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BA Industrial Design and Technology

Major project‘Fresh’ re-designing the way we wake up

DissertationInvestigating technophobia using mobile phones as a case study.

Design experience2003 – 2004 – Freelance graphic design and Photoshop artist impression work.2004 – Watkins Gray International, 3 month placement. Interior design, graphic design and Photoshop rendering work.

1. RSA Design Directions – ‘Fresco’ portableceramic cooking device. Modelled in

ProEngineer and rendered in AliasImageStudio

2. Year 2 project – ‘Ewave’ sketch modellingof an electronic book for the classrooms

of the future

3. Major Design Project – concept renderingcreated using Photoshop

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1. Major Design Project – bar lounger concept CAD rendering

2. Appearance model of portable media player

3. DesignWeek – “bookshelf” hi-fi system

BSc Industrial Design and Technology

Major projectBar assistance lounger

DissertationUK houseware manufacturers’ strategies to compete

with foreign imported goods.

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Major projectBMX hydraulic detangler braking system

DissertationThe value of inspirational and creative aid methods for a future of innovative design.

1. DesignWeek – gym training companion forProgressive Sports Technologies Ltd

2. RSA ceramics brief – folding headphones with improved sound quality

3. Rarefaction digital radio – surface modelled in ProEngineer, rendered in Alias

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1. Aesthetic model and functional prototype for beer mat recycling project

2. Photoshop rendering of Nokia 7600

3. ProE rendering of a reverse engineered IKEAchair with appropriate motors and joints


Major projectBeer mat recycling project, second material use

DissertationHow has the Bauhaus design movement affected design today?

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Major projectIntegrated technology computer work desk

DissertationThe industrial designer’s role in the socially and environmentallyresponsible design of consumer electronics.

1. Major Design Project – integrated technology computer work desk

2. Year 2 styling project – iron redesign

3. RSA Ceramic Futures – fast boil kettle

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1. Major Design Project – rapid drink cooler

2. RSA – wireless mobile phone remote

3. DesignWeek – a variable velocity helicalswept wet wipe dispenser


Major projectUnique drink cooler

DissertationWhat aspect of design in the 20th century created a wasteful society.

Design experienceDesign and construct offices and play centres.

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BA Industrial Design and Technology + DPS

Major projectSuitcase for wheelchair users

DissertationAn investigation of the comparative advantages and disadvantages ofuniversally designed and personalised products in terms of usability.

Design experience2004 – 2005 – Artform International Ltd. industrial placement. Point ofPurchase design development for a number of international clients.Projects involved Solidworks CAD modelling, concept design, sketching,AutoCAD drawing, prototyping and project management2000 – William Lamb Footwear Ltd, 2 weeks work experience. Children’s footwear design.

1. RSA – ceramic outdoor heater, with hand-held forms – CAD rendering

2. DesignWeek – ergonomically designedhandles with angle adjustment for a universal

flush tool range

3. Major Design Project – development sketches

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1. DesignWeek – a digital hi-fi designed forEvery Bright (CAD rendering)

2. Major Design Project – foldable fins forthe traveller (CAD rendering)

3. Reverse engineering project – NickyClarke beard trimmer (CAD rendering)


Major projectSnorkelling fins for the traveller

DissertationAsking questions or providing answers? An investigation into

the designer at the dawn of the 21st Century.

Design experience2004 – 2005. Industrial placement at The Marketing Store, London.

Concept generation, product development, sketching, CAD (Solidworks).

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Major projectWrist mounted camera

DissertationAn investigation into the safety of children’s toys and the amount ofinformation made available to the consumer.

Design experience2003, The Barlow Black Partnership – architectural work experience,projects ranged from barn conversions to business park layouts.2005, Dart Design, Surrey – work experience, activities ranged fromconcept generation and development to 2D graphical presentation.

1. CAD/CAMM - optical mouse. Reverseengineered using Pro-E wildfire 2

2. Major Design Project – glove design sketch sheet

3. Year 2 Styling – ‘Animal’ MP3 player concept sketching and final design3

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1. CAD model of saucepan stirrer device for use by the arthritic

2. Year 3 Design Practice – CAD model of‘gym companion’

3. Year 2 Design Practice – conceptdevelopment sketches of handheld business aid


Major projectAn automatic saucepan stirrer to aid the arthritic

and partially paralysed with cooking

DissertationHow successful was the Bauhaus design movement in influencing

design and manufacture during the 20th Century?

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Major projectHi-fi in conjunction with Every Bright

DissertationConsumer choice: Is it really your decision?

1. CAD - hair dryer surfacing assignment

2. Design Project – the e-Book a portable digital book reader

3. Styling – a fuel can with a Smart Car influence

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1. DesignWeek – HDD 3.1 audio system withUSB connectivity for Every Bright

2. Major Design Project – CAD model of theloft-ladder lift in folded, extended andlowered positions

3. Photoshop rendering – “BopIt!” toycreated entirely in Adobe Photoshop 7.0


Major projectLoft-ladder lift

DissertationAn investigation into the future of rapid prototyping

and advanced production methods.

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Major projectBeatpantz – the worlds first wearable drum kit

DissertationBioplastics as a viable alternative to conventional plastics:current awareness amongst home owners and designers.

Design experience2005 – Richardson Sheffield. 12 month placement as a Junior Designer & model maker.

1. DesignWeek: a versatile saw and chisel which allows the user to cut

and chisel against flush surfaces

2. Universal Design: an ultra-stable bicyclethat utilises gyroscopic stabilisation to

provide extra balance for children with anataxic cerebral palsy disorder

3. Major Project: ‘The Brainz’ of theBeatpantz. This injection-moulded casing

houses the circuitry that converts the social grace of knee tapping to an audible

drum sound through headphones

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1. Major Project: Smart Grips – pen andpencil with personalisable grip for childrenwith writing difficulties

2. RSA: Stufa – stove for cooking andwarmth without packaging for naturaldisaster relief

3. DesignWeek: Synergise – gym companionfor Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd


Major projectSmart Grips – personalisable writing aids for children

DissertationAn investigation into the feasibility of the use of sustainability to

enhance a brand; focussing on beverage packaging within the UK.

Design experience2004 – 2005 – placement year – Bombardier Transportation, Derby –

Industrial Designer. Worked on tenders for refurbishment work on trains.Involved with producing concepts, presentation images, and brochures

and liaised with other departments and external clients.2004 – IDa Creative Link, Leicester, two weeks observing &

assisting with POP design.

