Thomas Lacey Portfolio

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Product design graduate. Looking to design useful tools and inspiring objects. In-depth experience in the design of health and wellness products and spaces.

Thomas Lacey

Tom Lacey Product Designer

As a designer I enjoy all types of creative challenges but have a in-depth industry experience in the design and manufacture of fitness and wellness products. I excel at investigating a broad range of solutions/ process and visually communicating my thought to clients through a range of physical and digital mediums.

Education Skills

Nottingham Trent University/ BA Product Design

2022- 1st Class honours

John Taylor Sixth Form/ BTEC Art & Design

2018- Triple Distinction Star

John Taylor Sixth Form/ A-Level Product design

2018- A

/ Adobe Creative Suite Inc Photoshop, Illustrator

/ Design Thinking

/ Experience in construction

/ Keyshot Rendering

/ Hands on model making

/ Pcon Planner Interior Design Software

/ Solidworks ASSOCIATE - Mechanical Design

/ Sketching and visual communication

Experience

ESP Fitness/ 3D Design Concept Manger

2023-2022

Due to my performance on my placement year, ESP offered me a retainer to return to the company as 3D design Concept Manger. In this role I continued my creative responsibilities that I completed whilst on placement the previous year, with the added responsibility of leading a small team. During my time back at ESP we’ve designed facilitates for British athletics, Man City Football Club, and are in the process of designing an entire boutique wellness, fitness and beauty facility in Geneva Switzerland.

NTUDI/ Film & Animation Team

2022-2021

During my final year at university I was part of the Nottingham Trent University Design Industries team. My key role was on the Film & Animation team, where I created footage for social media, presentations as well as a final process film that was displayed at the exhibition. You can view the film here https://youtu.be/mDz9SPw_MME

ESP Fitness/ 3D Design Concept Intern

2021-2020

I completed my placement year at ESP Fitness. A manufacture of high end strength and conditioning equipment for professional athletes, sports teams and luxury clients. While at ESP I designed a range of wellness and fitness facilities for clients from Liverpool Football Club to Newcastle University.

J.Lacey Steeplejacks/ Technical Illustrator

2022 - 2019

I have been creating technical drawings for J.Lacey steeplejacks and industrial services for the last 3 years. Creating drawings for chimney inspections, lightning protection installation and roofing inspections.

JTHS Art and Design/ Assistant

2017

I worked as graphic designer creating physical posters, cards and invitations for school exhibitions and shows as well as creating digital content. I also had several paid commissions to create pieces of art and graphic design.

3D Printed Lamp Freelance Lamp

I was approached by a small 3D printing manufacturer/consultancy with the task of designing a business-to-consumer home ware product, leverage the capabilities of their cuttingedge 3D printing facilities. As an engineering company, Scaled specializes in using 3D printing for manufacturing. This project delved into designing a desk or bedside lamp that maximized the advantages of 3D printing. However, the focus was on single-print solution with minimal postprocessing.

Mood Board

Drawing inspiration from my mood board, I began with a basic foundation form and enhanced it by incorporating repetitive patterns, textures, and intricate details to achieve a more intricate design. Additionally, I explored the use of multiple materials to elevate the overall look and feel, aiming for a higher quality finish. I dedicated time to experimenting with the assembly process and the lighting effects to ensure the desired outcome for the product. Freelance/

3D Printed Lamp Freelance Lamp

The result was a tall cylindrical bedside lamp featuring intricate fin designs. Emitting a soft glow, the lamp’s design includes small gaps between each fin, allowing for light leaks that vary in intensity, creating an intriguing lighting effect. I find this aspect compelling and would like to explore it further. The lamp is supported by a hardwood base, housing most of the electrical components and providing a substantial, quality feel to the product. Freelance/ Lamp

Home Physio

Minor University Project

This project rethinks the process of physiotherapy. Flo employs skeletal tracking to monitor users during home physio exercises. An AI system then generates form prompts based on this data to ensure safe completion of the exercises.

Problem: How might we increase stability in later life

/ There are over 3 million falls a year amoung the over 65’s, costing £2.3billion

/ The Society of Physiotherapy proposes that strengthening can prevent over 200,000 falls

/ Saving £275 million annually.

/ However 24% of older adults fail to do any exercise.

/ After 30, we lose up to 8% of muscle mass.

