and aesthetics.

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BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN)

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS

→ The Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) BSc 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.

→ The Design Ergonomics BSc course focuses on the understanding of designing

with a particular attention to physiological and psychological human needs. Students are equipped in a wide range of conceptual, practical and professional skills. The unique mix of modules that students are exposed to has allowed them to develop their creative and scientific abilities simultaneously.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE Alongside the groundbreaking research undertaken within the School we pride ourselves on keeping up-todate with the latest industry advances. We know this is paramount to the success of the School and our ability to provide our students with

Live Project

New Designers

→ For a single week each January, students participate in an event called Live Project. The event enables students to engage with real work 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 an intensive week to develop an innovative solution that satisfies the constraints. Live Project gives students the chance to showcase the skills learnt over the course and engage with industry. It is also an excellent opportunity for students’ work to become commercial prior to graduation.

→ Each year a selection of students exhibit at the New Designers event in London. The event showcases over 3,000 of the most promising graduates from Britain’s leading art and design courses. The event attracts 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 students to network and promote their work, as well as to be inspired by others in their chosen industry.

the most professional

Guest Lectures

experience and training.

→ Students with the School are fortunate to experience an exciting array of guest lecturers that visit the school across the year. These often include leading design figures such as Sebastian Conran and also include cutting edge researchers and designers from the likes of Dyson and Adidas. Guest lectures often combine a range of both theoretical and practical workshops for students including classroom based presentations, one to one meetings with design consultants and team based activities.

Detailed are a number of events and ways in which we do this.

Degree Show Business Event

Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA) Competition → Each year Loughborough Design School selects RSA Student Design Awards briefs from the Industrial Design Studies final year module as a vehicle to empower students to tackling pressing social, environmental and economic issues through design thinking. It challenges students to open up further the potential of design to benefit society, to stretch boundaries and think differently about design; finding innovative, commercially viable, practical solutions to global social problems. We have a long history of winning competition briefs through this module, including multiple RSA competition wins and special commendations.

NEW COURSE FROM 2017

→ Annually the School’s Degree Show plays host to a special business event. 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.

→ Design course which focuses on the user and their needs and requirements. The course covers the creation of products, services and systems looking at user needs from a physical, emotional and cognitive point of view. lboro.ac.uk/ucd

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INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS

→ Between years 2 and 3, all design students are able to undertake either a year in industry (leading to the award of Diploma in Professional Studies) or 6 months in industry together with 6 months at an international partner university (leading to the award of Diploma in International Studies). Industry placements provide students with ‘real world’ experience. They work on live commercial projects 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 upon graduation. → The importance that the School places on industrial experience is demonstrated by the support given to students when applying for placement positions. All students are supported by a dedicated member of staff who acts as a point of contact for employers looking to recruit from the school. This member of staff is also able to provide support and advice regarding, for example, CVs, interviews and negotiation of contracts. → Second 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 over three quarters of school students are successful in securing placements.

‘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, media, oil and gas, sports, FMCG, toys, point of sale and packaging branding, UX and many others. Recent placement destinations include – Adidas, Aston Martin Lagonda, Cambridge Consultants, DCA, Disney, Factory Design, Foolproof, Hornby Hobbies, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Joseph Joseph, Kinneir Dufort, Microsoft Xbox, Mondelez, Nestle, Nissan, Pavegen, Princess Yachts, Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Conran, Seymour Powell, Smallfy and Unilever.’

→ Right: School placement student

working at Wonder Vision, London

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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (REF)

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BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS

â&#x2020;&#x2019; Providing an all-encompassing education

in design covering everything from traditional workshop skills to the latest digital design software in a purpose built environment. 2017

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RENAD ALAMOUDI

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7907 826 668 renad.ala@hotmail.com

REDUCING LONELINESS BY STIMULATING THE SENSES TO EVOKE POSITIVE MEMORIES AND EMOTIONS

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LSU Employability Award Shortlist ‘16 O2 UX Shortlist

The Memory Vessel is a product aimed at young adults who are away from home for the first time and wish to make the transition easier.

A unisex scooter for children inspired by Islamic patterns with a modern twist. 05

Users have the chance to hold within the Memory Vessel a few scents, visuals and sounds that are personal to them.

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By utilizing the senses, memories are stimulated and emotions are evoked to give the consumer a sense of home.

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Come Together is an app that allows community members to exchange their skills and time rather than money to complete short term projects.

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A perfume bottle aimed at female consumers, specifically those who are interested in the luxurious side of life.

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THOMAS ALDERMAN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7512 157 228 aldermant@me.com

INNOVATIVE LIFEGUARD SWIMMING FINS - FASTER ATTACHMENT, RUNNING AND SWIMMING SPEEDS

Drowning is currently the third leading cause of accidental death worldwide. A large number of these drownings take place in ocean environments, very often near the shore. Lifeguards identified a real need for innovation in swimming fins.

Unlike current fins, these fins allow lifeguards to run normally into the sea. Additionally, in soft sand, they could increase your speed.

These lifeguard swimming fins increase efficiency and save time in the lifesaving process and will therefore save more lives. They represent the first in the next generation of ocean lifesavingÂ equipment.

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The innovative heel design halves the time it takes a lifeguard to put the fins on, gaining valuable lifesaving time. 05

These fins not only look modern, they enable improved running ability whilst maintaining effective propulsion in the water. 025

ZAC ASHTON-HILL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ashtonhillzac@gmail.com

FOREARM PROTECTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO GUARD FROM BLADED, SPIKED AND IMPACT ATTACKS

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The proposed product combines aramid weave fibres with an articulated polymer hard plate system to provide protection from bladed, spiked and impact attacks when utilised with home office approved defence techniques.

The product combines a rich historical background with modern technology to provide the best protection available for police officers.

The intuitive and innovative design improves existing armour solutions by increasing flexibility and adjustability, ease of donning and doffing, heat regulation and the protection level offered. 02

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The design offers adaptability in the form of a removable hand protection plate as well as a modular MOLLE attachment system. 05

A series of detailed ergonomic and functional prototypes were produced in order to fully understand the requirements of the users. 027

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BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7724 979 413 peter.g.astbury@gmail.com peterastbury.com 05

ON-DEMAND RELIEF FROM MENOPAUSAL HOT FLUSHES

EXPERIENCE

‘16 World Usability Congress Speaker, Austria ‘16 Craze Management - Freelance Web Designer ‘16 Telegraph Media Group - UX Designer

A wrist-wearable device with interchangeable straps, providing quick and effective relief from hot flushes in any situation.

Aperture: A modular iPad™ case and app to bring over 60s into the digital world, helping users develop skills in online video creation.

AWARDS

‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘13 LDS Nominee for Starpack Design Awards

Hot flushes affect 10 million women in the UK alone. Current solutions require manual input from the user or have unpleasant side effects.

Design Week Project: TORC, a smart, 2-way group communications device. Designed specifically for the American summer camp industry.

Interchangeable batteries allow a seamless transition from day to night use, giving the user comfort and confidence 24 hours a day.

Task-based channels, waterproofing and an emergency button ensure the best solution for staff who need fast, reliable communication.

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SALLY ASTON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7964 663 692 sallyjaston@hotmail.co.uk sallyjaston.com 05

IMPROVING PARENTS’ SLEEP BY ENHANCING THE NIGHT FEED ROUTINE FOR BABIES ON FORMULA MILK

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‘16 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 KVB Design - Design Intern ‘15 LEGO - Design Intern

A bedside device that tracks babies sleep patterns and triggers the preparation of formula for when they wake.

An interactive public hub that provides support for anxiety sufferers and combats the associated stigma, kick-starting social change.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Diageo competition winner ‘15 Dunelm design week winner

By preparing bottles silently and efficiently whilst parents are sleeping, they have instant access to formula when their baby wakes.

Osom enhances the experience of social interactions between people by encouraging users not to engage with their mobile phones in bars.

A bespoke rotary device holds five measures of formula, preparing bottles at safe temperatures for feeding through the night.

Technology has formed the back bone of many systems. Osom uses technology and gamification to temporarily remove the reliance of phone use.

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CHRIS AUSTIN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7795 448 572 christopher.austin@hotmail.com

SMART JEWELLERY TO RAISE COUPLES’ AWARENESS OF SMARTPHONE OVERUSE AND IMPROVE QUALITY TIME TOGETHER

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‘16 Design Reality - Product Designer

Ours - Smart jewellery designed to be given as a desirable gift to one's partner, symbolising a commitment to reduced smartphone reliance.

Apollo - A connected cushion and app to record symptoms and improve communications between Crohn's patients and their healthcare providers.

Notifying users of only VIP contacts and logging screen-on time when together maximises quality time amidst today's constant distractions.

Fulcrum - Combining the essence of kinetic sculpture with the balancing of pebbles and specialist lighting to aid office task management.

The dock charges the user's bracelet and smartphone, with lighting turned off only when the phone is docked to discourage phone use in bed.

Iterative sketch development to support the Fulcrum concept, exploring form and aesthetic to arrive at the most effective overall outcome.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘11 Arkwright Trust Design Scholar

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AMAL ZAWANIE AZAHRIN

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7477 616 522 zawanie.azahrin@gmail.com

TACKLING ANXIETY THROUGH MONITORING HEART RATE AND PREVENTING DISRUPTIVE SKIN PICKING BEHAVIOUR

The device has a heart rate sensor that monitors anxiety and translates emotions into a beautiful animation.

A high-end coffee maker from a second year design week activity that encourages young professional users to save energy.

It is an accessible discreet wearable device that can be worn daily to distract users from getting anxious, as well as preventing skin picking behaviour.

A digital and reusable hormone monitoring device for menstruation and pregnancy. The concept was for a live project briefed by DCA. 05

Sustainable food packaging that was made convertible and reusable to encourage reduction of food waste, briefed by Tesco.

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SIDNEY MARTIN BARNETT

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7858 052 136 s.m.barnett-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

CANARY - AIR QUALITY SAMPLING SOLUTION FOR ENCLOSED SPACES ON BOARD MERCHANT NAVY SHIPS

AWARDS

‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner

CANARY provides a means of testing currently unavailable areas within an enclosed space, enhancing sailors' safety. Designed to navigate a 150mm diameter tube within an enclosed space and relay air sample data back to the user.

Folding phone case with a built in rain shield. Minimalist design featuring contrasting design choices.

CANARY is designed with function being its highest priority. This means building from inside out with a focus on long product life, high performance, lightweight designing using simple and reliable components.

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Sustainable focused home mixer, Featuring a human powered gear crank. 05

Materials were chosen to emphasize a reduction of hydrocarbon based polymers for a longer product life span.

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GEORGE THOMAS WILLIAM BATES

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7947 843 048 georgebates94@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Virtuality - Designer ‘14 Creactive Design - Designer

In its open state the professional is provided with a consistent and organised platform to work from, streamlining the set up process.

Pebbl - fidgeting re-imagined. Silent vibrations help to control breathing and combat panic attacks in the work environment and beyond.

The storage unit in its fully closed and self contained state ready to be used, transported or stored.

We are virtuality. Branding and concept realisation for a virtual reality cafe.

A USER CENTRED PORTABLE WORKSPACE FOR THE MODERN BEAUTY PROFESSIONAL

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With a designated space for treatment products, the professional has more space to work with and less chance of accidental spillage.

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Udu - the vape to help smokers quit while gradually reducing nicotine intake & combating issues with existing devices though sharing.

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JAMES BERRY

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7497 115 866 j.berry-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

GO OATS PROVIDES A HEALTHY, CONVENIENT BREAKFAST FOR PEOPLE ON THE GO

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Adidas HQ - Creative Direction Design Intern ‘16 Puma SE - Footwear & Graphic Design Intern

Go Oats is an automated porridge cooking system which can be either slow cooked overnight or through a quick start in the morning. The Go Oats product will notify the user though an app when the porridge is ready to go.

Memo is a personal wearable reminder aid for people with early stage dementia. The Watch reminds them through a visual of a family member.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The main aim of the Go Oats product is to prepare a healthy breakfast, for people who don't find the time in a morning to prepare food.

Any Heat is an energy efficiency kit to enable the end user to monitor heat output from a domestic household radiator. 05

The special key allows the radiator to release excess air and contaminated water in a clean and safe manor.

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KIERAN BIRD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7794 879 346 k37bird@gmail.com

OUTDOOR TABLE FOR SOCIAL CAMPERS, FOCUSING ON USABILITY AND ADAPTABILITY

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Design School - Degree Show Team ‘16 5or6 - Graphic Designer

Magnetic fastenings allow the table to be dismantled for ease of storage and cleaning.

Using the senses of sight, touch and smell to re-establish positive memories for those with mental health issues.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Commended Student Starpack Award

Adjustable legs and customisable surfaces designed to meet outdoor dining and cooking needs.

A diet and stress monitor to help reduce the negative health effects of night work on medical professionals. 05

A projected touchscreen interface allowing users to review their stress levels and plan meals to help combat night work health issues.

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TOM BLAIR

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7724 696 329 tomblair505@gmail.com

FROM TREE TO TEA - A NEW LEAF PROCESSING SOLUTION FOR THE AVID TEA DRINKER 01

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‘16 Canyon Europe - Junior Design Engineer

The number of individuals growing their own tea plants has increased rapidly over the last few years. This product offers a new preparation method for unprocessed tea leaves.

Exploring the advances in 3D scanning and how it can be used to optimize the design of a hockey shin pad.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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Through the use of a removable spinning chamber, the circulation of both steam and hot air ensures the tea leaves offer optimum taste with relative ease for the user.

An interactive speaker / radio offering a user friendly experience whilst considering the importance of inclusive design.

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An innovative solution for individuals to secure their home using motion detecting pods located at key entry points.

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THOMAS BLUNDELL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7875 225 994 t.blundell101@gmail.com

ENHANCED GUIDANCE AND COMMUNICATION FOR RECREATIONAL CLIMBING

EXPERIENCE

‘16 UNStudio, Amsterdam - Product Designer ‘15 TU Delft, NL - Advanced Prototyping ‘13 Brightworks - Product Design Intern

Aimed at novice to intermediate climbers, this interactive climbing system provides a safer, more progressive climbing experience.

Giro - a 14-piece cutlery set for Italian housewares company, Alessi™. Images used with permission of UNStudio, Amsterdam.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International Studies ‘16 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘15 TU Delft, NL - Lighting Exhibition

A compact ground unit offers both performance tracking and gentle guidance, allowing users to monitor and analyse progress more effectively.

As a key feature in a number of UNStudio projects, the 'architectural twist' was scaled down to create a tactile framework on a human scale.

Enhanced guidance & communication is delivered through harness-worn electronics, overcoming issues caused by the operating environment.

The fine-tuned twist detail creates a dynamic motion, frozen in a solid material, yielding a balanced, ergonomic form.

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TOM BOLTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7957 333 199 bolton.t6@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/Tom-Bolton/ 04

CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE STORAGE FOR INSULIN PENS 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Techstyle Europe - Junior Designer ‘15 LSU Media - Head of Sports Photography

Insulin requires careful storage between 2°C and 25°C to stop it from degrading and losing potency. A recent study found that the majority of people are not storing their medicine within manufacturers guidelines.

Hand made appearance model of a design for a bike computer with additional GPS functionality.

AWARDS

‘17 Hacking Health Liverpool - Winning Team

Concept sketches for a mudguard design with integrated lighting.

The product aims to address this issue by providing a portable design that can heat or cool the internal chamber in order to keep the insulin within the recommended temperature range.

Reverse engineered rotary power tool, produced in Creo Parametric and rendered in Keyshot.

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ROSIE BOUGHTON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY rosie.boughton@hotmail.co.uk

MAKING NATURAL PAINT FROM WASTE FOOD AND VEGETABLE PEELINGS 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Lego, Denmark - Internship ‘15 Erasmus student at NTNU, Norway

A close up view of the silicone sleeve on the bottle. Each bottle has a slight variation in design that also functions as a grip when being shaken to mix the ingredients together, unless a messier approach is favoured!

A smart exercise device and app that monitors, maintains and improves the mobility of people with Parkinson's Disease after diagnosis.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International Studies

A product aimed towards children aged 3–7 that instructs and encourages experimentation with vegetable waste and food leftovers to make natural paint with. There is also a tray that the paint can be poured into for easy access.

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One of the interactive prototypes tested on the streets in Trondheim, Norway to facilitate true human connection in urban spaces. 05

The injection moulding tool for a plastic widget that required manual milling and a range of metal workshop techniques. 051

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Design School - Student Ambassador ‘16 Valley CPI - Development Designer

At least 4 million people worldwide suffer from Arrhythmia. Wearable defibrillators are worn generally by patients over the age of 60. The product is to be worn under clothing to provide 24/7 monitoring and delivery of therapy if required.

The design combines and packages emerging sensor technology, E-textile connectivity and bamboo fabric to create a user-centered wearable product.

AWARDS

‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘14 QE 'Create the trophy' Regional winner

GEORGIA BOULTER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Utilitarian and ergonomic design approaches were employed in the development of the wearable product via user experience prototyping. This enables the user to be more comfortable throughout their daily life.

georgiaboulter@gmail.com georgiaboulter.co.uk

Reverse engineered computer mouse, utilising advanced surfacing skills in Creo 3.0 to optimise the design for additive manufacture. Rhino 5.0 with a Grasshopper plug-in was used to create the voronoi pattern on the TPE grip.

A WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR SAVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA 03

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OLIVER BOURTON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7964 925 395 bourton.o@gmail.com

A MULTI-USE AUTO INJECTER FOR OPTIMISED HOME ADMINISTRATION 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 UNBXD - UX/Marketing Designer ‘16 BOFA International - Junior Designer

An interactive aquaponics system to promote positive behavioural change, encouraging children to take an active interest in their health.

AWARDS

The device consists of a multi-use injection chamber, coupled with a velocity control feature. The stand incorporates sharps disposal ensuring no risk of needlestick injury to the patient.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘12 Arkwright Scholarship

Service design has been included to relieve the patient of the stress of monitoring their treatment. Dosage, needle replacements and sharps disposal are all managed to further enhance the overall experience provided by the device. 02

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Device designed to help alleviate stress in the work place through increasing productivity. Subtle lighting enhancing the work environment. 05

Time bar for the task to be completed. Task duration is altered swiping left or right accordingly. Lighting will indicate task completion. 055

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Freelance Graphic Designer ‘16 Inspired Agency - Brand Designer ‘16 5or6 - Junior Brand Designer

Increased interest in artisanal coffee and new brewing methods has led to the creation of Nitrous infused cold brew coffee. The smooth, creamy texture and natural sweetness appeals to a much wider audience than normal coffee.

Utilising current filtering methods, fresh Nitrous coffee can be produced to your taste in minutes. A capsule system allows safe and easy infusion of Nitrous oxide into the beverage while a filter keeps the beverage clear and free of coffee grounds.

Currently Nitrous coffee can only be purchased from specialist coffee shops with no home based products on the market. However larger brands like Starbucks™ are starting to introduce and successfully push this beverage in the UK market.

An app designed on placement during a re-brand for the Newcastle Falcons rugby team. It aims on improving the entire user experience by reducing pain points in the service and keeping fans more connected on game day.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

MATTHEW BRADLEY

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7870 932 281 mattbeee@icloud.com issuu.com/matthewbradley1/docs/smaller 01

REVOLUTIONISING THE DOMESTIC COFFEE MARKET WITH EASY-BREW NITROUS INFUSED COFFEE 02

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PHILIPPA BRIDGES

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7504 625 641 pippa.bridges@hotmail.com pippabridges.com 04

PORTABLE HEIGHT, WEIGHT AND BMI CENTILE MEASURE FOR INFANTS 01

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Design School - Degree Show Team ‘16 Ultra Electronics NCS - Intern Designer ‘15 Verdure Outdoor Living – Designer

In addition to measuring, the product includes tests for NHS 27 month developmental reviews, incorporating features such as beads, building blocks and colouring books to evaluate a child's fine and gross motor skills.

An extension lead for the modern home. Using future technology, Vim provides a wireless charging station for your phone.

AWARDS

‘17 ‘17 ‘17 ‘14

Diploma in Professional Studies Shortlisted for RSA Design Awards Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner Shortlisted for Lowdi Design

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The measure is carried from house to house by NHS nurses in a suitcase, but opens out for use. Ultrasound technology measures the child's height, whilst an app automatically calculates BMI Centile. LEDs indicate measurement completion.

Verdure Outdoor Living's western red cedar garden furniture collection; designed for manufacture in Canada. 05

A year round log-burning BBQ hut, creating the sociable cooking experience under shelter, or providing a quiet garden retreat. 059

TESSA BROWN

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7518 501 870 tessjb@hotmail.com

HANDY BIKE TOOL FOR ESSENTIAL REPAIRS WHILE ON THE GO 03

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Bitool has been developed to provide cyclists with an alternative to a multi-tool. The tools can be used individually or combined together.

The iTrolley is an interactive trolley that automatically calculates what has been loaded into it, removing the hassle of checkouts.

Bitool encompasses the main tools needed for everyday bike repairs and maintenance. The tools are housed within a portable case.

EVENTOR is an interactive diary that syncs with multiple devices. It uses a projector to notify the user of upcoming events and news.

The app aids the use of Bitool and helps to create a community of experts who can offer help and share knowledge.

Eksjรถ is an IKEA inspired flat pack coffee table. All of the materials are sustainable and the table top is made from old school art desks. 061

OLIVER BULL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7947 276 048 ob999@hotmail.co.uk

THE COMPLETE MANUAL COFFEE CRAFT BREWING EXPERIENCE FOR THE ASPIRING HOME BARISTA

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Pavegen - Freelance Designer ‘15 Pavegen - Design Engineer

The complete sensory brewing experience from hand grinding your own beans to brewing the perfect hot or chilled cup of coffee.

A two shot injection moulded spoke key manufactured as a team to promote the premium 'Rapha' cycling brand.

The unique 3 in 1 coffee brewer allows the aspiring home barista to experiment with traditional artisan brewing techniques and flavours.

Lead designer on the Millennial 2020 Pepsi Max Brand Challenge innovation pitch with Pavegen in 2016.

The burr grinder's dial adjustment feature improves usability for the user, enabling them to adapt the bean to different brew methods.

A bamboo bicycle designed and handcrafted with fully sustainable materials and repurposed bike components.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Pepsi Max Millennial Brand Winner

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HELENA BULLOCK

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7787 410 787 helenabullock@icloud.com

RECYCLING SPENT SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES 01

EXPERIENCE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 Clayesmore School - D&T Teaching Assistant

The solution reduces the amount of empty shotgun cartridges being sent to landfill, by separating the materials so that they can be recycled.

Babel is a learning support device allowing elderly users to record tutorials from relatives, in order to develop digital skills at home.

AWARDS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 Diploma in Professional Studies

04 02

The recycling unit is loaded with eight cartridges at a time. The caps are constrained and the plastic casing is clamped and removed. Materials are released and collected in the baskets for recycling.

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A redesign of a hot air brush, suitable for those who suffer from arthritis. This was a client set brief over a week long period. 05

The lightweight, hand held product allows users to de-tangle, dry and style their hair with increased comfort. 065

LILLIE BURTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7450 434 728 lillieburton@hotmail.com

SMART BIRD FEEDER AND BATH WITH INTEGRATED CAMERA 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Crosshead Ltd - Junior Designer

The integrated feeder and bath design uses smart features to engage the user beyond that of a regular feeder.

