Industrial Design
In this group project we embarked on the design and development of a minimalist tactile interface, aimed at simplifying the users connection with smart home devices. Taking inspiration from the timeless elegance of Bang & Olufsen's design philosophy, our mission was to craft a user-centric experience that seamlessly merged form and function. Over the course of 10 weeks, our team of four transformed this concept into a fully realized product, which included the production of a 20-page technical report, a 20-page portfolio, and the physical product itself.
3D Printed Quadrat Encoder:
By using a ring of magnets and a pair of linear hall effect sensors we could detect the orientation of the device to over 20,000 increments per rotation. This enabled smooth control and haptic feedback to the user.
Manual Machining:
I designed the upper and lower bezels of the device, created technical drawings and then manually machined them within the specified tolerances
Prototyping and User Testing
Rapid prototyping was instrumental in our project, allowing us to experiment with screen sizes, configurations, and heights in a hands-on manner. This iterative approach enabled us to gather user feedback, fine-tune the user interface
Colour, Materials , Finishes
We curated a combination of materials, colours, and finishes to evoke a sense of sophistication and cohesion in line with the Bang & Olufsen design philosophy.
Packaging Design
I took on the role of creating the packaging for our project, with a primary goal to ensure it was of equal quality in terms of the elegant design of our product.
The exterior featured line drawings that represented the product. Relevant marks like barcodes and regulatory marks were also added.
During unboxing, the packaging unfolded to reveal an insightful user guide, offering a basic overview of the product's setup and features and functions. What set the packaging apart was its built-in protective features. I designed internal corner folds that acted as buffers, cradling the product's circular shape and providing enhanced safeguarding during transit.
Disclaimer: This design project is a creative endeavour inspired by the style and aesthetics of Bang & Olufsen. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Bang & Olufsen or any of its affiliated companies. Any use of the Bang & Olufsen logo or trademark in this project is for artistic and illustrative purposes only and does not imply any association with the brand. This project is not intended for commercial use, and no intent exists to infringe upon any intellectual property rights held by Bang & Olufsen. All intellectual property rights for Bang & Olufsen products, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Bike Frame Fabrication
During the summer of 2022 I started to teach myself how to braze, following videos, forums and practising joining steel tubes. From there I designed a custom jig adaptable to fit kids sized frames all the way to downhill bikes. I machined the required parts and also built a fixture to notch tubes using a lathe. I then made parametric CAD models of hardtail and full suspension frames with my selected geometries. I've now built my first frame and am now designing a full suspension version!
Tandem FEA
The aim of this project was to model and improve the design of a tandem bike frame. ANSYS was used as the FEA tool, with loads and constraints added to model use over a ten year period. The frame was modelled in titanium and aluminium, each time calculating deformation, peak stress and resonant frequencies. The frame was redesigned to minimise weight and relieve stress. Mesh refinement and quality analysis were performed, with my final report attached below.
Vehicle CFD
This project had several phases. Initially a novel car was designed in CAD before being rendered. Analysis of the fluid flow around the car was then carried out using Solidworks Flow Simulation, creating cut and surface plots of pressure and velocity. The drag coefficient was calculated and the car redesigned, reducing the drag coefficient by around 30%.
Robotics Design
I designed a robotic system based on the R-HEX hexapedal platform. It had to be compact and weigh less than 300g. The motor, battery and electronics components were selected and I created exploded assembly views, bill of materials, cost breakdown and engineering drawings. I focused on design-for-manufacture and assembly, using standardized parts wherever possible.
Sustainable Design
This project involved designing a product service system in the field of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Our group was tasked to rethink how the razor could be sold, distributed and recycled in order to create a more sustainable product. We created a subscription led model with a base that has space for new and used blades. Since we found that water usage is a key element of the environmental impact of shaving, we integrated a system to recycle and heat a small amount of water rather than running a whole bowl to shave. Product teardown, eco audit, sketching, CAD and rendering were my key contributions.
My Passions
Bikes...
I'm not just into biking as a hobby; it's a big part of my life. You'll most often find me riding my BMX or downhill bike, but I may also be on an (unnecessarily) long and gruelling adventure in the hills.
Beyond the sport itself it's a lifestyle that embodies freedom, creativity and a pursuit of progression. The community is like no other I have found. Many of my friends having been made by nothing more than strangers having a conversation about their shared love for two wheels.
Finally I have a passion for the mechanical intricacies of bikes, having spent countless hours fixing, tuning and tweaking nearly every component of them over the years.
Vans...
Recently I bought a Fiat Doblo, which I have converted into a camper for carrying bikes and surfboards. It has a double bed, which I made out of aluminium extrusion from an IKEA wardrobe, corrugated plastic advertising hoarding, a cut up mattress and some steel box section. I also wired in 12 V electrics for a fridge, USBs and a jet wash.
Trail Building...
Most Sundays in the winter you will find me in the woods digging dirt jumps with a shovel and wheelbarrow. I find it a great creative outlet; making features that are challenging yet fun to ride. They may look like mounds of dirt to most but for me they are precisely shaped, handmade clay sculptures.
Surfing...
I picked up surfing four years ago, and for me it has become another avenue into the outdoors, not to mention one of my favourite pastimes. Unlike biking, you can generally fall off your board without getting hurt, which is one big plus!
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