Product Design

MA Computer-Aided Product Design
Representation of Architecture in 3D Environments

My project has explored corporate logos to test how they may be converted into 3D architectural structures, with the expressed images resulting in a design practice for the film and video game industries.  The driving force of my work is the Hybrid Theory of practice.  I have shown three examples of my work, McDonald’s, Mercedes, and BMW structures. I have been developing Science Fiction mega structures that contain philosophical underpinnings from influential architects. My theory of Hybrid Practice pays homage to architectural design.

MA Computer-Aided Product Design
Representation of Architecture in 3D Environments

My project has explored corporate logos to test how they may be converted into 3D architectural structures, with the expressed images resulting in a design practice for the film and video game industries.  The driving force of my work is the Hybrid Theory of practice.  I have shown three examples of my work, McDonald’s, Mercedes, and BMW structures. I have been developing Science Fiction mega structures that contain philosophical underpinnings from influential architects. My theory of Hybrid Practice pays homage to architectural design.

MA Product Design
Sycame: Communal seating

My MA work focuses on communal seating; the amalgamation of its three sycamore seed-shaped parts allows the user to adopt as many postures as desired, as well as being a combination of a sofa and chaise lounge. It is applicable for a range of different environments, from commercial to private living. The result is a clear, coherent and sophisticated design.

MA Product Design
Sycame: Communal seating

My MA work focuses on communal seating; the amalgamation of its three sycamore seed-shaped parts allows the user to adopt as many postures as desired, as well as being a combination of a sofa and chaise lounge. It is applicable for a range of different environments, from commercial to private living. The result is a clear, coherent and sophisticated design.

MA Product Design
Emotional Audio System (Eclipse)

A ‘halo’ is the main inspiration for my design: I have produced an emotional audio system. It is designed to visually engage the client, the main body and speakers being oval in shape, creating an image of the eclipse of the moon.

The blue light creates a mood that is low key, yet indicates sound strength relative to the signal. The whole ‘created space’ is taken from the signs of the zodiac, borrowing from interior design and astrology.

The high gloss black finish, creates the illusion of the audio system being smaller than it is, contrasted by the ‘innocence’ of the white oval, detailed to easily read the text on the button. The buttons are also designed to be gentle to touch and functional.

The speakers complement the set by being transparent, the functioning parts enhancing the aesthetical overall impression; they are designed to be flexible and can be placed within a variety of environments to create a wide ranging number of visual and aural.

MA Product Design
Emotional Audio System (Eclipse)

A ‘halo’ is the main inspiration for my design: I have produced an emotional audio system. It is designed to visually engage the client, the main body and speakers being oval in shape, creating an image of the eclipse of the moon.

The blue light creates a mood that is low key, yet indicates sound strength relative to the signal. The whole ‘created space’ is taken from the signs of the zodiac, borrowing from interior design and astrology.

The high gloss black finish, creates the illusion of the audio system being smaller than it is, contrasted by the ‘innocence’ of the white oval, detailed to easily read the text on the button. The buttons are also designed to be gentle to touch and functional.

The speakers complement the set by being transparent, the functioning parts enhancing the aesthetical overall impression; they are designed to be flexible and can be placed within a variety of environments to create a wide ranging number of visual and aural.

MA Product Design
Light means life and energy

The focus of my study was the significance of light in daily life and the interdependence of shape, technical possibilities and mood.

The aim of the project was to create “light space” where humans can enjoy the light. Therefore the lamp shades are designed to use OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) which are a new type of material – self-illuminated, extremely thin, flexible, and varying in shapes, colours and sizes. OLEDs technology created an opportunity to accept the challenge to design lamps in which form does not follow function, but where form is function.

MA Product Design
Water dispenser

The primary function of the product is focused upon the area of health and the consumption of water.

In keeping with current trends, the aim of my study is to appeal to those interested in ’well-being” and eco-friendly products. Therefore, I have designed a water dispenser that can help to improve British peoples’ way of life, considering such aspects as health, taste, aesthetics of product and the environment. Further research will explore the of domain market for water dispensers and design trends to discover what consumers require.