A durable design with a removable bath allows for easy cleaning to give maximum health benefits to the bird.

Interchangeable feeder modules to support a vast variety of bird species. Logging them as they visit the feeder.

Smart features include a pressure sensor to alert the user when food is low, allowing a quick refill.

The app engages users with bird wildlife. Features encourage users to learn, log and share their bird entries.

Motion detecting camera records and takes pictures of birds feeding which is relayed via wi-fi to the app.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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CHARLOTTE BUSH

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7805 547 882 charlottebush.design@gmail.com

BEDSIDE COFFEE ALARM CLOCK 01

EXPERIENCE

‘17 LDS - Degree Show Team ‘16 New Dawn Innovations - Product Designer ‘15 Enactus Loughborough - Graphic Designer

Jo is a bedside coffee machine that makes coffee upon the user’s morning alarm. The product can either sync with the user’s calendar to wake them up or alternatively the user can input their alarm manually.

The first workplace product that reduces hypertension using ultrasound and encourages communication amongst colleagues to help stress.

AWARDS

‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Diageo Competition Winner

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The product offers convenience to the user with its simple interface, app controlled design and low maintenance. The product fits perfectly on the bedside and also acts as a DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker.

Redesign of a shredder to reduce mess when emptying and to make it easier to clear paper jams. 05

Water and a pressing plate compress the shredded paper into a mould, which dries using air jet technology and is released as a pulp block.

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OLIVER RUFUS CAMPION

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7707 900 281 olivercampion@hotmail.com

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Adidas - Footwear designer ‘15 Lego - Product designer

Detail image of the interaction switch, the mist nozzles, and the internal compression spring.

A portable food heating device that allows kayakers to heat food whilst out on the water.

The device features a buckle strap that allows the user to attach the device to other luggage for maximum portability.

Touch activated earphones that pause the users music and simultaneously enhance the surrounding sounds so that earphones need not be removed.

A HAND-HELD PERSONAL COOLING DEVICE BRINGING RELIEF TO PEOPLE IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS

The device cools the user with a fine spray created by a compression spring forcing water through fine nozzles at the front.

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Sketch development of the touch activated earphones.

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SCARLETT CHILD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7757 502 275 scarlettc95@hotmail.co.uk

COMFORTING CLASSROOM CHAIR FOR SUFFERERS OF SENSORY OVERLOAD MELTDOWN

EXPERIENCE

‘15 DCI-Artform - Development Designer

A low-cost production sensory chair to remove and re-integrate senses for children with autism who suffer from Sensory Overload Meltdowns at school and play groups.

Merchandising Development Designer for NYX cosmetics point of sale system, for UK roll out at DCI-Artform.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

04 02

The collapsible comforting design allows the child to have sensory respite without having to be moved from the room, which helps to destigmatise the situation. Beneficial for both specialist and mainstream schools. 02

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A technologically advanced cosmetics P.O.S system and pairing app to encourage recycling and promote environmental factors of purchase. 05

The reward based system uses recognition sensors and augmented reality to display product recycling options as well as latest trends. 073

ABIDUR CHOWDHURY

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7759 285 519 abidurchowdhurydesign@gmail.com abidurchowdhury.com 05

AER - AN ASTHMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPROVING ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Curventa - Design Intern ‘15 Cambridge Consultants - Design Intern

Design skills from sketching to model making are used in depth to explore form, interactions, usability, colour, material and finish.

A range of sketching from thumbnails to illustrations for Ferv; a thermally insulated kettle which saves energy, time and water.

70% of asthmatics don't listen to the instructions of their doctor. Approximately ¾ of the total costs of asthma are due to poor adherence.

Amico is a voice controlled modular desktop buddy designed to suit your needs in your shared accommodation.

AER as a system looks to facilitate and encourage users to be more compliant with their medication through a variety of novel features.

Decibel is a fictional headphone brand designed to bring the embodiment of youthful minimal fashion to blue-tooth headphones.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Red dot design award ‘16 Design Week, 2nd Place

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RHIANNA CLARE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7447 556 009 rhiannaclareuk@hotmail.com

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Laleham Health and Beauty - Pack Tech

Research has shown that 92% of the global population are affected by air pollution. Despite this the use of air purifiers is limited.

Aegle is a smart shower exploiting circular economy principles to save water by mimicking the Earth’s natural water cycle.

Current designs use clinical colours and designs so are often disregarded by users; considering emotional design can change this.

Using a product service system natural soap reels, for use with Aegle, are delivered to the user thus reducing waste.

Using multiple filter technologies Aeri cleans air efficiently whilst monitoring pollutant levels, alerting the user via a dedicated app.

Reverse engineered iron utilising additive manufacture to allow for part consolidation. Surface modeled with Creo, rendered in Keyshot.

AWARDS

REDUCTION OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION THROUGH THE USE OF EMOTIONAL DESIGN

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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JAKE CLAUGHTON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7983 348 250 claughtonj@live.co.uk

EXPERIENCE

‘15 DCI-Artform Ltd - Development Designer

A case that redefines the way PC's are built. Component compartmentalization reduces the complexity and time taken to build your own PC.

Games controller reverse engineered and redesigned for additive manufacture, using advanced surface modelling techniques in Creo.

Modular design allows for panels to be replaced to accommodate a variety of PC components, and gives the user multiple styling choices.

Smart coaster system that monitors fluid intake, reacts to users' consumption with a UI built into the coaster to give medical advice.

Prototyping involved high levels of metal craftsmanship. Precision and accuracy were needed in bending, forming and welding parts.

Washing machine redesigned for users with arthritis. Minimizes the number of physical tasks required in the laundry process.

AWARDS

MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE PC CASE DESIGNED FOR NOVICE AND EXPERT PC BUILDERS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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JAMES COLBURN

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7962 987 067 j.w.colburn-13@student.lboro.ac.uk colburndesign.co.uk 05

EXPERIENCE

‘15 SIMTECH - Junior Design Engineer

Adapt comprises of a front and rear device that attach to the bike headset and seat post.

Electroluminescent headphones developed in my spare time. The casing has been 3D printed and contains fully functional electronics.

AWARDS

ADAPTIVE BIKE LIGHT THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY EXPERIENCE

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The lights automatically adjust to suit a range of situations in order to improve the safety of commuting cyclists.

Design week project that encourages colleagues to connect and talk about mental health problems in the workplace.

A fully functional prototype was created using sensors to detect any change in weather and cars that come in close proximity.

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Shaver with custom hand grip for physically impaired users. 3D scan data was taken and manipulated in Creo to produce the grips. 081

CHRIS CORBETT

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7584 659 634 c.corbett53@gmail.com behance.net/ChrisCorbett 04

ADAPTABLE SMART BATTERY MANAGEMENT FOR DISMOUNTED SOLDIERS 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Pavegen - Design Consultant ‘15 Pavegen - Design Intern

FUSE uses modular scalability, wireless energy and data transfer to centralize, manage and supplement the future soldier’s energy demands when on operations. With a streamlined user experience, the soldier can focus on getting the job done.

A complete re-imagining of the Pavegen brand identity. All design work in collaboration with Ascend Studio.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International Studies

Comprised of 3 component products, the Mother battery, Daughter battery and Control unit. Wireless charging from the soldier’s patrol bag to their armour allows them to ‘fight light’ whilst maintaining battery awareness with the Control.

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PHYS is your personal trainer for the office, monitoring your posture and daily activity at the desk. 05

Adjust your personal calorie goals, and earn rewards for your healthy habits.

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HELEN COUPER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7778 308 934 helen.couper@outlook.com

IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY WHEN COOKING IN SMALL SPACES

EXPERIENCE

‘16 npk design - Trainee Industrial Designer ‘14 Design School Student Ambassador

Kitchen worktop-based air cleaning device, keeping indoor air quality fresh and clean by recirculating the air through a series of filters.

This week-long project addresses habitual sedentary behaviour, encouraging users to walk instead of drive.

Internal sensors detect and inform the user of when filters require cleaning. The filters can be removed easily, cleaned and replaced.

A motion sensor in the key fob triggers a reminder for the user to walk when reaching for the car keys before leaving the house.

The device stands directly over the hob to detect humidity from cooking, providing a portable extractor fan for small space living.

The corresponding app informs the user of their personal progress and the long-term benefits of walking instead of using a car.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International studies ‘15 Student Starpack Bronze Star Award ‘14 Student Starpack Commended Award

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BENJAMIN CULLIS WATSON

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Designworks Windsor - Design Intern ‘13 Jeff Shelton Architect - Design Intern

A selection of development sketches exploring product interaction, form and finish.

Allows users to reduce the impact of their household waste, while maximising growth from small urban gardens.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 O2 Connected Home Shortlist

Provides urban gardeners with a mess and smell-free solution, using the Japanese Bokashi techniques to speed up decomposition.

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

An inclusively designed tactile weighing scales for the visually impaired.

+44 (0) 7739 542 959 benjamin.cullis@hotmail.com

A HOME BOKASHI COMPOSTING SOLUTION FOR URBAN GARDENERS 02

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BRADLEY CUTTS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7725 856 003 bradleycutts@gmail.com

A REDESIGN OF THE ICONIC ALL-MOUNTAIN SKI BOOT TO PROVIDE A MORE PLEASURABLE WALKING EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Inn Gear Ltd - Project Manager

This renaissance of the all-mountain ski boot has been design engineered to cater for a wide variety of users. It offers comfort, flexible support and sporting performance when in use on the slopes, and the ultimate lightweight portability.

A future technology cleaning device to revolutionise household cleaning in remote areas, encouraging efficient waste management.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

When the boots aren't being used for skiing, the exo-skeleton can be detached from its inner and used comfortably as a walking boot. The rear spinal mechanism allows the boot to lock into position and fold away when not in use.

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A tattoo aftercare product that encourages lifetime maintenance by incorporating all stages of aftercare into one consumer device. 05

A successful restaurant design project completed during my placement year as an interior designer.

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OLIVER DAVIDSON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7983 579 609 omdavidsondesign@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/omdavidson/ 04

BLIND-SPOT HAZARD DETECTION SYSTEM FOR SNOWBOARDING 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Thermo Fisher Scientific - ID contractor ‘15 Thermo Fisher Scientific - ID intern

FYDP - Snowborders suffer from a significant blind-spot while riding the slopes. Due to a constant need to be aware of their surroundings before making a turn, this can make a negative impact on the riders technique.

Gūru - a cordless hot glue pen designed for precision and convenience. 2017 final year live projects submission for DCA.

Radar sensors use the doppler effect to detect relative motion behind the rider while vibration motors provide haptic feedback to alert the rider to the presence of a potential hazard. This allows them to focus on improving their technique.

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Gūru is designed to fit in with the modern day designers workspace. Sleek and professional, with a soft-touch ergonomic rubber grip. 05

From Crussia with Love - Electromechanical can crusher designed and built from scratch to automatically crush five cans in under one minute. 091

CHRISTOPHER DAVIES

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7818 710 640 chris.davies100@gmail.com

CONVENIENT PROTECTION AGAINST AIR POLLUTION FOR COMMUTERS, AVOIDING SOCIAL STIGMA OF A MASK

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Graphic Packaging - Conceptual Designer ‘17 Freelance Graphic Designer ‘15 Gladman - Creative Assistant

The device is designed to be used in short bursts in areas of a city where pollution levels are particularly harmful.

Elk is a smarter form of personal mobility for those with lower body impairment, designed to allow users to feel more accepted in society.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Shortlisted for RSA Design Awards ‘16 Seymourpowell Design Week - Top 3

Users will be notified when to use the product through an app on their smartphone, which also offers a detailed breakdown of pollution.

Lume is a responsive projection keyboard able to assist users through suggestive typing, eye tracking, and adjustable scale and colours.

The mouthpiece of the product will be hidden when not in use for hygiene, whilst filters can be changed easily by the user when necessary.

Spice Club is a modular range of "nearly-ready" meals, allowing the user ultimate choice in the configuration of their asian-inspired dish.

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PETER DAVIES

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7809 290 848 pete.arthur.davies@gmail.com coroflot.com/peterdavies/profile 01

CHEMICAL FREE CONTACT LENS CLEANING AND DISINFECTION INSPIRED BY NATURE

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Woodpecker Joinery UK - Design Intern ‘14 St. Angela's School - Teaching Assistant ‘13 Obermayer Planen + Beraten GmbH

Contact lenses usually require daily handling and cleaning that relies on high dexterity and the use of chemical cleaning solutions.

Freelance graphic design projects conducted on behalf of various premiership american football teams and the GB national team.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Vu. offers a fully automated ultraviolet and subsonic cleaning alternative, for superior cleaning, improved comfort and long term savings.

Traditional victorian style cast metal brackets, batch manufactured for red cedar greenhouses, for both decorative and structural purposes.

Cleaning fluid is self-generated safely, sustainably and quietly from the air, which is HEPA filtered and condensed on antimicrobial silver.

Reverse engineered power drill with ergonomic grip detail, created with high quality G2 surfacing to exploit 3D scan and AM technologies.

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SAMUEL DEMPSEY

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7860 847 754 sdempseydesign.com

INCORPORATING SAFETY INTO THE NEW WAVE OF AMATEUR ADVENTURE

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Microsoft - User Experience Designer ‘14 Pavegen - Industrial Designer ‘14 Smart Live - Graphic Designer

In recent years there has been a huge rise in amateur adventure. With inexperience, comes an increased risk to health and safety.

Valv re-imagines the common vacuum flask. Utilizing portable pods enhances the users' ability to freshly brew beverages on the go.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Winner London Service Design Jam ‘16 Winner Hong Kong University UXathon

Ikiri encompasses preventative and emergency functionality to ensure the safety of inexperienced adventurers.

Ito is a device for future workspaces which transitions a habituated interaction tool into Augmented reality work-flows.

A bespoke alert feature prevents route timing complacency, whilst a personal locater beacon and shelter provides an emergency failsafe.

A companion for a wearable air quality monitor giving real time updates and guiding the user away from localized smog using GPS.

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CHRISTOPHER DONALDSON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7935 452 207 chrisddonaldson@hotmail.com linkedin.com/in/chris-donaldson-89420098/ 04

MENTAL STRESS TRACKING AND RELIEF THROUGH WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH ANXIETY

EXPERIENCE

‘16 RGK Wheelchairs - CAD Engineer

NerveTrac is a wearable smart device that analyses ECG data to detect mental stress. Upon stress detection, NerveTrac notifies the user discretely and walks them through breathing exercises to return stress levels to normal.

Chiro is an upgrade to the digital artist toolkit. By using ergonomic button positioning it allows creators to work, sitting or standing.

AWARDS

‘13 Capgemini - UK Supertechie Finalist

Anxiety has a huge impact on quality of life and is difficult to recover from due to its intangibility. NerveTrac collects quantifiable data about emotional states in the body allowing for faster recovery as progress can now be tracked.

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BACh is an essential exercise product for any desk worker as it tackles one of the biggest health epidemics in the modern world, posture. 05

With variable resistance disks the user can perform exercises which work the key muscle groups associated with poor posture at their desks 099

EMILY DONOVAN

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7739 097 051 e.k.donovan-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

INVOLVING PARENTS IN THEIR CHILD’S LEARNING ACTIVITIES 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 ConvaTec - Junior R&D Medical Engineer

The product consists of two parts; a ‘portal’ base structure and its detachable ‘alien’ superstructure. In school use encourages social skills development and at home it is the focus for child/parent interactive learning activities.

An app designed to reduce food waste, inform user spending and generate recipes from stored food content by tracking expiry dates.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Youth Sport Direct Design Competition

The portable space-themed product aims to engage young children. The base provides storage for the electronic components. The detachable alien is a visually appealing means of promoting children’s emotional and cognitive development.

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A kettle redesign, featuring a vacuum-insulated stainless steel body, heat transfer resistant coating and reduced energy and water wastage. 05

A wearable device to improve a triathlete’s performance by monitoring hydration and nutrition through a non-invasive blood glucose tracker. 101

PAIGE DOUTEL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7946 435 238 paigedoutel@gmail.com

CALF MUSCLE TEAR RECOVERY AID PROVIDING LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR PLAYERS OF CONTACT SPORT

Prototyping the various elements of the product to test functionality, comfortability, size, relevance & proportion of the proposed design.

Multifunctional colour-coded smart inhaler designed to encourage people to properly administer the correct medication for theirÂ condition.

Product rendering showing proposed colours, finishings & materials, gained from in-depth research, expert advice & co-designing sessions.

A hand crafted bird watching device that allows users to quickly identify the type of bird from its tweet and in what direction to observe.

Ideation phase showing iterative product sketches, design detail and providing evidence of valid design for manufacture considerations.

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Eco-friendly safety razor allowing users to quickly & easily remove clogged hair from between razor blades with a built in pivot mechanism. 103

PINAR DUMLU

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7799 124 005 pinardumlu93@gmail.com

ALLEVIATING STRESS THROUGH REFLEXOLOGY IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 MAA - Intern Designer in Istanbul ‘15 Semester Study Abroad - NTNU in Norway ‘14 Henkel Packaging R&D - Summer Internship

Recreating the traditional reflexology experience for the home environment for mainly relaxation purposes. It has been designed as a method to help relaxation, alleviate stress and help prevent the negative effects of routine stress.

A desirable inclusive clock for the visually impaired, designed to incorporate 4 out of the 5 senses: Sight, Touch, Smell and Sound.

AWARDS

‘16 Diploma in International Studies (DIS) ‘13 UAL - CSM Foundation - Distinction ‘12 International Baccalaureate Diploma

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The product applies controlled pressure to the reflex points under the foot of the user for 20-30 minutes while the user is sitting in a comfortable position. The user can adjust the pressure and programme to their comfort levels.

A steam cooker designed to be used in the beach environment after a yoga session to extend and enhance the experience with a healthy meal. 05

Customizable 3D printed wheelchair, which transforms the wheelchair from looking medical to a more desirable product experience. 105

TONY ELKINGTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7570 125 990 tonyelkingtondesign@gmail.com tonyelkington.com 01

TAKING CONTROL OF PERSONAL THERMAL COMFORT IN THE WORKPLACE

EXPERIENCE

‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 Vax Ltd. - Product Designer ‘14 LSU Design Association - Events

Stratum is a desk mat that applies localised heating and cooling directly to the user's forearms to help maintain personal thermal comfort.

TRI is a reconfigurable dehumidifier system that combats damp and mould, and adapts to the changing needs of renters from house to house.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 LU Scholarship for Academic Excellence ‘14 LDS Prize for Academic Excellence

The mat self-regulates to the user's desired temperature, allowing the user to feel comfortable in a wider range of ambient conditions.

Itero is a re-printer: load it with waste paper, and the pages are cleaned using lasers before the new document is printed.

Stratum is designed to be unobtrusive and facilitate productivity. It also rolls away neatly for storage, allowing full use of desk space.

Paper can be re-printed over and over again with itero, helping offices to drastically reduce their paper waste and save money.

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CHARLOTTE ENSOR

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7398 272 058 c.a.ensor-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Staverton - Assistant Product Designer

The product is designed to aid arthritic suffers by providing heat therapy and comfort to relieve their pain during the working day.

A non-invasive glucose monitor that utilises new laser technology to analyse glucose levels.

AWARDS

HEATED OFFICE CHAIR RELIEVES ARTHRITIC PAIN AND MONITORS POSTURE

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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The product uses integrated heat technology to deliver warmth to the user and pressure sensors to monitor body posture. 03

The product offers two heat settings, which can be controlled either by the buttons located on the armrest or by the desktop app.

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Glucose monitor redesigned to improve ease of use in regards to locating the tester strip. 06

A boiling hob that incorporates water supply and drainage. Removing the need to fill and carry heavy cooking pots to boil vegetables.

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WILLIAM EVANS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7584 094 011 willevans002@gmail.com

FACILITATING HORTICULTURE ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

EXPERIENCE

‘15 New Dawn Innovations- Product Designer

Students with limited fine motor skills are given the opportunity to take part in a wider range of horticulture activities.

SpellShare - a social communication game for children, parents and friends that encourages communication about everyday issues.

Switch controlled turret design simulates rain, sun, wind and sound to supplement learning outcomes.

Junction Church - a full re-branding project for a local Loughborough church that includes digital, print and signage elements.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Planting containers tessellate together to form a larger, collective school garden. 02

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A selection of service graphics developed for social media.

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NICHOLAS FARRAR

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7846 102 990 nickfarrar@hotmail.co.uk

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Stag Design - Designer

A lightweight protective shield for cricket umpires designed to protect the upper torso and head, without impacting on their role.

Personal portable coffee machine, allowing users to make fresh, high quality coffee on the go.

AWARDS

PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR CRICKET UMPIRES TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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The shield has a smart phone mount to allow users to view instant video replays from a number of cameras around the ground.

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The shield has been designed to deflect the blow of the ball, reducing the impact on the shield and therefore the umpire.

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The D23 drip dry bath mat collects water preventing it running onto the floor, improving safety and hygiene in the bathroom.

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A personalised wooden beer crate. One of the projects that I was involved in from design to manufacture during my placement at Stag Design.

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BECKY FERRARO

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7969 736 227 beckyferraro.design@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/beckyferraro 01

A GAMING CONTROLLER TO HELP IMPROVE AND TRACK THE MUSCLE STRENGTH OF PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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‘16 Microsoft - UX Designer ‘16 Freelance Designer & Developer ‘16 Microsoft - Intern UX Designer

The device exploits gaming to motivate users who need to maintain regular exercise as their mobility declines.

Xist encourages exercise through replicating a virtual survival scenario. Collect items and challenge others to build camp and stay alive.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner ‘16 Microsoft Technical Intern of the Year ‘14 O2 UX Shortlist

The controller provides gentle resistance to help build strength without exertion whilst using range of motion exercise to control a game.

A responsive solution, users utilise items to perform tasks around camp to boost energy, hunger and hydration and increase their rank.

Pairing with the app allows users to keep track of their motion and provides a hub to use when consulting with specialists and doctors.

Quantum scales assist those with Alzheimers and memory loss to follow complex recipes by simplifying the process and displaying steps.

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‘16 Bosch - Design Intern ‘15 ACT Universal - Electrical and Assembly

Lights illuminate the mat where pressure is applied, creating a stimulating sensory environment which enhances play. The predictable cause and effect of this interaction provides some much needed stability for the child who has autism.

The cordless design allows the mat to be used anywhere in the house. When not in use, it can be stored on the induction charging unit, charging ready for the next use.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner

LUCY FIDGETT

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

The sensory environment can be controlled via a Smart Phone application, which allows the carer to personalise both the colour and intensity of the glow. Having this control means that an ideal sensory environment can be provided.

+44 (0) 7758 970 097 l.fidgett@gmail.com

The product provides an enhanced sensory environment when carer and child engage in moments of shared attention or mirrored play. It therefore facilitates Intensive Interaction; a recognised therapy for developing social interaction skills in children with autism.

AN INTERACTIVE PLAY MAT ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATIVE PLAY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN 03

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ALEXANDER FLEMING

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7748 670 700 ajfdesign@outlook.com

OXYGEN REBREATHER A SUPPLEMENTARY BREATHING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERS

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‘16 Factorydesign - Junior Designer

Oxygen rebreather is a life support system. It is designed to enhance the performance of high altitude mountaineers, in order to help them summit and descend safely.

