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<strong>2009</strong><br />
<strong>Design</strong>ing<br />
tomorrow, today
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jim Roach BSc. MSc, PGCE, MIET, CEng, MIoD<br />
Dean, School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong>, Engineering & Computing<br />
Welcome to <strong>the</strong> 17th annual<br />
<strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong> & <strong>Innovation</strong> at BU<br />
The creativity <strong>and</strong> inventiveness<br />
<strong>of</strong> our young people is one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
country’s greatest assets <strong>and</strong><br />
has always underpinned <strong>the</strong><br />
UK’s economic success. But in an<br />
increasingly global world, our ability<br />
to invent, design <strong>and</strong> manufacture<br />
<strong>the</strong> goods <strong>and</strong> services that people<br />
want is more vital to our future<br />
prosperity than ever. <strong>Innovation</strong>,<br />
<strong>the</strong> successful exploitation <strong>of</strong> new<br />
ideas, is absolutely essential to<br />
safeguard <strong>and</strong> deliver high-quality<br />
jobs, successful businesses, better<br />
products <strong>and</strong> services for consumers,<br />
<strong>and</strong> new, more environmentally<br />
friendly processes.<br />
The <strong>Festival</strong>, celebrating <strong>the</strong><br />
achievements <strong>of</strong> our students, is<br />
where Higher Education meets<br />
industry <strong>and</strong> commerce providing a<br />
showcase for our students’ skills in<br />
<strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong>. We take great<br />
pride in <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project<br />
work <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ability <strong>of</strong> our students to<br />
employ <strong>the</strong> latest technology to best<br />
advantage in <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> solutions<br />
to real problems.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> our students <strong>and</strong> staff I<br />
would like to take this opportunity to<br />
thank everyone who has sponsored<br />
<strong>and</strong> supported our students in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
project work.<br />
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Contents<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering 5<br />
Computer Aided Product <strong>Design</strong> 25<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong> 43<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong> 95<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong> 119<br />
The <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong> & <strong>Innovation</strong> <strong>2009</strong> is sponsored by Nokia.<br />
Fashion & Textiles 153<br />
Sustainable Graphics & Packaging 177<br />
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BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
Foreword<br />
Products available for license<br />
The Centre for Research & Enterprise provides a comprehensive support<br />
service to Bournemouth University students, graduates <strong>and</strong> staff who<br />
wish to commercialise <strong>the</strong>ir ideas. We have a track record <strong>of</strong> successfully<br />
bringing products to market <strong>and</strong> maintain close links with a number <strong>of</strong><br />
international businesses who have licence agreements to manufacture our<br />
designs. If you have enjoyed <strong>the</strong> exhibition <strong>of</strong> design projects at this year’s<br />
<strong>Festival</strong>, you may be interested to know that a number <strong>of</strong> designs are<br />
available for license through our department.<br />
For more information about our current projects visit:<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/s2b/bui or call Ge<strong>of</strong>f Bell,<br />
<strong>Innovation</strong> & Commercialisation Manager on 01202 961215<br />
Dr Mehran<br />
Koohgilani<br />
Course Leader<br />
This course gives graduates <strong>the</strong> ability<br />
to analyse engineering products <strong>and</strong><br />
equipment design problems, as well<br />
as plan <strong>and</strong> implement <strong>the</strong> appropriate<br />
solutions using modern <strong>and</strong>, in many cases,<br />
innovative techniques <strong>and</strong> tools.<br />
It brings toge<strong>the</strong>r sophisticated computer tools, engineering<br />
prowess <strong>and</strong> creative design to produce modern <strong>Design</strong><br />
Engineers who are able to design better, more complicated<br />
<strong>and</strong> efficient products, cheaper. I would like to take this<br />
opportunity to thank <strong>the</strong> course team for <strong>the</strong>ir hard work<br />
<strong>and</strong> commitment <strong>and</strong> extend heartfelt congratulations to<br />
<strong>the</strong> students for <strong>the</strong>ir great achievements. I wish <strong>the</strong>m<br />
