Jake Inglis Product Design Portfolio

Jake Inglis

Product Design Portfolio

Multi Award Winning Designer

I am currently a 2nd year BSc Product Design student at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). During my 1st year at NTU, I won two Gold Awards for my University design projects. The first was from IOM3 in their annual national Starpack competition winning Gold and Sonsor Award for my product Ernaere (infinitely recyclable packaging for self-care products). The second from Hydro, an aluminium extrusion facility, winning Gold for an extruded bicycle wall mount design.

Having always been intrigued by design and the functionality of products from a very young age, my design ethos is to make others’ daily lives easier and more comfortable. enjoy learning new skills, improving existing skills and am always willing to try new things as well as sharing my knowledge with others and collaborating.

I thrive working as part of a team and am a high achiever with strong leadership and communication skills from both the academic background and in extra curricular activities such as hockey where I have represented my country at international level for 5 years.

The Problem

ernære

5 Week University Project

“Sponsor and Gold

Winner of Brief A at

Re-framed Design Brief

To design a reusable and infinitely recyclable daily care product that minimises space taken up and aid organisation in the bathroom and to be easily taken when travelling.

The word “ernaere” is Norwegian for nourish

With the majority of skin care products packed in plastic or glass packaging, there was a clear gap in the market to make more sustainable packaging

Most plastic packaging is single use meaning it is just waste when it comes to the end of the product life cycle

Some skincare packaging contains multiple materials which is difficult to recycle as one unit entirely, some of which is costly and time consuming to separate.

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7%

Only 7% of all plastic is fully recycled

76% of all plastic ends up in landfill

Current skincare packaging

consists of 3 or more materials making recycling difficult

5%

Recycled Aluminium only uses 5% of the energy that is require to extract Bauxite (Aluminium Ore)

Objectives

To understand and articulate specific user challenges

70% of all aluminium mined is still in circulation due to its ability to be recycled

Explore solutions for specific user group

Create and test design

Create a production ready and feasible design proposal

Ideation Concepts

Development Stage

Finding a suitable mechanism to allow the containers to stack was a challenge that once address would allow users to easily keep their skin care products organised

Ideation Stage

After gaining inspiration from Lego 1x1 pieces, began exploring methods of how containers could be distinguished to make the user experience as seamless as possible.

Concept Stage

After developing a connection method, branding and shape could be addressed.

With a minimal and simple aesthetic, users will be able to easily distinguish what container has which contents.

Refinement Stage

Through the use of 3D modelling, I was able to test tolerances of the connection methods and perfect the branding and labels.

The ernaere branding is simple, muted and straight to the point, unlike current skincare packing, allowing it to stand out.

Brand Ethos

Ernaere is my brand for my daily care aluminium packaging. The word ‘Ernaere’ is derived from Norwegian and translates to ‘Nourish’. I felt was suitable for a care product as to nourish is to be provided with a substance necessary for growth and health.

Branding Detailing

ernære

Printed labelling contrasts against the brushed aluminium surface.

QR code allows users to easily find in detail ingredients of contents and where contents are sourced as well as the packaging’s origin.

Can be purchased in physical Ernaere stores, online and in select supermarket stores. Benefits on the physical store is containers can be refilled for a discounted price when brought back to store

The process to print the logos and barcodes used is offset lithography as it reduces the cost per unit and has a good print quality.

Due to the printing only requiring black, white and grey, super high quality of colour is not required therefore making offset lithography more suitable than other techniques.

“(ahr-nah-reh)”

Re-framed Design Brief

The Problem

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5%

Ideation Concepts

Concept Stage

Through the use of CAD, scale and tolerance could be tested.

Development Stage

Metal on metal contact is not desirable - soft insert would protect bicycle wheel

Perfecting profile to be fit for extrusion

Ideation Stage

Exploration of different profiles to hold bicycle wheel

Additional USP such as a additional accessory holders

Refinement Stage

- Accessory hook clips to be extruded to maintain sustainable ethos

- Natural rubber inserts available in multiple sizes in order to fit a wide range of bicycles

A raw aluminium finish with complimentary light blue natural rubber to maintain the minimalist aesthetic.

Natural rubber inserts to protect the bicycle rim from being damaged

Final Design Branding & Packaging

Design Outcome

After testing the 3D printed model, the mount does aid the user in taking up less room with their bike.

The product does store additional equipment through the use of the extruded accessory hooks.

After costing using Solidworks costing tool, the manufacture price came to £13.13 and with a markup of 75% the product came to within 15% of the cost of competition at a price of £22.99.