Infusion: A herbal tea brewing kit, designed to allow tea enthusiasts to brew truly fresh herbal tea anywhere, on the go.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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By recirculating exhaled breath and scrubbing it of carbon dioxide, the product vastly extends the use of oxygen tanks carried by the user. Climbers therefore receive a much more efficient flow of oxygen. 02

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lUl is a sleep enhancing product, designed to reduce background noise within a small apartment, helping to improve users' sleeping patterns. 05

Vision is an interactive mirror with a smart learning system. It empowers users with the necessary skills to take better care of their oral health. 119

OLIVER FLOREK

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7930 359 789 florek.olly@googlemail.com

A JEWELLERY BASED DEVICE ALLEVIATING THE SYMPTOMS OF RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON THROUGH FAR INFRARED HEAT

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Laleham Health and Beauty - Pack Tech

Raynaud’s Phenomen affects at least 10% of the UK population. The attacks, triggered by temperature change, are painful and unpleasant.

Detritus. Using circular economy principles to create natural personal care from agriculture by-products and food processing waste.

Loop aims to stop these attacks. By sensing an initial drop in skin temperature, far infrared heat can be applied to halt the attacks.

All of the ingredients are recovered from waste, alleviating the increasing strain on resource systems and the growing waste epidemic.

Triggered by a ring worn temperature sensor, the heating is applied radiantly from heating elements based in jewellery like wrist bands.

Reverse engineered sunglasses, custom fit using 3D scan data improving comfort and increasing performance.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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JEMMA FORSTER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7847 179 514 jemma_forster@hotmail.co.uk linkedin.com/in/jemmaforster/ 05

INCLUSIVE CERAMIC DINNERWARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE AND COMFORT DURING MEALTIMES

EXPERIENCE

‘16 METU - Year Study Abroad

Innovative features that aid people with degenerative conditions affecting their visual and physical capabilities to eat.

The fridge has a simplistic, accessible and intuitive layout. Designed with consideration of sensory, cognitive and physical needs.

This design uses colour to act as social camouflage to create a more conventional form for the whole family to use.

A smart audio device designed to aid prevention of posture-related musculoskeletal disorders by reducing dependency on handheld technology.

Ceramic gives the feeling of quality that is often lacking in an assistive product. Prototypes are developed using slip casting techniques.

An iron with a retrofit custom handle for those with weaker grip patterns. Created using advanced surface modeling and 3D scan data.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in International Studies ‘15 Shortlisted, YSD Inclusive Design ‘14 Diageo Innovation Competition Finalist

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JESSICA FOXFORD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY jessica.foxford@btinternet.com

SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO TOOTHPASTE THAT PROMOTES IMPROVED ORAL HYGIENE 01

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Label Magazine - Art Director ‘16 Decor Fusion - Designer ‘15 Househam Henderson - Graphic Designer

The UK fails to recycle tonnes of packaging waste each year. This product was designed to help dramatically reduce the waste created by toothpaste tubes, not just from the packaging but also via wasted product and transportation.

The elegant design allows the product to rotate on its axis creating a hourglass effect. This useful feature allows the product to be used as a timer, giving the user a visual representation of the required toothbrushing time.

The product dispenser is designed to only release the required amount of teeth-cleaning powder needed, in a simple and hygienic way.

Inspired by the movement of water, the product combines natural shapes with intuitive design to create an essential addition to anyone's bathroom.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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CAROLINE GARDINER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7890 804 205 caroline.gardiner@live.co.uk cjgardiner.com 04

MODULAR FOOTWEAR FOR REFUGEE CAMPS 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Visions Design - Graphics & Social Media ‘15 IBM - UX Designer ‘14 Scott Safety - Industrial Design Intern

Oracl encourages serendipitous learning in workplaces and public spaces, in the absence of public libraries.

AWARDS

Nomad shoes adjust to four different sizes by sliding off the heel and choosing the appropriate slot. This simplifies the distribution process within refugee camps and provides a more desirable alternative to donated shoes.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Deloitte Digital UXathon Winner

The shoe packaging can be used to measure the user's feet to ensure the correct fit, eliminating confusion between UK and EU sizes.

Dropplet fits onto the bottom of a mug or water bottle and monitors water consumption in the workplace to encourage drinking more regularly. 05

Dropplet Smart Coaster indicates individual water consumption compared to the rest of the office and alerts users when to hydrate.

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LEXI GARNETT

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7894 751 761 lexigarnett.design@gmail.com lexigarnettdesign.com 01

AN INTUITIVE AND INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR COMMUTER CYCLISTS

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Smallfry - Junior Designer ‘14 FDM Digital Solutions - Internship

Haptic feedback provides the cyclist with an intuitive mode of understanding their surroundings without the distraction of additional visuals.

Fidget is a suite of products offered by the workplace, as a duty of care, to improve the physical wellbeing of their employees.

A rear sensor sends patterns of varying vibrational strength to alert the user of immediate and potentially dangerous situations.

The footstep regularly pulsates to stimulate circulation in the lower legs, reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis while sitting down.

Simple indicating features provide other road users with an understanding of the cyclists' intended actions.

The desk aide gives encouraging reminders to stand up, stretch and do some light exercise without the interruption of leaving the desk.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘13 Arkwright Scholarship

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CALLUM GILL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7814 151 664 cdgilly@hotmail.co.uk

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Sorcit - Product Designer

The oxygen concentrator fastens around the user's body and allows for free unrestricted movement.

A collapsible telescopic brush removes the need for two brushes, allowing for large areas to be swept as well as tight corners.

AWARDS

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR ENABLING THE ELDERLY TO ENJOY A MORE ACTIVE LIFE

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Dunelm Design Week Top 11

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The user interface is used to display and control the flow rate of oxygen, as well as a number of other key functions.

A major innovation with the concentrator is that it's separated into 3 modules. This allows the weight to be distributed over the body.

Remington™ clippers modelled in Creo Parametric and rendered within Keyshot, have been created with G2 curvature throughout.

A modular lamp allows the user to increase the number of light modules to their preference.

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FRANKIE GLOVER

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7795 115 963 frankiemayglover@gmail.com

NEEDLE-FREE INSULIN INJECTOR FOR CHILDREN REDUCING ANXIETY IN TREATMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES

The use of the transdermal injection method will aim to reduce needle pain and anxiety during an injection, significantly reducing the risk of Lipo-Hypertrophy and improving the rate of Insulin absorption through the skin.

The VIDA Heart Rehabilitation Device and wearable ECG Monitor is designed to help with the first 30 days of home rehabilitation after a heart attack. It helps to track the user’s vital signs and heart activity, provide a direct link to the user's medical team and in an emergency or period of high stress, will contact an Ambulance to be directed to the wearable monitor's location, allowing the anxiety of every day tasks to be significantly reduced.

The concept allows the child to efficiently rotate injection sites during the school week by randomly selecting one of the ten available ports on the five ‘legs’ of the starfish exterior. The use of LEDs will denote which port has been used and the orientation of the injector.

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ASHLEY GONCALVES

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7852 239 822 ashleygoncalves21@hotmail.co.uk linkedin.com/in/ashleygoncalves/ 05

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Unilever - Packaging Designer

The first 72 hours of any soft tissue injury dictate the quality and duration of rehabilitation, getting this right is essential.

This electro-mechanical can crusher unites intricate electronics and c-programming with a fully functioning crank and slider mechanism.

Using thermoelectric cooling, the device monitors the temperature of the leg and reacts accordingly to maximise treatment efficiency.

MÜTO, a dedicated train ticket swapping app connecting people in a world where any plan can change. Advanced prices, same day travel.

Visual feedback facilitates improved control over treatment to achieve superior comfort and results faster repair of the injury.

FUSE incorporates innovative technology to solve an everyday problem, no longer relying on the dexterity and fine motor skills of the user.

AWARDS

MONITORING AND ADMINISTERING THE TREATMENT OF SOFT TISSUE KNEE INJURIES

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Apply Yourself Runner Up (MÜTO) ‘15 O2 UX Shortlist

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CHRIS GREGORY

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7951 649 446 chrisgregorydesign@hotmail.co.uk behance.net/chrisgregory 05

OFF-GRID ENERGY HARVESTING FOR THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES 01

EXPERIENCE

‘16 PriestmanGoode - Junior Designer ‘15 LSU - Head of Photography for Label

Solar panels secure to a user's roof. Modularity allows expansion of the system in the future, increasing the amount of energy harvested.

Luft - A personal heating and cooling device for the work place.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

05 02

Incorporation of a Fresnel lens concentrates sunlight, reducing the size of the solar panel. Its curved form captures the most of daylight.

A user can gently adjust their surrounding temperature through Luft or the accompanying app. 06

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The induction charging system provides a universal method to charge desired products.

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A fully functioning can crusher designed and fabricated as a team to crush five 330ml and 440ml cans.

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ANDY HALLIWELL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7596 710 148 andrew-halliwell@hotmail.com

A REHABILITATION DEVICE FOR USERS SUFFERING WITH MUSCLE ATROPHY IN THE LOWER BODY

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Kimbolton School - DT Teacher ‘12 Pick Everards - Junior Designer

Many users recovering from injury find exercising in the gym mundane and are in need of an alternative form of rehabilitation.

IDS3, Circular Futures Brief. Re-designing the water fountain to create a magical experience, whilst focusing on circular economy.

AVO allows the user to exercise outdoors, with a change of scenery and at their own pace.

The Inverted water bottle. Using magnets, the fountain dispenses water through the bottom of the bottle.

Using the screen to focus on achieving equal muscle output, AVO provides effective and gentle rehabilitation

Working as a DT teacher was very rewarding, it presented me with new challenges and allowed me to spend a lot of time in the workshop.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Nominated for 'Placement of the year'

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LUKE HANSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7954 573 308 lukehansondesign@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 Root Solutions - Internal Sales Manager

A close up on the complexity of the toothbrush head, displaying the camera and UV light.

Reveals the initial direction for the toothbrush holder with hand renderings.

A SMART TOOTHBRUSH THAT ALLOWS THE USER TO VIEW PLAQUE DURING THE PROCESS OF BRUSHING THEIR TEETH

05 02

A final image of the toothbrush mounted on the stand in situation.

Designed for the sales industry, testing stress levels within the automobile environment. Extracting saliva from users gum measuring stress.

A rear view of the product, displaying the sleek fluidity of the stand.

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Design iterations to follow a sleek toothbrush form with elements of fluidity.

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JOHN HAYMAN

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7592 846 771 johnhaymandesigner@gmail.com

AN AUTOMATIC LOCATER BEACON FOR MOUNTINEERING

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Infineon (DE) - Disruptive Tech Designer ‘15 Chalmers University (SE) - Exchange ‘14 Bowers & Wilkins (UK) - Junior Designer

This project needed a strong understanding of mechanics and electronics, as well as thorough exploration of the user, task and environment.

Smart City navigation app. This app creates custom routes based on how the user feels using live city sounds to create a unique adventure.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Unitech International Member

Prototyping for this project required the development of many iterations of key features such as the automatic antenna mechanism.

Detailing of a personal air pollution monitor. This project focused on designing a device that is both beautiful and functional.

User evaluation was vital to producing a product that was fit for purpose, with testing ranging from ergonomics to UX.

Initial ideation for pollution monitor. With rapid sketching, interesting surfaces and split-lines can be explored efficiently.

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LAURENCE HILLS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7920 443 239 laurie12121@gmail.com laurencehills.co.uk 05

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Princess Yachts Int - Exterior Designer

OSMOS: A personal desalination system for areas struck by natural disaster.

TINT - A wallpaper roller allowing the user to apply and remove wallpaper without damage.

After extreme coastal natural disasters, salt water intrusion can lead to increased salinity of river and groundwater sources.

Ultra-violet and lasers are used to activate or embrittle the adhesive wallpaper. An electromagnet is used to draw the paper onto the reel.

AWARDS

PROVIDING DRINKING WATER FROM SEAWATER FOR AREAS STRUCK BY NATURAL DISASTER

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Design Week Staff & Student Winner ‘16 Barnes Film Festival Finalist

Without access to potable water the user can pump salt water through an ionic reverse osmosis membrane to remove salt, viruses and bacteria.

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Personal Project: Design development for a 5-meter yacht concept.

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JACOB HINTON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7393 324 705 jacobhinton1@googlemail.com

HOME THERAPY DEVICE BRINGING RELIEF TO TINNITUS SUFFERERS

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology Product Design Intern

Auris is an electronic device that encloses the best ways to combat tinnitus into one home therapy unit.

Mentor is an asthma inhaler trainer device, helping users learn correct technique.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

05 02

Through using masking, sound stimulation and coloured lighting, Auris can effectively reduce the symptoms of tinnitus.

Incorrect inhaler use has been a problem for the common inhaler since 1950. Mentor teaches correct breathing, timing and preparation. 06

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Detailed CAD model of an R1 race bike.

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BEN HONE

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7742 448 181 benhonedesign@gmail.com

MAXIMIZING THE NATURAL ABILITY OF PLANTS TO REMOVE CARBON MONOXIDE FROM THE AIR

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Unilever - Packaging & Devices Designer

A planter using hydroponic technology and air flow techniques to remove toxins from the air targeting the danger of low, difficult to detect, concentrations. Three natural filtration stages are utilised to efficiently cleanse the air.

Flare is a smoke detector and smart watch combination that increases fire safety for the deaf. Light and vibrations warn the user of danger.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

In addition to removing Carbon Monoxide, a real time PPM reading is displayed and LED feedback is used to denote air quality. The product also doubles as an alarm and will alert users to drastic changes in Carbon Monoxide volume.

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The detector units and watch all communicate with one another, alerting the user to any danger no matter what area of the house they're in. 05

Both devices make use of screens to inform the user. When a fire is detected the display will show a warning as well as the fire location. 149

DAN HOSTFORD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7867 305 605 dhostford@gmail.com

CLIMBING / MOUNTAINEERING PERSONAL LOCATION BEACON WITH INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION HEADSET

EXPERIENCE

‘15 Wonder Vision, Junior Visual Artist ‘14 Wonder Vision, Visualisation Intern

There are over 2500 fatalities annually. This risk can be greatly reduced by improving communication with climbing partners and rescue teams.

Växa is an aeroponic modular garden to encourage young adults to grow their own food, which provides the therapeutic aspects of gardening.

Climblink has a CosPas - SarSat GPS rescue beacon the user can trigger in a distress situation, enabling the rescue services to locate them.

Portable stove for kayakers and other outdoor pursuit enthusiasts. It packs down for transporting and runs on sustainable sugar based fuel.

The two-way bluetooth headset allows the user to communicate with their climbing partner whilst on route, reducing the risk of accidents.

he stove in use. The main pot uses a heat exchanger improving efficiency. There are two plates, mugs and pots, enough for a meal for two.

AWARDS

‘16 Diploma in Professional Studies

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ANTHONY HUDSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7540 391 411 anthonyhudsondesign@gmail.com

CRICOID PRESSURE TRANSFORMING THE TRAINING PROCESS TO OPTIMISE MUSCLE MEMORY

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Inovus - Freelance Designer ‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project ‘16 VanBerlo - Industrial Designer

Cricoid Pressure is a commonly applied technique used during intubation. If performed incorrectly, the consequences can be fatal.

Vivace is a smart metronome for singers. It automatically adapts to changes of tempo within music, enabling an uninterrupted rehearsal.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Seymour Powell Brief 3rd Place

This device is a response to the widespread lack of effective training, providing users with feedback on the efficacy of their technique.

Sliding open reveals performance mode. Singers can record audio, visual and breathing input. Data can then be reviewed via tablet.

The anatomy of the neck is accurately simulated. A modular design allows the user to change between a child, adult and obese anatomy.

Vivace's interface is designed to maximise intuition and efficiency. A scroll wheel allows users to change the tempo, beat and tuning.

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MAX JOHN HUMBERSTONE

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EMPOWERING AMBULATORY OXYGEN THERAPY PATIENTS TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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‘16 IBM iX - User Experience Designer ‘14 Stirling Moulded - Design Engineer ‘10 Promethean - Design Engineer

One of the biggest issues with oxygen therapy is misuse with many patients over or under using their oxygen.

Combining EEG and motion sensing technology Yukon detects the user's current mood & activity. Songs are then selected to match that mood.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 Hong Kong University UXathon Winner ‘16 Global Service Design Jam Winner ‘15 Design Shortlisted for Eon Presentation

By monitoring user oxygen saturation, SQUAIR notifies when oxygen is needed and adjusts flow rate to ensure a healthy blood oxygen level.

By monitoring the user’s brainwaves Yukon understands how they react to different songs and uses this data to influence the next selection.

A modular battery design allows users to customise the weight and battery life of their device for different situations.

The Pola snow goggles were developed in Creo and reversed engineered to incorporate an augmented reality display and custom fit.

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ADAM HUSKISSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7910 445 003 adam.huskisson@ntlworld.com

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‘16 ASOS - UX/UI Designer ‘15 IBM - Software Designer

Nautic allows even the most novice sailors to successfully carry out a man overboard maneuver. Using on-screen guidance the system intelligently captures changing variants and calculates the most efficient course of action.

URK is an airport screening tray that streamlines airport security through simple design.

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‘16 Deloitte Digital UXATHON - Winning Team

The wearable devices feed back information to the hub on deck. The system calculates when a crew mate has fallen overboard alerting the rest of the crew on board and initiates the recovery process on screen.

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EveryWhere. aims to give Type 1 diabetic children greater freedom by providing reassurance to parents. 05

TRVL app utilitilises data collected from The Internet of Things revolution to provide personalised adaptable travel plans.

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JED INGRAM

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7753 293 223 jingram1195@outlook.com

PROMOTING OUTDOOR COOKING AT HOME THROUGH A DISHWASHER-SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO DISPOSABLE BARBECUES

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‘17 Loughborough Students Union - Sales Rep ‘16 Innova Systems - Applications Engineer ‘13 Tyco Electronics - Design Engineer

Initial ideation sketches and further concept development exploring user efficient alternatives to cooking outdoors.

An inclusively designed multipurpose water boiling dispenser that provides tactile feedback for the visually impaired.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘16 CSWE Certified Solidworks Expert ‘16 CSWS Mechanical Design Specialist

The modular design can be disassembled allowing for dishwasher cleaning and easy kitchen storage.

A personalised redesign of the SA80 pistol grip to improve operational performance for military combat soldiers.

The product utilises wood pellets to provide a healthy alternative to charcoal whilst retaining traditional barbecue flavour.

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A modular noise cancelling device to help privatise living in shared accommodation.

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DANIEL JACKSON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7772 699 964 danny.jackson0@icloud.com

IMPROVING THE ROBUSTNESS, CARRIAGE AND FIRST TIME USABILITY OF ADRENALINE AUTO-INJECTORS

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Elossa is an emergency adrenaline delivery system focussed on ensuring that users always carry two doses of emergency adrenaline with them, that those doses are safely delivered, and that the delivery system is easy to understand in a first time use scenario.

The Elossa system makes significant reductions to the size of existing technology, with on average a 52% smaller volume than the three devices currently available in Europe. The two part carrier and pen system ensures that the pens are well protected against damage.

Elossa pens incorporate a number of safety features that prevent the delivery system from being reused, along with protecting the user from needle-stick injuries. Clear graphics notify the user of the requirement to contact emergency services after use.

Flo is a digital peak expiratory flow meter, designed to improve upon the shortcomings of existing mechanical devices. Flo uses anemometer technology coupled with visual and haptic feedback to aid patient monitoring of their respiratory condition.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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VISA JANTANAPRASARTPORN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7445 225 347 v.jantanaprasartporn-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

REDESIGN OF ASTHMA INHALER TO ENCOURAGE PORTABILITY WHILE REDUCE PRIMING TIME

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‘16 7-Eleven - Digital Marketing Intern ‘15 Unilever - Digital Marketing Intern

The majority of asthma sufferers fail to use their inhaler correctly, nor are they using them sustainably.

An interactive application designed to assist users with tracking food supplies within the household, as well as maintain a balanced diet.

The mechanism allows the device to be operated with two actions which reduces the waiting time.

A combined mouse and trackpad, to enable users to change their upper limb posture, reducing the likelihood of triggering RSI.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

It is designed to encourage mild asthma sufferers to keep inhaler with them while out and about. 03

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Conceptual design of a scuba diving aid device which allows users to identify their current location and sea creatures within the area. 163

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‘16 Lifemarque Ltd. - Product Designer

The main upright hides the complexity of the device with a sleek steel facade that nestles within a wooden outer. The outer veneer can be customised to suit the environment, enabling the rack to fit unobtrusively into the user's home.

Designed for small spaces; when the user removes an element from the storage unit, the sharp lines are broken up, making it feel incomplete. This encourages reassembly and helps to keep the home tidy.

Two simple movements unfold the maintenance stand. Aesthetics and strength is combined in the legs by utilising a steel core stiffened by a plywood shell.

Two parts quickly combine to create a car rack capable of carrying two bikes. A suction cup and straps hold the rack in place, providing a worry-free attachment.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

WILLIAM JASPER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7770 481 059 wjasperdesign@outlook.com behance.net/wjasperdesign

SAVING SPACE BY COMBINING STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR TWO BICYCLES INTO ONE SLEEK DEVICE 03

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WILL JEWSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7722 015 440 will.jewson@gmail.com

SUTHE USES LIGHT, MOTION, AND SOUND TO CREATE A CALMING SPACE THAT HELPS TO RELIEVE PANIC AND STRESS

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‘14 Techstyle Europe - Product Designer ‘12 Creative Services - Display Constructor

A sleek, organic, and bold style gives Suthe a desirable presence as an aesthetic form, while also functioning as a useful tool for relaxing.

Encouraging children to be more active, Nexo-Ball is a fast and exciting rollerboard sport that boosts stamina, skill, teamwork, and thrills.

A unique design based around psychological research, with a highly detailed internal structure that closely mimics real-world manufacturing.

Omni-Scan is a handheld electronic room scanner that creates 3D models of interior spaces, and allows virtual overlays of new decorations

Social developments towards the ease of openly discussing personal mental health reveals an emerging market to design helpful products for.

Portable Percussion drum kit, an efficient and effective solution to the problem of struggling to pack up and transport an acoustic drum kit.

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‘12 Latymer Upper Design Technology award ‘11 Brompton Bicycle Design Task award

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NICHOLAS JOHNSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7707 953 456 nicholasjohnsondesign@gmail.com nicholasjohnsondesign.com 05

HEALTH CONSCIOUS CONVENIENCE - AIDING HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION AND PORTION CONTROL

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‘16 Kerry Foods - Junior Packaging Designer ‘16 GPI - Packaging Design Internship

A product to improve the preparation and cooking experience of whole foods for time-poor users looking to pursue a healthier lifestyle.

The Botanist - A solid soap grinder that aims to change consumer’s interactions with, and perceptions towards natural soap consumption.

Built in single portion control and storage-to cook pods aid quick, convenient and healthy food preparation for individual meal occasions.

It aims to address bathroom plastic waste through a service system, providing a valuable and convenient user experience for the consumer.

Partner products aid guiding users on planning, creating and executing nutritious whole food meals.

