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Head Smart
Stallion Stirrups
Sushi Go
Ripple Toaster
Personal Graphics
Hello My name is Samuel Page and I am a second year Industrial Design And Technology Student studying at Loughborough University. I am a highly motived, enthusiastic and diligent individual looking to immerse myself in the world of product design. I pride myself greatly on my high work ethic, balancing the commitments of my studies, representing GBR in Triathlon and extending my knowledge of design through my own studies. I believe this work ethic has taught me invaluable lessons in hard work, productivity and time management. I also regularly embrace roles of leadership and thrive in challenging environments.
HEADSmart A lifesaving impact detection device which can be mounted to a range of sporting helmets and records collisions sustained to the head, giving feedback on the associated dangers.
The Problem Unfortunately concussion related injuries are higher than ever and the associated risks are now more apparent than ever before. 3.8 million concussions were recorded last year in the US alone due to sporting related injuries. However the underlying issue is the difficulty in recording these impacts and many members of the public are left unable to self diagnose and recognise the severity of their impacts. This leads to many users dangerously pursing their activity and putting their long term health in great jeopardy.
The Solution This problem highlighted the need for a way for users to be able to actively record and be alerted on how much impact is being sustained to their heads and educated on how dangerous this may be. It can often be seen in a vast range of sports, from professional to ammeter, players sustaining an impact to the head and they are often not in a suitable condition to recognise the severity and make a conscious decision on whether it is safe to continue in their activity.
The Brief Design a device that can be attached to a range of sporting helmets/headwear, which measures any impacts to the users head when in a sporting environment. Feedback should then be given back to the user on the severity of the impact, the associated dangers of the impact and the actions that should be taken.
Development
Prototyping
Manufacturing
Initial sketch development and ideation of the form that the device could take and the most suitable attachment mechanism. The device needed to be universal to be able to attach to a range of sporting headwear.
Prototyping and first person testing was an incredibly useful tool for testing out the form of the device, the scale and how the concepts transferred into a physical form. This allowed for an iterative, multi-stage design process.
When creating an aesthetic model, which was to show the exact final appearance of the model and serve as a perfect replica, multiple manufacturing processes were used to help achieve the most realistic finish, including 3D printing.
Hand-Held
Attachment
Functionality
It was very important that the device was small enough to easily attach to a range of sporting helmets and not impair the user in any way. Considering realistic internal components and the layout these could take was a key part in achieving this.
The attachment mechanism made use of a two part device and snap fit mechanism. One side of the device was placed over the outer part of the strap and the other over inner and the snap fit mechanism locked into place, securing the device. Eject buttons on the main device allowed for the release of the snap fit mechanism.
The resulting device was able to attach to a vast range of sporting helmet straps, which was found to be the most universal mounting point. The device could sit unobtrusively out of the way of the user and not provide any distraction, unless needed in the event of an accident.
Top Cover Polycarbonate Injection Moulding
Screws Medium Carbon Steel Threading
Main PCB
Top Ring Natural Rubber Injection Moulding
Fibreglass Epoxy Resin Pre-Made/ Soldering
USB Type C Pressure Sensors
Nickel Plated Brass, Pre-Made
Fibreglass Epoxy Resin Pre-Made/ Soldering
Option Button Lithium-Ion Battery Lithium-Ion Pre-Made
Button Springs Hardened Steel Extrusion/ Pre-Made
Power Button Polyurethane Injection Moulding
Polyurethane Injection Moulding
Ejection Buttons Polyurethane Injection Moulding
USB Cover Natural Rubber Injection Moulding
Base Clip Attachment Polyurethane Injection Moulding
Main Base Polyurethane Injection Moulding
In Collaboration With:
STALLIONStirrups Designed to prevent a potentially life threatening injury created when horse riders get their feet ‘caught in the stirrups’ in the event of a fall. This stirrup uses a revolutionary clip in mechanism securing the riders boot to the stirrup improving both safety and performance.
The Problem The traditional design of the riding stirrup has remained largely unchanged for centuries. However unfortunately the design has critical safety issues in that when a rider falls from a horse, occasionally the nature of the stirrup means that the rider’s boot can become twisted in the stirrup and they are unable to safely release from the horse. This can cause the rider to be dragged along next to the horse in an incredibly dangerous manner. As well as this traditional method of balancing the foot on the stirrup and relying on grip means there are potentially large performance gains to be made.
The Solution After researching other mechanisms and technologies employed in other sports it is clear that there is a large scope for improvement in the design of the stirrup. Many of these systems use mechanical systems which interact with the chosen footwear to help secure the foot to the given device. Implementing this kind of mechanism to a stirrup would help to ensure that the rider’s foot could release when required and also improve performance drastically.
The Brief Create a device to improve the safety of either the rider or horse in a game of competitive polo. Consider all aspects of the sport and where safety improvements can be made. Create the product to tie into the ‘La Martina’ brand identity.
SushiGo
An innovative approach to ‘Grab And Go’ sushi packing, reducing plastic waste and increasing the functionality of sushi packaging.
The Problem The global dependence on plastic food packaging is causing an imminent crisis and resulting in vast amounts of damage to the planet. Just one area of food packaging that is heavily dependent on plastic packaging is sushi packing and the ‘One Time Use’ of sushi packing means that this is greatly contributing to the plastic waste epidemic.
The Solution There are many alternative materials which can be used to replace plastic packaging, however to use these materials most effectively, the design of the packaging must be reconsidered. Recycled card is a great material to utilise and with sushi often being made locally to retail, airtight seals are not of paramount concern, adding to the possibility of using card for this application.