successful <strong>and</strong> rewarding careers.<br />
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Daniel Bailey<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07891 876563<br />
danielbailey87@hotmail.com<br />
Sam Blackmore<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07724 410282<br />
samblackmore200<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Elbow Implant Simulator<br />
My time at BU has been brilliant. <strong>Design</strong> Engineering has reinforced my natural<br />
flair for <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> functional items, with <strong>the</strong> academic knowledge that will<br />
support me in my future career.<br />
The Elbow Implant Simulator is a test rig used to load <strong>and</strong> test, in an anatomic<br />
way, joint replacement implants for <strong>the</strong> elbow. It was inspired by my work<br />
placement at OsteoTec Ltd, Christchurch, where, after graduating, I will work<br />
as a biomedical engineer.<br />
Personal Snorkel Device<br />
The knowledge <strong>and</strong> technical skills I have gained whilst studying at BU <strong>and</strong><br />
during <strong>the</strong> year in industry spent with Pall Europe in Portsmouth has greatly<br />
amplified my desire to work in <strong>the</strong> engineering industry.<br />
The Personal Snorkel Device aids <strong>and</strong> enhances <strong>the</strong> enjoyment <strong>of</strong> snorkelling<br />
for all users. The onboard interface allows <strong>the</strong> user to manoeuvre through <strong>the</strong><br />
water at a given speed whilst enjoying a <strong>view</strong> beneath <strong>the</strong> surface.<br />
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Risha Chavda<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07762 944940<br />
risha63@hotmail.com<br />
Joseph Clark<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07746 227804<br />
joey_savo@hotmail.com<br />
Smart Shopping Trolley<br />
Vacuum Priming System<br />
I have really enjoyed my time at BU; it has given me key skills I will need<br />
within a working environment.<br />
The Smart Shopping Trolley is an innovative way to aid physically challenged<br />
customers within supermarkets to purchase goods with ease. It is designed<br />
to move without <strong>the</strong> need <strong>of</strong> any physical force, but through a Bluetooth<br />
connection.<br />
Studying Aeronautical Engineering prior to my degree has given me <strong>the</strong><br />
passion <strong>and</strong> drive required to create innovative technology - utilising<br />
alternative techniques to create new solutions.Throughout my time at BU<br />
<strong>and</strong> during my industry placement I have developed <strong>and</strong> refined <strong>the</strong> skills <strong>of</strong><br />
a <strong>Design</strong> Engineer. This has fuelled my ambition <strong>and</strong> given me, I believe, <strong>the</strong><br />
competitive edge required in this challenging industry.<br />
Working with a sponsor company – SPP Pumps - on my final project has<br />
enabled me to fur<strong>the</strong>r develop my engineering skills in designing a product<br />
that is fit for <strong>the</strong>ir exp<strong>and</strong>ing market.<br />
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Mat<strong>the</strong>w Davis<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07989 762908<br />
MDavisAero@Gmail.com<br />
Marek Gomula<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
China15877264013<br />
mareksunnieli<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
E-Gen Bike<br />
During my time at Bournemouth University I have discovered a dormant<br />
childhood curiosity for advanced technologies, <strong>and</strong> skills which I believe have<br />
prepared me for a future career in <strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> Engineering.<br />
The E-Gen Bike was heavily influenced by an interest sparked during my<br />
placement year. It is a conversion kit for any ordinary pedal bike which enables<br />
<strong>the</strong> rider to benefit from electric propulsion during times that require extra<br />
effort, such as <strong>the</strong> uphill climb!<br />
FOOT-BOT<br />
I have enjoyed <strong>the</strong> time spent at BU. It is where I received a thorough<br />
engineering background as well as valuable experience through my two<br />
placement companies, as an AutoCAD <strong>Design</strong>er/Draughtsperson in Engl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a Catia v5 Reverse Engineering <strong>Design</strong>er in China.<br />
The FOOT-BOT is an EOD robot that is able to relocate <strong>and</strong> neutralise bombs<br />
<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r life-threatening explosives. The robot is a weapon that will fight<br />
against terrorism, assuming <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> an inspection/reconnaissance machine<br />
in various terrain conditions.<br />
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Jonathan Heanes<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
jonathan.heanes<br />
@amsafe.com<br />
