Degree Show Catalogue 2016

COV ENT RY U N IV ER S IT Y I ND UST RI A L D E S I G N DE G R E E S H OW 2 016

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.

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Ali Aasim Arch Christopher Ball Emma Charlemagne-Fidely Omar Chen Alice Yuru Cribb Chuko De Castro Mitzi Dickson Josh Dizon Karl Donnelly Liam Esho, Mordana Esho Yoeal Francis, Aimée Joanne Gill Harmandeep Gregory Timothy ri fith Abbie Hobday Paige Hodson-Walker George Jennings Elliott Kalsi Arjan Kim Yun Jung Frances Littlewood Jordan Liu Fengjie

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Moore Georgina Moriarty Aaron Mukashif Siam Mwai Edwin Nile Joy Oliveira Eduardo Palmer Gregory Qureshi Aisha Scott Chloe Alice Shin Yu Kyung Singh Narinder Spears Tim Sperrey Tash Stanton Amy Townend Amy Tung Winnie-Yee Watkins Abigail Watson Jennifer Wigham Charlotte Wilde Ronan Woodham James Young Callum

Aasim Ali // BA Product Design aasimali94@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7469239336 // behance.net/AasimAli

Project // 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 58

Christopher Arch // BA Product Design chrisarch22@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7966693905 // behance.net/chrisarch

Project // This fire alar

ocuses on ai in an el erly user to e acuate ro a house fire uickly an sa ely as a house fire can catch and spread in just over two minutes. This alarm provides an easily accessi le fire 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 fire.

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Emma Ball // BA Product Design emmalouiseball94@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7772924801

Project // The aim of the Home Health Diagnostic Kit is to reduce

doctor’s appointments that are wasted and encourage self care with the implementation of the necessary tools to carry out the basic doctors check from the comfort of your home, where there is no added stress or anxiety of having to go to the doctors.

Experience // Study Abroad, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia, Spain (10months) 60

Omar Charlemagne-Fidely // BA Product Design omar.charlemagne@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7930208674

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 fitte in the home; whilst the fan wheel ensures that the user can exercise with ease using their own energy to create their own resistance.

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Alice Yuru Chen // BA Product Design aliceyuruchan@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7776548755 // aliceyuruchan.wix.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) 62

Chuko Cribb // MDes Product Design Chuko@live.co.uk // +44 (0) 7711795925 // Behance.net/Chuko

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 ficient oo ro uction or co unities an their ell ein s.

Experience // Industry experience, ZUMC, Zheijiang, China (3 months) 63 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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) 64

Josh Dickson // MDes Product Design josh_dickson@live.co.uk //+44 (0) 7909775656 // behance.net/josh_dickson

Project // The D-Zone ice hockey leg pad utilises both smart

aterials an or the first ti e in rotecti e a in a o ular crumple zone to absorb harmful impacts. This enables ice hockey players to push themselves further in games without worrying about the possibility of injury, making the fastest contact sport on earth even faster

Experience // Design Intern, Green Rhino Leisure, Stratford, UK (5 Months) // Design Engineer, Avidity IP, Stratford, UK (3 months) Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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Karl Dizon // BA Product Design karldizon@icloud.com // +44 (0) 7886 821 // linkedin.com/in/karldizon

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 final 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.

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Liam Donnelly // MDes Product Design Liam@Liamdonnelly.com // +44 (0) 7895777187 // liamdonnelly.com

Project // With a combination of nature, aromatherapy and lighting, botura aims to help improve the emotional wellness of the user by encouraging relaxation in the home environment. The use of house plants, lighting and aroma diffusion, botura is designed like a piece of furniture which utilizes consumer electronics and home gardening to reconnect the user with nature Experience // Industrial Design Intern, FLEX / The Innovation Lab, Delft, The Netherlands (6 Months) Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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Mordana Esho // BA Product Design 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 lifie 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.

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Yoeal Esho // BA Product Design Yoeale@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7939914658 // coroflot.com/yoealesho/portfolio

Project // There is a huge number of people who avoid showering

at the y ue to the acilities hich oes not ro i e su ficient ri acy. eo le are less satisfie a out their o ies o ile in locker rooms, difference of other sexualities and cultural Privacy. Providing a smart isolation that would allow the members to shower and get dressed within the cabin would provide a complete privacy.

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Hand Handisis Adjustable Adjustable For Ages For Ages 3 -- 99 Years Years ‘Super-HeroStyle’ ‘Super-Hero Style’Form

Socket Socket isis Designed Designed To Be 3D 3D To Be Printed Printed && Replaced Replaced As Child Child Grows Grows

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Replaceable Replaceable SocketFitting Socket Fitting Aimée Joanne Francis // MDes Product Design aimee.francis.design@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7943449546 // linkedin.com/in/aimeejofrancis

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o i ht e etter e ui li eficiencies 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) 70

Harmandeep S Gill // BA Product Design hsgdesign@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7740125992

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 finally a sleek a hol er or e ortless na i ation. sers ill have a fun and frustration-free outdoor experience.

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Timothy Gregory // BA Product Design timgregorydesign@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7920218062 //timgregorydesign.wix.com/design

Project // Luggage now forms a part of travel apparel and efines the ersonality o its user. This solution a resses current issues with existing items of hand luggage and offers the user an object that is convenient, multi-functional and promotes a positive experience. All this is offered in a modern, elegant and unobtrusive piece of product design.

Experience // Design Intern, OnDesign, Rome, Italy 74

Abbie Griffith // BA Product Design abz-19@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7758810751 // behance.net/AbbieGriffith

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 75 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Paige Hobday // BA Product Design paigehobday@live.co.uk // +44 (0) 7581195219 // behance.com/paigehobdaydesign

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 76

(6 Months)

George Hodson-Walker // BA Product Design george.hodsonwalker@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7526929388

Project // Cricket spikes designed for fast bowlers. The aim is to

lessen the risk of injury to the lower limbs; in particular preventing heel and arch pain through plantar fasciitis. The boots stabilise the oot an o er a su tle yet eye catchin a earance on the fiel o play.