The Brief Create a packaging solution for ‘Grab And Go’ sushi packaging, with an alternative, sustainable material. Increase the functionality of the sushi packaging and improve the whole user process, from purchase to end of life.
RippleToaster A modular, long-life toaster helping to reducing the levels of product waste in the environment.
Toaster Title
The Problem Many consumer products are being created with a vast amount of resources and at great detriment to the environment. However an incredibly large number of these devices are created to have a very short product lifetime. This is leading to an enormous amount of material waste and wasted energy in manufacture. Designing products with a far longer lifetime and with easy repair in mind can help to combat this.
The Solution Creating products that are designed to ensure that they can last for many years includes considering the construction, materials and stylistic choices. Making a product easily repairable helps to reduce consumer’s tendency to discard products and reducing the number of materials used makes recycling products far easier.
The Brief Create a toaster with a long lasting product life time and consider the factors required to achieve this. Ensure that the product is easily repairable, helps to reduce product waste and will stand the test of time.
Modular Design The ‘Ripple Toaster’ makes use of modular system in which toasting modules are connected together to create the final singular toaster. This allows for a vast amount of user customisation as the user can purchase as many or few modules as desired and create the toaster that suits their needs. Varying modules are created for a variety of foods as well, such as croissants and crumpets. The two end modules connect the inner devices together and provide the system with power. In the event that any of the modules do break, they can be extracted, sent back for repair or replaced and the whole toaster does not need to be discarded.
Outer Wooden Casing
Inner Casing
Coated Walnut Milled
Aluminium Casting
Crumb Flap Toast Holder
Coated Walnut Milled
Aluminium Die Cut
Ejection Buttons Inner Casing
Polyurethane Injection Moulding
Aluminium Casting
Toast Ejection Levers LED Strip Light Emitting Diode Pre-Made
Aluminium Extrusion
Heating Element
Inner Casing
Nichrome Wire/ Aluminium Pre-Made/ Casting
Aluminium Casting
Side Connection Plugs Polyurethane/ Copper Injection Moulding/ Pre Made
Bottom Tray Aluminium Casting
PCB Fibreglass Epoxy Resin Pre-Made/ Soldering
Plug Internal Polyurethane Injection Moulding
Graphics
A collection of illustrated wallpapers inspired by the mountains and nature. Created on Adobe Illustrator
A collection of poster designs highlighting societal, political and personal issues. Created on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Branding
A range of personal branding advertising Samuel Page Design across a range of platforms and media. Created on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Procreate.
Photography
A gallery exhibiting a range of photos I that I have captured. Edited on Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
SAMUEL PA G E Profile
Education
I am a second year Industrial Design And Technology student studying at Loughborough University. I am a highly motived, enthusiastic and diligent individual, looking to immerse myself in the world of product design.
2019 - Present
I pride myself greatly on my high work ethic, balancing the commitments of my studies, representing GBR in Triathlon and extendeding my knowledge of design through my own studies. I believe this work ethic has taught me invaluable lessons in hard work, productivity and time management. I also regularly embrace roles of leadership and thrive in challenging environments. I am currently looking for a year’s industry placement, starting in the summer of 2020.
Loughborough University, Industrial Design And Technology BA • 1st Class Honours in year one of study • On track for a 1st class degree classification • 2nd Year Loughborough Design School Student Course Representative 2017-2018
Brunel University, Industrial Design And Technology BA
• First year of study successfully completed before making the decision to transfer to Loughborough to continue my studies • 1st year work exhibited at end of year graduate show in London 2010-2017
St Columba’s College
• 3 A Levels, 1 AS Level, including, Maths, D&T, Economics (AS Chemistry) • 11 GCSE’s, including A’s in Maths, Chemistry, B’s in English And Economics • Senior Prefect Team, Head Of House, Lance Corporal in the Combined Cadet Force
Experience May 2019 - September 2019
Brookmans Park Golf Club, Service Assistant
• Assisting with customer service and retail • Preparation and support to service duties, large events and catering operations • Key Skills : Teamwork, Leadership, Customer Service
February 2018- March 2018
Fixperts Live Project
• Real world project designing a solution to aid disabled drivers • Solution assisted a driver with reduced had digits and made a noticeable difference in aiding his everyday life • Key Skills: User Feedback, Prototyping & Development, Empathetic Design
September 2015- March 2016
Dragons Apprentice Challenge
• A team project involving raising £1000 through the creation, merchandising and selling of goods and products, with the support of industry professionals • Involvement from the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Manchester United FC and The Brownlee Brothers • Development in team work, time keeping and business communications • Key Skills: Time Management, Business Relationships, Innovative Thinking
Skills CAD & Digital
Adobe
Workshop
Personal Skills
SolidWorks Alias SpeedForm Rhinoceros Procreate Sketchbook Pro Microsoft Office
Hand Tooling Competent Machine Use Laser Cutting 3D Printing
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Lightroom
Leadership Creative Thinking Enthusiasm Dedication
Noticeable Achievements GBR Level Triathlete & Duathlete
3rd (U24) European Middle Distance Duathlon Championships 2019 9th (U20) European Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships 2018 6th (U20) Sprint Distance Duathlon World Championships 2018
Loughborough Design School Student Course Representative
Acting on behalf of the student body and liaising with academics to improve the design school experience for all
Arctic Expedition Team Leader
Charitable expedition personally raising £3000 and £86000 as a team for The National Autistic Society
Level 2 Qualified PGA Professional Golf Coach
Certified coach with experience in coaching youths to adults
Contact Hertfordshire & Loughborough, UK S.Page-18@student.lboro.ac.uk SamuelPageDesign www.linkedin.com/in/SamuelPage123