Product Design
With a worldwide reputation for creating top-class designers, Coventry University’s Product Design program provides a wealth of opportunity to ideate, explore, and develop innovative concepts. Supported by experienced teaching staff with strong professional design backgrounds, students work in a collaborative and creative atmosphere.
58 Ali Aasim
59 Arch Christopher
60 Ball Emma
61 Charlemagne-Fidely Omar
62 Chen Alice Yuru
63 Cribb Chuko
64 De Castro Mitzi
65 Dickson Josh
66 Dizon Karl
67 Donnelly Liam
68 Esho, Mordana
69 Esho Yoeal
70 Francis, Aimée Joanne
71 Gill Harmandeep
74 Gregory Timothy ri fth Abbie
76 Hobday Paige
77 Hodson-Walker George
78 Jennings Elliott
79 Kalsi Arjan
80 Kim Yun Jung Frances
81 Littlewood Jordan
82 Liu Fengjie
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aasimali94@hotmail.com //
// behance.net/AasimAli
As the World’s worst humanitarian crisis since World War 2 continues, Syrian refugee families are faced with the ordeal of leaving homeland to reach safety. The ‘Refugee Crisis Kit’ is designed to aid them on their journey by providing safety and comfort for themselves and their children in extreme circumstances. Key features include an implemented life jacket and emergency weight reduction
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Project // This fre alar ocuses on ai in an el erly user to e acuate ro a house fre uickly an sa ely as a house fre can catch and spread in just over two minutes. This alarm provides an easily accessi le fre alar syste hich o ers an e er ency breathing device as well as a torch that pierces through the thick s oke cause ro fre.
Experience // Study Abroad, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia, Spain (10months)
omar.charlemagne@hotmail.com //
Project // The development of computer technology has increased sedentary activity. The reasons given were the expense, space and time. The product designed is an exercise bike. The ini alist esi n ensures that the ro uct can easily e ftte in the home; whilst the fan wheel ensures that the user can exercise with ease using their own energy to create their own resistance.
aliceyuruchan@gmail.com
Project // A comprehensively designed portable ceremonial tea set for frequent travelers which allows them to enjoy the traditional method of drinking tea and is able to promote the oriental tea culture on a global scale.
Experience // Design Intern, Qiu Photography E-Magazine, Guangzhou, Guandong, China (1 month) & Graphic Designer, BaiguoBaida Snack Shop, Zhanjiang Guandong (3 months)
Project // Based on research into the un-sustainability of traditional agriculture and the low political and public awareness of the issue, what are the possibilities to create agriculturally productive public environment in urban settings, centred on sustainable and e fcient oo ro uction or co unities an their ell ein s.
Mitzi De Castro // MDes Product Design
decastro.mitzi@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7709697622 // linkedin/in/mitzidecastro
Project // An inclusively designed Aeroponic Gardening Table for Alzheimer’s disease patients that brings horticultural therapy to their homes to decrease the effects of symptoms and help improve quality of life in numerous ways
Experience // Industry experience, ZUMC, Zheijiang, China (3 months) & Design Intern, Sisidea Industrial Design, Quanzhou, Fujian, China (2 Months)
karldizon@icloud.com
Project // As the population increases, living spaces become smaller to meet the demands. The product, aims to enable the user to et ore out o their li in s ace. The fnal esi n is a ulti functional coffee table. It allows the user to store items within the hidden storage. Display, work and dine on with the raisable surface and even charge their devices.
eshom@uni.coventry.ac.uk // +44 (0) 7508401469
Project // Current shopping requires a long process due to the unorganised ways the customers pack their items and the procedure becomes problematic when reaching home, having to sort out all of the ite s hich takes ti e an e ort. There ore si life sho in is vital and ideal to the customers in order to keep all of their items in order which would shorten the time and the effort taken organising the shopping items at home.
Hand is Adjustable For Ages 3 - 9 Years
‘Super-Hero Style’ Form
Socket is Designed To Be 3D Printed & Replaced As Child Grows
Panels Can Be Removed & Replaced to Allow Hand To ‘Grow’ with Child
Replaceable Socket Fitting
Aimée Joanne Francis // MDes Product Design
aimee.francis.design@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7943449546 // linkedin.com/in/aimeejofrancis
Project // o i ht e etter e ui li efciencies an amputees?: Over 8 000 000 amputees are without access to prosthetics. Children need to replace their limbs every 6-12 months. This low-cost prosthetic hand aims to equip children 3-9 years, growing with the child.