All materials are recyclable and if specified, can be made from hydro’s Circal aluminium which is from waste or end of life aluminium.

Use of aluminium 6063 T4 means hydro can readily produce extrusion profiles.

Technical Detailing

Die Pattern

To meet specification of die flow rate of 13kg per metre resulting in 17 dies to achieve this flow rate.

Stress Testing

To evaluate impact resistance i.e. if somebody were to walk into the bike whilst in the mount, it wouldn’t fail.

Packaging

The Hydro bicycle wall mount comes packaged in a recycled cardboard box which itself has instructions on assembly as well as making guides to aid with installation and alignment. The after life of the cardboard packaging was also considered as it can be used to hold bicycle spares such as inner-tubes and tyre levers.

Branding

Discrete branding on the accessory clip as this is in keeping with the minimalism of the product when it is not in use.

USP

The addition of the changeable natural rubber inserts allows all bike wheels to fit with the need for only one unit.

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7 Day Design Sprint

Re-framed Design Brief

To improve a knee surgery patients comfort and pain management from diagnosis to surgery.

The Problem

It is common with a lower risk injury such as knee pain to be neglected especially when lead times from diagnosis to surgery can start at 18 months (post COVID-19) and exceed 24 months.

This leaves the patient with in the dark in terms of what they should/shouldn’t do between the time of diagnosis and surgery, potentially causing further damage to themselves.

Mental health issues may occur further down the line as the patient may not be able to do regular day to day tasks

NHS does have the capacity to treat all patients immediately

Medication can be used, although can have major side effects such as weight gain, skin outbreaks and imbalance in moods

1.5x

Poor mental health and depression can leave the patient feeling helpless while they wait for surgery as they may be dependent on a helper or career

18Months

Lead time between diagnosis and surgery

More prone to injury as their hormones may weaken their ligaments

Objectives

To understand and articulate specific user challenges

Explore solutions for specific user group Create and test design Create a production ready and feasible design proposal

Concepts

Ideation Stage

Exploration of orthopaedic prehab in the form of knee braces eventually migrating towards electro stimulation to aid the prehab stage

Development Stage

A small machine that could be used to record pain data through the users input was devised.

This device could be placed on a coffee table and used when the user is resting for a 30 minute period.

Concept Stage

The LCD screen would show the user their previous recorded pain data and based on the input, corresponding therapy would be given, i.e. the higher the pain input, the longer the therapy session would last.

Refinement Stage

The size of the screen increased as more likely than not, the user would be elderly, thus making it easier to view.

Larger buttons were introduced and stick gel pads were made easily accessibly.

Final Design Branding

Input

LCD screen produces a graph - show the users current and past pain experience - allows the system to suitable give prehab interferential therapy (IFT).

Product is used when user is sat down and sticky gel pads are placed on the localised are of pain on the knee.

Pain is rated through the use of the numbered buttons and therapy is received for 30 minutes and at an intensity based of the users pain input.

Pain of knee is then input again after therapy to monitor progress.

Technical Detailing

ON/OFF Button

LCD Screen

Electro Simulate Control Unit (Internal)

ABS-PC Blend - Injection Moulded

Electro Simulate Pads

Pain Logging

The brand AIM was devised by associating the electro stimulating device ‘targeting’ pain.

AIM would be supplied by the NHS to the user to carry out self regulated therapy with the device feeding data back to NHS to allow doctor or GP to monitor patient progress without need for an in person appointment.

3004 - H11 Aluminium - Cold Formed

The Future Of Nike

4 Week University Project

Re-framed Design Brief

How might we design a sustainable and multifunctional shoe that allows 25-35 year old office commuters to use for both on the bike and in the office.

The Problem

Nike only offer an indoor cycling shoe limiting the amount of the cycling market Nike can act in

Competition such as Adidas have recently entered this industry which could lead to them dominating the market before Nike even enters it.

Nike currently manufacture all products in China, which allows each unit to be at a more affordable price, however this results in a greater carbon footprint which in todays news may be frowned upon.

Nike losing out on possible profits from not entering the market

Competition may outsell Nike causing Nike to fall behind

Manufacture in China is cheap but involves having a high carbon footprint

Lead time can be reduced if manufactured locally

Future materials and technology make for more multifunctional and modular

Objectives

To design a shoe with modular components to increase life cycle

Enter a new market Nike currently doesn’t cater for Create and test design Create a production ready and feasible design proposal

Ideation Concepts

Development Stage

Small changes between variants of shoes with addition of features such as pull tabs and heel counters.