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Major projectHockey helmet

DissertationHow the design of the touring caravan matches the emotional and functional needs of the user.

Design experience2002-2003 Porvair Technology Ltd: YINI placement as a ResearchDevelopment Technician. Tested and evaluated properties of newmaterials for plastic filters. Manufactured batch quantities ofspecialised porous products for outside clients.

1. CAD rendering – bottle opener

2. Universal Design – Oujeeflip – wheelchairhockey frame for people suffering from

Cerebral Palsy

3. Year 2 Design Practice – integrated TVguide and remote control

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1. Photoshop rendering of a camcorder

2. Injection moulding project – Kodok photo stand

3. Handheld gallery guide, presentation model


Major projectMulti-functional chair for students

DissertationAn investigation into the use of seduction in

contemporary advertising design.

Design experience2004-2005 Masterfoods (a division of Mars Inc) placement year. Projects ranged from graphic design and sketching to consumer

research and interviewing.

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Major projectWearable asthma inhaler for sports use

DissertationAn investigation into the effects that colour has on the perception ofpleasure in products, and its effect on gender.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Masterfoods (A Division of Mars U.K.), placement year.Packaging design and development for snackfood brands includingGalaxy/Dove, Celebrations and Maltesers. Projects ranged from sketchwork, 2D modelling and physical prototyping.Key responsibilities were to develop packaging solutions alongside newproduct development based upon consumer insights. This was achievedby liaising with product teams, packaging engineers, external packagingsuppliers and marketing departments.

1. RSA competition entry: air freshener, Ceramic Futures

2. Major Design Project: concept development sketches

3. DesignWeek: innovative packagingconcept for the disposal of wet wipes,

designed for Pal International

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1. DesignWeek – micro hi-fi system withbuilt-in hard disc – modelled in Pro/E andrendered with Alias

2. Major Design Project – conceptdevelopment sketches

3. High-end MP3 player design – modelledand rendered in Pro/E


Major projectBasketball shooting aid

DissertationHow should portable electronic entertainment products be

designed to attract consumers or possibly achieve abreakthrough in the future market?

Design experienceDesign jobs ranging from 2D logo, packaging and catalog

design to 3D product design.

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Major projectModular security lighting

DissertationDoes digital product convergence create consumer desire?

Design experience2005 – CPI UK. 2 month work placement. Graphic design and 3D design support.

1. Major Design Project – modular securitylighting (Pro-E modelled and rendered

in 3DS Max)

2. RSA – the ceramic Sedo chair (Pro-E modelled and rendered in 3DS Max)

3. DesignWeek – flush chisel (Pro-E modelled and rendered in 3DS Max)

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1. RSA – 24 Hour Living – alarm clockdesigned to awake you refreshed eachmorning

2. Major Design Project – CAD rendering ofproposed design

3. Design Practice – a handheld PDA –presentation model


Major projectAirport baggage trolley re-design

DissertationAn investigation into how the interior environment

of a car can affect the mood of its occupants.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Artform International, placement year. Within the field

of POS projects ranged from space planning and CAD modelling, to concept generation and graphic design.

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Major projectPolymer wrist brace for colles fracture

DissertationWill we see a substantial increase in the sustainability of medical products within our lifetime?

Design experience2004 – 2005, Remploy Healthcare, placement year. Projectsranged from research and development of wheelchairs toresearch into materials for CBRN warfare suits.

1. Major Project – polymer wrist brace for colles fracture

2. RSA – ‘Schutz’ emergency shelter – reuse ofaid packaging in natural disaster zones

3. DesignWeek – redesign of an industrialwetwipe dispenser for Pal International

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1. Major Design Project: studentinformation point – modelled and renderedusing ProEngineer

2. DesignWeek: micro audio system –modelled and rendered using ProEngineer

3. Styling and Semantics: car oil container(short listed and presented at theFaraPack Student Design Awards 2005) –modelled and rendered using ProEngineer

BA Industrial Design and Technology with Education

Major projectStudent information point

DissertationAn enquiry into the use of Information Computer Technology (ICT) and

Computer Aided Design (CAD) in 14 – 19 design and technology education.

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Major projectIlluminated promotions through inflated projections

DissertationThe decline of manufacturing in the UK, is innovation the solution?

1. RSA Horizon Scanning – a plug adaptor which saves energy by turning off products

when they are not in use and when there is nobody in the room

2. Design Project – a ski guide, for use on themove and on the pistes

3. DesignWeek – a gym companion, designed to be used in the gym, holding all

of the user’s vital products

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1. Iron styling project – Photoshop rendering

2. Major Design Project – concept developmentsketch with loose marker rendering

3. Scooter – CAD rendering


Major projectBody armour vest for professional jockeys

DissertationDesign qualities of mobile phones, within local cultural markets.

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Major projectIntegrated, modular Italian cooking system

DissertationAlessi Design; a triumph of style over function?

Design experience2001 – AJR Graphic Designers, Birmingham. Projects made useof sketch work and Adobe Photoshop.

1. DJ deck CAD rendering, as part of an animation

2. DesignWeek – industrial wipesdispensing project

3. Photoshop rendered Porsche Carrera

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1. DesignWeek – a sculptural hi-fi systemshowing main unit, subwoofer and a speaker.Modelled in Rhino, rendered in Flamingo

2. Major Design Project – elevating desk.Modelled in Rhino, rendered in Flamingo

3. RSA – ceramic and polypropylene laptop cooler. Modelled in Rhino, rendered in Flamingo


Major projectElevating desk with capacity to store near the ceiling,

increasing space and allowing more user flexibility

DissertationConsumer attitudes and decisions regarding sustainability issues

in product and lifestyle choices.

Design experience2004 – 2005 Wright Design Ltd, placement year. Projects included

graphic design, CAD modelling, sketching and rendering.

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BSc Industrial Design and Technology + DPS

Major projectAn inclusive toolkit

DissertationAn investigation into the changing demographic of the do it yourself(DIY) consumer.

Design experience2004 – 2005 Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd, within the StructuralInvestigation Group. Work included: site visits with testing, reportwriting, presentations to clients and the use AutoCAD to createengineering drawings.

1. DesignWeek – micro audio system withwireless NXT flat panel speakers and touch

screen remote control – CAD rendering

2. Major Design Project – concept developmentsketches for ergonomic pliers

3. Design Practice – handheld revision aid forschool children – appearance model

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1. DesignWeek – universal saw and chiselto enable cutting flush to a flat surface

2. RSA – al fresco furniture that utilisescandlepower and sunlight as a heatsource. To be concurrent with theexpected smoking ban

3. Major Design Project – ‘AIRSKIN’ amodular camera holster providing completeprotection for use during outdoor pursuits


Major projectCompact digital camera holster for outdoor pursuits

DissertationA designer’s perspective on the issues that clients present to freelance graphic designers within the UK with regard to the

client-designer relationship.