The Graze & Griddle Co. - A fun, interactive carton pack DIY Shish-kebab centre piece package aimed at the young adolescent market.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 WPO World Star Student Award ‘16 Student Starpack Gold Award ‘15 Ability Sports Competition Winner

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LUKE JONES

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7873 228 125 jonesluke25@gmail.com

IMPROVING SAFETY ON UNSUPERVISED BEACHES THROUGH LIVE CONDITION FEEDBACK AND IN-WATER ASSISTANCE

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‘15 Inn Gear - Furniture P. Manager

The buoy system provides live condition and hazard feedback ensuring the public are aware of the dangers on unsupervised beaches.

Dop-Pal is a more accessible, portable solution to the existing Doppler reader, allowing doctors to carry the device on their person.

The buoy links to an app allowing surfers and beach users to ‘Check In’ to beaches, and receive live condition updates and safety advice.

Espresso Piccolo is a portable espresso machine for working professionals. It is induction charged and is heated using nano technology.

Multiple stages of user testing were performed using low fidelity prototypes and SAMMIE analysis', thus ensuring an inclusive final product.

This is the design of a sustainable and ergonomic campus monorail system to replace the existing methods of public transport.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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WILL KAIL

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7341 267 687 willkail94@gmail.com willkail.com 04

ENABLING URBAN CHICKEN OWNERS TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF FEED AT HOME

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‘16 FLEX/design - Product Designer ‘15 Loughborough Design School - Careers Rep

FARM enables urban chicken farmers to rear mealworm and locate local sources of grain and veg to replace common soy-based feed, reducing the land requirements of growing feed by up to 17 times, and water requirements by up to 500 times.

SOLO is a mug sized water boiler for the 75% of Britons who over-boil their kettles up to 5 times a day.

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‘17 Diploma of International Studies ‘15 O2 UX Design Competition Shortlist

The bottom tray contains the eldest mealworm, which are harvested over 7 days, before the trays are re-ordered. Mealworm live off oats and vegetable scraps, and FARM requires minimal user interaction for the 7 weeks they are left to grow.

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Users pour water directly into the double wall insulated ceramic mug. An induction coil in the mains powered base heats the water to 92°C. 05

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SABIHA KHAN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7745 360 838 sabihakhan.designs@gmail.com

PROVIDING STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR DIABETICS FACING AGERELATED IMPAIRMENTS

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An ergonomic redesign of the insulin pen and blood glucose monitor which both offer support, comfort and guidance.

An inclusive multi-purpose ironing station which adapts to a range of users who face physical and sensory impairments.

Limited dexterity, cognition and vision can make self-monitoring a daily struggle. The unit eliminates this by component layout and design.

The electronically controlled board offers smooth transitions to various heights, accommodating to both seated and standing positions.

Supporting both one and two-handed users, the insulin pen provides a stable grip, in addition to aids and guides during the entire task.

Allowing ambidextrous use through the board's curvature itself, and increased comfort with an adjustable iron station to best suit the user.

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DESIGN AND DEMENTIA

CATRIN ADAMS

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7854 828 770 C.l.adams-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

Understanding the role design has in the everyday life of people with dementia. The aim of this study was to understand the current role design has in the everyday life of people with dementia and to investigate how user centred design can contribute to this area. The study also seeks to gain a better knowledge of how design can improve everyday life for those with dementia as well as the design needs of dementia sufferers. A mixed methods approach was used during this project, including interviews, questionnaires and analysis of personal accounts. There were 24 participants included in the project; 20 participants undertaking an online questionnaire and the remaining four from interviews. Multiple methods were used for this study due to the difficulty in recruiting participants. The obstacle in including individuals with dementia in this study was ensuring that the individual had the capacity to consent to participating. Each method used within this study allowed for this to be ensured whilst also using requirements set within the Mental Health Act, 2005. All methods used were non-invasive which minimised the strain put on the participant and they were able to answer the questions in their own time and were free to remove themselves from the study at any point. The results of the project concluded that design plays a significant role in the lives of people with dementia.

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Products that are designed for people with dementia can have a massive positive impact and can prolong and encourage personal independence. However, in some instances, products can cause stress and frustration to a person with dementia. The efficiency of a product depends on the individual themselves; a product that is beneficial and useful to one individual with dementia may be of no use to another. The study concludes that the success of a product that has been designed for an individual with dementia is dependent on a number of factors such as the progressiveness of the disease, the stage at which the product is introduced to the individual, the symptoms that individual has and also the attitude and perspective of the person in regard to their disease. The most beneficial finding from this project is the importance of including people with dementia in the design process whilst remembering that every person with dementia is different. Further research could be to trial new products through recruiting participants having recently been diagnosed with dementia and to test the validity of that product using participants who, despite all having dementia, will all differ greatly in the way they are affected by the disease. Through trial and error, the best possible outcome can be drawn from how useful and beneficial a new product can be to aiding a person with dementia to prolong their independence and support them in everyday life.

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THE EFFECTS OF CHANGING ATTITUDES OF WALKERS ON THE CAUSAL FACTORS OF ACCIDENTS IN THE UK UPLANDS JOSEPH ALEXANDER

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7796 598 295 j.alexander-14@student.lboro.ac.uk

Mountain Rescue reported deaths declining but incidents doubling over a decade. What is the cause? This dissertation investigated the demography of visitors to UK uplands, with specific focus to investigate any shifts in risk behaviour. Attitudes and behaviours are considered to see if rates of accidents are affected as a result. Information was gathered by two linking methods. Firstly, an online survey of 300 people from selected stakeholder groups provided a wealth of quantitative information, as well as a voluntary sample group. This was followed up with semistructured interviews conducted by telephone. Thirteen telephone interviews were carried out, with the interviewees all being sourced from the online survey. The stakeholders were from a range of backgrounds including; mountain rescue, youth, competitive and tourism related groups.

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The research has highlighted a changing demographic of UK upland areas. An increase in media coverage of these areas has resulted in an increase in the number of inexperienced walkers to the area, many of whom lack the skills to suit the environment. The interviews identified a small variation between existing attitudes and new attitudes towards motivations for hiking related activities in UK upland areas. The investigation found that there are multiple pressures on modern day walkers and not just that of competition, but also factors such as time and charity add significant pressure, leading to a shift in attitude. Due to the development of a more risk adverse culture a conflict between the new user capabilities and those that needed to remain safe in upland environment is created.

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DOES THERMAL STRESS AND MENTAL FATIGUE AFFECT FINE AND GROSS MANIPULATION TASKS? HARRY CHARLIER

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7534 925 095 harrychar25@googlemail.com

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The combination of thermal stress and mental fatigue and the effect that this has on an individual’s ability to perform manipulation tasks.

combination is due to previous research showing both parameters as separate factors having an effect on performance but not that they work together to cause an individual’s performance to decrease further.

The United Kingdoms armed forces constantly find their personnel in extreme environments. This was shown in Afghanistan where temperatures can range from 37°C to 7°C. These extreme environments have a profound effect on the human body and its ability to perform manipulation tasks. In addition to these conditions the Armed forces also face sleep deprivation and the constant strain of mental fatigue due to the long hours in the combat zone. The combination of these conditions can have significant effects on the performance of the soldiers in the field and their ability to make correct informed decisions. This can effect one’s ability to operate a fine manipulation task such as an unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or to setting up the launch device for missile strike.

The aim of this project is to research into the effects of thermal stress and mental fatigue on an individual’s ability to perform fine and gross manipulation tasks. The project was divided in six parameters containing a tests at 37°C, 7°C and a neutral environment test. These conditions are replicating the environmental conditions that the soldiers would be exposed to on a day to day basis in Afghanistan. Each of these conditions would be performed twice with the participant undergoing a mental fatigue test in one and being under no mental fatigue in the other. Before and after each test the participants would undergo fine and gross manipulation tasks that they would be scored on to evaluate their performance. These scores would display the effect of the conditions on the test subjects' fine and gross dexterity.

The effects of both mental fatigue and thermal stress on performance has had a large amount of research conducted. The consequences of mental fatigue and thermal stress include loss in motivation and a reduced ability to perform simple tasks. Combining both parameters to see the effects that they will have upon the user has not been attempted before. By addressing both performance inhibiting factors will enable solutions to be devised in order to improve a soldier’s performance in the field. The need for this

The research highlighted the profound effect that mental fatigue and environmental extremes had on an individual’s performance. This reduction in performance can cause the chance of human error to increase that could have serious consequences as a result. In addition to this solutions can easily be addressed by reducing the individual's work load can raise their work performance significantly causing the armed forces to be far more effective.

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USABILITY EVALUATION, REDESIGN AND COMPARISON OF A B2B WEBSITE

JACK GOSBELL

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7702 580 244 jackgosbell@hotmail.co.uk behance.net/jackgosbell

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‘16 Thomas Jacks Ltd - Assistant Designer ‘16 Creative Market - Freelance Designer AWARDS

‘15 Loughborough Design School Logo

Using discount usability engineering and performance metrics to evaluate a website and implementing design improvements for usability comparison. With exponential global growth in the Internet, websites have become a vital tool for businesses to promote themselves, market their products and services and to broadcast information. Inevitably this has also given rise to electronic commerce and increased functionality that has challenged website usability. Consequently, as part of system acceptance, usability can be a significant problem as companies often target design aesthetics over usability appeal. Problems regarding functionality, navigation, content or design can cause difficulties and leave visitors confused, frustrated and unsatisfied. If these issues are not addressed, potential customers could feel negative about a business and go elsewhere. Therefore, creating and maintaining a usable website that promotes traffic and sales is now a key component to business success. Businesses are often unaware of the inherent value that superior usability brings in terms of reduced complexity, improved efficiency and enhanced user satisfaction and may consider it cost or time prohibitive to evaluate. Website interaction should be intuitive, with clear functionality and an easily understandable interface to enable the user to achieve their goals. The study demonstrates that evaluating and improving usability can be both an inexpensive and economically viable exercise to conduct despite business's limited usability knowledge.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the usability of an established B2B website to understand the problems users encounter and to redesign for improved usability. To facilitate this, Nielsen’s ‘Discount Usability Engineering’ approach was employed. A triangulation of techniques, consisting of a survey, heuristic evaluation, think-aloud user testing and task observation, satisfaction questionnaires and informal interviews provided a strong platform to identify a range of usability problems. Additionally, analysing numerous quantitative metrics with the aid of screen capture software enabled effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction to be assessed while the deliberately diverse experience of participants gave an indication of learnability. Initial analysis determined conformance with established criteria and objective goals and so, to identify user problems, qualitative observations and comments were cross-examined. Stemming from problem severity, recommendations for improvements were categorised in terms of priority, where high priority issues directly affecting usability were implemented within a redesign. Using a high-fidelity prototype and within-subjects design and utilising the same techniques as in the initial testing allowed comparison of results to determine if usability had been significantly improved. It was clear the redesign had improved every aspect of usability, and so incorporating these design changes would benefit all concerned, while repeating the evaluation and design process could further increase website usability. Ultimately, businesses should strive to achieve full system acceptability and usability must be considered a key factor in this task.

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A COMPARATIVE FORCE ASSESSMENT ON METHODS OF HORIZONTAL PATIENT TRANSFER UP A BED

GEORGE HOLGATE

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7710 572 501 g.holgate-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

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‘15 RAF NVD - Acoustic Technician AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

A comparison of different methods of transferring patients up a bed with respect to perceived effort and the amount of force needed.

3. Two Person Oblique Pull Up Bed- This used two participants, at each corner of the head of the bed. On the count ‘ready, steady, slide’ both participants take a step backwards keeping their arms straight.

Patient handling is a key component within the healthcare industry, not only in hospital and community settings but also when considering social care roles in peoples’ homes. Within patient handling, transfer tasks such as transferring a patient up a bed is a common activity, with carers and nurses completing this on a regular basis during their shifts.

4. Single Person Pull Up Bed- This used a single participant, at the head of the bed with hands shoulder width apart. When ready the participant steps backwards, keeping their arms straight.

Previous research has found that this, and other, patient transfer tasks can put the carers and nurses at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries. Inappropriate transfer techniques can cause major problems for these carers and nurses both in the short term, due to the possibility of days off work, and long term, due to the accelerated development of back pain in the future. However incorrect patient transfer can also lead to significant clinical consequences through awkward patient handling and movement, including a negative impact on quality of care, patient safety and patient comfort. These factors combine to affect the immediate individuals taking part as well as the wider organisation, due to potential staff shortages and compensation claims. For this study a number of different conditions used to transfer a patient up a bed were developed, using both existing and new practices. These methods varied in terms of carer position in relation to the bed, the technique used and the number of carers involved. Four conditions were identified and used in the evaluation: 1. Parallel Stepping- This used two participants, one on either side of the bed, with hands at the shoulder and hip of the patient. On the count ‘ready, steady, slide’ both participants take a step up the bed sliding the patient along. 2. Rotation- This used two participants, one on either side of the bed with hands at the shoulder and hip of the patient. On the count ‘ready, steady, slide’ both participants turn towards the head of the bed, without moving the feet.

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A total of 21 participants were used, 11 of which were experts within the patient handling and transfer area and 10 were novice participants. The study was conducted in specially set up laboratory within the Loughborough Design School, using a hospital bed, appropriate slide sheets and a weighted mannequin, ensuring the trial was as realistic as possible. Force meters were attached to relevant handles for each condition on a modified slide sheet; these were then attached to a calibrated amplifier, which was in turn connected to a laptop computer running a datalogger program called DASYLab. This program read the incoming signal and converted it to give the force exerted in kilograms, sampled at a rate of 20 Hz. Each transfer was repeated three times with the data gathered subsequently being processed in Microsoft Excel, giving the duration, peak force, average force and work done during each transfer. Subjective data was also collected through participants completing one of two review questionnaires depending on their experience level. The data collected was then analysed within the SPSS statistical program to find the total load per transfer, the individual load per transfer and the individual hand load. The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the four conditions, seeing if there was a statistical significance between the conditions in terms of the force required to transfer a patient up towards the head of the bed. Novice and expert participant data was also compared to see if the level of experience had an effect on the amount of force exerted per transfer. Finally, for individual hand loads, right versus left hand and hand closest to the head of the bed versus hand closest to the bottom of the bed were compared, giving an insight into whether the location of the hand affects the force exerted during the transfer.

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ADAPTING TRADITIONAL USABILITY HEURISTICS FOR THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF VOICE USER INTERFACES SIMON HUGHES

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7914 420 591 simon14724@live.co.uk

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‘17 (Summer) Lifeworks - UX Design Intern ‘15 Cavendish Nuclear - HF Consultant AWARDS

‘16 Course Representative ‘16 Diploma in Professional Studies

Can usability heuristics developed solely for Voice User Interfaces help better identify application specific usability problems. During the last decade, there has been an explosion in the number of devices utilising ‘voice’ as the primary interface. Examples of these devices include the Amazon Echo, Intelligent personal assistants such as Siri, and vehicle hands-free systems. When designing these interfaces designers aim to ensure they are as usable as possible. Many methods exist to examine the usability of interfaces. However, the method of heuristic evaluation, first proposed by Jakob Nielsen, is particularly prevalent. Heuristic Evaluation utilises heuristics, in essence general rules of thumb which describe usable interfaces. Traditional heuristics, such as Nielsen’s, tend to be too generic. They were originally developed for desktop user interfaces and therefore their applicability to Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) is limited. The aim of this study was to define and then validate whether usability heuristics developed specifically for VUIs are better able to identify application specific usability problems when conducting heuristic usability evaluations and compared to using traditional usability heuristics such as those proposed by Nielsen. This was achieved initially by defining a new set of enhanced VUI heuristics. An existing methodology for defining application-specific heuristics was followed. In total eight enhanced VUI heuristics were defined. The enhanced VUI heuristics bore many similarities to Nielsen’s. However, the key difference was the language

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used in the enhanced VUI heuristics which linked to the domain of VUIs more explicitly. Heuristics deemed not necessary for ‘voice’ were also removed and the introduction of specific VUI heuristics included. Once the enhanced VUI heuristics had been defined they were evaluated to measure their effectiveness. This was done through heuristic evaluation. Two groups of participants assumed the roles of usability experts, one group was provided with Nielsen’s traditional heuristics and the other group with the enhanced VUI heuristics. Participants were asked to complete a number of usage scenarios with three VUIs. Whilst doing this, the participants were required to use the heuristics provided to identify as many usability problems as possible. They were then asked to complete a short debrief questionnaire about their experience. From analysis of the data collected, it was identified that participants who were equipped with the enhanced VUI heuristics found statistically significantly more usability problems than those who used the traditional heuristics. Responses from the debrief questionnaire reinforced this, with participants voicing their views that the traditional heuristics were too “generalistic” and when equipped with the enhanced heuristics they found usability problems “they may otherwise have missed”. It is clear that the enhanced VUI heuristics defined within this study, with further iteration, will provide designers with a framework of principles enabling the design of more usable VUIs. This will ultimately provide VUI users with an improved and enhanced experience.

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ARE CARS TRULY DESIGNED FOR POPULATION EXTREMES?

KATHERINE LENNARD-JONES

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7785 282 523 katherinelj2@gmail.com

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A research project which explores the accommodation of stature extremes in the design of current market vehicles. Aims: The first aim of this study is to determine if small and large vehicles are designed to accommodate people greater than 90th percentile and less than 10th percentile in stature. The second aim of the study is to assess driver safety to understand if vehicles are designed to be safe for drivers of extreme measurements. Methods: Qualitative and quantitative methods were used with the main method being in-car questionnaires. Physical measurements were taken in the vehicle along with anthropometric measurements Results: Graphical representation of the analysis shows trends seen within the data. However the sample size was too small to prove statistical significance. The analysis indicated that overall 10th percentile participants were more comfortable in the smaller vehicles and 90th percentiles more comfortable in the larger. The analysis also showed there was a slight trend in the data indicating females were more comfortable in all size vehicles but especially in the smaller vehicles; albeit without significant correlation. Importantly, the data also raised some vehicle safety

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issues. Firstly, some participants sat too close to the steering wheel. Secondly, in smaller vehicles, 90th percentiles had difficulty seeing out of the windscreen due to interference from the sun visor. Thirdly,10th percentiles had difficulty with rear view visibility, with concern that they would not be able to detect the presence of small objects e.g. a child if behind the car. Conclusions: The research and analysis showed no statistical significance between 10th and 90th percentile comfort and vehicle size but it indicated that: 1) 10th percentile individuals were more comfortable and catered for in all size vehicles than 90th percentiles 2) 10th percentile users sit very close to the steering wheel, 3 in 10 participants sat at, or just below, the recommended distance. 3) 90th percentile participants found movement difficult in the smaller vehicles 4) Females were more comfortable than males across the range of vehicles, evidenced by male's feedback dwelling more on negatives. The lack of statistical significance does not show a lack of importance. However to gain better understanding an in depth study with a larger sample is needed.

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THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS ON SUB-CLINICAL DECOMPRESSSION OUTCOMES

KIERAN LITTLE

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7859 211 828 kieran.little.1994@gmail.com

Decompression Illness (DCI) is a potentially severe condition and a limiting factor for many from trainee scuba-divers to astronauts. DCI, or the bends as it is more commonly known, is a disease that has been scientifically observed for nearly 400 years, and is the result of an abrupt decrease in environmental pressure whilst breathing inert gases such as the nitrogen in air. Various models have been suggested to explain how these inert gases cause symptoms, but to this day there is still disagreement over the actual mechanism by which these inert gases act to disrupt body processes. Relying on this imperfect understanding of how we are affected by changes in pressure is obviously problematic, as populations of divers increase year-on-year, as well as the rise of unpressurised aircraft flight as a hobby, through to the potential for flights ‘to the edge of space’. This population invariably includes those who are less tolerant to this decompressions stress, whether due to illness, lack of fitness or just population variance. This project sought to gain further insight into whether there are commonalities in either psychological or physiological factors between those who are pre-clinically symptomatic of decompression illness after short duration exposure to hyperbaric conditions, and those who are not. To do this, a new system was developed and piloted to assess a sub-clinical influence of the disease, unlike earlier systems that purposefully exposed participants to dangerous exposures to ‘bend’ them. Trainees from the Loughborough Students Union Sub-Aqua Club volunteered to be assessed during the training dives they undertook to become certified divers. They were measured in areas such as their perfusion, where oxygenated and deoxygenated blood flow was measured, as well as their saturation of oxygen, and the accompanying concentrations of oxyhaemoglobin. Other cardiovascular factors such as heart rate and blood pressure were monitored, as well as flow of blood to the extremities. Participants also completed questionnaires to assess their mood state (how fatigued, confused and tired they were), as well as their frustration and concerns about their performance. Standard hyperbaric exposures were then completed

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on the training dives by each trainee, completing a dive to 15m for a time of 25 minutes, well within ‘no decompression’ limits of traditional models. Afterwards the participants were assessed using the sub-clinical DCI measures developed, as well as re-examining their mood and quantifying how hard they had exerted themselves in different areas (physically, mentally, temporally), and how well they felt they had performed. Each measure was then correlated against the subclinical DCI ‘score’ for each participant to assess if there were any factors which predicted higher levels of decompression stress (for instance a higher or lower perfusion value, or change in perfusion over time, giving rise to greater displays of symptoms). Correlations were found for the effort individuals felt they had expressed on the dive, as well as the fatigue they felt after the dive. These measures would be expected based on the theory of traditional decompression models. More interesting correlations were found in the systolic blood pressures of the participants, as well as their oxygen saturations and the concentrations of blood cells. The conclusions we can draw from this study suggest that there are underlying factors of the cardiovascular system that influence decompression stress, and therefore decompression outcomes. Current models use a probabilistic adaptation to add safety, so the development of a decompression model that used an accurate model of the mechanics of decompression would improve decompression understanding, even if it did not statistically improve safety. A model that could make use of individual factors such as resting systolic blood pressure could greatly improve safety as this can be tracked easily both before and during a dive. Further research should look to expand the sample size used in this study, as due to low participation it could not be considered to represent the wider population. Corroboration of the findings however would suggest that further testing of cardiovascular factors should be considered as a suitable future path for decompression research.

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THE EFFECT OF SPOKEN FEEDBACK ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRUST BETWEEN A DRIVER AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CAMERON McINTYRE

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) c.j.mcintyre-14@student.lboro.ac.uk

Is trust in a vehicle affected by the amount of feedback received? Advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have meant that over the last 20 years, incredible leaps have been made towards â&#x20AC;&#x153;fully autonomous vehiclesâ&#x20AC;?. This is a phrase commonly associated with a vehicle that can drive from point-to-point with no requirement for human interaction during the journey and is known as Level 4 Autonomy in industry. Small changes have been incrementally added to conventional vehicles, such as built-in GPS, adaptive cruise control (ACC) and parking assistance systems, which have increased autonomy and decreased the human involvement in driving. However, before fully autonomous vehicles can be commercially viable and safely drive on public roads, there are numerous human factors issues that require investigation. One such issue is the level of trust between humans and autonomous vehicles and how this is established and developed. This study seeks to explore the notion that trust between humans and autonomous vehicles develops and changes according to the level of spoken feedback the driver receives.

vehicles, and that it can play a key role in driver error. However, whether trust and feedback have a direct relationship is yet to be fully researched. The importance of understanding this is greater than ever, as it may become the only link between a driver or passenger and their autonomous vehicle. The study design saw participants seated in a mock-up driving simulator which displayed driving situations through video data presentation. As the participants were watching the videos, they were requested to imagine that they were seated in a level 4 autonomous vehicle. They received different levels of spoken feedback depending on the group they were assigned to. Following each video each participant recorded their feelings towards the autonomous system through a trust scale. They were also video recorded for further analysis as to the way they reacted to different situations. The study was highly successful and several theories emerged during the analysis of the results which have strong implications in industry. It will also be followed up by further projects to build on the results and deepen the understanding of driver trust and feedback.