Paul Hornby<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07815 451858<br />
paulhornby@hotmail.com<br />
X-net Spike Insertion Tool<br />
I’m a part time student at Bournemouth University with six years experience<br />
working for a local engineering company.<br />
The X-net spike insertion tool is a device designed to aid <strong>the</strong> manufacture <strong>of</strong><br />
one <strong>of</strong> our products <strong>and</strong> has been a good vehicle for me to develop <strong>the</strong> skills<br />
<strong>and</strong> knowledge required to become a design engineer.<br />
HydroScoot<br />
Having a career for over 15 years as a <strong>Design</strong> Draughtsman prior to studying<br />
for my degree, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Design</strong> Engineering course at Bournemouth University has<br />
consolidated <strong>and</strong> exp<strong>and</strong>ed upon my current engineering knowledge.<br />
The HydroScoot is intended to be a small, light <strong>and</strong> affordable personal<br />
watercraft designed to st<strong>and</strong> apart from <strong>the</strong> usual ‘jet ski’ styled craft by<br />
featuring an unusual <strong>and</strong> desirable element not currently found on<br />
personal watercraft.<br />
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Paul Johnson<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07981 254692<br />
PaulJohnson42<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Alan Morgan<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07976 618517<br />
alanmorgan1247<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Body Surface Temperature Regulation Garment<br />
Since I was young I’ve had a personal interest in science fiction <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
endless possibilities <strong>the</strong>re seemed to be for technological advancement. This<br />
has developed into an interest in current technological advances. The Body<br />
Surface Temperature Regulation Garment is focused on <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>rmal regulation<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> human body <strong>and</strong> how this can be supplemented with various modern<br />
technologies. The garment uses current advances in materials research <strong>and</strong><br />
electronic <strong>the</strong>rmal regulation to try <strong>and</strong> maintain <strong>the</strong> surface temperature <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> user.<br />
Personal Marine Safety Identification Device<br />
A <strong>Design</strong> Engineer at a British Naval Base, a Diver, Diver Medic &<br />
Decompression Chamber Operator with significant engineering & diving<br />
industry experience, I returned to University to undertake a degree in <strong>Design</strong><br />
Engineering for personal gratification <strong>and</strong> I have thoroughly enjoyed it.<br />
The PMSID is a small, rechargeable, sustainable, automatic, pressure activated,<br />
torch-like device, which alerts surface recovery personnel <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> location <strong>of</strong><br />
divers at <strong>the</strong> surface awaiting rescue.<br />
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Bismark Owusu<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07951 434304<br />
bisow2k@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Davinder Singh<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07877 650492<br />
davinder_singh12<br />
@yahoo.com<br />
Cordless Hammer<br />
I have enjoyed BU <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges my course has presented. It has been a<br />
great experience!<br />
The Cordless Hammer is an automated hammer for use in confined spaces.<br />
Currently, less able people may have trouble using a conventional hammer. The<br />
design <strong>of</strong>fers a more consistent action, with less movement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> user’s arms.<br />
It is aimed to exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> customer base via multi use, with no finger injury,<br />
<strong>and</strong> can be used by people with limited strength.<br />
Air Muscle Control & Manipulation System (ACMS)<br />
My placement at Shadow Robot Company <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> course at <strong>the</strong> BU have<br />
helped me in acquiring <strong>the</strong> skills <strong>and</strong> knowledge to become a young<br />
confident designer.<br />
ACMS is an innovative approach to work with Pneumatic Air Muscle Actuators.<br />
This device used in conjunction with <strong>the</strong> Pneumatic Air Muscles <strong>of</strong>fers a large<br />
output force for actuation mechanisms. This cost effective & lightweight<br />
system <strong>of</strong>fers an alternative to traditional actuation technologies used in<br />
Robotic applications.<br />
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Darren Silsby<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07790 764237<br />
