About me
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual who thrives
on working in a high pace environment. Working under pressure as well as
adhering to short lead times whilst producing a high standard of work is a
quality I developed whilst on placement.
I’ve represented the university as a student ambassador, as well as having
work recognised by the Student Exemplar award. Additionally, whilst on
an industrial placement at Arno GB, my work contributed to win a bronze
POPAI award.
Following three years of university studies as well as a year in industry,
I am ready to apply my creativity and self-motivation to the next design
opportunity.
Projects
- fend“Using reflectors to create a taper in the road, fend uses drivers’ prior knowledge of road studs to take them around both the motorcyclist and the bike.” The reflectors can be stored on mounts on the outer of the motorcycle or in a drawstring mesh bag. If using the mounts, they are located onto the bike using 3M foam pads. The reflector is then located onto the mount by pushing and twisting. To remove them from the mounts, again, they are pushed and twisted off. The look of your motorcycle as well as increasing your visibility, whilst riding is very important. Therefore we’ve colour matched our product to your bike. Allowing your motorcycle to retain the aesthetic you desire, whilst providing sufficient and possibly life saving protection against other road users.
- FidgetFidget uses Electroactive Polymers, a material that can increase in size as an electric charge is exerted upon it. As the EAPs are stimulated, they inflate and deflate the different sections of the cushion. These are shown using different colours. Using the On/Off button to turn it on, the product will slowly perform a cycle of alternating polymers. This relieves pressure from where the user would normally get sores, and applies it to a different part of the buttocks/ legs. The polymers are formed in interesting shapes as well as being zoned, to give the user ultimate pressure relief.
- MotiCaptureMotivation are a Bristol based charity who specialise in providing wheelchairs to a multitude of people in developing countries. Currently, users with Cerebral Palsy are measured by an Occupational Therapist and the supports are attached onto the user’s backrest. MotiCapture allows the Occupational Therapist to select, adjust and secure the right supports into the exact location for each client. The adjustable arms determine where the user needs additional support. The OT then marks through holes in the hand onto the client’s backboard.
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Projects credited in
- MotiCaptureThe charity Motivation came to my university (University of the West of England) who specialise in getting wheelchairs to people in the developing countries. They asked us to create a new system for taken accurate measuremnets on children with cerebral paulsey to give them the correct support where they need it.
- Rise Desk Lamp - Generative DesignBrief Working in groups of 2, undertake a two week explorative design project to create a parametric, customisable 3D printed LED table lamp based on a theme of your choosing. Utilise the tools and skills learned in Grasshopper to design a product that couldn’t be modelled using a normal CAD software. Solution Rise Desk Lamp was inspired by hot air balloons. The strong sweeping vertical lines are representative of the balloon transitioning into flatter horizontal lines extracted from the basket. The varying density of the apertures cast an interesting and exciting array of shadows onto surfaces in close proximity. The design utilises a standard mains powered Salt lamp housing and LED bulb that clips into the base of the lamp. A variety of different lamps can be generated easily by tweaking only a few parameters producing a huge product range.
- Moticapture - Wheelchair supports for the developing worldBrief (3 weeks, teams of five, client led project.) Children who are fitted for wheelchairs in developing countries often have conditions that mean they require additional supports, for example Cerebral Palsy. The location of these supports is determined by an Occupational Therapist, who uses their hands to identify where added supports would be most beneficial. The methods that are currently used to translate the required location of supports onto the wheelchair can be inaccurate and time consuming. Solution MotiCapture aims to provide every client with accurate, tailored supports and every Occupational Therapist with a tool that saves them time. The jig and ratchet system allows the Occupational Therapist to select, adjust and secure the right supports into the right location for the client. The technician then places the back plate of the client’s chair into the jig frame and marks the exact location of the required supports. The Ratchet hand has 6 positions from large to small. The ratchet is tightened until it supports the client. A number reading is taken from the dial that corresponds with a stock pile of 3D printed supports.
Work history
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Development DesignerArno GB
- Bristol, United KingdomInternship
Working with clients, I aided in the process of producing ranges of
retail furniture, capturing the client’s brand values and language. Using
SolidWorks and Creo, I produced 3D models and engineering drawing
packs which were sent to clients and suppliers. I liaised with project
managers and sales personnel, regarding feedback from clients and
receiving briefs. I spent time visiting suppliers and performing quality
control checks on site. Towards the end of my placement I spent time
running the development aspects of a project for a major client, as well as
having experience in speaking directly with suppliers overseas.
Skills
- Retail Design
- Solid Works
- CREO
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CAD Rhinoceros
- Keyshot
- Microsoft Office
- Rhino Grasshopper
- Concept Sketching
- Model Making
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Product DesignUniversity of the West of England
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Degree Classification: First Class Honours
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3 A Levels - Product Design (B), Maths (D), Physics (D)Lord Williams's
- Thame, United Kingdom
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Awards
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Bronze POPAI AwardArno GB
Whilst on placement at Arno GB, my work on the Microsoft Surface retail furniture contributed to win a Bronze award at the 2017 POPAI Awards in the consumer electronics category.