Several studies have shown that feedback provides an essential connection between drivers and their

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AGE-FRIENDLY FITNESS DESIGN AND INCLUSIVITY IN GYM / LEISURE FACILITIES SION MICHAEL PULFORD

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7833 592 646 s.m.pulford-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 Jaguar Land Rover - Placement Ergonomics

What older users want from their gym / leisure facility and the standards of inclusivity within current facilities for their needs.

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Maintaining fitness into later life is becoming more popular and it is known that as people age their abilities can become reduced. This raises the question of whether older users of gym/leisure facilities have specific preferences and needs from facilities in order to improve their experience and whether the facilities that are already available are providing services that can be considered inclusive for this user group. The aim if this study was to explore what the preferences and opinions of older and expert participants were regarding gym/leisure facilities. In order to do this qualitative data was collected

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through semi-structured interviews. Through this method the preferences and opinions of users regarding of gym/leisure facilities were gathered on areas such as exercise and older people, current standards of inclusivity, support available, and social aspects. Service audits of the current standards of gym/leisure facilities in the Loughborough and North Wales areas were also analysed. The findings of the study provided data on opinions, preferences and current services which were then used to create recommendations to improve the current provision of inclusivity in gym/leisure facilities and improve standards in the future for older users.

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ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF HIERARCHICAL TASK ANALYSIS

ANDREW REECE

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7553 137 962 azmreece@gmail.com andrewreece.co.uk

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‘17 CIEHF - Conference Secretariat ‘14+ Ember Creations - Founder, Leatherworker ‘13+ CDT - Programming, Web & Graphic Design AWARDS

‘16 Academic Excellence Scholarship Part B ‘15 Academic Excellence Scholarship Part A ‘15 CIEHF Student Committee

Accuracy and speed of interpreting HTA diagrams were improved using a set of graphical notation principles and 4 studies in a mixed methods approach. Hierarchical task analysis (HTA) is a widely used Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) tool that was introduced in the 1960s. It is used for breaking down complex tasks for a number of purposes, including interface design and human error prediction. It can be represented in a graphical or a tabular format, each view providing its own benefits. The tabular depiction has had many developments since the tool’s inception, but despite a large body of research on visual representation of information over the past half-century, there has been little attempt to improve the graphical syntax of HTA. Multiple studies have also shown that novices have difficulty internalising the nature of the hierarchy. Well-designed graphical notations have the advantage over textual information that many of their features can be processed perceptually, allowing for easier and faster inferences. The ‘plan’, a very important part of HTA that describes the sequence of tasks (e.g. “do A then B then C”, or “do A then, if X is true, do B, otherwise do C”), is only presented textually, missing out on this potential. HTA stakeholders - HFE practitioners - were included from the start of this research. Study 1 aimed to contextualise HTA by finding out about the people using it, what they were using it for, and what they thought could be improved. 22 participants from many domains across the industry provided detailed answers to a set of 12 questions and the responses were analysed for common themes. The graphical format of HTA was largely used for communication, both within teams and to non-HFE task experts (e.g. healthcare staff). The importance of understanding the task structure/hierarchy was stated. Most stakeholders in the research wanted notation for visualising plans (highlighting task ordering and decision points). Bearing in mind the findings from Study 1, a set of graphical principles (based on theories of communication, semiotics, visual perceptual and cognition) was used to analyse the existing notation. Two new notations were created to improve on it. For Study 2, 6 participants unfamiliar with HTA were shown the two new notations and the original in a random order, and provided their interpretation of what was shown. A fourth notation was created based

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on their feedback, which was preferred overall. This notation was used for the remainder of the project. Example HTA diagrams were created in traditional and revised notations for the task of making scrambled eggs on toast. A questionnaire was created for Study 3 to empirically test understanding of the task diagrams, and was piloted to ensure the questions were of an appropriate level. 29 of the 2nd year Ergonomics students participated, having received two lectures on HTA (in its traditional form). Statistically significant improvements were found for the number of questions answered correctly (particularly for tasks that may or may not occur) and for the time taken per correct answer. Ease ratings (with one notable exception) were either equal or lower for the revised notation, regardless of higher scores. This was considered to be due to the increased visual complexity, decreased familiarity and increased representation of task difficulty: some participants with the traditional notation marked questions at the maximum level of ease despite getting them entirely or mostly wrong. HFE practitioners were approached again to provide an expert evaluation for Study 4. The tested revisions to the notation, as well as a number of untested suggestions were presented for their feedback. The response was mostly positive: some practitioners said they would use all or some of the elements presented; others said they would use it if there were appropriate software, or if it could be adopted by their team/department; some said they would not, either happy with their current notation, or because they do not use graphical representations in their work. The feedback also included comments on specific notational elements, either strengthening their support, suggesting alternatives, or cautioning against facilitating complexity. One major change was suggested that should reduce visual noise and provide better cueing for which task sequences are complex (and so require more attention), while maintaining a level of expressiveness and clarity. This project provides two main contributions to the existing body of literature: a more complete picture of how HFE practitioners use HTA, and a number of suggestions for improvements to its graphical notation, to be built upon in the future. It also adds to the growing set of examples demonstrating the importance of graphical notation, where subtle changes can have significant consequences.

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A REDESIGN OF LOUGHBOROUGH’S VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (LEARN) WHEN USED ON A MOBILE DEVICE FELIX ROSEN

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7787 430 321 f.rosen-14@student.lboro.ac.uk felixrosen.myportfolio.com

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‘17 Craft & Narrative - UX Design Intern ‘16 London Design Biennale - Volunteer

A user centred design study on the virtual learning environment used at Loughborough University on a mobile device. With the reliance on mobile phones on the increase with the younger generation many institutions have implemented the provision of learning resources on such devices. However, the manner of which these information ‘hubs’ are formatted to suit mobile devices is often done so in a way which makes the users experience with them frustrating. This project initiated with the distribution of online surveys to a large range of students. With the questions asked being open, it allowed for detailed and representative responses, which in a large scale enabled those ideas deemed important to be accumulated and put into an ‘order’ of importance. With the feedback suggesting that certain aspects present on the VLE used at the university are incorporated poorly, this gave justification to start usability tests of the system. The usability testing session took place using participants who were familiar with the current Learn system, however ranged in experience as this embodied the student population in a more realistic way. With tasks set for them to complete, these tests were timed, and monitored to recognise the window/screens present (user journey/pathway), as well as the number of errors accounted for.

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Following on from this study, a focus group was arranged, to create an in-depth discussion about issues and experiences students have with the current system, and any ideas or recommendations they had for the redesign. Once enough feedback and collected data provided justification for various improvements, the redesign phase took place. Wireframe testing was conducted on a small number of participants, which indicated what icons and layout aspects were recognisable by the user, and therefore were acceptable to consider. A higher-fidelity version was then mocked up on Axure RP, a prototyping tool used to create websites and applications, enabling the simulation of navigational features and interactive points. This version, created as a mobile application, was then tested using a usability study, as previously devised on the current version. The time it took the participants to complete the tasks given to them was roughly one third of the time it took them to complete them on the current version. As well as this, the number of obstructing and unnecessary screens that are present on the system have been made minimal, thus correlating to the time it took participants to complete the tasks.

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THE EFFECTS OF WHOLE BODY HEATING ON LOCAL SKIN THERMAL SENSITIVITY IN YOUNG ADULTS ELLA ROSS-JEWELL

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7454 137 273 e.ross-jewell-13@student.lboroo.ac.uk

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‘16 Bentley Motors Ltd - Ergonomics Placement

Does a warmer body impair or enhance thermal sensitivity? The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between increasing whole body temperature and local thermal sensitivity to a probe of varying temperature, applied in a dose dependent fashion. In this study eight participants, four males and four females were assessed. Each participant took part in two conditions. In the whole body heating condition 50°C temperature water was perfused through a thermal suit and on the other occasion 30° temperature water was used as a neutral condition. During the trials a thermosensory test was conducted whereby participants rated their perceived thermal sensation of five different temperature stimuli (± 8°C and ± 4°C from a baseline neutral of 30°C, including 30°C) applied to the back of the left hand. This thermosensory test was conducted before water was perfused through the suit, then every 10 minutes thereafter and then 10 minutes after a ‘cooling down’ period. The whole body heating protocol resulted in large increases in whole body, Tsk: 0 min: 33.08 ± 1.01°C (95% CI = 32.24 to 33.93), 10 minutes: 35.84 ± 0.82°C (95% CI = 35.15 to 36.52), 20 minutes: 37.41 ± 0.68°C (95% CI = 36.84 to 37.97) and 30 minutes: 37.69 ± 0.69°C (95% CI = 37.11 to 38.27) with no changes in rectal temperature over time (p=0.723).

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It was found that participants were less sensitive to skin warming during the whole body warming condition, so when Tsk increased, thermosensitivity to local skin warming from the probe decreased. However, thermosensitivity to local skin cooling remained unchanged. For the 34°C stimuli probe there was a significant difference between the two conditions (F=8.724, p=0.005) and the same for the 38°C stimuli (F=15.859, p=0.0001) with participants rating the stimuli less warm in the whole body heating condition. This identifies a new feature of human temperature integration whereby whole body thermal states have an impact upon local thermal sensitivity. This research has increased the understanding of human thermosensory integration and has highlighted areas in which research could be beneficial. These observations could be relevant in terms of occupational performance, such as military and fire service personnel where hand function under cold and heat stress within extreme environments is important. It may also play a role within the workplace looking at ways to improve thermal comfort through the application of local heating or cooling of the skin.

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RAILWAY USE BY THE ELDERLY

IMOGEN SANDS

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) imogen.sands@outlook.com

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‘17 Ergonomics Course Representative ‘16 Nissan - Research & Advanced Engineering AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The project looked into the barriers to inclusion identified by elderly users of rail stations and design improvements which could be made.

the problems faced by the elderly were compared with the ideal scenario of their railway station usage and recommendations made to mitigate or minimise the gap.

There are now more people aged over 65 than under 18 in the UK and in total the over 65s make up 11.6 million of the population. Maintaining independence in all aspects of life, particularly the freedom to travel, is a foremost priority for many older people as it allows them to conduct social engagements, fulfill essential tasks from shopping to medical needs and continue exploring new places.

Data was gathered from the questionnaires (n = 84) and interviews (n = 12). It was found that 90% of those aged over 65 would consider themselves as having impairments. From the questionnaire, 44% reported problems with accessibility at railway stations, 54% reported problems with information interpretation and 54% reported problems with navigation. Issues found with fellow railway users were less prevalent with 39% of respondents feeling they had a problem in this area. The interviews highlighted the importance of maintaining independence into older age and the problems of accessibility, information interpretation and navigation that the participants were affected by.

As older people may lack the confidence or capability to continue driving, public transport can become increasingly important. The widereaching rail network can provide a fast, simple and cost effective transportation means. However, as humans age they encounter an increasing number of physical, sensory, cognitive and social problems that can restrict their railway usage. The goal of the project was to improve the provision of UK railway stations for older users. Firstly, a literature review was undertaken to identify common impairments of the elderly. A Hierarchical Task Analysis was used to break the process down into independent tasks which must be completed to utilise the service. Following this, data was gathered from elderly users of railway stations through a combination of questionnaires and interviews to understand the current experiences of older users and identify problems they face. Finally,

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Overall, it is clear that older people are not prevented from using the rail network due to design, however there are barriers to them being fully included and further work is required to establish design changes which would limit the problems faced by elderly users of rail stations in the UK. A set of short and long term recommendations produced from the project aim to improve the experience quality for elderly users of railway stations.

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INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS LEADING TO A SUCCESSFUL DEBRIEF IN THE OPERATING THEATRE ABIGAIL SPENCE

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7988 423 602 abbie.spence37@gmail.com

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‘15 Areva RMC - Work Experience

BRIEF SIGN IN ‘Before the induction of anaesthesia’

TIME OUT ‘Before the incision of the skin’

The National Health Service is highly complex due to the wide variety of medical professionals working together in multidisciplinary teams. However, due to the nature of the service, surgery is considered to be an unavoidably hazardous process with an underlying scope for human error.

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As part of the World Health Organisation's 'Patient Safety Challenge', a Surgical Safety Checklist was introduced and implemented across hospitals worldwide. It is believed that safety checks could be more reliable when a standardised five-phase process could be followed. Undertaking briefs and debriefs were found to enhance team performance, reduce the amount of delays and improve safety climate.

‘Before the patient leaves the operating theatre’

Surgical debriefing is the process of reviewing the outcomes in theatre after surgery. It is a simple way for the operating team to discuss vital information about the patient, the procedure and any safety related issues. It has been found to improve technical performance, reduce adverse events and ensure clinically relevant learning in operating theatres.

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Despite a great effort to increase awareness, medical errors continue to occur more frequently than is considered reasonably acceptable.

The aim of this research project was to identify the barriers contributing to a successful surgical debrief within the department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

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Information was gathered through 44 semistructured interviews with theatre staff from a range of occupational specialities with respect to attitudes towards the debrief process. The specialities included Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Registrars, Nurses, Practitioners and Team Leaders. Additionally, five debriefs were observed to establish the current practices adopted by the hospital. The results from this study were then reviewed and used to generate a set of safety recommendations to enhance future debriefing procedures. This research highlighted several barriers to successful debrief implementation which could be categorised as either cultural barriers, organisational and procedural barriers, or design barriers. Cultural recommendations included: training and educating staff; ensuring effective communication; encouraging leadership; and minimising the authority gradient. Organisational and procedural propositions included monitoring non-compliance, ensuring follow-up post debrief and allocating a specific time for debrief. The requirement for a consistent debrief structure with appropriate content concluded the design barriers. The study concluded that there are a number of ways in which Birmingham Children’s Hospital can develop and improve debriefing practices within operating theatres in the hope that human performance can be enhanced to assure patient safety in a safety critical environment.

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EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF PATTERN RECOGNITION VISUALISATION ON TRUST IN APPS FOR DIABETICS WILLIAM VAN DER BIJL

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7577 996 028 williamvanderbijl@me.com findwillhere.myportfolio.com

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‘16 buUuk Pte Ltd - Design Intern ‘15 Roche Diabetes Care - UX Design Intern

An app for people with diabetes was designed and evaluated to investigate how the visualisation of therapy patterns could influence user trust.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

People living with type 1 diabetes are currently required to manage their blood glucose levels within a safe range each day. In order to achieve this, they are required to monitor their blood glucose levels and administer insulin multiple times each day. Diabetes management can create a great deal of stress often resulting in mistakes. For example, forgetting to test blood glucose levels or administering an incorrect insulin dose. Fortunately, many devices are available to people with diabetes helping them to manage the disease. However, they are still required to review their blood glucose data on a frequent basis to search for trends and patterns in their data, allowing the implementation of therapy improvements. A pattern recognition solution embedded in a mobile application could help users find trends in their data on a daily basis and provide recommendations to improve therapy. Recommendations could be made, for instance, regarding when best to exercise during the day or how much insulin to give when eating certain types of food. Yet people living with type 1 diabetes have made decisions regarding their diabetes management since being diagnosed with the disease. As a result, distrust could develop towards diabetes based recommendations being made for them when using a pattern recognition

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system. Therefore it was decided to investigate how the visualisation of diabetes patterns and recommendations could influence user trust. An application utilising pattern detection was designed based upon interviews and additional human-centered design methods. User interviews highlighted that with use of current diabetes management systems, a great deal of time and care is required to search for patterns and trends in data not to mention that once trends had been discovered they would need to be turned into therapy improvements which are often carried out with the patients’ health care team. Following on from the initial evaluation the pattern recognition and recommendation mobile application designs were evaluated with people with diabetes and redesigned to improve visualisations. Feedback regarding the design found that in order for users to develop trust in the system, therapy recommendations required a visual component in addition to text explaining how the pattern was found and how the therapy recommendation had been made. Furthermore, the overall personality of the application was discovered to be important relating to trust, taking into account the visual aesthetics and the tone of the text. On the other hand, feedback indicated that distrust could arise, caused by usability issues, resulting in confusion or frustration towards the application.

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INVESTIGATION INTO THE DIFFICULTIES FACED FOR CYCLISTS WHEN USING SELF TAUGHT GUIDELINES MATTHEW WEBSTER

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7496 858 148 m.webster-13@student.lboro.ac.uk mwebster-13.wixsite.com/humanfactors

What are the difficulties faced for cyclists when using guidelines? This project aimed to investigate the effectiveness of guidelines for cyclist's saddle set up, whilst evaluating if different guides (books, online resources and videos) provide consensual information or if the range of information causes confusion. These findings allowed the production of a single guide containing all the relevant information, including areas participants felt were missing or inaccurate in current resources. The study was split into three forms of analysis. First an expert appraisal was conducted in which ten popular guidelines were chosen and assessed as to what was good and bad about them via a predetermined checklist. In addition a commentary was provided on various aspects in which the guides were felt to be lacking, such as layout or various methods of deriving saddle height. The second study gathered 15 participants (2 females, 13 males) between the ages of 18 and 54 within three set age categories (18-24, 35-44, 45-54).

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All of the participants were cyclists that cycled at least once a week. The participants were interviewed to collect quantitative data about their background in cycling, and the problems they faced when setting up their bike saddle whilst also collecting measurements regarding inseam measurements and stature. The final study took three popular methods that allowed cyclists to determine their correct saddle height and apply these to ten participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; inseam measurement and stature to derive the calculated saddle height and seek understanding of whether any of these methods were actually significant via a Wilcoxon test. These results were analysed in SPSS, NVivo and Excel to understand similarities and differences so that a revised and modified guideline could be developed. The study developed a user friendly bike saddle setup guide containing all relevant and accurate information, whilst contributing to knowledge in understanding inclusive design across current guide lines and associated problems derived from poor saddle setup.

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INVESTIGATING THE PREVALENCE AND EFFECTS OF DISTRACTIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS IN SURGERY EMILY WOOLMER

BSc (Hons) ERGONOMICS (HUMAN FACTORS DESIGN) +44 (0) 7784 651 899 emilywoolmer@hotmail.com

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‘16 Human Applications - Placement Student ‘15 CIEHF Student Committee Member ‘14 Ergonomics Course Representative AWARDS

‘17 Diploma In Professional Studies

Distractions and interruptions can feature heavily during surgical procedures and could potentially impede on safety and performance. Surgery is often considered as a fairly high risk procedure with a huge range of influencing factors that can affect the likelihood and severity of the risk. Some factors are beyond the control of hospital staff, such as the age and fitness of a patient. However, there are also a number of factors that can be considered, tackled and improved upon, particularly those which may influence quality of performance, task focus or error likelihood. Distractions and interruptions can play a big role in influencing the quality of work; they can be defined as any stimulus which removes focus from the primary task, so could include environmental noise, conversation or equipment failures. A human factors / systems ergonomics approach to analysing distractions and interruptions in surgery enables research to be more comprehensive. This project has consisted of reviewing the types and prevalence of distractions and interruptions, as well as the psychological effects in terms of behaviour, performance and any physiological or design issues. Research was carried out at the Royal Free Hospital, London and Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield. It consisted of surveys for surgical staff and observations of a variety of different types of surgical procedures. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Prior to data collection, it was assumed that all distractions and interruptions would have a negative effect on

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quality of work. However, the results showed some interesting, and somewhat unexpected, findings. It became clear that nearly all varieties of distractions and interruptions have some sort of effect on work in operating theatres. Some effects can be considered to be largely positive, such as teaching or feedback noises from machines. Some effects have more of a neutral effect, or can be deemed positive or negative depending on how they occur, for example, phone calls that deliver pertinent patient information or irrelevant conversation. Of all the distractions and interruptions reviewed as part of the questionnaires and observations, those which had the most established negative effects included equipment failures and people entering and exiting the room without purpose. Due to the complex nature of healthcare service delivery, it is not possible to fully predict or remove all potential distractions and interruptions. However, improving understanding among staff in how distractions and interruptions occur and why they may contribute to error could prove to be productive. Additionally, working with staff to improve, through encouraging a proactive and logical approach, how distractions and interruptions are dealt with when they do arise could be helpful. This project has shown that improving the understanding of systems issues, supporting staff development and making changes to practices to reduce negative distractions would appear to a good method in improving all round performance and safety.

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BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS

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ABEER KIANI

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7933 425 823 abeerkiani@hotmail.com abeerkiani.weebly.com 04

AIDING BREATHING EXERCISES AND MONITORING ANTENATAL HEALTH DURING PREGNANCY 01

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‘16 Sand & Birch Design, Italy - Designer ‘15 METU, Turkey - Erasmus Exchange

'troova' is a lightweight and cordless vacuum with inclusive design to encourage users of all ages to get involved with household chores.

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A system that encourages physical activity during pregnancy and focuses on tackling feelings of anxiety by regulating breathing exercises.

‘17 Diploma in International Studies ‘14 Diageo Innovation Competition Finalist

The hub device emits pulsing lights as a visual stimulus to aid correct breathing techniques. The wearable monitors daily activity and features a baby kick counter.

Designed specifically to tackle problem areas in the house, 'troova' is able to efficiently hoover stairs, one step at a time.

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Vacuuming stairs can be troubling for users with back problems. ‘troova’ provides an innovative solution to prevent bad back posture.

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ADAM KIMBER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7804 731 569 adamkimber1993@gmail.com

UTILIZING CNT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY TO PREDICT FRUIT RIPENESS AND REDUCE HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE

A compact housing built around a cost effective carbon nanotube sensor, used to detect trace amounts of atmospheric ethene and accurately predict fruit ripeness.

A group project which involved the design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of an electro-mechanical can crusher. The workload was shared between four people, this included extensive analysis of the physical design using manual methods and FEA, building and testing electrical systems, writing and debugging code, and precision manufacture of parts using a combination of manual and CNC methods.

Multiple sensors can be connected to a single base unit to allow different types of fruit to be monitored at any one time. Feedback is communicated to the user through a coloured lighting system. 02

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JAMES KIRK

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7975 939 338 jkirk221094@yahoo.co.uk Jkirkdesign.com 05

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‘16 LEGO - Billund (Denmark)

Frequent air travel is ever growing. Enabling travellers to commute by bike will free congested roads and save users money.

LIO – Combatting the “Just a drizzle” mentality by easily dispensing the correct measurements of cooking oils and dressings.

A large removable back wheel and front frame allow users to securely attach the suitcase to the bike whilst keeping it protected when moving.

AIR –Smaller, smarter MDI inhaler. Held sideways, it guides users on correct technique whilst inhaling medication.

An inbuilt folding lock secures the wheel and the frame to the bicycle, freeing the case to be used as conventional hand luggage.

Go Climb - GPS route tracker for rock climbers allowing them to track ascent times and compare routes with friends.