Design experience2004 – 2005, The formation of The Design Elevator, a successful

partnership specialising in brand identity, web, and graphic design.

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Major projectA barbecue table

DissertationIs colour psychology required in advertising?

Design experienceDesign award; FaraPack Associate Award 2005, for the stylingof a Lucozade bottle, designed to reflect the brand within the product.

1. Major Design Project; a barbecue table.Modelled in Pro/E Wildfire and rendered

in Alias ImageStudio

2. Year 2 iron styling brief; redesign of theComfigrip iron. Photoshop rendering

3. Year 2 appearance model; DigiMenu, a handheld electronic restaurant menu

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1. Year 2 Design Practice – ski piste mapreader – visual prototype

2. Major Design Project – portable forcemeasuring device – CAD rendering

3. Year 2 Injection Moulding project – guitar plectrum holder that clips ontoshoulder strap


Major projectPortable force measuring device to aid muscle rehabilitation

DissertationHow the need for performance by the public affects the

sustainability of a road running trainer.

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Major projectPortable kitchen

DissertationHow products are designed for futuristic movies.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Diam UK, placement year. Work responsibilitiesincluded generating detailed CAD models and engineeringdrawings of products, using Corel Draw and Photoshop toproduce fitting instructions and customer guides, studiophotography, model making and overseeing production.

1. Major Design Project – portable kitchen, CAD model

2. Major Design Project – development sketch work

3. RSA – user inclusive light bulb fitter, CAD model & rendering

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1. Major Design Project – Surj – CADrendering. Pro/E and 3D Studio Max

2. Appearance model – prototype for ahand held warehouse based shoppingscanner and guide

3. RSA – Feu – ceramic heated mouse,reduces the risk of developing conditionswhich can be caused by heavy mousing


Major projectSurj – rechargeable battery pack for the powering and charging of

personal electronic devices on the move

DissertationTechnophobia – a study of internet based products and services.

Design experience2003 – 2004 – Nokia UK Ltd. Working as the Industrial Designer

for a concepting team. Responsibilities included sketching, model making, CAD work and presentation media.

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Major projectInteractive ticket kiosk with fingerprint recognition system

DissertationThe influence of modern technology on the ways in which weobtain and listen to music.

1. DesignWeek – a high end appearance 5.1 stereo system

2. Major Design Project – a CAD modelrendering of the ticket kiosk welcome screen

3. Pro Engineer animation – screenshot ofanimated Lego car

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1. Major Design Project – rendered productconcept modelled in ProEngineer

2. DesignWeek – wet-wipe dispenser for PalInternational – 3D StudioMax rendering

3. Design Practice – promotional injectionmoulded widget for pet food


Major projectIroning board with integrated seat

DissertationCan products be designed to support a deeper and

more meaningful relationship with users?

Design experience2004 – 2005, Masterfoods, a division of Mars Incorporated, placement year. Packaging innovation and development for

pet care brands including Whiskas, Cesar and Pedigree Chum.

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Major projectRedesign of an 80’s Keytar (remote keyboard) for the 21st Century

DissertationAn investigation into future product design development processesunder the influence of China as a possible new design superpower.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Sota Biti Design Studio, Bangkok, NY, Shanghai. Design work was focussed onto household and kitchen items incl.bar accessories.Consultancy work for clients such as COPCO USA; UMBRA Ltd. andGMM record label, Seagull Ltd. Thailand

1. DesignWeek – a new luxurious HDD equipped book shelf hi-fi/multimedia player,

ProE Photolux rendering

2. Major Design Project – concept sketching and development

3. RSA – intelligent sleeping pod with built inflight/travel updater for high volume

travellers in airports

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1. Fully customisable and portable flair bar forprofessional bartenders to use in competitions,promotions and private functions

2. RSA – QuietSound – QuietSound is a personalwhite noise generator which interacts with thesurrounding noise levels to produce silence

3. Design work produced for a styling projectusing key words to produce the form. This irondesign also has a removable water bottle toimprove the usability


Major projectFully customisable portable flair bar

DissertationIs designed obsolescence a necessary driving force behind innovation

and what are its affects on us the consumer and the economy?

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Major projectProtective boot set for polo ponies

DissertationVirtual and physical modelling in industrial design.

Design experience2000 – 2001; Gap year job with Cosworth’s foundry, followedJordan F1 engine from design to manufacture.

1. DesignWeek – stereo concept – CAD rendering

2. Year 2 CAD radio project

3. Year 2 Photoshop project

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1. Photoshop rendering of Siemens S65 phone

2. DesignWeek: bookshelf hi-fi system

3. RSA: food, fire and comfort in a tin can


Major projectDiabetic life, cool & compact

DissertationAn enquiry into the acceptance of accessible web content and

web standards in UK small businesses.

Design experience2001, Sealine (Luxury Motorboats), CAD, hull template

construction & component design. 2002 – 2006, self employed web designer & graphic artist.

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Major projectSustainable kettle

DissertationAn investigation into sustainability within the mobile phone industry.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Boots Manufacturing, placement year. Projectsincluded developing new products for manufacture and cost savings on existing products.

1. RSA – bodywatch, designed to aid sleep anddiet management in a busy 24 hour lifestyle

2. Major Design Project – rendering of finalconcept for sustainable kettle

3. Sustainable DVD packaging designed for EMI, 100% recyclable

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1. Major Design Project – exploded diagram –rendered CAD model

2. Handheld communicator and identity cardscanner, to be used by the police –appearance model

3. RSA – interactive mood light, to encouragefamily interaction – rendered CAD model


Major projectSkin scanner that assesses skin damage from UV radiation and advises

user on protection methods

DissertationAssessing the approach of teaching sustainability on the Industrial

Design & Technology course at Loughborough University.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Fine Colour Packaging Ltd, placement year. Design work

included box construction, point of sale displays, graphic design,sketching, producing samples, making full-colour mock-ups and CAD

modelling for clients such as Tesco.

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Major projectInnovative automobile air filtration/induction system

DissertationPowering future automobiles; what will replace the gasoline internalcombustion engine?

Design experience2004 – 2005, Industrial placement with Bosch Lawn & Garden in aproduct research and development role. Projects ranged from testingnew product concepts to prototype design and manufacture.