darrensilsby@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Nicholas Smith<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07791 524428<br />
nptsmith@yahoo.com<br />
The Concrete Pile Cutter<br />
The course, along with my placement year at Sunseeker has given me <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity to learn about <strong>and</strong> experience production design <strong>and</strong> engineering,<br />
which I hope to pursue in my career.<br />
The Concrete Pile Cutter is designed to break down excess piles on a<br />
construction site <strong>and</strong> reduce <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong>ir required height, while separating<br />
<strong>the</strong> materials for re-use or recycling. Whilst working on this project <strong>and</strong><br />
throughout my time at BU I have developed my underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> mechanical,<br />
material <strong>and</strong> electrical engineering principles.<br />
Hybrid Water Generator<br />
During my time at Bournemouth University I have learnt some valuable skills<br />
that will serve me well in my chosen career path.<br />
My final design project idea is basically to harness both <strong>the</strong> tidal energy <strong>and</strong><br />
wave motion. I thought it would be an innovative way to overcome <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong><br />
generation at slack tide.<br />
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Ollie Stewart<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07738 107935<br />
ollie.stewart<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
James Wallington<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07817 949739<br />
james.wallington<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Ecological Nightlight<br />
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bournemouth University. By utilising <strong>the</strong><br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills I have gained from <strong>the</strong> course, plus having <strong>the</strong> advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> an excellent work placement, I believe I have <strong>the</strong> essential skills required for<br />
a rewarding <strong>and</strong> successful career in engineering.<br />
My interest in engineering, especially in environmental <strong>and</strong> sustainable<br />
energy issues, has led me to design a child’s night light that uses a wind-up<br />
mechanism to create <strong>the</strong> power to light a room when <strong>the</strong> child is sleeping.<br />
Automated Tractor Loader System<br />
I have enjoyed my time at, BU gaining a key underst<strong>and</strong>ing in<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering.<br />
The Automated Tractor Loader System is used to assist farmers in coupling <strong>and</strong><br />
uncoupling a tractor loader when it is not required for o<strong>the</strong>r farming operations.<br />
The design automates all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> manual operations that currently have to be<br />
performed by <strong>the</strong> operator leaving <strong>the</strong> tractor. The result is a safer system that<br />
will help prevent accidents on <strong>the</strong> farm.<br />
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David Walters<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07743 541103<br />
d.walters87<br />
@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Wa<strong>the</strong>n<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Engineering<br />
07793 423613<br />
am<strong>and</strong>a.wa<strong>the</strong>n<br />
@baesystems.com<br />
Column Ascending Platform<br />
The <strong>Design</strong> Engineering group has formed a great team, providing mutual<br />
support <strong>and</strong> sharing <strong>of</strong> ideas.<br />
The main driving factor in <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Column Ascending Platform was<br />
that it should attach to a large range <strong>of</strong> column sizes. For larger columns, <strong>the</strong><br />
arms open out requiring a greater clamping force; this is matched by <strong>the</strong> spring<br />
rate. This project combined knowledge gained over <strong>the</strong> first two years with <strong>the</strong><br />
skills developed over my placement year.<br />
LSRC Reference Rig<br />
The project I have undertaken is related to <strong>the</strong> work I do at BAE Systems.<br />
The LSRC is a research centre at <strong>the</strong> Royal School <strong>of</strong> Signals used to test<br />
<strong>and</strong> configure various components related to communication systems. The<br />
reference rig I have designed is a representative FALCON system. The<br />
FALCON system is a communication/management system that will be in<br />
service by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> 2010. This rig will aid in future upgrades <strong>and</strong> testing.<br />
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studentsgraduates<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
Tim Reynolds<br />
Course Leader<br />
The students on Computer Aided Product<br />