REDEFINING HAND-HELD LUGGAGE FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION WHILST CYCLING 03

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EGZON KOSHI

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7838 873 488 e.koshi-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

ENHANCED SNORKEL WITH MANUAL, REFILLABLE 'TANK' FOR ADDITIONAL UNDERWATER EXPLORATION

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‘16 DCI-Artform - Student Design Engineer

From initial sketching followed by detailed ideation of final concept. Pushing what we know as snorkelling further.

Redesign of the domestic bin, with internal leaver to aid removal of rubbish bag. Avoiding a vacuum-like process that currently occurs.

Final CAD render of proposed product.

The tackling of an invisible problem. The traceable and rechargeable remote hub for the modern busy family.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Exploded view of final proposed product, expressing internal detailing. Including float switch that allows open air to tank air access.

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Electromechanical can crusher using a crank and slider mechanism. Fully automated, using embedded systems programmed by C code to operate. 223

BARTHOLOMEW DE BANZIE LAMPARD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7725 052 650 Bart_Lampard@hotmail.co.uk linkedin.com/in/debanziedesign/ 04

A STYLISH ROOM TEMPERATURE ‘FRIDGE’ AIMED AT REDUCING HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTAGE

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‘16 Paul Cocksedge - Product Design Intern ‘15 Lego Group - Product Design Intern ‘13 DeWalt - Product Design Intern

80 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away every year in the EU, mostly due to premature decay and neglect. This project is aimed at reducing household food wastage.

Tutti is an inclusively designed vacuum cleaner to aid the visually impaired by providing feedback of their environment through the grip.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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Short wave ultraviolet light is used to preserve and maintain the freshness of perishable goods for longer than a conventional fridge, even at room temperature.

Working in two departments at LEGO gave me the chance to work on a range of exciting products. Shown is another of the sets I helped design.

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One of the LEGO city sets I was able to design during my time at the company. One of a few sets that can be found on the shelves.

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RAOUL LARKINS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7768 572 045 larkins.raoul@gmail.com

ENCOURAGING PARENT AND CHILD TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER BY CONSTRUCTING A SUSTAINABLE BICYCLE

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‘16 PUMA SE - Kids Footwear Design Intern

Parent & child can follow simple instructions to construct a bamboo bicycle at home. The product uses modular designed parts to minimise the complexity, allowing the final outcome to be constructed easily with minimal tools.

A personal project undertaken to explore and strengthen the skills that I had gained during my time working at PUMA. This project aimed to explore how footwear could improve the snowboarding experience for the user. Insights revealed that snowboarders find it difficult to take their boots off after a long day on the slopes. This led to a focus on the creation of a quick release closure system that allows the user to easily take their boots on and off while still keeping an aesthetic that would appeal to the target market.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

This product is suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 7. In the early years the product acts as a balance bicycle, once the child has gained confidence riding the balance bike the parent and child can add the pedals and other parts, making it suitable for older ages.

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REBECCA LEATHERLAND

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7706 196 842 rebeccaleatherland@gmail.com

AN OUTDOOR COOKING STOVE FOR BROWNIES - MEMBERS OF THE GIRLGUIDING ASSOCIATION, AGED 7–10

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‘17 Design School - Degree show team ‘16 DCI-Artform - Junior creative designer ‘15 Epoch Design - Retail Designer Intern

Research showed leaders restricted cooking activities for Brownies due to lack of experience or safety fears. This design provides a safer, easier and more engaging way of outdoor cooking at the meeting place or when out and about.

BRIO harnesses the power of singing in a manual training belt to teach young adults with asthma how to breathe properly.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘16 Oxford Campus cover design winner

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The product lets the Brownies mix their own fuel using wood chip and melted wax, creating a selfmaintaining flame and encouraging a continued cycle of use. The grill allows for other pans and can be removed for toasting marshmallows.

Resistance in the lower abdomen causes the user to associate the pressure with correct breathing, in turn teaching them techniques for life. 05

Incremental training cards guide the user through a programme of diaphragmatic breathing, which is suggested to reduce asthma symptoms. 229

BRYONY LEE

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY bryonyhmlee@hotmail.co.uk

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‘16 LDS - Summer Design Research Assistant

A redesign of the traditional ballet pointe shoe targeted at pre-professionals. Worn during training to reduce risk of common injuries.

A group project to design and manufacture an injection mould tool for producing mass manufactured widget.

Force sensors in the shoe monitor the balance of the dancer, helping them to refine their technique and prevent ankle injuries.

CNC and hand milling machines were used to fabricate the parts. The dual purpose widget is both a pizza box stand and bottle opener.

A custom insole improves weight distribution by increasing contact area within the shoe, as well as absorbing more impact on landing.

A handheld device for outdoor rock climbers that uses GPS to guide users, as well as create new routes to share with other climbers.

AWARDS

PREVENTING INJURY FOR BALLERINAS DURING POINTE WORK TRAINING

‘16 LDS Graduate Vacation Research Bursary

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HAMISH LEHAN

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7858 942 552 hamish.lehan@gmail.com behance.net/hamishlehan 01

IMPROVING THE PORTABILITY OF TUBE FEEDING EQUIPMENT FOR CONVENIENT AND DISCREET USE

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‘16 M-is - Product & 3D Designer ‘15 TEDx Loughborough - Lead Designer ‘13 Cowan Architects - Intern

Vault is a product which improves the lives of tube feeding patients. It fits inside the user's bag and hides equipment from public view.

Injection-moulded product used for cleaning the user's boot soles. Attached to the boots on the shop shelf as a promotional item.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 O2 App Concept (Shortlisted)

It can be comfortably carried around and delivers the user's feed discreetly.

A pair of water-filled, custom-weight dumbbells for women who lack experience and confidence in exercise. One-week design project for DCA.

Vault can be unzipped to lay flat. Inside, there is space for the pump, tubing, fluids, and equipment.

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An electronically controlled can crusher with wireless start; capable of automatically crushing five aluminium drinks cans in 21 seconds. 233

JULIET MADGE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7503 154 362 juliet_madge@hotmail.co.uk

COMBINED WATER FILTRATION AND TRANSPORTATION 01

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‘16 Prestige & Homeseeker – Design Intern

4000 children die every day from water related illnesses. 783 million people do not have access to clean water.

The device filters and assists in the transportation of 25L of water. It harnesses the energy used in transportation to filter the water to a safe drinking standard by the time the user reaches their destination.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies 02

Women and children in Sub-Saharan Africa walk on average 6 kilometers each day to collect dirty water.

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BUD is an interactive family learning aid. Topics are taught by a projector & app. Users engage in conversation with BUD to give a more human approach to learning. Progress is shown by the opening of BUD, once fully open it symbolises the 'growth of knowledge'.

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MILAN MADGE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7508 771 713 milanmadge@me.com milanmadge.com 05

THE HANDHELD PHOTOGRAPHIC DARKROOM

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‘16 The LEGO Group - Design Intern ‘16 V2 Studios/Vitamin - Design Intern ‘15 International School of Design Thinking

Analogue photography is a re-emerging market, creating new opportunities in a process that has remained unchanged for decades.

SYNC is an immersive solution to language acquisition for immigrants. Hotspots encourage practical use of language and community building.

AWARDS

‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 LDS Prize for Academic Excellence

Users can now experiment with processing multiple film formats in a handheld product, without the need for a darkroom.

Augmented reality allows for task integration of lessons, ensuring content is relevant and meaningful to the user and their experiences.

A circular economy service supplies the user with photographic chemicals and encourages experimentation for a more meaningful experience.

LEGO CREATOR 31060 Airshow Aces - A modular set and new way to play with 3in1. Designed alongside the LEGO CREATOR & EXPERT teams.

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EMMA MARTIN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7968 032 109 emmartin.designs@gmail.com behance.net/emmartinde8111 04

AN INTERACTIVE VIBROACOUSTIC SYSTEM PROMOTING SENSORY STIMULATION

Combining existing music therapy practices with vibroacoustic therapy, the product uses lighting, sound and vibration to engage an autistic child and enhance sensory stimulation and development where regular music therapy is unavailable.

A sustainable indoor growing system that harnesses the by-products produced from composting to grow specialist herbal tea.

Designed for under-sensitive autistic adolescents, the product can be tailored to the individual child's needs, with the visual and audio stimulation levels being adaptable throughout use to meet the users evolving requirements.

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Redesigned for child safety, this ironing board reduces iron related injuries through key features such as patented stabilizing technology. 05

Designed to reduce water waste, this cleaning system collects unused water from the faucet for reuse. Developed in PTC Creo and KeyShot. 239

RODICA MARVAN-HARRISON

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7447 511 086 rodica.marvanharrison@gmail.com

CONVERTING CART ABANDONMENT INTO PURCHASES FOR ONLINE RETAILERS

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 Tobias & Tobias - UX Designer

Despite predictions of online shopping bringing in trillions, many online consumers do not complete the shopping process. Key drivers of online cart abandonment were identified to uncover reasons for this non-buyer behaviour.

Reducing food waste through smart technology in the kitchen. Users are urged to eat food before its expiry and avoid buying duplicate items.

AWARDS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The findings from this project offer insights into consumer motivations for cart abandonment. Meanwhile, interventions are suggested for retailers that could reduce their rate of abandonment upon strategic implementation.

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A retractable drawing board allows architects to interchange between sketch and computer work with ease to complete all tasks in one place. 05

A kettle redesign featuring a double walled, thermo insulated body to keep water hotter for longer, preventing energy and water waste. 241

PATCH McCABE

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7833 455 637 patchmccabe@me.com

IMPROVING THE AESTHETICS AND THE INTUITIVENESS OF THE TRADITIONAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Jaguar Land Rover - Production Ergonomist

Initial sketch ideation phase carried out in the design of the fire extinguisher concept.

Domů is a smart home thermostat, designed taking inspiration from Dieter Rams’ early record players.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Fire extinguisher in use demonstrates the enhanced ergonomic aspects.

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Containing a combination of physical and electronic keys, Ki negates the need for bulky key-rings and minimises lost keys.

Exploded view showing the major components of the extinguisher concept

Frappé is a social discovery app for coffee lovers. It allows users to rate, find, and check in at local artisan coffee shops.

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SASHA McCARTNEY

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7581 473 973 svwmccartney@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/sashavwmccartney 05

EXPLORING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PARKINSON’S SERVICE BY APPLICATION OF USER-CENTRED DESIGN 02

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Gaining an understanding of the service and how medical or social models are used to represent Parkinson’s by surveys and interviews.

Encouraging people to engage with hand or wrist therapy exercises, after injury, to improve strength and dexterity by use of gamification.

Discovering how the user would change the service, following the philosophy of user-centred design to investigate their needs and wants.

Follow specific light cues around the magnetic bowl to level up, the device can be handheld or rested to complete daily therapy anywhere.

Developing ideas on how the service could be changed to improve the social model of Parkinson’s, with the user as the most important aspect.

Medicare is the interactive pill dispenser that sets alarms, warns of any side effects, teaches exercises and keeps track of medication. 245

TOM MERRICK

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7521 276 958 tom.merrick@me.com

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‘16 User Experience Designer, Redweb

Flo provides customisable air pollution protection for young children. Its ergonomic and engaging design encourages comfort and use.

“Unify” is an application to help quit smoking. It uses accountability, gamification and quantification to motivate users to quit.

Smart sensors are used to monitor air quality outside and inside the home via the mask and home hub.

Design for manufacture group project to build a functional injection mould tool and produce a promotional widget.

An app presents sensor data on air quality to inform parents and contribute to a crowd-sourced pollution map.

The Bodyweight Warrior exercise program eBook was written, designed and distributed online with over 10,000 downloads.

AWARDS

SMART, CUSTOMISABLE AIR POLLUTION PROTECTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

‘17 Diploma In Professional Studies

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KENCHAYUTH METACHARUNON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY g.ken.meta@gmail.com

INCREASING CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL RATE THROUGH EASY ACCESS AED DEVICE FOR THE HOME

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‘12 Millitary Service

A cross between Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid kit. It is designed to encourage home owners to own AED devices at home. A kit without an AED, is an incomplete first aid kit

The first aid kit is designed to compliment the AED system. It features a sorting system that helps the user to identify essential items in the first aid kit.

Electronics development had led to reduction in size and cost. The development had also led to a discovery that allows the AED system to be powered by only two AA batteries.

The design allows ease of use for any users and reduce the need to rely on medical services. This AED device can increase survival rate of cardiac arrest dramatically.

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CAMERON MILES-ADDOW

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7538 354 364 cmilesaddow@gmail.com coroflot.com/MilesAddow 05

BAO IS A STEAM BENDING DEVICE THAT BRINGS A NEW STYLE TO AN OLD TECHNIQUE

EXPERIENCE

‘17 PDT - Programme representative ‘16 TWO-O - Design Intern ‘15 PDT - Programme representative ‘11 StantonWilliams - Architects Assistant

BAO aims to give information to users to make steam bending easier, with gauges for pressure, temperature, and water level.

During placement we ran a Kickstarter campaign; I designed and made patterns for the wooden caps and graphics for the campaign.

BAO has a modern style that incorporates natural elements and has been ergonomically designed to be easy to move despite its size.

As a group we designed and made an all metal crossbow to fire squash balls for a mechanics project.

BAO is functional for businesses and hobbyists alike. By making use of shelving users can prepare multiple sheets of wood at the same time.

In a 10 day brief, I designed stress relieving products: a mouse with a heart-rate monitor and a camera in the hub monitor user’s wellbeing.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘12 Queen Mary University Gold award

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RYAN MILLER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7572 447 663 rvgmiller@gmail.com rvgmiller.com 05

MIGRAINE RELIEF SPECTACLES - ELECTROCHROMIC LENSES RELIEVING CORTICAL HYPERACTIVATION CONDITIONS

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Wonder Vision - Junior Visualiser ‘14 Self Employed - Cutlery & Tooling Design ‘13 G-Mach Engineering- Design & CAD Tech

The functional prototype demonstrates adaptive colour tinting and wireless smart-phone control to allow detailed experience evaluation.

Tau Oven - An intelligent, age inclusive microwave oven that uses RF embedded trays to simplify and improve use for every user.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma of Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner ‘14 O2 UX Shortlist ‘13 Rotary Young Designer (Local)

Hypolens spectacles adapt with the user and environment to maintain effective migraine prevention in any lifestyle.

CG Architectural Visualisation - A planning visualisation created entirely from 3D modelled data whilst on placement at Wonder Vision.

Set up using the companion app, electrochromic lenses reduce cortical hyperactivation, relieving and preventing further migraine attacks.

Electromechanical Can Crusher - Efficient ball-screw actuation, enhanced by wireless control and responsive hall effect sensing.

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GABI MITCHEM-EVANS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7966 086 520 gabimitchem@googlemail.com behance.net/gabimitchem

PROVIDING PARENTS WITH REASSURANCE REGARDING THEIR PREMATURE BABY’S WELL-BEING

EXPERIENCE

‘17 Design School Show Team ‘16 Mondelez International - ID Intern ‘16 Jacobs Douwe Egberts - ID Intern

After constant supervision from staff in the Neonatal Unit, many parents find bringing their premature baby home a daunting prospect. Omi is an in-cot monitor that instils comfort for parents around their baby's breathing and temperature.

Bridging the UK's national digital skills gap through a Government led product-service system that helps teachers to learn coding skills.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma of Professional Studies ‘17 Loughborough Employability Award ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner

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Omi non-intrusively monitors the baby via Kinect sensors and Infrared thermometers, sending alerts on detection of an abnormality. Night light and speaker functions also help to settle the baby through their unit-to-home transition.

Codu utilises a mixture of tactile, virtual and listening learning styles via physical tiles, animation, augmented reality and 3D sound. 05

Creating a convenient and desirable home hot beverage drinking experience for students, away from home. 255

EDWARD MOGRIDGE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7754 655 945 edward.mogridge@gmail.com

THE VACUUM BIN - AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR THE UNPLEASANT TASK OF DOMESTIC WASTE DISPOSAL

EXPERIENCE

‘15 ABC Stainless Steel ltd - Design Intern

The Vacuum Bin is a means to compress, store and monitor your waste at home, making the task of home waste management far more pleasant.

An injection moulding tool which produces a miniature three floor 3D map of Loughborough Design School, to be used as a promotional object.

A refined layout enables more efficient interaction leading to an increase in available storage capacity and hygienic properties.

A portable food container specially designed for off-roading activities. Straps secure the product in place while heating food on the go.

Sensors across the bin provide advanced automatic interaction. These monitor its use and connect to smart phones to display usage data.

The Smart razor allows users to shave cleanly and comfortably, collecting trimmings and using heated blades.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma of Professional Studies

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THOMAS MULHALL

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7934 191 925 t.mulhall-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

EXPERIENCE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 DIAM - Junior Designer

Exploded view of the martial arts training device.

2nd Year Design Practice. Prototyped wrist device product. Designed specifically for golf users to train by using the app on the interface.

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICE TO IMPROVE USER REACTION TIMES AND CONDITION THE FIST AND WRIST

A martial arts user interacting with the training device.

Live project. Simplex. Inclusive design allowing users to lock lid to pan, freeing their hands to hold the pot while draining.

The martial arts training device solution with developed brand and logo.

Design Manufacturing Technologies project. Widget design allows it to hold the phone as well as the earphones.

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SOPHIE MURTAGH

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7794 607 374 s.alexandra.murtagh@gmail.com

KASSI, A LUNCH BOX DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER EATING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Plexi-Craft - Furniture Design intern

Kassi is designed to hold 5 of the main food categories recommended by the government for a child's packed lunch. Each food section is sized to fit the correct portion amount and coloured following the 'Eat-Well Plate' guidelines.

The Aura Table designed for the high-end, luxury acrylic furniture market in NYC while on placement at Plexi-Craft.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma of Professional Studies

The lunch box includes a water bottle which can also be frozen, acting as an ice block to keep the food at a safe temperature. A snack box which attaches to the child's wrist is also included. 02

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A home physiotherapy aid linked to a gaming app for children with Cystic Fibrosis to make their exercise sessions more enjoyable. 05

The iC app adjusts your morning alarm depending on the outside temperature, helping you prepare for work, defrost your car and arrive on time. 261

MAX NEWPORT

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7843 144 072 maxnewport.design@gmail.com behance.net/maxnewport-design 05

A LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT, GUITAR AMPLIFIER FOR GIGGING WITH A NO-COMPROMISE APPROACH TO SOUND QUALITY

EXPERIENCE

‘16 EAR Yoshino - Product Designer

Users want great sound above all else. Unlike many traditional amplifiers, this product offers it without a large weight and size penalty.

iNTAKE drinks system monitors caffeine consumption, promoting well-being in an office environment.

Two 12" speakers are mounted back to back. This nullifies reaction forces in the structure and gives rise to a compact form.

A modular cooking system designed for small adaptive living spaces, where a traditional kitchen would be unfeasible.

Usability is well considered. A simple stripped-back interface offers the essential controls, presented in a informative manner.

EAR Yoshino Acute Classic. A digital media player taken from concept to manufacture during my year in industry.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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BLAKE PARKINSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7768 343 254 blake_design@hotmail.com

CAR AIR PURIFIER & ON-THE-GO AIR MONITOR

EXPERIENCE

‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 DCA Design International - Designer ‘12 Sebastian Conran - Designer ‘12 BrandHouse - Designer and Researcher

In-car air pollution may pose one of the greatest modern threats to human health. Inside car pollution can be 15 times worse than outdoors.

Sketch development from Coelo, a dynamic Braille device, exploring CMF and user interaction elements.

With city commuters being exposed to the highest levels of pollution, there is an opportunity to design a car air purifier.

Coelo allows on-the-go learning for the blind. The future of Braille has arrived.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘16 Seymour Powell Design Week 1 Winner ‘11 Arkwright Scholar

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The on-the-go air monitor connects to the user's smartphone and utilizes crowdsourced air quality data that can be viewed in real-time.

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Solo is a smart sex toy designed for women suffering from Arthritis, Parkinson's and/or Essential Tremors.

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NEHAL PATEL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7513 168 708 nehalpateldesign@gmail.com

ALLEVIATING THE SYMPTOMS OF POOR SLEEPING 01

EXPERIENCE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 Vax Ltd. - Product Designer

The sleep environment plays a major role in achieving quality sleep. The device allows the user to adapt their bedroom environment to suit their needs. Light, air quality and noise are all controlled through the device.

Designed for fitness; active cooling technology allows air to flow through the ear cups to prevent perspiration and ensure ears remain cool.

AWARDS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 Diploma in Professional Studies

An OLED panel imitates natural light and fades into warmer tones to promote relaxation and reduce cognitive arousal. Controlling fan speed enables regulation of natural white noise output and air quality.

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Modules enable asthma sufferers to regulate air quality, humidity and temperature to eliminate airborne triggers. 05

The control hub allows sufferers to monitor their personal environment to anticipate and reduce the risk of an asthma attack. 267

SANIL ASHOK PATEL

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7974 899 600 sanilpateldesign@gmail.com

IMPROVING THE VISUALISATION OF SLIPPERY AREAS IN PUBLIC SPACES

EXPERIENCE

‘16 Poke London - UX Intern ‘15 Amberlight Partners - Visual Designer

A smarter wet floor sign featuring tri-directional light projection in order to provide visual information to establish a safer environment.

Endeavour empowers homeowners to take control of their energy usage, with data visualisation illustrating impacts of their behaviour.

Targeted for use in large public environments, with an adjustable light projection radius stretching up to 1.1 metres.

Inclusively designed baby bath thermometer that offers clear visual and audio feedback when the water reaches a safe temperature.

The operator inputs the time required for the floor to dry, and the lights automatically switch off once this period has elapsed.

DeskCoach encourages sedentary workers to stay active throughout the working day, with sporadic exercises tailored to their preferences.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma In Professional Studies ‘15 UX Concept Shortlisted for O2

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HAMID PAYRO

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7528 830 168 hpayro@hotmail.co.uk

A DEVICE TO AERODYNAMICALLY COOL MOTORCYCLISTS IN WARM TEMPERATURES OR CLIMATES 01

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‘15 O2 - Volunteer UX Designer ‘14 Rolls Royce Plc - Technical Engineer

The device uses airflow which is generated around the space of the outer shell of the helmet to be dragged into its vents located at either side. This allows fast pressurised air to enter the device where the air is cooled down.

Air is dispersed through specifically designed evacuation holes which evenly expels the cool air surrounding the upper back of the motorcyclist. The cool air travels within the motorcyclist's suit as he/she is travelling.

Cool air is aerodynamically pressurised when it enters the product's vents, from here the air is transported via external pumps attached to the vents and dragged down to the lower section of the device where the cool pressurised air can exit within the users suit.

The device works without the need of batteries or any electronic charging capability, utilising aerodynamic and mechanical theory to convey cool air generated around the helmet to be transported within the motorcyclist’s suit.

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ELLEN PEARCE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7449 872 724 ellenkatherinepearce@gmail.com

THERMAL THERAPEUTIC MOUSE FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS 01

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 Rutland Plastics - Design Engineer

An ergonomic computer mouse that offers Infrared therapy to aid Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers. The infrared technology targets the wrist and radiates to the fingers, reducing the pain that may occur from repetitive movements.

A cooking device for diabetics that helps aid in correct portion control. The use of laser technology encourages regular blood tests.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 Diploma of Professional Studies

The profile design encourages the user to maintain the neutral wrist position, rotating the hand 30-60 degrees from the working surface.

