design
OLIVER DAVIDSON
PORTFOLIO 2017
this is me. name.
Oliver Max Davidson
hobbies and interests. DIY classic car restoration
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contact.
omdavidsondesign@gmail.com
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contents. RADR.
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Nerf Blaster.
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Hot Glue Pen.
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E-Gelâ„¢ Power Snap.
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Thermal Cycler.
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1. REAR ACTING DETECTION AND RESPONSE
concept development.
FINAL YEAR DESIGN PRACTICE
This project was a year-long solo design project with an entirely open brief. The goal was to go from concept generation to final working prototype in just 8 months across the University year. For my project I designed a product that helps snowboarders be more aware of their surroundings while on the mountain and assist in preventing a collision.
I initially began with the subject of snowboarding, as it is one of my main hobbies, and set about researching around the subject looking for problems to design for
I landed on the idea to have a device that detects incoming motion in a snowboarders blind spot and then relay the information, in real-time, to the user. Sketches helped the design’s form take shape and develop the concept into a tangible product idea
foam models being tested for comfort and usability by a potential end user
CAD&mockups.
CAD files were worked on heavily and in great detail to create accurate and smooth-functioning 3D printed prototypes, including mechanical clips printed in SLS nylon
SLA - RESIN
SLS - NYLON
SLS - NYLON
some mechanisms required cardboard and foam models to test they work before committing them to 3D prints
some stitching and needlework was required to build a prototype vest out of neoprene. This would eventually house all the electronic components which the user then wears while snowboarding
electronics&user testing.
a custom PCB was designed, manufactured and assembled all within the University Design School
an Arduino had to be purchased to control the design’s hardware. The product uses doppler RADAR technology to detect motion and then vibration motors in the vest are used to communicate the whereabouts of the motion to the user
testing of the key electronic components was conducted thoroughly to calibrate the RADAR module and allow for accurate motion detection
a simple setup was assembled to simulate a motion sensing scenario in order to test the product with at least 10 different users. Each user would indicate where the motion appeared to be coming from while carrying out another task, simulating the concentration of riding down a mountain
storyboard.
visuals. FINAL CONCEPT RADR is a two part product, designed to keep snowboarders safe while on a crowded ski slope, comprised of a vest and a goggle-mounted controller. The vest contains two RADAR modules that detect nearby motion up to 40 feet behind the user. When something enters this detection field, the inbuilt haptic engines in the vest indicate to the user the whereabouts of the incoming hazard. To control the device on-the-go, the goggle-mounted controller acts as a STOP/START button and allows the user to adjust the intensity of the haptic engines, ranging from just a light tap on the shoulder, to an unmistakable firm shake of the entire left side of the torso.
2.
process.
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CAD surface modelling project The purpose of this University project was to challenge our surface modelling skills in CREO 3.0, while also implementing the use of 3D scanning technology to encorporate a custom element into our design. I chose a childrens toy dart-shooter with the aim of building a custom grip.
test shape shown
a remoldable plastic was boiled and formed into the end users desired grip
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visuals.
each component of the dart-shooter was made separately in order to allow for straightforward colouring within Keyshot 6
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3.
process.
DESIGN WEEK
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USER INTERVIEWS With a product to focus on, interviews with different users were conducted. The problems and insights these interviewees gave were noted down to be considered in the design phase. A selection of potential users were chosen as the interviewees in the hopes that the scenario of use in each of thier lives would be different and the problems they face wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all be the same. Lucy Davidson - Leeds Art student
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one I have never stands up properly... you set it down to use both hands on what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gluing and it just tips over! Ends up getting hot glue everywhere!â&#x20AC;?
Charlie Hills - Young design professional
â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much wrong with it, only thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suggest is a new way to feed the glue sticks... the current method seems very rudementary and always clogs up with glueâ&#x20AC;?
Paloma Young - Craft enthusiast
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where do I start... I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell if its on, or when its ready, it jams when i load more glue and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand up properly, who designed the cable to come out of the bottom of the handle?!â&#x20AC;?
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Guru.
Guru is a precision hot glue pen. Designed with professional designers and hobbyists in mind, it features a sleek, premium design that is built to last. Guru offers even, precise distrubution of glue, a comfortable soft-touch rubber grip and adjustable temperature settings for use with multiple ratings of glue
the convenient charging stand quickly charges the glue pen each time you put it down between uses
triangular, ergonomic shape makes it comfortable and enjoyable to use!
workings. Due to the adjustable heat dial, different types of hot glue can be used, giving you the flexibility you need
Six wheels, powered by a micro motor, pull the glue evenly through the pen when the button is pressed
When the dial is long-pressed, the device will glow white to indicate that it is on The temperature setting can be adjusted by turning the dial. The ring will glow blue when a temperature has been selected, gradually glowing orange as it heats, and then green once it is ready for use.
The heating coil surrounds the barrel in order to rapidly and evenly melt the glue
The user presses the button, placed on the grip for comfortable operation, and the pen will begin to evenly dispense hot glue via the precision tip # PCTTQY VKR CNNQYU HQT Ć&#x2019;PG CRRNKECVKQP of glue and also helps to prevent drips
4.
E-GEL POWERSNAP SYSTEM
development.
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design. NEW DESIGN
The new design of the E-gel Powersnap system falls closer in-line with ThermoFisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing family of DNA sequencing products. The lines of the hood flow seamlessly into the device it sits upon and main device itself boasts smoother curves and softer radii. New graphics were also designed to round the whole design off.
5.
development.
the original device in all its silver sheet-metal glory the engineers over in China sent their idea of a redesign, comprising of a simple, boxy, white shell
AUTOMATED THERMAL CYCLER
The Automated Thermal Cycler is a product designed for users wanting to automate their PCR (polymerase chain reaction) workflow. The device works as part of a larger device, or on its own, to amplify segments of DNA. /[ VCUM YCU VQ TGFGUKIP VJG FGXKEG VQ DGVVGT Æ&#x2019;V KP YKVJ VJG EQORCPKGU PGY FGUKIP NCPIWCIG
I drew up some concept sketches of how the device could be softened up a bit more than the previous proposal and then created a basic CAD rendering of the concept
design.
softer radii to match the brand’s design language
NEW DESIGN
The new design of the Applied Biosystems Automated Thermal Cycler falls closer in-line with ThermoFisher’s growing family of DNA sequencing products. The new device boasts softer curves than the original, and an improved powerpack that allows the device to sit nestled on top.
after further back-and-forth with the engineers, we were able to come to a compromise
up-to-date branding and graphics that reflect the rest of the line’s design style