Experience // Study Abroad, TU Delft , The Netherlands (11 Months)
Project // The Montem kit consists of a compact stove compatible with all fuel types, a battery pack accessory which chargers through heat from the stove whilst also doubling up as a handle, a rucksack with convenience put at the forefront of design an fnally a sleek a hol er or e ortless na i ation. sers ill have a fun and frustration-free outdoor experience.
Project // Through a mixture of role-play and increasing familiarisation with the vaccination process, my toy set aims to reduce the fears associated with one of the main childhood medical experiences. The set is practical in preparing children through every stage of the procedure though informing, distracting and treating the immunisation process, all whilst maintaining a realistic design that is still fun and engaging for children
paigehobday@live.co.uk
Project // Bambi was designed to reduce the amount of furniture waste, by simply transforming into a coffee table and two armchairs when no longer useful as a bassinet. The bassinet is a safe and comfortable area for sleeping babies, which effectively saves the user space and money, as well as being entirely environmentallyfriendly.
Experience // Student Designer, Liqui Design, Brighton, UK (6 Months)
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Jordan Littlewood // MDes Product Design
Jordanlittlewood@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7944187468 // behance.net/jordanlittlewood
Project // The CO standing desk for multiple users, aims to enhance the workplace environment through encouraging employee co unication an ro i in a ne healthier o fce lan sca e or collaboration and interaction
Experience // Product Design Intern, Konnings & Kappelhoff, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (6 Months)
lfj93014@gmail.com // +44 (0) 07518206090
Project // The vacuum cup charging device is designed to break the traditional mode of charging, solving the issue of running out of battery as you no longer need a mains electricity source. The device stores kinetic and thermal energy through everyday movement such as running, walking and exercise as well as storing energy from hot and cold liquid. In addition, vacuum cup and charger can be used separately
georginamooredesign@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7401097893
Project // Innovative technology and timeless designs combined to monitor health and activity discreetly without compromising beauty, usability or convenience of the device.
Experience // Graphic Design Placement, Imagination (1 Week) Design Intern, MAWI, London, UK (6 months) Design Intern, Smart Learning, Harrogate, UK (4 months)
Georgina Moore // MDes Product Design
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aaronmoriartydesign@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7479030786
Project // ature has any enefts on the o y an in one of which is increased brain function, spending 20 minutes outdoors has the same effect as a cup of coffee. My product is designed to increase creativity and productivity by offering people a place to work out oors so that they can en oy the enefts nature has to o er
Experience // Study Abroad, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia, Spain (10 months)
Moriarty // BA Product Design
Project // The Equilbrio Shoe Systems is an orthotic shoe system that allows the user to monitor, correct and strengthen their postural stance as well as balance. The shoes have air compartment that can be altered to improve balance and stability. The Equilibrio Shoe System includes an air compressor and pressure sensitive scales for a more complete experience.
Edwin Mwai // MDes Product Design
mwaiedwin@yahoo.co.uk // +44 (0) 7843746876
Project // SAUTI is an audio | visual product that seeks to enhance the emotional connection between users and their entertainment devices. SAUTI Enables its users to increase their emotional wellbeing through a quality musical experience and versatile ambient lighting functionality, whilst expressing their personal aesthetic taste both within and outside the household thanks to the products portability.
Experience // Design Intern, Design by touch, Leamington, UK (6 months)
Joy Nile // MDes Product Design
Project // Fable is a toy which allows children to create structures ith easy sna ft connectors hich create a stur y frame. Cardboard panels can then be decorated and used to create walls. The set is expandable, creates limitless play opportunity and encourages children to be resourceful and creative
Experience // Industry experience, ZUMC, Zheijiang, China (3 months) // Study Abroad, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain (4 months) // Design Intern, Billington Design, Qingdao, China
Project // The world population is expected to hit its peak of 11 Billion people by 2050. Combined with urbanization, this means far more cramped city spaces. Liteleaf seeks to mitigate stress and anxiety by allowing social interaction, providing a protective environment to the user, supported by a green thinking approach through the usage of sustainable materials and processes.