Vapour offers an alternative ironing method to arthritis sufferers. The board produces the steam, removing the need for a traditional iron. 05

The steam gathers in a chamber inside the board and is released when the ergonomically designed mitt passes over the surface.

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SAMUEL PEARS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7491 007 767 samuel.pears@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/sampears/ 04

BE THE ARMOUR – DON’T WEAR IT. HOCKEY GOALKEEPING UPPER BODY PROTECTION.

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‘16 OBO Hockey - Designer ‘14 Crown Hockey - Junior Designer ‘14 Design Research - FIH Hockey World Cup

Industry ready mould tool for casting specially formulated, flexible and viscoelastic foam. The most economically viable method of manufacture for a totally unique material in hockey.

Used in the 2016 Rio Olympics by 80% of penalty corner defenders; the faceOff STEEL broke the mould for face masks in hockey. 04

The first hockey goalkeeping armour that truly moulds to the body. A tight fit with no gaps, means low weight, low restriction and high confidence: enabling the keeper to be the best they can be.

Junior players and Olympians helped throughout the design process, collaboratively providing feedback on over 15 prototype iterations.

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More cost effective to manufacture than the competition and up to 60% better impact protection from hockey balls.

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LUKE PENNIFOLD

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7951 434 405 lukepennifolddesign@gmail.com behance.net/lukepennifold 05

INDOOR AIR MONITORING TO IDENTIFY POLLUTANT LEVELS FOR PARENTS WITH ASTHMATIC CHILDREN

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‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 W and G - Industrial Design Consultant ‘15 HJC Design - Industrial Designer

Evalo is a supportive device which empowers parents in maintaining clean indoor air to alleviate their children of asthma triggers.

Heirloom is a multi-functional piece of furniture made sustainably from natural materials and bio-resins. Image © HJC Design.

An aesthetic interaction model was developed for a scenario based analysis and user testing evaluation.

Ami is a subtle piece of wearable technology with an accompanying hub to assist the daily lives of early dementia sufferers.

A functional prototype was developed to test the device's accuracy in detecting common indoor air pollutants with visual outputs.

The wearable acts as a personal assistant, giving gentle audio output reminders to give autonomy back to the lives of dementia sufferers.

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ELLA PEPPER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7801 252 594 ellapepper5@gmail.com

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‘16 Light iQ - Assistant Lighting Designer

Luna is a desk based lamp aimed at improving sedentary behaviour for those working from home.

Moni, a hydration monitoring system for independent older adults which helps track user fluid intake and detect hydration levels.

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IMPROVING SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR FOR THE DESK BASED WORKER

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards

A sensor connected to the user helps to detect and track posture and movement, warning when levels are not appropriate.

A subtle stress relief product for users working in an office environment, which uses sensors to detect stress.

A best practice timer aims at ensuring the user takes the correct breaks and reduces the amount of time stationary at the desk.

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The mouse produces haptic feedback in the 'equal breathing' sequence to provide an effective coping method to help calm the user. 279

ROBERT PERCY

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7399 477 986 rcgpercy@gmail.com rcgpdesign.com 05

PROTECTING THE RESPIRATORY HEALTH OF MAKER CULTURE CREATORS THROUGH ADVANCE EXTRACTION & FILTRATION

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‘16 Maxview Ltd - Product Design Engineer AWARDS

The maker culture is moving bespoke craft manufacture into the home, along with the associated health risks.

Design and manufacturing technologies: an individual design project to produce an injected moulded promotional widget

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘13 Bloor Homes: Home For Design Top 3

Few tool options and safety equipment has been designed for this new type of user and work environment.

A luxury electronic cocktail mixer for the home allowing cocktails to be ordered wirelessly and made to perfection.

Utilising a three stage extraction system the product effectively removes dangerous elements and particle from the air on a industry level.

USB charging docks with the brief to reduce the need for multiple power sockets and provide a charging base station for the home.

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OLIVER ALESSANDRO PERRETTA

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7964 094 443 oliverperretta@outlook.com

REDUCING THE RISK OF INCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH NURSE FATIGUE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

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‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 Design 4 Retail - Junior Designer

luna: A healthcare monitoring and lifestyle device for the nursing workforce, which aims to help monitor heart health and vigilance levels.

iglü: a smart home device that uses ultrasonic vibration technology, temperature sensor and micro heating to defrost your car.

The luna watch fob clips onto the nurses uniform, utilizing miniature finger tip ECG technology to accurately monitor biometric body data.

Redesign of a beard trimmer; surface modeled, reverse engineered and optimized for additive manufacture techniques via polyjet printing.

The data can be used to help shift nurses monitor stress, fatigue & heart age. The dock uses light and sound therapy to improve sleep.

dugi: A home healthcare monitoring system consisting of a bot, dog collar and wearable to reduce hypertension through pet interaction.

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‘17 Diploma In Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards ‘16 Seymour Powell Design Week Top 5

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‘16 Foolproof - UX Designer ‘15 LSU - Lighting Designer & Venue Crew

Commuting by bike is on the rise, but so are serious injuries related to cycling. Using a rear sensor and directional haptic feedback through a belt allows cyclists to know exactly when a vehicle is approaching, and from where.

The device can be removed and fits together conveniently for storage and charging, with the belt wrapping around for protection. The rear unit and seat-post mount, and the belt, can all clip together using the same easy buckle mechanism.

MICHAEL PERTWEE

contact@mikepertwee.com mikepertwee.com

The two devices are battery powered and communicate via Bluetooth. The seat-mounted rear unit uses a low power RADAR chip to detect approaching vehicles and ultrasonic proximity sensors on the sides to ensure the cyclist is not trapped in closing gaps beside lorries or buses.

With an 8 hour battery life and water resistant construction, the device provides alerts with different patterns and strength of vibration for different threat levels of approaching vehicles (approach speed and road position) without overloading the user with information.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

HAPTIC FEEDBACK BELT SYSTEM TO PREVENT CYCLIST FATALITIES BY WARNING OF UNSEEN VEHICLES 03

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ROB PIESSE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7712 562 571 r.piesse-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM WHICH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE

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‘16 Hasbro - Games Designer ‘14 O2 Telefonica - Graphic Designer ‘13 Wild and Wolf - Junior Designer

Tomoko enhances the learning experience for secondary school students, through a removable handheld device and a touch screen interface.

PLÜG - a smart home energy saving solution. A redesign of the British electric plug, making it more accessible, interactive, ergonomically friendly and aesthetically appealing to everyday users.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Gamification is implemented in the user experience to actively encourage students to engage with their teacher and other students.

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JAY MICHAEL ANGELO POWELL

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7974 263 232 jmap.designer@gmail.com jmapdesign.com 05

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGER TO AID THE REVIVAL OF ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY IN AN INCREASINGLY DIGITAL AGE

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‘16 Urbis Schréder - Product Designer AWARDS

Lux is a photographic enlarger that allows the user to print both digital & analogue photographs in a traditional darkroom environment.

Duet - A modular pair of headphones designed to incorporate the functions of stereo loudspeakers at home or on the move.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘13 Farley Arts Trust Awards (1st Place)

Lux incorporates the functions of traditional enlargers - adding user control and a targeted aesthetic to mirror current market trends.

Personal project - Handmade custom electric guitar, built from scratch to develop transferable prototype planning and workshop skills.

Lux was meticulously prototyped to simulate key product interactions whilst maintaining an accurate representation of product aesthetic.

Personal project - Award winning sculpture submission, exploring the tangible relationship of three-dimensional form and negative space.

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NERISSA ARVIANA PRAWIRO

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7955 469 875 nerissa.arviana.prawiro@gmail.com

UPCYCLING PLASTIC WASTE INTO SEMI-FINISHED MATERIAL FOR ARTISAN JEWELLERY CRAFTING

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‘16 Goldman Sachs - UX Design Summer Analyst ‘14 Porsche Design - Product Design Intern ‘13 Mattel Inc.- Product Design Intern

Soji is a social innovation product that aims to reduce Indonesia's bottleneck issues in waste management. It upcycles plastic waste into semi-finished material for artisan jewellery crafting, supporting the local handicrafts culture and reducing the amount of waste in landfills.

By creating a high value product from the plastic material that scavengers gather, Soji could improve both the wages that they earn and their working condition; increasing their productivity and the value-add of recycled products.

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‘17 Shortlisted for RSA Design Awards ‘15 Loughborough Academic Excellence Award ‘14 Red Dot Award : Design Concept ‘14 Lasalle Academic Excellence Award

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It is aimed to be used by scavenger women currently under the guidance of NGOs. It intends to empower and provide these women with an alternative stream of income through up-skilling.

Personalised diet management system that provides real time hand held analysis of calories and macro-nutrients in food. It detects over / under consumption, acting as an intervention to encourage adherence to renal diet allowances and hence prevent progression of kidney failure.

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PEARL PULGES

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7463 455 999 asama_pearl@hotmail.com behance.net/apulges-13b726 05

PORTABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM RESPIRATORY DISEASES

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‘15 Walt Disney - Product Development Intern

Initial concept generation and detailed sketches for the portable oxygen concentrator.

Bloom encourages sedentary workers to decrease snacking at the office, through team building and game mechanics.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

It features a long-lasting battery alongside an oximeter and a heart rate sensing monitor.

Armario helps plan your daily outfit from your closet and virtually projects the customised outfit onto you for decision purposes.

A holder section that allows the user to wrap away the nasal cannula for convenience.

Injection moulding group project where the mould tool was designed, manufactured and used to inject out multiple marker holder widgets.

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LOUISE RANSON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7903 524 209 louiseranson@hotmail.com

SMART INHALERS & DOCKING STATION TO IMPROVE MEDICATION ADHERENCE FOR ASTHMATICS

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‘16 BakedIn Ltd - Designer ‘12 Wedding Photographer ‘10 MoDA - Assistant

Asthma is the cause of many preventable deaths. This could dramatically reduce with better inhaler adherence and technique. This is elegantly addressed with multiple functions.

Ergonomics and user interaction played an important part in development as inhalers are required to use everyday or multiple times a day.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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With subtle audio, light and notification interactions this product will: remind to take, require to replace and reinforce good technique. This image shows an exploded view of the product and components. 02

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LED lights on the product subtly remind the user to take their medication and to replace in the docking station after use. 05

The product runs alongside a mobile application which can be used as a digital asthma action plan, mobile reminders or sharing platform. 295

BEN RAWLS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7592 592 362 benrawls@hotmail.co.uk behance.net/b_rawlsy 05

CULTIVATING SPECIALIST PLANTS WITHIN A DOMESTIC SETTING

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‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 Vitamin Living - Designer ‘16 V2 Studios - Designer

Removed user experience championing ease of use and automation. Water refill interaction provides small delight feature.

Whipped cream dispenser redesign. One week brief. Aethetic and functional improvements aiming for a reliable and clean user experience.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 British Inventors Project

Smart hydroponic plant grower for domestic use. Secondary function as a designer lighting option.

Aperture controls cream dispense rate. Thermochromatic pigment gives visual feedback to the user on temperature & remaining cream level.

Material innovation in the form of smart glass used in a non planar application. Smart glass changes opacity revealing the plants.

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Souschef. UVC steriliser and pico interactive projector for the kitchen. Product exhibited at Gadget Show Live 297

AMBER RICHARDS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7712 742 430 amber_richards1994@hotmail.co.uk

PREVENTING SUNBURN IN FAMILIES USING REMINDERS PERSONALISED TO SKIN TYPE

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‘17 LDS - Degree Show Team ‘16 Bristan Group - Design Engineer

Sunburn is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer and no one wants to put themselves or their child at risk.

An interchangeable gardening tool handle that encourages elderly women to participate in physical activity, whilst interacting with others.

The central device is used to scan family member's skin to identify their skin type and when they are most at risk of burning.

A reverse engineered football boot created using advanced surface modelling in PTC Creo Parametric 3.0.

Each family member has a wristband which provides regular alerts to reapply sunscreen and when the UV is too strong for their skin type.

The football boot's insole has been adapted to the footballer's foot using 3D scan data.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Shortlisted in Dunelm Design Week

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JAMES ‘JP’ RICHES

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7985 626 319 james.p.riches@hotmail.com behance.net/jamesprich9d96 05

A PRODUCT WHICH REDUCES STRESS AND ANXIETY VIA AUDIO / VISUAL OUTPUTS COMBINED WITH EEG

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‘17 Founder & Creative Director - NOIDEA ‘16 Clear Design - Freelance Designer ‘15 Interactive Opportunities - Designer

Solace uses mood lighting to aid users breathing pattern to calm down and reach a mediative state.

NOIDEA. is my own fashion brand and events company. It targets individuals with interests within club culture.

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‘15 Runner up - JDO Ministry of Sound

The use of a ball bearing allows the user to see their brain activity and measures their levels of stress and anxiety.

Igloo Fitness is an air filtered sustainable gym powered by athletes training inside. 06

Solace uses EEG to measure brain activity so users can train themselves to achieve a relaxed state quicker.

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The layout of Igloo Fitness allows the pop-up gym to have a capacity of 50 people.

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SIMON ROBERTS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7795 344 186 siw639@aol.com linkedin.com/in/simon-roberts-616379139 05

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‘16 Wellingborough School - Design Assistant

Using an international GPS tracking system COSPAS-SARSAT, precise coordinates can be obtained in any given location to reduce rescue times.

Achilles is an exterior leg support for those suffering from osteoarthritis in the knee, aiding with ongoing movement and recovery.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE EPIPEN FOR ANAPHYLAXIS SUFFERERS IN HARD-TO REACH RURAL AREAS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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Twinned with an existing Epipen auto-injection device used as the adrenaline cartridge, which when injected will trigger the distress signal.

Using prosthetic technology for the external splint to aid movement, and a TENS pain relief therapy unit to reduce seizures within the joint. 06

The appropriate emergency response can be dispatched based on location and have the patient transferred to hospital as quickly as possible.

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Abode is a desk organiser using infrared heating pads for RSI related injuries and temperature regulated fans for desk based designers. 303

NICHOLAS RUSSELL

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7808 810 214 nic_russell@hotmail.co.uk

A SMART YOGA SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED HOME PRACTICE

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‘16 Fjord Berlin - Interaction Design Intern ‘16 TU Delft - Erasmus Exchange Student

A tracking hub watches the user practicing yoga whilst sensing where they are on the mat, to provide a comprehensive teaching system.

A surface modelled driver with additive adjustable weights. Open source 3D printing affords a fun alternative to a current golfer's setup.

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‘16 Diploma in International Studies

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A functional prototype senses movement with FSRs and guides with LEDs whilst code powers an XBOX Kinect providing responsive guidance.

An integrated app acts as a portable yoga teacher as well as a yoga calendar and more, depending on user goals.

Black and white pencil plug sketches on cartridge paper, drawn whilst at TU Delft during an international sketching module.

Intersection - A powerful angular chair crafted from layered plywood.

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MIZUKI SASAKI

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7956 218 468 mizuki.sasaki@hotmail.com

A MATCHA PREPARATION SET TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND RELAXING LIFESTYLE 01

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‘14 Disney - DCP Softlines Intern for EM

A modern take on creating a bowl of matcha, a drink often seen in Japanese tea ceremonies. The major difference from the tea ceremonies would be the lack of a bamboo tea whisk and instead a magnetic stirrer to prepare the matcha.

A couple of tableware items I had designed included into the Mickey Breakfast collection for a Disney Lifestyle event held in Somerset House, 2015. ©Disney

Matcha can promote a sense of relaxed alertness, unlike other caffeine drinks such as coffee. The user will be able to make matcha in the comfort of their own homes, and take a step away from their busy lifestyles as well as gain the numerous health benefits which it offers.

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THOMAS SCOTT

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY t.r.scott@outlook.com linkedin.com/in/thomasrichardscott

IMPROVING OFFICE WORKER PRODUCTIVITY AND WELLBEING VIA ENHANCED TEMPERATURE AND AIR QUALITY CONTROL

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‘16 Hilti - Intern UX Design Lead ‘15 Hilti - Intern UX Design Lead ‘13 LSU - Societies Federation Media Officer

The product provides workers with personal control over localised environmental temperature and air quality, in a compact form.

A mobile application designed to encourage the exchange of skills and labour between university entrepreneurs and other students.

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‘16 Diploma of International Studies ‘16 Lufbra Service Design Jam Second Place ‘12 Eliahou Dangoor Scholarship

Prototypes were created to validate concepts during development and assist with user testing.

A self-contained, flameless, outdoor cooking device inspired by minimalist Japanese aesthetics and values.

The product is supported by scientific research regarding the effects of undesirable environmental conditions on productivity & wellbeing.

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A transport stop redesigned for Sweden's second largest city. It features innovative ways to communicate the schedule to commuters. 309

BEN SHEARLY

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7982 273 680 benshearly@gmail.com

GLANCEABLE VISUAL DISPLAY OF VEHICLES TO CYCLISTS, INCREASING REAR ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS

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‘16 redLoop - Junior Designer ‘11 Flairline Furniture - Interior Designer

The interface illustrates the distance between the vehicles and the cyclist, prompting eye contact with other road users.

An inclusively designed liquid dispenser, targeted at suffers of Parkinson’s disease, by using pre-measured volumes for easy distributing.

The rear sensing module uses the Doppler Effect radar to detect vehicles and sends real-time data to the front display.

A reverse engineered rotary tool, optimised for additive manufacturing, maintaining surface continuity using advanced surfacing techniques.

The output of each sensor is amplified and filters the signal that determines the distance between the cyclist and the vehicles.

A cricket coaching wearable that tracks micro movements, to provide in-depth player analysis and improvement plans.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 UX Concept Shortlisted for O2

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AIDAN SHIELDS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7788 289 573 aidanjshields@gmail.com

WIND ENERGY HARVESTING OF A MOTORWAY’S VEHICLE FLOW

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‘17 Freelance - Brand Manager & Graphic Designer ‘15 Prod Designs - Junior Designer

The world's obligation to develop sustainably has given rise to numerous clean energy solutions, such as wind turbines.

LUX triggers an automatic transition of bedroom window opacity to enhance users' waking experience via the gentle influx of natural light.

An identified untapped source of wind energy is the motorways that line nations from top to bottom.

Paired with website and mobile applications, LUX's system offers remote control of window opacity, succeeding outdated curtains and blinds.

AURA is a smart wind turbine and motorway lighting system. Using whale inspired aerobumps, drag is minimised for improved efficiency.

Konnect is a student focused service settling foreign students into universities in Bulgaria. Freelance brand management and graphic design.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner ‘13 Extended Essay Award - Football Footwear

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PETER SINGLETON

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7929 863 898 peter@singleton.me.uk

TEACHING MILLENNIALS TRANSFERABLE DIY SKILLS 01

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‘17 Avalanche Motorsport - Engineer ‘16 Pavegen - Design Engineer

The associated app allows users to purchase /rent additional tools for their tool kit such as hammer heads for specific jobs. The app also contains detailed instructions on how to assemble the tools and box.

Group project redesign of a standard household thermostat in the classic style of Dieter Rams for smart homes.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

DIY skills amongst Millennials are in serious decline, with four out of ten individuals owning no tools whatsoever.

AcciMap analysis on the sinking of the Costa Concordia from a systems Ergonomics point of view. 05

Spraid is an automotive paint aid for hobbyists that allows users to spray the perfect finish on their projects.

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GEORGINA FLEUR SKINNER

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7947 140 213 georgina_skinner@hotmail.com creative-fleur.com 04

A MEANS TO CREATE DRINKING WATER FROM SEA WATER, AND GENERATE POWER IN MARINE SURVIVAL ENVIRONMENTS

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‘16 Studio WAWA - Furniture Designer ‘14 Tangerine Design Consultancy - Intern

'Orka' Uses Reverse Osmosis technology, and an energy recovery pump system, to turn sea water into drinking water. The pumping can be carried out by stepping on the peddles when on the boat or by hand when in a life raft.

The 'Gabby Sofa' was designed, working closely with the client, as a one off piece, when on Placement at Studio WAWA tailored seating.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Power is generated while using the device as a stepping machine, it is then stored in the battery bank for later use to charge items such as satellite phones, radios and IPads. 02

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'Easy Fry' pans fulfilled the inclusive design brief supplied by D2M design consultancy. 05

A service designed to change the future of shopping, to encourage a healthier family lifestyle across the UK & prevent chronic illness'.

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ELENA SLOBODYUK

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7590 377 605 elenaslobodyuk@hotmail.co.uk

A PORTABLE CHEST DRAINING SYSTEM TO ENCOURAGE ACCELERATED HOSPITAL DISMISSAL

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‘16 Unique Secure - Designer AWARDS

A portable chest draining system aiming to allow patients undergoing post operative chest draining to go back to independent living

Mali is a self monitoring plant pot specifically designed to encourage users with dementia to engage in plant care.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner

A belt allows the device to be worn comfortably by the user during the chest draining process.

Exploded view showing internals and individual parts.

Monitoring technology allows for accurate patient diagnosis and evaluation of their progress.

A Point of Sale (MePOS) app. This application involves store set up, use, data and product management.

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MOLLY SMYTH

BSc (Hons) DESIGN ERGONOMICS +44 (0) 7554 336 098 mollyjanesmyth@gmail.com

A HUMAN CENTRED APPROACH TO THE RE-DESIGN OF PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLETS

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‘17 Hemingway Design ‘16 Mia Karlsson Interior Design ‘16 Pierre Frey Fabrics

Strains on health services have led to reduced doctor appointment times. In turn, the importance of Patient Information Leaflets has grown.

Dementia is currently the leading cause of death in the UK. MAGI is a smart plant pot designed to slow the progression of dementia.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Human Centred research led to the development of an app to be used in conjunction with paper based Patient Information Leaflets.

MAGI uses movement sensors and hydration detection to provide insight into the users health. 06

Methods of communicating with users without vast amounts of text such as this storyboard, received positive feedback from stakeholders.

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When designing for people, data is only as useful as its accuracy allows.

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‘16 Designworks Ltd. - Design Intern ‘13 Capital Models Ltd. - Model Maker

A refillable pod system allows users to create delicious flavoured bowls of porridge without the added sugar that pre-made sachets contain

Designed to compliment the porridge maker, the bowls were manufactured by hand, before being dip glazed and fired.

A porridge maker that is designed to be used by the whole family. Helping to provide users with a hot and nutritious breakfast.

Users are able to purchase plastic bowls for breakfast on the move and packets of ‘porridge toppers’, which are full of natural and healthy ingredients. The porridge toppers can be used to fill the pods or to sprinkle onto plain porridge.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards

SUSANNAH STARR

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7909 923 515 susie_m_starr@hotmail.com

PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH A HOT AND HEALTHY BREAKFAST IN MINUTES 02

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ABI STRINGER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 740 358 821 abigailstringer5@gmail.com

HELPING TO TURN SURPLUS BREAD INTO BEER AT HOME 01

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‘16 NPW - Design Intern

24 million slices of bread get thrown away every year. On average, 15 000 pints of beer are drunk every minute in the UK.

The product is the smallest of its kind whilst still being able to brew 4L of beer in each batch.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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The product contains everything that is needed to convert bread to fresh beer in an easy, streamlined process.

Reliable technology from coffee machines and dehydrators have been optimized to increase durability and lower the overall price point. 06

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An app allows important information to be readily available, creates a platform for sharing ideas and manages the process.