MA Product Design
Water dispenser

The primary function of the product is focused upon the area of health and the consumption of water.

In keeping with current trends, the aim of my study is to appeal to those interested in ’well-being” and eco-friendly products. Therefore, I have designed a water dispenser that can help to improve British peoples’ way of life, considering such aspects as health, taste, aesthetics of product and the environment. Further research will explore the of domain market for water dispensers and design trends to discover what consumers require.

MA Product Design
Water dispenser

The primary function of the product is focused upon the area of health and the consumption of water.

In keeping with current trends, the aim of my study is to appeal to those interested in ’well-being” and eco-friendly products. Therefore, I have designed a water dispenser that can help to improve British peoples’ way of life, considering such aspects as health, taste, aesthetics of product and the environment. Further research will explore the of domain market for water dispensers and design trends to discover what consumers require.

MA Product Design
Innovation Management. The flexibility of the companies that use outsourcing services to adapt to constantly changing market

This project focused on the industrial world and designing and developing an electronic guide for outsourcing strategies. The guide and associated template give a company new mechanisms to adjust their production, employment and working conditions to meet rapid and continuous changes in the market, technological innovations and other factors requiring fast adjustments. 

To get the best guide for outsourcing strategies I conducted extensive research, benchmarking companies that use outsourcing operating activities in the Spanish market, the international market and in predominately leading companies in the UK, USA and France.

MA Product Design
Emotional Design: Influences upon Human Behaviour

The main inspiration for this MA project was drawn from my childhood memories. These gave me the motivation to design personal items that will initiate playfulness in people’s everyday lives.

My idea was to design a multi-functional ladies’ jewellery box, the H-Box. The concept was derived from playthings in the 1980s and 1990s that reflect the keywords: transforming, unpredictable, personalising, imagination and simple.

H-Box is short for Handy-Box. The name comes from the shape of the box which is designed to fit a regular lady’s palm. Besides its common use as a jewellery box, H-Box can be modified to become a belt accessory, a photo frame and also a decorative piece that lights up (there is a built-in LED) when placed on a shelf. In order to encourage the user to have fun with H-Box, a simple personalisation will be offered, such as changing the colour of the inner part or attaching two or more H-Boxes together.

MA Product Design

Slow Design began as part of the Slow Movement, originating in Italy during the early 1980s. The main concept of Slow Design is for designers to use local ingredients that have been harvested and put them together in a socially and environmentally responsible way.

Slow Design both as an appearance and design philosophy, conscientiously considers the impact on the environment of today’s busy lifestyle.  The Slow Design manifesto (Italy, 2006) has today attracted about 85,000 members in over 100 countries.

As a product designer, I consider that nature, environment and local culture are an integral part of my design philosophy and working methodology. My work is an attempt to assemble the theory of Slow Design and the inspiration of Chinese culture to reflect craft production rather than mass production.

I work within a paradigm of design which aims to produce unisex jewellery, the focus of which is to use local materials, natural patterns and links to Chinese culture.

MA Product Design Innovation Management
An innovative business strategy with brand values for creating domestic products in Botswana

Legendary is a range of interior accessories that integrates local cultural tales associated with history and nature into its patterns.

The designs are inspired by traditional woven basket motifs, such as Tears of a Giraffe (signifying a woman following a man on a hunt). The design concepts are cultural, stylish and fashionable. The economy of Botswana is rooted in diamond mining, with little in the way of domestically produced consumer goods. Local markets are flooded with imports, especially those from South Africa.

The formative research for this project is the basis of a business plan. The aim of this plan is to help diversify the economy through the design and development of innovative and creative artifacts that integrate local culture and tradition.

The application of a rigorous yet flexible design methodology started with the identification of the target market. Once established, a range of designs were created, based on market research that looked at the cultural heritage of Botswana. The strategy for growth based on design management with the aim of satisfying need of the consumer via controlled convergence of the initial design work resulted in the selection of the final designs that have become the ‘Legendary’ range.