Experience // Study Abroad, Lahti University, Finland (9 months) // CAD product developer, InterDesign, Portugal (4 months)
Project // The Loomi solar lamp has been designed to provide clean, reliable and safe light, enabling people in developing countries to break free from the economic, health and environmental hazards of kerosene lamps. Loomi will provide light so that businesses can remain open later, which will increase their income. Children will be able to study or read in the evenings, this will lead to better performance in school and will prevent them from leaving education behind
Yu Kyung Shin // BA Product Design
skdg1021@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7725788228
Project // This toy consists of twenty modular parts for stimulating the 5 senses, for children aged 8 months to 4 years. Sensory toys help children’s brain development and their understanding of the world. Each part stimulates at least one sense, and can be used independently or in combination with other parts. The modular parts can target sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Each sense is addressed through 5 pieces.
Project // sth a is a lon ter lun isease that in a es an narrows the airways. It costs the NHS around £1Billion a year and on average 3 people die each day due to the condition. The asthma kit is a collection of products that help patients keep their condition under control, whilst also guiding them to take their medication with correct technique.
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o usiness tra ellers yin in the highly stressful economy class experience, their airline journey is improved through this pay-to-use departure lounge chair. The empowering design provides a private and comfortable space, where the business traveller can both work and relax.
Experience // Technology & Design Editor, Designboom, Milan, Italy (9 months) // Contributing Editor, Designboom, London, UK (3 months)
to lan fll e ery year hich costs a ilies o er er annu . oo is wasted largely because of users forgetting what food they have to eat. The Leaven is a food storage unit that works to prevent food waste by presenting all your food at once, and at eye level. It also has compartments for the user to grow their own small food items for extended longevity.
Amy Townend // BA Product Design
Project // More and more children are staying indoors rather than getting out into the world and exploring. Inspired by adventurers such as Bear Grylls and Steve Backshall, the adventurer’s pack is aimed at children ages 7-11 of both genders. The pack contains a range of products that provides them with new skills and gets them more involved in the outdoors.
tungwingyee@gmail.com
Project // The simplicity of the design allow users with different isual con itions to easily asse le an at ack a inin ta le. With an encased magnet, tableware with magnetic properties are hel fr ly onto the lass sur ace ithout sli in .
Experience // Industry Experience, ZUMC, Zhejiang, China (3 months) // Retail Design Intern, Hamleys of London, London, UK (3 months)
Project // any consu ers fn current ack ash asins uncomfortable and awkward to use. Hairdressers and Clients are at risk of developing various health conditions Such as strokes, Contact Dermatitis and back injuries. Therefore, the Pure Backwash System stops these health risks whilst facilitating hair washing. Thus, restoring well-being and security to the users.
Ronan.wilde@googlemail.com // +44 (0) 7904617448 // www.rw-design.co.uk
Project // The Sleep Council reported in 2013 that up to 33% of the UK population suffer from some form of insomnia. This sleep aid is designed to provide and maintain optimal sleeping conditions without creating an intrusive feeling. Inspired by a minimalist, geometric approach that includes contemporary technology, it is designed to assimilate pleasingly within the modern home.
Experience // Study Abroad, TU Delft, The Netherlands (10 months)
James Woodham // BA Product Design
James.woodham@hotmail.co.uk // + 44(0) 7496845981 // uk.linkedin.com/in/jameswoodham
Project // Flex Kontrol is a video game controller aimed at improving the health and well being of video gamers. Through the use of improved ergonomic handling and biofeedback, the controller improves the user’s emotional and physical comfort. When compared with current competitors increased functionality and custo isation as ell as health enefts ake it a stron arket contender.
Callum Young // BA Product Design
callum.s.young@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7955547817
Project // This project is a stationary bicycle trainer aimed at providing support and encouragement to emerging and grassroots level cyclists. The trainer uses a unique wind resistance unit and swing system to fully simulate cycling in the real world and creating a sense of full immersion for the rider. As the product is aimed at newcomers to the sport it was important to incorporate an ease of setup and use for the user.