1. Major Design Project: innovative automobileair filtration/induction system. Modelled in

Pro Engineer Wildfire, rendered in Alias

2. DesignWeek: concept container for wet wipedispensing, CAD model

3. Mechanical door hanging aid: functional prototype

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1. Major Design Project – puff out lights:interior interactive ambient lights

2. RSA – Insense: direct cerebral stimulation

3. RSA – Insense: direct cerebral stimulationconcept generation


Major projectInteractive ambient lighting

DissertationThe art of trend spotting: subjective view or quantifiable science,

can the industrial designer assume the role of the ‘Trend-spotter’?

Design experience2006: Short listed RSA Design Directions ‘Horizon Scanning’ category.

2005 – present: Freelance Industrial Designer.2005: DCA Design International – Junior Industrial Designer.

2004 – 2005: Smallfry Product Design consultancy – Junior Industrial Designer.2002: Audi Young Designer of the Year – national finalist.

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Major projectPneumothorax set (confidential project)

DissertationAn investigation into the efficacy of tension pneumothorax devices (and treatment techniques) used in emergency pre-hospital chestdecompression situations in the United Kingdom: How have they evolved and how can they be improved?

Design experience2004 – 2005, Smiths Medical International, placement year. Keyresponsibilities included the management of aspects of validation relatingto the release of the Portex 1st response manual resuscitator into theEuropean market. This was achieved through liaison with externalengineers, test protocol production, detailed product testing/analysis anddevelopmental design work.

1. DesignWeek – a gym companion water bottledesign with flexible inner that integrates

“out of sight” storage – modelled in Solidworks, rendered in Alias

2. RSA competition – health organiser device toencourage healthier lifestyles. Monitors aspects

such as movement, heart rate and calorie intake– suggests areas for improvement – modelled in

Solidworks, rendered in 3D Studio Max

3. Design Practice – injected moulded,promotional widget for dog food - modelled in

Pro Engineer

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1. DesignWeek – re-design of the wet-wipecontainer to incorporate functionalimprovement and enhance branding

2. “Human Baggage – sedatory air travel”RSA design competition winner, Design for Debate

3. Major Design Project – highways trafficcone collector/distributor


Major projectHighways traffic cone collector/distributor

DissertationAn investigation into the Nissan Revival Plan and the

brand’s future in Europe.

Design experience2005-06 RSA Design Directions competition winner,

Design for Debate.2004 – 2005, 12 month placement as an Undergraduate

Design Engineer in the department of Safety Systems and Seat Design and Test, Nissan Technical Centre Europe.

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Major project‘Sound Reactive Laser’ (SRL)

DissertationAn investigation of the effect design and technology developedwithin motor-sport has on mass produced road cars.

1. Major Design Project – SRLA CAD rendered model of a developed solution.

2. DesignWeek – a gym companion ‘safe storage’ system.

3. Sketches – example sketches from a Year 2Design Practice module

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1. Major Design Project – the clean graffiti‘Light Can’

2. Reverse engineering – zoom guitareffects pedal. An exercise in ‘top down’modelling using advanced surfacingfeatures of Pro Engineer Wildfire 2

3. RSA – ‘Carbon Credits’ a device whichmonitors commuters' carbon emissions andforces them to travel responsibly byallowing fixed monthly instalments of‘Carbon Credits’


Major projectClean graffiti

DissertationResponsible Design: The role of the designer in the 21st Century.

Design experience2006 – Short listed in RSA Design Directions competition in

'Design for Debate' category.2004 – 2005, Troax Lee Manufacturing Ltd, placement year. Projects

involved graphic design, CAD modelling, design of production prototypes,and research and development work to improve existing product ranges.

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Major projectMini product photography studio for the internet marketplace

DissertationThe perceived value of branding in household products in comparison totraditional purchasing factors and the links between them.

Design experience2004 – 2005, placement year at Boots PLC Head Office, Nottingham.Primary Packaging Technologist for the launch of Boots Gorgeous Feet.Summer 2005, Springetts, London. Projects included redevelopment ofbrand identity to blue-sky development of new product concepts.

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1. RSA – RestWatch. Watch specificallydesigned to combat sleep problems and

maximise professional performance

2. Major Design Project – concept development CAD rendering

3. DesignWeek – oneGYM. Synergistic gym companion product

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1. Major Design Project – RSA winning designinclusive digital radio – 3D Max CAD rendering

2. Sustainable design project – conceptbiodegradable CD case design for EMI

3. 3D Max rendering of promotional ‘headphone tidy’ widget which wasmanufactured using injection moulding


Major projectInclusive digital radio

DissertationAn investigation into the use of packaging within the food industry

and the use of sustainable solutions.

Design experienceWinner of the 2005-06 RSA Design Directions competition

in the Inclusive Worlds section.

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Major projectArm mounted communicator and torch unit for SCUBA divers

DissertationHas the increasing use and power of microelectronics within electronicproduct design had a detrimental effect on the usability of the products?

Design experience2004 – 2005, Hodges and Drake Design, Leicester, placement year.Utilised 3DStudio Max and Adobe Photoshop to explore technical conceptgeneration and development though visuals and animation.

1. Major Design Project – CAD rendering of the final prototype design of a modular torch

and communicator unit for divers

2. Final CAD visual for an arm mounted health monitoring unit designed for a

hospital environment

3. Appearance model of an electronic musictutor product, designed to exploit

Smart Media technology

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1. Major Design Project – CAD rendering

2. ProEngineer animation model of a DJ deck

3. RSA – virtual reality schooling: electronictouchscreen desk/seat combination


Major projectHydra-Gym: gym companion

DissertationThe use of design and technology to reduce people’s perceived levels

of exertion, and increase motivation during exercise.

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Major projectChild alarm

DissertationHow can a designer influence a design?

1. Major Design Project – design sketches – folio

2. Electronics project – Year 2 – pedometer

3. Year 2 Design Practice – First Aide

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1. Inclusive electric fishing rod concept.Short listed in the 2006 ‘RSA DesignDirections’ competition

2. Major Design Project. Bicycle trailer, withno central wheel axle, for maximum internalstorage capacity

3. Development sketching. Smart Mediacard reader


Major projectStorage solution for cyclists

DissertationAn investigation into why the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar has

survived over 50 years of production, and what can be learned from it.

Design experience2004 – 2005, 14 months work experience with Artform

International Ltd, designing Point of Purchase displays for L’Oreal and Rimmel cosmetics brands.