Focussing mainly one upper development as outsoles were developed more in the refinement stage.

Ideation Stage

Generating different uppers and began mixing and matching with different soles.

Highlighted are the designs I chose to progress with.

Refinement Stage

After choosing concept, sole pattern, futuristic tech and materials was explored.

The chosen sole has the sub brand debossed into it and tech such as piezoelectrics and self lacing systems were integrated into the design.

Concept Stage

3 different concepts exploring which potential design would be best.

Concept 3 was chosen as it fitted the criteria set in product specification through use of concept matrix.

Final Design

The final design of the Nike Velo-City consists of a mycelium leather upper and pull tabs with a dyed heel counter for additional support.

Shod onto the upper is a natural rubber midsole allowing for great comfortability whilst maintaining rigidity through the internal nylon plate.

The most eye-catching of all is the gum sole with the “velo-city” branding debossed into the diamond print.

Technical Detailing

Branding

My Sub brand is Nike Velo and it covers all styles of cycling shoes, Road, MTB and Commuting. These individual subcategories can be separated into Nike Velo-Corsa, Velo-Forte and Velo-City, respectively

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X5 Week University Project

The Problem

A main issue identified through research and interview of fellow cyclists was static indoor turbo trainers are uncomfortable for prolonged use due to lack of ‘natural’ movement on the bike.

What is meant by natural movement is the flowing movement of the bike beneath the user and is almost as if the bike is counteracting your input.

Compared to riding outside, indoor trainers have next to no movement side to side, fore and aft resulting in non cycling specific muscles to be used in order oppose this unnatural movement.

This poor interaction with the bike on an indoor trainer can lead to ailments such as saddle sores, tight back and carpel tunnel.

Prone to injury due to unnatural movement

Re-framed Design Brief

How might we design a more affordable and sustainable turbo trainer rocker plate that allows user to comfortably ride and train indoors for prolonged periods without injury, strain or pain with the use of silicone support fingers.

Lack of movement

Current solutions are expensive

>Current options can weigh in excess of 25kg making it difficult to move

Sign ups to Zwift (a virtual cycling platform) since it launched in 2014

2+ times a week

Ideation

Ideation Stage

Different shapes of potential boards were explored in order to find the perfect balance between maximising stability, reducing weight and additionally, minimising surface area for efficient storage.

Development Stage

Once the highlighted option was chosen, the pattern for where the turbo trainer would sit had to be planned and optimised to fit different turbo trainers.

Concept Stage

The use of CAD aided with fine tuning measurements and tolerances between the silicone fingers.

This was also where the handle to move the rocker plate around was perfected to compromise with ease of interaction whilst also reducing weight

Reducing the weight makes it easier for the user to carry and move to somewhere they could ideally store it.

Refinement Stage

After the optimal shape for the rocker plate had been explored, a method to reduce weight was to have cut-out towards the centre where there was little pressure exerted

Final Design

The final design of Trainii has a footprint that has been optimized to take up minimal space but enough surface area to adhere the silicone fingers to in order to support a gross weight of 140kg (This weight includes turbo trainer and bicycle).

The Trainii itself has a net weight of 15kg, allowing it to be easily moved around especially with the addition of handles in the centre of the design.

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Technical Detailing

Slots to secure turbo trainer to rocker plate for stable and safe interaction

Grip tape to keep front wheel in place

Beech plywood laser cut to size with slots for silicone fingers to be placed into

Branding

Integrated handle to aid with moving the unit to and from storage

train

A Mattii Labs Product

Trainii can be purchased on the Trainii website as well as at retailers such as Halfords and Evans Cycles around the UK

Trainii logo vinyl sticker

Supplied blue silicone fingers from the aerospace industry

Exploded Sketch 06 Development

Re-framed Design Brief

The brief was to purchase a toy or product for roughly £1 and sketch the components and an exploded view of the product to express how it is assembled.

Dimensions

Exploded and Final view

Sketching

Introduction

was tasked with exploring potential for wireless earbuds.

Initially I decided to go with in-ear wireless earbuds, but then progressed to bone conduction.

This allows users to listen to high quality music whilst also enabling them to listen to their surroundings.

Ideation

began taking inspiration from existing wireless headphones as the technology and research is already there.

Concepts

My final concept was a fully wireless, bone conduction earphone that allows cyclists to listen to music when riding, whilst also enabling them to hear their surroundings.

Using light sensors on the exterior, songs can be skipped with a double tap, play/pause with a single tap and enable a smart assistant when held for 2 seconds resulting in minimal distraction.

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