Experience // Design Intern, Batra Group, Fila Athletic UK (12 Months) 77 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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Elliott Jennings // BA Product Design elliottjennings@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7891869833

Project // With living trends in millennials moving towards smaller micro apartments, the need to readdress the kitchen environment is increasingly apparent. The MK is a modern, space-saving solution that combines all of the kitchen essentials into one unit; changing people’s cooking habits from the traditional back and forth ‘work trian le to a si lifie sin le line rocess.

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Arjan Kalsi // BA Product Design arjankalsi@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7948603033

Project // An overcrowded workspace can represent an individuals organisation skills. The aim of my project was to create a o ern ho e o fice esk ith a o ular stora e syste hich ill allow consumers to create a more organised work space.

Experience // Product Design Intern, UNStudio , Amsterdam, Netherlands (6 Months) 79 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Yun Jung Frances Kim // BA Product Design frances9315@gmail.com // +82 1099331155

Project // The S-NAVI drone and earphone is a suitable design

for blind and visually impaired people. It is a good representation of a product that uses new technology and is designed for blind and visually impaired people.

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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 fice lan sca e or collaboration and interaction Experience // Product Design Intern, Konnings & Kappelhoff, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (6 Months) 81 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Vacuum Cup Charging Device

Fengjie Liu // BA Product Design 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 82

Georgina Moore // MDes Product Design 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) 83 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Aaron Moriarty // BA Product Design aaronmoriartydesign@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7479030786

Project //

ature has any enefits 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 enefits nature has to o er

Experience // Study Abroad, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia, Spain (10 months) 84

Siam Mukashif // BA Product Design siammukashif@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7711109227 // linkedin.com/in/siam-mukashif

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.

Experience // Study Abroad, TU Delft, The Netherlands (10 months) 85 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Edwin Mwai // MDes Product Design mwaiedwin@yahoo.co.uk // +44 (0) 7843746876

Project // SAUTI is an audio | visual product that seeks to enhance

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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 Joyrosenile@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7583350880 // joyrosenile.co.uk

Project // Fable is a toy which allows children to create structures ith easy sna fit 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 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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Eduardo Olviera // MDes Product Design afonsodesign@outlook.com // + 44 (0) 7842824772 //behance.net/eduardo_oliveira

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) // 90

CAD product developer, InterDesign, Portugal (4 months)

Gregory Palmer // BA Product Design gpalmer.design@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7854816646 // linkedin.com/in/gpalmerdesign

Project //

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Experience // Study Abroad, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia, Spain (10 months) 91 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

Aisha Qureshi // BA Product Design Aisha_q90@hotmail.com // +44 (0) 7947 633 506 // coroflot.com/AishaQureshi

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 92

Chloe Scott // MDes Product Design chloealicescott@live.co.uk // +44 (0) 7860371901 // behance.net/chloescott

Project // Aegis is a range of non-intrusive home security devices

which have been designed to help facilitate prevention for those at risk of crime, and encourage homeowners to be more secure and therefore feel safe in their home.

Experience // Industrial Design Placement, Vax Ltd., Birmingham, UK (13 months) 93 Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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.

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Narinder Singh // BA Product Design narinder_04@msn.com // +44 (0) 7739398004 // narinder-singh.com

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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Tim Spears // MDes Product Design timgspears@googlemail.com // +44(0)7517442495 // behance.net/timspearsdesign

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ith the ast a ority 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 96

(9 months) // Contributing Editor, Designboom, London, UK (3 months)

Tash Sperrey // BA Product Design tashsperrey@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7773559373 // tashsperrey.behance.com

Project // The UK sends over 7 million tonnes of food waste to lan fill 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.

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Amy Louise Stanton // BA Product Design StantonDesign@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7949258207

Project // Recycling has become integrated into society as

an everyday occurrence; but what happens after all the plastic bottles have been collected? This project aims to educate the next generation of consumers by showing them that their waste does not just disappear after placing it in a bin. The proposed solution being a product which creates a fun and exciting experience.

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Amy Townend // BA Product Design townendamy14@yahoo.co.uk // +44 (0) 7570802327

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.

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Winnie-Yee Tung // BA Product Design tungwingyee@gmail.com // +44 (0) 7787449681 //

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 fir 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) 100

Abigail Watkins // MDes Product Design abi_321@hotmail.co.uk // +44 (0) 7946 315044 // behance.net/abi_321

Project // any consu ers fin 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.

Experience // Product Design Intern, JMDA Design, Worcestershire, UK (3 months) Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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Jennifer Watson // MDes Product Design jwatsondesign@outlook.com // +44 (0) 7739421989

Project // The Avaa Lighting duo is a system that provides

personalisation in a working environment. Designed off the idea that there is no one light level to suit a range of ages and tasks, the lighting system is designed so it change as you need it to; increasing the quality of light, and subsequently helping to improve a working day through reduced headaches and eye strain

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Charlotte Wigham // BA Product Design Charlie_746@msn.com // +44 (0) 7714001215

Project // Children today are being brought up using new technology. These products are changing the way they play; it’s starting to create an isolating experience! My design aim was to create a product which helps prepare early years for school by combining new technology with social play, to make a product which can be used both individually and with others.

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Ronan Wilde // MDes Product Design 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.

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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 enefits ake it a stron arket contender.

Experience // Study abroad, Oulu Gamelab, Finland (10 months) Coventry ID Degree Show 2016

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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.

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