MA Product Design Innovation Management
An innovative business strategy with brand values for creating domestic products in Botswana

Legendary is a range of interior accessories that integrates local cultural tales associated with history and nature into its patterns.

The designs are inspired by traditional woven basket motifs, such as Tears of a Giraffe (signifying a woman following a man on a hunt). The design concepts are cultural, stylish and fashionable. The economy of Botswana is rooted in diamond mining, with little in the way of domestically produced consumer goods. Local markets are flooded with imports, especially those from South Africa.

The formative research for this project is the basis of a business plan. The aim of this plan is to help diversify the economy through the design and development of innovative and creative artifacts that integrate local culture and tradition.

The application of a rigorous yet flexible design methodology started with the identification of the target market. Once established, a range of designs were created, based on market research that looked at the cultural heritage of Botswana. The strategy for growth based on design management with the aim of satisfying need of the consumer via controlled convergence of the initial design work resulted in the selection of the final designs that have become the ‘Legendary’ range.

MA Product Design Innovation Management
An innovative business strategy with brand values for creating domestic products in Botswana

Legendary is a range of interior accessories that integrates local cultural tales associated with history and nature into its patterns.

The designs are inspired by traditional woven basket motifs, such as Tears of a Giraffe (signifying a woman following a man on a hunt). The design concepts are cultural, stylish and fashionable. The economy of Botswana is rooted in diamond mining, with little in the way of domestically produced consumer goods. Local markets are flooded with imports, especially those from South Africa.

The formative research for this project is the basis of a business plan. The aim of this plan is to help diversify the economy through the design and development of innovative and creative artifacts that integrate local culture and tradition.

The application of a rigorous yet flexible design methodology started with the identification of the target market. Once established, a range of designs were created, based on market research that looked at the cultural heritage of Botswana. The strategy for growth based on design management with the aim of satisfying need of the consumer via controlled convergence of the initial design work resulted in the selection of the final designs that have become the ‘Legendary’ range.

MA Product Design Innovation Management
An innovative business strategy with brand values for creating domestic products in Botswana

Legendary is a range of interior accessories that integrates local cultural tales associated with history and nature into its patterns.

The designs are inspired by traditional woven basket motifs, such as Tears of a Giraffe (signifying a woman following a man on a hunt). The design concepts are cultural, stylish and fashionable. The economy of Botswana is rooted in diamond mining, with little in the way of domestically produced consumer goods. Local markets are flooded with imports, especially those from South Africa.

The formative research for this project is the basis of a business plan. The aim of this plan is to help diversify the economy through the design and development of innovative and creative artifacts that integrate local culture and tradition.

The application of a rigorous yet flexible design methodology started with the identification of the target market. Once established, a range of designs were created, based on market research that looked at the cultural heritage of Botswana. The strategy for growth based on design management with the aim of satisfying need of the consumer via controlled convergence of the initial design work resulted in the selection of the final designs that have become the ‘Legendary’ range.

MA Product Design Innovation Management
An innovative business strategy with brand values for creating domestic products in Botswana

Legendary is a range of interior accessories that integrates local cultural tales associated with history and nature into its patterns.

The designs are inspired by traditional woven basket motifs, such as Tears of a Giraffe (signifying a woman following a man on a hunt). The design concepts are cultural, stylish and fashionable. The economy of Botswana is rooted in diamond mining, with little in the way of domestically produced consumer goods. Local markets are flooded with imports, especially those from South Africa.

The formative research for this project is the basis of a business plan. The aim of this plan is to help diversify the economy through the design and development of innovative and creative artifacts that integrate local culture and tradition.

The application of a rigorous yet flexible design methodology started with the identification of the target market. Once established, a range of designs were created, based on market research that looked at the cultural heritage of Botswana. The strategy for growth based on design management with the aim of satisfying need of the consumer via controlled convergence of the initial design work resulted in the selection of the final designs that have become the ‘Legendary’ range.