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Major projectFoot exfoliating shower tray

DissertationAn investigation into universal design in the packaging of consumerproducts. To what extent inclusive design can affect the consumer’sproduct choice.

Design experience2004 – 2005, 14 month placement at Boots Manufacturing Ltd. Workingwith proprietary clients designing and developing new packaging forleading brands including Hugo, Valentino fine fragrance, Listerine andSchwarzkopf Supersoft hair range. Part of design team involved in theinitial design concept generation stage of a European Commission fundedproject designing medical aids.

1. Major Design Project – a foot exfoliatingshower tray. Highly Commended for the RSA

competition

2. ‘On the Go’ packaging – container concept for fresh fruit

3. Styling and Semantics – ‘confident’ pen,sketch rendering

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1. DesignWeek – a flush saw for specialistcutting – CAD rendering

2. Major Design Project – camper interior insitu – CAD rendering

3. Electronics module – heart rate monitor


Major projectVW van, camper conversion

DissertationDesign for safety in the explosives mixing industry.

Design experience2004 – 2005, placement year with BAE Systems. Design,

procurement and installation of processing equipment for use in the explosives industry.

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Major projectÁilleacht: modular public seating system (designed for the development of the Irish Quarter in Birmingham City Centre)

DissertationAre product designers doing enough to contribute to the reduction of global warming?

Design experienceJuly 2004 – September 2005: Retail Space Planner & Designer for ArtformInternational Ltd. Projects ranged from 2D/3D CAD Modelling, GraphicDesign, Development Design, Marketing Strategies and Project Management.

1. Major Design Project: ‘Áilleacht’ – modular public seating system

2. RSA ‘EmoLite’, emotional connectionpendants for partners

3. Amcor Flexibles packaging designcompetition winning entry: Marks & Spencer

‘On The Go Lunch’

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1. Major Design Project “Fusion Skates” – Pro Engineer model rendered in 3DStudioMax

2. ProEngineer model of an existing productrendered in 3D StudioMax

3. Appearance model of a hand held filminformation viewer for cinemas


Major project“Fusion Skates” a hybrid ice/roller hockey skate

DissertationAn investigation into the effectiveness of haptic technologies as an

industrial design tool and its future integration into the industry.

Design experience2003 – 2004, Bosch Lawn and Garden – part of the product range development team. Jobs included design development,

cost reduction, testing, report writing and prototyping.

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Major projectBar sofa and bench/table combination

DissertationThe study of product design trends and cycles.

1. Major Design Project – bar sofa andbench/table combo, CAD and Alias rendering

2. “Orbit” MP3 design and model

3. Injection moulded polymer

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1. Major Design Project – an educationalinteractive flat pack furniture product forkids – CAD rendering

2. CAD - CAMM – reverse engineering ofNokia Bluetooth headset – modelled inProEngineer Wildfire, rendered in 3D Max 6

3. Design Practice – Imedia – handheldportable video player – visual prototype


Major projectInteractive 2D-3D flat pack furniture for kids

DissertationAn investigation into the latest shifting trends of design and

manufacture in the United Kingdom and its effects on the modernday designer over the past century.

Design experience2004 – 2005 BOSCH Lawn and Garden placement year. Projects

ranged from prototyping and model making to product testing.

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Major projectErgonomically designed packaging aids

DissertationAn investigation into how designers use colour to evoke emotion in the intended target market.

1. DesignWeek – ‘Gym Buddy’

2. Pro-E animated CAD model

3. Major Design Project – concept development sketches

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1. Design Practice – portable handheldmultimedia video player – appearance model

2. Design Practice – pound coin holder keyfob – injection moulding

3. CAD – spring loaded door shutter –modelled in ProEngineer Wildfire


Major projectOutdoor lighting powered using contactless induction

DissertationCan modularisation of domestic electrical installations save time for both DIYers and professional electricians, with consideration of the

recent changes in legislation?

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Major projectChildren's multi-functional bedroom furniture

DissertationBrand or design? The success of the mobile phone.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Parsons Brinckerhoff Limited (Structures InvestigationGroup), placement year. Projects ranged from report writing, producingGA and Defect Sketches of highways bridges using CAD. Site workinvolved thorough condition assessment testing of various types ofhighways bridges.1998, Jabba Jabba Studios, work experience. Projects ranged fromcutting patterns and designing/developing new outfits for sale.

1. Men’s electric shaver – Photoshop rendering

2. Design Practice – appearance model of ahand held electronic newspaper reader that

promotes sim card technology

3. Major Design Project – concept development sketches

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1. CAD rendering of advanced surfacemodelling of MX1000 laser mouse

2. CAD rendering of stereo designed forDesignWeek project

3. Kodac memory card holder keychain.Mood board from second year injectionmoulding project


Major projectActive message body armour

DissertationHow C.A.D and rapid prototyping have and will further

change the design process.

Design experience2005/2004/2003 – Working for Proctor & Gamble for their design

development team on live projects2002 – 3 weeks working for Ideo

2001 – 4 weeks working for Dyson ltd.

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Major projectAutomatic mechanical secateurs

DissertationHas Design and Technology benefited from its introduction into the National Curriculum?

1. Major Design Project – CAD rendering and exploded view

2. CAD modelling – integral hydraulic nut

3. Photoshop rendering – sketched line work and finished on Photoshop

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1. RSA – contour toothbrush designed forpeople with limited dexterity – modelcreated in Rhino 3.0

2. Placement year – final rapid prototypesof conservatory cresting before going intoproduction

3. CAMM – reverse engineering of acomplex webcam. Model created in Pro-Engineer Wildfire


Major projectMan overboard survival and rescue aid

DissertationThe promotion of design innovation to small and

medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Design experience2004- 2005, M&G Plastics Ltd, Darwen, placement year.

Projects ranged from sketching to foam modelling, rapid prototyping and CAD modelling of small to medium sized polymer components.

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Major projectResistance exercise station for the workplace/airports/waiting rooms

DissertationThe ways in which the design and introduction of safety and protectionequipment used in women’s lacrosse affects the game.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Inn Gear Limited, placement year. Projects include interiordesign of pubs, bars and restaurants and product design. Skills usedinclude Photoshop and Auto Cad.

1. Major Design Project – exercise station using resistance tubing for use in the

workplace, airport lounges, service station and waiting rooms

2. RSA Hydra-Sense, a tactile hydration detector wristband

3. DesignWeek – CAD model –a hybrid water bottle

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1. Major Design Project – Alias Image Studiorendering of refillable eyeshadow andfoundation compacts

2. RSA – concept development sketches of acollapsible work desk

3. Second year group project - injectionmoulded widgets and packaging


Major projectThe design of sustainable makeup and packaging through refillable,

recyclable products

DissertationAn investigation into the factors that influence the consumer whenselecting from a range of similar items, with particular reference to

cosmetic products.

