Benjamin Hockings

Benjamin Hockings

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Benjamin Hockings

Benjamin Hockings

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hi, I am a Product Designer and the founder of hoc product design ltd. With a comprehensive understanding of design processes and manufacturing methods, our team of freelance designers can help bring ideas to life. We are experienced in all stages of a product's design, from research and development to visualisation, prototyping, testing and manufacture. We are passionate about meaningful design and maintain a deep understanding of the mechanical principles and material science that underpins the design of every product.
Projects
  • Volcano Rover
    Volcano RoverDuring my final year at the University of Bristol, I and 5 Engineering Design students were tasked with designing and building a rover capable of traversing the harsh volcanic terrain found in the crater of an extremely active volcano in Guatemala named Fuego. This volcano is difficult to monitor via conventional means and is therefore very difficult to predict. The rover was designed to retrieve environmental data that can be used to better understand the volcano's behaviour and ultimately be u
  • Campervan Conversion
    Campervan ConversionAfter graduating, in an attempt to benefit from the booming campervan market during l*ckdown, I began buying, converting and selling campervans. Here is my most ambitious, biggest and most recent conversion.
  • Ninebot Desk Lamp
    Ninebot Desk LampA little side project I have been working on... The Ninebot Desk Lamp. Made up of recycled components from a used Segway Ninebot E-Scooter. Physical product coming soon. Recently, I have been obsessed with the issue of e-waste. This is the first in a series of side projects aimed at addressing this issue through design.
Work history
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    Product DesignerInnovate Product Design
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Product DesignerHoc Design
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
  • Product Design
  • Sketching
  • Industrial Design
  • CAD Design
  • Keyshot
Education
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    MEng Design EngineeringUniversity of Bristol
     - Bristol, United Kingdom