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This system has the potential of saving 40 loaves of bread a year per household, making a big impact on waste statistics.

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MARCUS SWALLOW

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7729 807 109 mswallow02@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/marcusswallow/ 05

FLOOD NAVIGATION DEVICE - DESIGNED TO INCREASE SAFETY DURING THE NAVIGATION OF LOW LEVEL WATER

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‘16 Wonder Vision - Junior 3D Visualiser ‘15 University Sailing Club - Commodore

Flood Navigation Device provides the user with a detailed 3D scan of the surrounding terrain, which can be shared with other users.

CGI interior scene, produced for a Diploma in Professional Studies dissertation. Modelled in 3D Studio Max and rendered using V-Ray.

Manufacturing a fully functioning prototype has allowed for an in-depth evaluation and re-design of the device.

Customisable cycling helmet, aided by 3D scanning technology. Surface modelled in PTC Creo and rendered using V-Ray.

Arduino controlled sonar sensors and servos have been used to prove the feasibility and functionality of the device.

Fully automatic Electro-Mechanical Can Crusher, utilising CNC grade bore screws and an embedded C programmed circuit.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner ‘15 O2 UX Shortlisted

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MAX SZCZERKOWSKI

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7889 080 770 maxszczerkowski@gmail.com

ENCOURAGING THE USE OF POWER TOOL DUST EXTRACTION WITH A WEARABLE, CORDLESS SYSTEM

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‘16 FSW Design - Product Designer

Dust inhalation causes multiple health issues. The system aims to encourage use of dust extraction from power tools.

Reverse engineered drill with curvature continuous surfacing. Analysed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The compact, portable and mountable device makes dust extraction more convenient for everyday use.

Electromechanical can crusher fabricated using water-jet cutting, contains fully functional embedded electronics system.

Functional prototype of the wireless autostart feature allowing the user to control the extractor simultaneously with the power tool.

The competition winning machine crushed 5 330ml cans in 13 seconds.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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JASMINE TAYLOR

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7432 349 177 jasminecharlotte12@gmail.com

ASSISTING CARERS WITH PUSHING WHEELCHAIRS 01

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‘16 Troax Lee - R&D Design Coordinator

This product has been designed to look attractive whilst maintaining a low price point.

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The product aims to reduce the strain on carers who push attendant controlled wheelchairs over long or challenging journeys.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘12 Barnes Wallis Award for Innovation

By having the motor and battery pack within the wheel, the product is easy to install and the wheelchair can still be folded for transport.

The design is easy to turn on and off using the throttles mounted onto the existing handles, giving assistance when it's needed most. 06

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The rechargeable battery can last for up to 10 miles, allowing both the carer and occupant to maintain their independence.

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Power assistance allows the carer to push occupants of up to 15 stone with ease.

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GIOVANNI TESTA

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7866 350 343 giovanni.a.testa@gmail.com

MAXILLOFACIAL RECOVERY AID, REDUCING SWELLING AND RECOVERY TIME

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‘17 LDS - Degree Show Team ‘16 Unilever - Assistant Brand Manager

FRISO is a cost effective Maxillofacial recovery aid; aimed at reducing recovery time and maximising comfort for the user during recovery.

NICO is a stop smoking product which rewards the user with nicotine after exercise, bringing dopamine levels to normal.

FRISO uses cold water to reduce swelling. The water is pumped round a form fitting mask which provides compression and a cold application.

NICO is the future of stop smoking products. It uses reward and positive encouragement as lever in the journey to quitting smoking.

Using thermoelectric cooling, FRISO is able to maintain water temperatures of 5 degrees ensuring that swelling is reduced effectively.

The smart band measures the exercise performed through a heart rate monitor rewarding the user with suitable amounts of nicotine.

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‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards

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GEORGE THOMPSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7387 293 700 g.thompson-13@student.lboro.ac.uk

ENHANCING THE TASTE AND USER EXPERIENCE OF HOMEMADE TOFU 01

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‘16 IRIS Barcelona - Industrial Designer

Changing the western perceptions of the superfood tofu by reliably producing a great tasting and fresh product.

The VISUM PALM handheld is a portable NIR analyser. Small and handy for fast quality control in the warehouse and in the field

Developing the design using traditional hand thrown pottery techniques.

Electric kettle redesign; designed inclusively for the needs of those with visual impairment.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The heating bowl and press nest together as one compact package. 02

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Features include: precision pouring spout, intuitive colour layout, ergonomic power grip.

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JONATHAN THOMPSON

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7532 117 388 j.s.thompson-12@outlook.com

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‘15 Erco Lighting - Technical Design Support

The lure mosquito trap uses an inverted hydroponically grow lucky bamboo plant and an acidic sweet bait to attract and kill mosquitoes.

Targeting teens, stich increase their creativity through a new product and service allowing the design and creation of personalized clothes.

When mosquitoes are looking to rest, the lucky bamboo plant creates a humid and shaded environment to tempt the mosquitoes inside.

The stich product attaches to the back of any smart phone and then the app guides the teenager through the steps to create their design.

When mosquitoes are looking to bite, especially at night, the night mode button activates a secondary CO 2 emitting mosquito attractant.

The Survival backpack is for trekkers in arid environments, it's capable of solar cooking ration pack food through its reflective interior.

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24 HOUR PROTECTION FROM INVASIVE TIGER MOSQUITOES IN THE HOME

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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MARTIN TURTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7787 757 531 martin.turton@yahoo.co.uk

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The ACL provides around 90% of the knees stability and is the most common ligament injury, generally leading to a long rehabilitation time.

Providing a physical connection between user and online presence, to promote flexible working for improved productivity and reduced stress.

Applying six degrees of freedom and linear resistance during daily exercises speeds the strengthening of the surrounding muscles.

A reverse engineered cordless electric drill, redesigned with a custom arm support using scan data, to help those with limited grip.

The personalised progress is recorded through the app, encouraging user confidence while away from the physiotherapist.

The drill redesign was aimed at replicating each detail of the original form using a top-down odelling approach with Class-A surfaces.

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ASSISTING THE REHABILITATION EXERCISES FOLLOWING AN ACL INJURY

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HENRY VERBI

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7823 554 055 henry.verbi@gmail.com

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‘16 Leadership College London - Graphic Design ‘15 National Theatre - Set Design

Hand crafted American walnut board utilising a raised aluminium inlay for grip.

Reload - Reusable Deodorant Solution Designed to fit into the Circular Economy. Reload offers a unique approach to cutting waste.

STAG ELECTRIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LONGBOARD BRAKING SYSTEM

Motor powered braking system concealed in the trucks of the board ensures the user’s safety. 03

Part View Base - Repressurises the Can. Capsule - Comes in a range of fragrances in a subscription system. Can - Applies Deodorant.

Remote, for easy & dynamic control of the system. 06

heating panel, revolutionising the towel rail. The panel’s user based design puts pleasure back into the mundane.

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PHILIPPUS VORSTER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7935 856 734 philvorster@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/pvorster 04

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RECYCLING PLASTICS, 3D PRINTING AND EDUCATION

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‘16 Foster Refrigerator - Design Enginer ‘14 Design School Chair ‘13 BSc Programme Representative

PiTrude makes use of a Raspberry Pi 3 model B and a 7" touch screen, programmed in Python & Kivy. The GUI on screen allows for easy monitoring & operation of the shredder & extruder.

A desall.com competition entry for WOMO. "Every Man Needs a Drink" - Connoisseur tools gift set for men.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘14 LUDT Outstanding First Year Student ‘14 "Your Education" Award

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The PiTrude shreds plastic "waste" and extrudes 3D printer filament or any other desired profile of extrusion; educating children about the process of recycling thermoplastics. Image 2 shows the sheet metal parts before assembly

Modelling process of the Kudu. Kudu is a conceptual teaching aid for 3rd world countries; projecting shared educational content. 05

A 1 week redesign project of the traditional fire extinguisher; a more inclusive design allowing easier operation of the squeeze lever. 343

TOM WADSWORTH

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7706 693 320 tom.wadsworth@hotmail.co.uk badwolfediting.com 05

AVA - A SUSTAINABLE, COMMERCIAL BEEHIVE WHICH ENCOURAGES A MORE HANDS-OFF APPROACH TO BEEKEEPING

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‘17 Bad Wolf Editing, Director ‘16 AP Diving, Research & Development ‘15 Actioncam360, Design Engineer

AVA includes a unique frame inspection system, without the need to enter the hive. This reduces hive stress, assisting generational growth.

I run a media production company called Bad Wolf Editing. We specialise in product photography, commercial film and aerial cinematography

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 Film featured on BBC News ‘15 App design shortlisted by O2 ‘14 Film featured on The Mail Online

AVA uses behavior change, improved user interaction and built in sensors to help tackle associated commercial issues, such as bee farming.

ZERO is a personal stress relieving device, harnessing electromagnetic levitation and an infrared heart rate monitor to help identify stress.

AVA makes use of a drawer system, allowing easy inspection of frames, without the need to disturb the rest of the hive and minimising work.

My tasks at AP Diving included CAD based design, engineering drawing production, specifying and sourcing components and product optimisation.

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RHYS WARREN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7713 866 756 rhys.warren5@gmail.com

A PRODUCT TO CAPTURE AND REMOVE THE UNWANTED ODOURS AND STEAM EMITTED WHILST GRILLING MEAT AND FISH

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‘16 Inn Gear - Furniture Project Manager ‘14 Bay Productions - Set Decorator

The product works by capturing and filtering the steam produced by the grill before condensing it into convenient waste water.

A flexible electrical socket system designed to allow multiple plug-in locations anywhere along a skirting board.

User testing methods helped develop a considered and informed design that is intuitive and comfortable to use.

A computer mouse modelled using advanced surface modelling techniques to achieve a robust and complex form suitable for 3D printing.

Extensive R&D culminated in a functional prototype designed to prove the theory behind the technology implemented in the final design.

A progression of the model allows custom surface details and finishes in precious metals to deliver a bespoke and luxury product.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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JAKE WATTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7720 326 040 jake.r.watton@gmail.com

IMPROVING THE FEEDING EXPERIENCE FOR PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTRONOMY PATIENTS

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‘17 SAIC Motor – Advanced Engineering Intern ‘15 Penso Consulting – Placement Student ‘15 Vax Ltd – New Product Development Intern

Magnets have been utilised throughout the product to help users with limited dexterity align and securely connect components.

Prototype injection moulding tool cut from aluminium using a 5-axis CNC milling machine, designed to produce a small promotional product.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner ‘15 UX app design shortlisted by O2

By focusing on the needs of less able-bodied users first, an inclusive product has been created that makes feeding easier for all patients.

Electromechanical can crusher uses a springloaded plate driven by a motorised eccentric cam to crush cans to 20% of their original volume.

A functional prototype was used alongside an aesthetic model to evaluate all aspects of the product and perform in-depth user testing.

Facial scan data was captured using 3D data capture technology to create custom-fit ski goggles that provide optimum comfort for the wearer.

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RAIF WATTS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7908 294 996 raifwatts@outlook.com LinkedIn: Raif Watts 05

A SKIN CLEANSER CREATOR FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

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‘16 Plexi-Craft - Design Intern ‘14 Nourish Skin Care - Research Assistant ‘10 NPL- Research Assistant

The Creator mixes a specially created chemical called Hostapon with water to make a surfactant based skin cleanser.

The Gouldstone Table, designed by myself while interning at Plexi-Craft, manufactured by hand from a single sheet of Acrylic.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘13 Esher Design Student of the year ‘11 Teddington Honorable Distinction Award

Chemicals are tumbled through a rotating hourglass mechanism with two containers. These detach, acting as the cleanser dispenser bottles.

“Grow”, an application linked to smart appliances for families. The tree grows and attracts wildlife as the family saves energy.

The cleanser is created in under ten minutes and has a suitable pH of 5.5 -the pH of human skin. Users can add their own scents to be mixed.

Design week: “Spelt”, kitchen knives that detect Gluten for people with Celiac Disease. Prevents cross contamination in shared kitchens.

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JESSICA WEBB

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7921 460 539 jessicawebb.design@gmail.com jessicawebbdesign.wix.com/portfolio 05

IN STORE COSMETIC LIQUID FOUNDATION MIXER

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‘16 Label Apeel - Graphic Designer ‘16 Innerworkings - Packaging Design Intern ‘16 Graphic Packaging Int - Design Intern

Match is an entirely new cosmetic brand, considering and offering a new makeup shopping experience to users.

Printed Soap eliminates the need for plastic packaging for personal care products, by 3D printing personalised bar soap in store.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

The main device will dispense the correct liquid foundation pigments into a bottle and shake bottle until completely mixed.

WiDo is a wireless charging system that enables users to charge multiple devices by connecting to the main hub.

An interactive app designed for ‘Match’ store advisors, to scan the customer's skin tone and calculate the perfect mix with the main device.

The interface enables consumers to set up their own profiles, to charge the products of their choice around the home.

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HENRY WEST

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7557 375 002 henrywest.creative@gmail.com mrhenrywest.myportfolio.com 05

LA ROSE NOIRE IS AN ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD DESIGNED FOR ADVANCED SKATERS

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‘17 International Creative for Adidas ‘17 Freelance Cinematographer ‘16 Adidas Creative Direction Design Intern

The unique, compact drive system allows the skater to perform all desired tricks without limitations.

As a freelance cinematographer, Henry has created videos for all the brands shown and more. All logos used with permission.

The wireless remote control used to operate the board reinterprets historic design features to inspire modern technology.

Shred is an action sports navigation system. It allows the user to find and add trick spots en route, adding enjoyment to their commute.

Scan QR code or visit portfolio website to watch the promotional content created for La Rose Noire.

Inspire is a wireless charging system encouraging creatives to record their innovative ideas when their mind flourishes before sleep.

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma of International Stud. & Work

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OLIVER WEST

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7701 092 824 oliver@west.eu.com

ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL ISSUE OF DOMESTIC FOOD WASTE, THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM

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‘16 Rubio Monocoat - Design Consultant ‘15 Triumph Motorcycles - Design Engineer

The product uses combinations of natural gases to store foods in an environment that significantly increases their lifespan.

ROC is a minimalist, modular security system. This project was completed from concept to presentation in 5 days as part of “Live Projects”.

Sketch development work which led to the creation of the final design solution.

One of the ROC modules in use. Letting the user know that their possessions are untouched, through the use of motion sensing technology.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Minimalist aesthetics and a range of colourways makes the product suitable for any kitchen.

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A freestanding hammock which was designed and built as a one-off, bespoke project. Laminated pine has been used to achieve the organic form. 357

NATHAN WESTON

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7503 186 825 nathan.weston@btinternet.com

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‘15 LUMA-iD - Product Designer

The product combines a lighting system, tracking module and mobile app in an effort to improve users' sleep patterns.

Reverse engineered mouse, utilising advanced surfacing skills in PTC Creo 3.0.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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Sunlight simulation and light therapy are used to wake up the body more naturally and treat depression.

Squash ball launcher with a recorded distance of 72 metres. A complete mechanical analysis was conducted before prototyping and testing.

Behaviour change theory incorporated into the app nudges the user towards healthier sleeping habits.

An injection moulding tool manufactured using CNC milling and lathe processes. Designed to mass produce a promotional phone camera widget.

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SAM WHEELER

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7504 476 680 sam.r.l.wheeler@googlemail.com

IMPROVING SAFETY AND COMMUNICATION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES 02

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User testing of the ear protectors and its individual components were carried out to ensure ease of use when on a construction site.

A catapult was design and manufactured as a group to compare how mechanical principles compare to a practical device.

The ear protectors use audio manipulation to allow users to hear people and dangers around them without removing their ear protection.

Power Coins is a concept application designed to reduce power consumption by reducing the amount of devices a single person can use at once.

Electronic testing for both analogue and digital components was undertaken to produce a proof of concept model for user testing.

The electro-mechanical can crusher was designed and manufactured as a group to show how combining both disciplines can be achieved. 361

MILLY WHITE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7506 758 912 emilykathewhite@live.co.uk

SMART TEXTILE AND MOTION CAPTURE CAMERA SYSTEM AIDING CORRECT WEIGHT TRAINING TECHNIQUE

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‘16 Boots - Packaging and Graphic Designer ‘14 Rotabroach - Product Design Intern

Haptic feedback is delivered to the user via vibration motors in critical areas within the garment to inform correct exercising technique.

An electronic face exfoliator brush designed for additive manufacturing techniques. Surface modelled in Creo and rendered in KeyShot.

Owned by a gym, therefore materials are: easily cleaned of sweat, durable, lightweight and adjustable for frequent use by varied users.

Placement project: Natural Collection re-brand. A packaging and graphical communication concept, including a new logo and typeface.

User interaction, testing and evaluation, through Wizard of Oz prototyping of the vibro-haptic feedback electronics.

Cubcare: a handheld electronic device for parents to track their baby's health. Appearance model manufactured and finished by hand

AWARDS

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

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SAMUEL WHYMAN

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7730 412 115 whysamuelwhy@gmail.com

A CAMERA THAT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS 01

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‘16 TTP - Industrial Designer

A clean interface gives the key controls priority. Shutter speed, aperture and ISO can all be changed without moving the hand from shooting grip.

Settle is a wearable that monitors noise levels in the environment. Six inbuilt microphones evaluate noise and filter it depending on the user’s preference: to block all noise, or allow desired sounds through. Noise cancellation is added to existing headphones by monitoring noise in the environment and generating anti-noise to cancel out the noise pollution. The inbuilt microphones in Settle determine the direction, frequency, and volume of the noise, and categorise it as speech, birdsong, music, alarms or announcements. The user can then select which sounds to allow through by turning the dial.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Reconfigurable to suit the users individual needs. Works in the right or left hand. Anti-shake isolates the camera from unwanted movement, allowing clear, blur free images despite tremors or vibration. 02

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LEWIS WILLIAMS

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7718 219 504 lewisawilliams1@gmail.com

MAINTAINING COMFORT AND OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL RACING DRIVERS

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‘17 Design School Show Team ‘17 AHRC Design Futures Project - Designer ‘16 Princess Yachts International - Designer

Crash helmet linings are designed to absorb sweat from the head. During race weekends linings often don't get the attention they require.

A freshers welcome pod, student ID and campaign aiming to tackle the issues from excessive alcohol consumption through the eyes of students.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 LDS Nominee for RSA Design Awards

The stand allows drivers to safely care for their helmets after races. Effective moisture removal results in extended liner lifespan.

Users can check, predict and act on their drunk state, keeping them at an optimum level. Shortlisted for submission to RSA Student Awards.

Air is directed around a central cone where a sanitizing spray is atomized. Temperature is regulated in the helmet to protect its structure.

A replacement petrol pump handle with integrated display provides a clean and accurate filling experience for motorists.

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LUKE WILLIAMS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7935 897 807 lukestevenwilliams@gmail.com behance.net/lukestevenwilliams 04

A NEW AND NOVEL WAY OF SECURING A MOTORCYCLE 01

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‘17 Renishaw - Development Intern ‘16 Calomax - Junior Design Engineer ‘14 GBS cars - Production Assistant

Tether exploits a unique Kevlar and steel woven construction. This means Tether is extremely strong and resistant to almost any type of cutting.

An indoor closed-loop composter and grower. Moisture and nutrients from the waste food are absorbed by the soil; fueling fresh plants.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘15 JDF Challenge Winner

Tether is an on-board motorcycle lock that can be quickly deployed to securely anchor a motorcycle at minimal inconvenience to the rider. Tether wirelessly unlocks when the rider is in close proximity without the need for a key or code.

Reverse engineered performance shock absorbers, modelled in Creo Parametric and rendered in Keyshot. 05

Taking on the challenge of building a kit car (GBS Zero) was the perfect project to apply and develop my design and engineering skills.

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JOSHUA WOODHOUSE

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7531 543 086 jpjw.design@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/joshuawoodhouse 05

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY PRODUCT FOR CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT

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‘17 TomLackenby - Product Designer ‘16 LUMA-iD - Product Designer ‘15 Root Solutions - Application Engineer

1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer. With this comes the lack of sleep, brought on by cancer fatigue, often a result of anxiety.

Cordless drill reverse engineered in Creo using advanced surfacing techniques. Redesigned to optimise the product for additive manufacture.

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‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies

Aromatherapy and light therapy product used to reduce anxiety in cancer patients. The massage element eases the pain of treatment.

Kitchen scales designed for the visually impaired, utilising Dynamic Braille and audio to indicate the weight.

Prototyping was an essential part of the design process in order to achieve an evaluation model.

Arduino coded tank, designed to be used by firefighters if a building is unsafe to enter. Monitors temperature and air toxicity.

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WILLIAM WORBOYS

BSc (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7792 545 881 wjworboys@gmail.com

AN AUTONOMOUS LAKE MONITORING SYSTEM, INFORMING USERS OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN CONTENT AND TEMPERATURE

EXPERIENCE

‘16 ACO - Assistant Drainage Engineer ‘15 Manor Farm Fishing LTD - Marketing

Exploring factory capabilities within the construction industry and increasing the range of designs available for customers.

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A functional prototype enabling the user to specify a GPS location on the lake to measure dissolved oxygen and temperature. In real time, the user can access the readings via a web based app.

‘17 Diploma in Professional Studies ‘17 Dyson Foundation Bursary Winner

2016 saw Manor Farm Fishing loose 65 fish due to a lack of dissolved oxygen within the water. This product will ensure users are aware when levels drop to a critical level; allowing them to act accordingly. 02

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An electro-mechanical can crusher designed and built to crush five 330ml and 500ml cans respectively without user interaction. 05

An injection moulded carabiner for use as a promotional giveaway at professional events, promoting a well-known golfing brand. 373

SHISHENG ZU

BA (Hons) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY +44 (0) 7413 923 601 danielzu060122@hotmail.com

BATH TOWEL DRYING AND STERILISING DEVICE FOR AN ADVANCED AND HYGIENIC LIFE STYLE

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‘16 Bravgo Technology - Junior UI designer ‘12 Edan Instruments,Inc-Manufacturing Assit

The product is extremely efficient to dry and sterilise bath towel (under 20 minutes) and requires very low energy to perform.

By joining a knife with a chop board, it will reduce the storage space and save the hassle on buying them separately.

This product has a minimalistic design to fit with the luxury urban indoor environment.

Keirin is the Japanese pronunciation of 'competitive wheels', which is a famous bicycle racing sport in Japan.

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‘13 UAL(CSM Foundation) Poster design winner

The product uses a low energy consumption infrared ceramic heating to dry and medical UV-C ray to disinfect fungus of used bath towel.

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THANKS We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who made this book and event possible. This extends from the volunteer student team, through to staff and the design agency who kept us on the right track. We are immensely proud of what the 2017 cohort have produced and wish the students the best of luck for their future careers.

Editors David Bramley Karen Keith Dr Abby Patterson Dr Matt Sinclair Loughborough Design School Loughborough University Leicesterhsire LE11 3TU +44 (0) 1509 226 900 dsoffice@lboro.ac.uk Design Moving Studio movingstudio.co.uk Cover Novatech Matt Coated, 300gsm Internals UPM Fine Uncoated 120gsm Novatech Silk Art 115gsm Binding PUR Bound Print Process Offset Lithographic 4 Colour Process Typography Calibre, Light and Regular Noe Text Regular

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