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Major projectHands free personal lighting

DissertationDiscuss the changing nature of presentation images in the design industry.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Andrew Wolloff Design, placement year. Developed Point ofPurchase concepts for many leading brands and produced high qualitypresentation visuals using CAD modelling and rendering software.

1. Major Design Project – casing detail for one half of the product. CAD rendered

2. DesignWeek – concept for a new flush cuttingsaw and chisel set. CAD rendered

3. Appearance model – electronic D.I.Y guide

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1. DesignWeek – optimised ‘gymcompanion’. Modelled in Solid Works andrendered in Alias

2. Design Practice (year 2) – football bootstud grip developed for injection moulding.Modelled in ProEngineer Wildfire

3. Design Practice (year 2) – handhelddevice used with data cards. Sketchrendering


Major projectEndobronchial Double Lumen tube redesign

DissertationAn investigation into the design of Endobronchial tubes

for use during Thoracic surgery.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Smiths Medical International, placement year.

Designed and developed packaging for medical products within the Project Engineering Department.

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Major projectWireless smoke alarm system for the deaf and hard of hearing

DissertationHow has the need for vehicle safety affected their design?

1. Major Design Project – main controlunit/alarm clock – (ProE, Alias)

2. Year 2 Design Practice – tyre tread gauge –(polymer moulding)

3. DesignWeek – micro hi-fi system – (ProE, Alias)

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1. Major Design Project – Image Studio Aliasrendering of children’s multi-functionalstorage solution.

2. Second year group project – injectionmoulded widget and packaging

3. Concept design and developmentsketches for styling project


Major projectChildren’s workstation and storage solution

DissertationBranding products through styling and aesthetics.

Design experienceJune – September 2005: Summer placement at Diam UK Ltd,

Point of Sale design and manufacturers.

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Major projectCable tidy

DissertationConceptual design in film.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Dixon Timber Products, Doncaster: 2-D CAD, usedfor layout drawings, designed & constructed a website, helpedwith design of shop interiors & custom furniture.

1. 3 views of ‘Gigamite’: handheld gig & festival guide – aesthetic model

2. ‘Gigamite’: sketch development work

3. Major Design Project: 2 views of CAD model – preparation for rapid prototyping

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1. RSA – indoor personal item locater – CAD rendering

2. DesignWeek – micro hi-fi incorporatingnew materials – CAD rendering

3. Major Design Project – outdoor digitalkiosk incorporating lighting, postbox,advertising, photo developing and taking


Major projectOutdoor digital kiosk

DissertationInvestigate the environmental impact of commercial air travel

and identify future design possibilities.

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Major projectUniversal saucepan incorporating stabilising base system

DissertationAnalysis of the technological advances of modern Formula 1Grand Prix cars.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Masterfoods, a division of Mars Incorporated,placement year.Process Engineer working within the Product & ProcessImplementation team.

1. Major Design Project – universal saucepandesigned to improve kitchen safety.

Alias rendering

2. DesignWeek – Fitness Sphere gym companion designed to provide storage foressential gym accessories. Alias rendering

3. Year 2 Design Practice – Mini Mapappearance model. A hand held electronic

product designed to display electronic ordinance survey maps stored on memory cards

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1. DesignWeek – high-end bookshelf hi-fidesign – CAD rendering (Alias Image Studio)

2. Major Design Project – sketch work

3. RSA – Smart jewellery: tracks wearer’slocation and allows them to call for help inan emergency – CAD modelling: ProE,rendering: Alias Image Studio


Major projectElectronic cooking instruction and recipe collection,

encouraging quick preparation of healthy meals

DissertationAn investigation into the market potential of leasing domestic appliances

as a possible solution to compliance with the WEEE Directive.

Design experience2004 – 2005: Glen Dimplex Design placement year, junior designer.

Product design for brands including Morphy Richards, Dimplex and Burco.Projects involved rapid concept development, sketching, 3D CAD

modelling (ProE Wildire2) and rendering (Alias Image Studio), productionof presentation boards (Photoshop, Illustrator) and prototyping.

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Major projectPortable full-screen refreshable-braille display

DissertationAn investigation into how developments in the internet have affected web design.

Design experience2004 – 2005, FSW Design Limited. Work included flat-pack furnituredesign, graphic design, and design for injection moulding, withinvolvement from concept generation, CAD modelling and visualisationthrough to production.

1. Major Design Project – portable refreshable – braille display with integrated keyboard,

rendered in 3D Studio Max

2. Major Design Project – braille display inclosed position, rendered in 3D Studio Max

3. Major Design Project – concept sketches

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1. Disaster Relief – play with packaging;restoring the child–parent bond

2. Major Design Project – Alias rendering ofionizing water fountain

3. Year 2 – electronic travel guideappearance model


Major projectIonized water dispenser for health spas

DissertationAn investigation into the extent to which a designer can control a user’s

perception of a product through styling and semantics.

Design experience2004 – 2005 Co-founder of The Design Elevator. A successful partnership

providing graphic, web and product design services.

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Major projectSafety in numbers: Re-designing the chip and pin pin-pad

DissertationHow healthy is your lighting? An investigation into the health risksposed by artificial lighting in the workplace.

Design experience4 month placement (2005), Integrated Technologies Limited – IndustrialDesign Consultant and R&D Assistant. Tasks included prototyping,sketch modelling, CAD modelling, presenting to clients, etc. Co-createdseveral successful designs for the medical and laboratory industries.

1. Year 2 Design Practice – The Aquila SkyAtlas: hand-drawn and marker rendered visuals

2. Year 2 Design Practice – The Anti-TripShoelace Clip: injection moulded widget project

3. Placement project – Medic+: a handheldmedical device. CAD rendered visuals

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1. Major Design Project – child’s electronicgame to educate 5 – 7 year olds abouthealthy eating and encourage activity

2. DesignWeek – gym companion

3. Digital Medical Assistant – dispensesmedical advice for use in the armed forces


Major projectChild’s educational electronic game to counter obesity

DissertationAn investigation into whether racket design and materials

technology has had a positive influence on tennis.

Design experienceShort listed in the 2005/06 RSA Design Directions competition.

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Major projectWheelchair for green bowling

Dissertation“Females get more practical assistance from fellow students andteachers than males do whilst studying Design Technology ResistantMaterials in school.” Discuss.

