Design that
solves real
problems.

Overview

A smart IoT device for racket sport players (squash, tennis, badminton) that clips into the throat of the racket. Features a digital display showing live scores, a rotary dial for score adjustment, and Bluetooth connectivity to a companion app for match analysis and court position heatmaps.

Brief

A university module assessed on designing a product that addresses human wants or needs through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Key Features

Process

30+ sketch variations exploring wrist-worn, racket-embedded, and handle-based form factors. A mid-fidelity 3D printed model was produced in 2025 with real lessons learned about G-code and FDM support structures. Final renders produced in Keyshot with studio-quality lighting.

Tools Used

Overview

A speaker with a unique selling point — built for traders. Echo Bloom features a live market ticker display (BTC, ETH, S&P500), Quick Buy/Sell buttons for instant trading actions, a dial to switch between markets and timeframes, and a plant holder on top to bring nature into the trading setup.

Key Features

Process

25+ thumbnail sketches exploring radically different speaker forms. CMF board developed with brushed metal, speckled stone textures, light wood for the planter, and a green/black colour palette. Built in SolidWorks, exported as OBJ, rendered in Blender with custom Principled BSDF shaders. An Augmented Reality mockup placed the speaker in a real trading desk environment.

Tools Used

Brief

Joseph Joseph's Design Week Brief: "Identify a relevant problem or key insight related to pet feeding and develop an inventive and disruptive design concept that enhances how domestic animals are fed."

Problems Addressed

Materials

Silicon mat (hygiene), Black Matte Metal body (premium aesthetic), Black Durable Plastic legs, Stainless Steel lever with rubber grip patterns for safety. Universal bowl compatibility — any standard bowl fits.

Tools Used

Overview

A non-conventional, freestanding hairdryer designed specifically for individuals living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. A turbine-inspired, pedestal-mounted unit controlled entirely by remote — eliminating the need to hold, grip, or lift a traditional dryer. Features a marble base, brushed aluminium tower, and turbine head with a distinctive teal/yellow accent.

Research

Aditia physically simulated RA — placing buttons on finger joints under thick gloves, an elbow pad connected to velcro at the hip, and a neck collar — then attempted to dry his hair. This empathy-led research directly shaped every design decision. 14 million people worldwide live with RA; 400,000 in the UK alone.

Key Features

CMF

Palette: deep navy #073590, bright blue #2091EB, light grey #DFDFDF, yellow #F1C933, black. Materials: marble base, brushed stainless steel tower, UHMW polyethylene fans, copper shaft, aluminium and nichrome wire heater.

Tools Used