/ Physio and strengthening activities can prevent and even reverse muscle deterioration.

Breif: Re-imagine the physiotherapy process.

/ Average 45 day wait for face to face physio consultation.

/ 24% of older adults fail to do any exercise.

Opportunity: Use new technology to improve physiothreapy

/ 90% of physios weren’t using video consultation pre pandemic.

/ 81% of physios would use video consultation post-pandemic.

/ Video consultation is 11% cheaper than traditional physio.

/ 47% of patients would chose video consultation in the future.

/ Barriers to video consultation; outdated computer OS, crashing, insufficient software, limited hardware, safety concerns.

I explored various ideas before settling on the concept of creating a digital physiotherapy portal. However, I realized that users required a physical product to access the portal effectively. Consequently, I began developing a range of solutions for at-home physiotherapy. 3D models played a crucial role, especially in determining size, proportion for user interaction, and housing components during the development process

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Home Physio

Minor University Project

The device provides a virtual portal between physio’s and patients, as well as virtual consultations. FLO uses skeletal tracking and AI to give users form prompts and encouragement during daily physio exercises.

Key features of FLO

- AI form prompts

- Personalised physio programs

- AI sessions

- Virtual consultation calls

- Live exerice classes

- On demand classes

- Physio reminders

- Activity reminders

- Goal setting/ progress monitoring

Reminder pops up 15 minutes before session. Try to motivate and remind user to do their daily physio exercises.

Alert that it’s time for user to start their exercises.

Audio alert noise, a soothing drone

Takes users to their daily physio session plan. And gives them a overview of the exercises they’ll be doing as well as equipment needed and duration.

It will then take the user through the session, with video tutorials. Flo uses skeltal tracking and AI ro give audio prompts on exercise form.

“Product looks great and really useful. I love the Idea and it fits with what a lot of my collegues are doing in the community.

- Chartered Physiotherapist and lecturer specialising in musculoskeletal issues.

How does it improve stablity in later life?

Virtual consultations provide more regular feedback than in-person sessions, facilitating faster progression. AI form prompts ensure effective and safe physio at home, while daily activity reminders keep users motivated.

The goal is to enhance older adults’ independence through daily movement, exercise, and physiotherapy, aiming to reduce emotional strain on family and carers while alleviating social and economic burdens on the healthcare system

The primary driving force behind this project stemmed from the prevailing trend of biophilia, a trend expected to persist into 2019. This involves the strategic placement of plants to occupy compact spaces and the rise of vertical gardens. However, there is a shift in the preferred plant varieties, transitioning away from succulents to embrace a wider array of plant options.

Terrium

Live brief

I embraced the challenge of crafting a home ware product by seamlessly blending trend research with innovative design solutions for a real-life client

The result was a beautifully crafted terrarium tailored for beginners, providing a different wasy of incoperating plant life into their homes.

Interior inspiration for design.

The process started by reimagining traditional plant pots and planters, exploring new shapes and materials. The breakthrough occurred when the concept of incorporating a display element emerged. This pivotal idea paved the way for the terrarium design. The glass enclosure, reminiscent of a museum or gallery cover, not only elevates the planter to an exhibition case but also fosters a miniature biome within the terrarium, enabling a more diverse range of plant life.

Terraium

Live Breif

Glass Top

Drainer

Timber Base

This new terrarium opens up possibilities for cultivating exotic herbs and plants, thanks to its innovative glass dome that establishes a micro-biome. In contrast to other overly complicated terrariums, the two-part design of this design ensures easy access for hassle-free plant maintenance.

Equivision

Major University Project

This project aims to enhance the riding experience for horse riders, particularly when navigating roads. It involves a thorough exploration of rider safety, focusing on improving driver behavior through the implementation of a riding camera system as a deterrent.

Problem: Improve equestrain experince on the road

97% of riders reported feeling anxious when riding on the road.

1,037 Incidents

1037 different incidents with riders on the roads.

Main cause of anxiety being other road users behaviors.

135 riders injured on the road. 1 rider killed.

60-70% of riders would ride on the road more frequenlty, If they felt safer.

40% of incidents were due to fast passing, 81% from close proximity to riders”

Opportunity: Redesign a camera system for riders to imporve driver behavior.