1. Major Design Project – bowls wheelchair

2. CAD modelling year 2 – Beetle

3. Design Practice – injection moulding widget

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1. RSA – personal sensor alarm designed towake an individual in a crowded room

2. Design Project – hand-held newspaperreading device, exploded view of components

3. First year projects – sketches of Oakleybranded watches


Major projectNomadic sofa with integrated PC

DissertationThe importance of ergonomics in design.

Design experienceKent County Council Architecture Department, unpaid work experience.

I experimented with using a variety of CAD programmes to createdimensional architectural drawings to scale.

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Major projectPublic laptop furniture

DissertationThe importance of car brand awareness in the 21st Century.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Mill House Manufacturing Design Ltd, placementyear. Project managed, designed and prototyped new furnitureand toys for the nursery and early education markets. Producedconcept sketches and AutoCAD drawings.

1. Appearance prototype – electronic car maintenance manual

2. Major Design Project – Airport laptopfurniture (CAD model)

3. RSA – a bedside lamp designed to reducetwisting and stretching in bed for

Osteoporosis sufferers

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1. Major Design Project – 360 degreedesktop fan – CAD rendering

2. Electronic Product Design ‘electronicdietary information’ Photoshop rendering and appearance model

3. RSA Competition – portable full-spectrumlighting – concept development


Major project360 degree desktop fan

DissertationAchieving iconic status in musical instruments through product design.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Masterfoods, placement year. Product innovation

within Research and Development on major brands including Whiskas and Pedigree.

2001, Jaguar, work experience. Work in the styling department including sketching, rendering and clay modelling.

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Major projectSubmersible vehicle with onboard video camera

DissertationIn today’s throw away society is it feasible to design and manufactureproducts that last?

Design experience2006, short listed for RSA award. 2004 – 2005, Parker Diving ltd, placement year. Designed a range ofscuba diving jackets and fittings from concept through to manufacture.

1. Major Design Project – submersible vehicle – CAD rendering

2. DesignWeek – hi-fi detailing

3. Industrial placement – new exhaust valve on scuba diving jacket prototype

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1. RSA and MDP – ceramic, easy cleantoaster concept

2. MDP – interior concept development forFarboud Sports Cars Ltd.

3. DesignWeek – ‘GymAid’ gym companionwith a flexible arm and storage


Major projectA more efficient, user friendly toaster

DissertationA study into Biomimicry within the context of modern industrial design.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Amcor Flexibles, placement year, FMCG designer.

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Major projectSwitchboard – integrated snowboard and ski

DissertationHow does Philippe Starck fulfil his role as a designer in modern society?

Design experience2004, NG Cars. Manufacture of 2 replica MG - TF cars using variousfabrication methods, sketching and development of an alternative suspension system.2005, Charles Barker, Bristol. Book illustration design using sketching andAdobe Illustrator.

1. RSA – ‘Voice-to-Text’ mobile language translator, Photoshop

2. Beach Pod – designed for holding smallvaluables, hand rendered

3. Major Design Project – ‘Switchboard’(integrated snowboard and skis), ProEngineer

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1. Major Design Project – collapsible basketball system

2. DesignWeek (Every Bright) high end micro hi-fi with integrated hard drive and NXT speaker technology

3. Sketch work – development of variousproduct throughout degree


Major projectPortable foldable basketball system

DissertationWill the Aga cooker retain its niche market in the future?

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Major projectDeparture lounge furniture

DissertationAn investigation into social responsibility and the ethical issuessurrounding sweatshop labour.

Design experienceProjects ranged from corporate identity and graphic design, to sketching, foam modelling and CAD modelling.

1. Major Design Project – rendering

2. DesignWeek – flush saw and chisel

3. Injection moulded plectrum holder

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1. RSA – versatile school furniture toenhance classroom communication.Modelled in SolidWorks and rendered in 3D Studio Max

2. Major Design Project – example ofconcept development sketches

3. Hand-crafted concept model of anelectronic nautical navigation device


Major projectHigh visibility shoe lighting for cyclists

DissertationAn investigation into how advances in Design & Technology have

affected the performance of the racing bicycle

Design experience2004 – 2005 placement at Artform International Ltd. Working in the

Point of Purchase design industry as a member of the designdevelopment team. Roles included; concept development,

CAD modelling, prototyping and project management.

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Major projectModular golf bag system

DissertationThe increasing use of technology within the home and thedesigner’s responsibility to make it more accessible.

1. Major Design Project: CAD renderings

2. RSA Inclusive Worlds brief, ironing aid. CAD renderings and concept sketches

3. Appearance model of tourist information aid

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1. Major Project - CAD rendering oflightweight hygiene tool

2. Emap- handheld GPS and map system for hikers, appearance model

3. Iron concept rendered in Photoshop


Major projectLightweight personal hygiene tool

DissertationA study into the design, social and economic factors culminating

in the formation of a ‘design classic’.

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Major projectFreestanding, collapsible urban hammock

DissertationShould designers innately design to prevent obesity?

Design experience2006, short listed for RSA awards, Design for Debate.2005 – 2006, Inn Gear Ltd, placement year. Project Manager.Designing and coordinating projects for the brewery andrestaurant industry.

1. Major Design Project – ‘HAMOK’ CADdevelopment model

2. RSA – tube ticket vending machine whichscans body fat content to decide ticket price

3. CAMM – reverse engineering of electric scissors

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1. Major Design Project – a home telephonesystem that allows Bluetooth devices tomake and receive calls

2. Design Practice – injection moulded shot glasses

3. DesignWeek – micro hi-fi system with flatpanel speakers


Major projectBluetooth home telephone system

DissertationAn investigation into the use of computer generated

images in advertising.

Design experience2004 – 2005 – 3t Products, placement year.

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Major projectDesignated outdoor smoking area

DissertationAm I what I buy? Exploring the connections between product style and user personality.

Design experience1999 – Work experience placement at TWR Design, Leigfield.2004/2005 – Ran my own student design consultancy – ‘FruitbatDesign’ with a course colleague. This involved freelance design forseveral different companies and business management experience.

1. DesignWeek – a MP3 hi-fi unit for EveryBright incorporating flat panel speakers and

an in-built sub-woofer and centre speaker

2. Photoshop – only image of a sports car design

3. Major Design Project – Alias image of final design

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1. DesignWeek: Hydr8 – a gym companionproduct. Brief set by Progressive SportsTechnology Ltd

2. Design Practice: Patience – a handheld PDA for hospital staff improving organisation on the ward

3. RSA Design Directions 2005/2006 InclusiveWorlds: Stop – a bus stop for everyone


Major projectLaminate floor sweeper in conjunction with Grey Technology

DissertationAn investigation into the potential of introducing

biodegradable polymers in product design.

Design experience2005 – Grey Technology. 2 month placement involving design

development, product styling for 2006 range and prototype modelling.2006 – Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd. Freelance design work

as a continuation from DesignWeek 2006.

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Major projectHome organic waste system

DissertationAre electronic products becoming too complex? A case study ofNokia mobile telephones.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Masterfoods UK, a division of Mars Incorporated(placement year). Working within the Research and Developmentdepartment on new recipe upgrades for Whiskas cat food and thecommissioning of new factory equipment.

1. Design Practice – handmade appearancemodel of an electronic cookbook

2. Universal Design – a concept for a hands-free stick for wheelchair hockey players

3. Major Project – a CAD rendered model of the ‘home organic waste system’

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1. Major Design Project – Sunpod – explodedview of UV sensor and sun lotion pod –ProEngineer rendering

2. Universal Design – Velc-throw – inclusivethrowing system for Cerebral Palsy sufferers– Alias rendering

3. RSA – Re-Tri Drinks – a refillable, reusablesustainable alternative to TetraPak –Photoshop rendering


Major projectSunpod – child’s wearable UV protection pack

DissertationAn investigation into sustainability in polymer toiletries packaging and

the consumer with emphasis on material choice.

Design experience2004 – 2005 placement year at Boots the Chemist – New Product

Development Packaging Technologist. Responsibilities included sourcingand specifying components, providing technical feedback on designs,

progressing artwork, testing, tooling and project management. Projectsincluded Soltan, FCUK, Natural Collection and Christmas gifts.

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Major projectLocking knife block with built in sharpening device and knife release mechanism

DissertationiPod – the icon that is shaping society. How has the Apple iPod gainedsuch iconic status, what is this leading position due to, and is it justified?

1. Major Design Project – locking knife block.Rendered using alias

2. Design sketches – second year LXG styling project

3. DesignWeek – sixties-styled micro hi-fi

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1. Major Design Project – body-carriedvacuum cleaner, Pro Engineer Wildfireimages and initial design sketches

2. Alias Image Studio – PSP rendering from Pro Wildfire CAD package model

3. Placement year work – interior design for a waiting area in an estate agent


Major projectBody-carried vacuum cleaner

DissertationWhat are the different approaches to the design of toys for children with

disabilities? And, how do they translate to the choices parents/carers are able to make in the purchase of such toys?

Design experience2004 – 2005, FruitBat Design Partnership, set up own company for

placement year. Projects ranged from designing Wembley VIP marquee,offices, wine bottle labels, Architectural Presentation images.

2000 – 2001, Cattell Skinner Design Partnership, work experience. Projectsranged from hand drawn scaled plans, computer drawn plans and design.

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Major projectSmart fruit packaging for vending machines

DissertationThe design of DJ performance equipment.

Design experience2004 – 2005, Four Square (a division of Mars Inc), placement year.Development of graphic design solutions for use worldwide. Design ofelectronic and physical vending machine reliability systems.2001, awarded Rotary Young Designer of the Year (for an electronic home awareness system).

1. Major Design Project – smart fruit packagingfor vending machines – CAD rendering

2. CAD / CAMM module project – reverseengineering and redesign of razor using advanced

surfacing techniques in Pro/Engineer Wildfire

3. Codec – handheld music database assistant –appearance model

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1. Major Design Project: “Clarity”, modular, upgradeable high-end loudspeaker system

2. Design Practice: “Perceive”, desktopdigital media viewer – appearance model

3. DesignWeek: flexible, surround soundmicro hi-fi system


Major projectModular loudspeaker system

DissertationCan cost effective loudspeaker construction techniques bring higher

quality sound reproduction to a wider audience?

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Major projectDeep Vein Thrombosis luggage

DissertationThe internet and design; an analysis of the impact of the internet ondesigners and the design process.

Design experience2003, Terry Lifts Design Draughtsman. 10 weeks was spent creatingengineering drawings using Pro Engineer.2004 – 2005, Beamech Group Limited, placement year. Projectsundertaken included engineering design, website design, machinetesting/analysis and exhibition stand design.

1. RSA – shopping caddy, universal shopping aid – CAD rendering

2. DesignWeek – wet wipes dispenser – CAD rendering

3. Major Design Project – Deep Vein Thrombosispreventing foot peddles – CAD Model

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1. Major Design Project – a modern valve friendly loudspeaker

2. DesignWeek – micro 5.1 channel music system

3. RSA – device to test drowsiness of drivers on the spot


Major projectValve friendly loudspeaker

DissertationAn investigation into the future of high-end speaker design.

Design experience2005 – Present, MTvan.com - work involves graphics focusing on

webdesign, corporate identity and exhibition point of sale.

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Major projectChild’s bicycle helmet

DissertationDesign trends of the 1980’s.

1. Year 2 Design Practice – hand-held travel guide

2. Concept iron targeted at males aged 18-35

3. Major Design Project – children’s bicycle helmet

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1. lightAID: Inclusive Design RSA entry.Helping people change light bulbs

2. Major Design Project: modularmountaineering communications helmet

3. Motion: personal travel assistant –concept model


Major projectModular mountaineering communications helmet

DissertationAn exploration into our ‘throw-away’ society and its

impact on the environment.

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Major projectRedesign of a mountain bike drive train system

DissertationMountain bike frame design evolution since 1990.

1. Major Design Project – redesign of a mountain bike drive train system,

CAD rendering

2. Mountain bike navigation device,block model

3. CNC machined injection mould blocks

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1. RSA – emergency food aid container and cooking set

2. Major Design Project – commercial parasol

3. Hand-crafted appearance model of an electronic recipe book

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Major projectCommercial parasol integrating solar lighting

DissertationReducing waste by designing for better attachments between

person and product.

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Major projectInteractive shake to wake alarm clock

DissertationHow will branding adapt to modern society and what effect will ithave on consumers?

Design experience2004 – 2005 Millitec Systems (placement year). Projects includedcorporate identity, brand consultancy, graphic / advertising /exhibition design, software development with user interface designand CAD modelling.

1. Shake to Wake – deactivated by shaking, this lifestyle interactive alarm clock

prevents oversleeping

2. Egg Mail – emotionally captivating corporate promotional package

3. Muse – a modern alternative to purchasing sheet music

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