/ Headcams improve drivers’ behaviors and attitudes when passing riders on the road.

/ Use of a headcam has lead to the successful prosecution of dangerous drivers.

However

/ The British eventing committee banned headcams over safety concerns.

/ Headcams can have adverse effects on helmet safety.

/ Headcams are uncomfortable and difficult to use.

/ Only 22%of riders use headcams.

Understanding the 3D outcome of the product was crucial for various reasons. Creating to-scale prototypes allowed testing of component housing, experimentation with size/proportions, and obtaining user feedback on comfort, usability, and effectiveness during riding. Continuous interaction and feedback were sought from riders and equestrian professionals during sketching and modeling development.

Equivision

Major University Project

Equivision is primarily a riding helmet with internal front and back cameras removing the need for externally mounted hat cameras. Having the camera technology built into the helmet makes the riding experience more comfortable, safer and easier.

The helmet camera acts primarily as a deterrent to dangerous drivers. Research shows that driving behaviour improves when riders wear a head cam, with drivers becoming more considerate of equestrians on the road. This makes hacking out a much safer and enjoyable experience.

/ Internal front & back 160 wide angle cameras

/ Rechargeable battery pack

/ Removable SD card

/ Smaer switch

/ Apparel range

3D Printed Pendant

Freelance Pendant

The client was impressed with the lamp concept I presented but wanted to create a higher priced item. For this brief they were looking to create a larger, more complicated high ticket product to sell. They hoped my increasing the size and complexity of the design it would deter 3D printing hobbyists creating there own versions.

Competitor: .DECIMAL Made

Scaled wanted to sell high end home wares. They were keen for the product to not be a novelty 3D printed item but a premieum product with 3D printed elements. My main role was styling and concepsialtion of the design. Above you can see the some inspiration/ moodboard images that I presented to scale to illustrate the feel of product we wanted to create.

I suggested creating a pendant light because the prospect of experimenting with material translucency intrigued me. The concept devloped into having a 3D printed infill as a distinctive feature that, creating a unique characteristic that could only be achieved through 3D printing. Additionally, the opulent appeal of a pendant light was seen as a strategic move to establish a presence in the high-end furniture market.

Freelance/ Pendant

3D Printed Pendant

Freelance Pendant

The final design was a large pendant crafted from multiple 3D printed parts joined by traditional furniture-inspired joints. Its outer shell, solid matte black with vertical lines, cleverly concealed seams while adding visual interest. The inner shell, semitranslucent white, emitted a warm glow when lit and revealed an intricate infill pattern

Fitness & Wellness

Previous Employment

While working as the 3D Concept Design Manager at ESP Fitness, I gained extensive insights into the fitness and wellness industry, working across various creative areas, including facility design, product design, interior design, and visualization.

Commerical Gyms

With over 10 million people visiting health and fitness establishments nationwide, the commerical gym market is thriving. However, the key to a commercially successful facility lies in crafting an unforgettable training experience and considering each user’s unique journey through the gym iis key to designing a seamless experince.

Pro Sport

I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with numerous professional sports teams and institutions, such as Manchester City Football Club, Liverpool Football Club, and British Athletics. Designing a successful sport-specific facility presents an exciting challenge, demanding a good understanding of the sport in question alongside the requirements of players and coaches. Every aspect of a player’s wellbeing, from strength and conditioning to rehabilitation, must be considered. Additionally, teams are increasingly prioritizing player recovery as a crucial investment.

Since the pandemic, there’s been a surge in demand for home gyms. Designing a home gym is a deeply personal, involving an understanding of the client’s training preferences—whether they lean towards strength, functional, or cardio workouts. Given that most home gyms occupy limited space, selecting essential equipment and maximizing storage becomes crucial. Additionally, integrating luxury finishes and meticulous attention to detail ensures the gym seamlessly blends with the overall aesthetics of the home.

Designing for hotels and residences shares similarities with designing for commercial gyms, but the spaces are typically smaller and place a greater emphasis on wellness and rejuvenation. Users of these facilities are often travelers or seeking relaxation, shifting the focus away from performancebased goals towards prioritizing mind and body wellness.

Thank you for your time I am eager to immerse myself in the creative industry, gaining valuable insights along the way. Ready to tackle new projects with an open mind, I am excited to contribute my skills and passion to innovative endeavors.