<strong>Design</strong> develop a broad range <strong>of</strong> skills <strong>and</strong><br />
expertise during <strong>the</strong>ir 4 year s<strong>and</strong>wich<br />
degree as evidenced by <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> work<br />
on display at this year’s design show.<br />
By employing advanced computer tools to design <strong>and</strong><br />
simulate entire products within a virtual environment<br />
<strong>the</strong> students are able to establish design solutions much<br />
earlier in <strong>the</strong> product development cycle, solutions that<br />
are optimised <strong>and</strong> ready for manufacture while providing<br />
commercial benefits such as reduced development costs<br />
<strong>and</strong> reduced time-to-market.<br />
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Luke Alden<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07790 914474<br />
luke.alden@ntlworld.com<br />
Barney Bryant<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07890 583964<br />
barneybryant<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Illuminated Push-button Switch<br />
My time at BU <strong>and</strong> placement at an aerospace design consultancy have helped<br />
me to develop <strong>the</strong> skills required to manage <strong>the</strong> full design process for<br />
my project.<br />
Switches in aircraft, boats <strong>and</strong> tanks are <strong>of</strong>ten subject to harsh environments.<br />
Current switch manufacturers believe that <strong>the</strong>y can supply <strong>the</strong>m at exorbitant<br />
prices <strong>and</strong> with long lead times. The product I have developed utilises lean<br />
manufacturing <strong>and</strong> assembly techniques to provide a switch superior in<br />
reliability, size, price <strong>and</strong> a shorter lead time.<br />
Flood Resistant Residential Door<br />
My years at BU have really helped me develop as both a designer <strong>and</strong> a person.<br />
The University <strong>and</strong> its staff have provided me with invaluable sources <strong>of</strong><br />
information <strong>and</strong> advice to help plan my future career in <strong>the</strong> industry.<br />
The Flood Resistant Residential Door was inspired by <strong>the</strong> summer flooding<br />
that hit <strong>the</strong> UK in 2007 <strong>and</strong> 2008. The damage, cost <strong>and</strong> distress caused to<br />
homeowners were forefront in my mind throughout <strong>the</strong> project development.<br />
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Lewis Carter<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07951 350923<br />
luyixi@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Anthony Cheeseman<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07711 993284<br />
antcheeseman@gmail.com<br />
Mobile Lifting Truck<br />
The Mobile Lifting Truck is a versatile amalgamation <strong>of</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>ard sack truck,<br />
pallet jack, <strong>and</strong> forklift truck – combining lifting support <strong>and</strong> manoeuvrability in<br />
a compact <strong>and</strong> durable design. It is perfectly suited for <strong>the</strong> cluttered stockroom<br />
<strong>of</strong> an indoor or outdoor warehouse with its sturdy wheelbase <strong>and</strong> stainless<br />
steel frame, <strong>and</strong> can safely lift up to 150kg on <strong>the</strong> front ramp by <strong>the</strong> ingenuity<br />
<strong>of</strong> a turning screw, which is operated by <strong>the</strong> vertically mounted electric motor.<br />
Hi-Jak<br />
During my time at BU, I have broadened my design skills through <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
several s<strong>of</strong>tware packages <strong>and</strong> logical research <strong>and</strong> design disciplines. I have<br />
also been able to gain valuable work experience in <strong>the</strong> commercial venue<br />
refurbishment industry.<br />
Hi-Jak is a portable, high-lift, hydraulic vehicle jack aimed at mobile mechanics<br />
<strong>and</strong> race crew/pit-teams. The main challenge was optimising components<br />
for minimum mass in order to make <strong>the</strong> product as portable as possible while<br />
maintaining appropriate strength <strong>and</strong> lifting capability.<br />
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Jason Cluitt<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07753 288772<br />
jaycluitt@hotmail.com<br />
Tony Cracknell<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07595 956628<br />
tony1987@gmail.com<br />
Assisted Bicycle Carrier<br />
My placement year was spent at Kesslers International, designing <strong>and</strong><br />
developing Point-<strong>of</strong>-Sale st<strong>and</strong>s from proposal to fruition, in addition to<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>the</strong> project management <strong>and</strong> graphical aspects. The experiences<br />
gained during this year <strong>and</strong> my time at BU have matured me, both as a<br />
designer <strong>and</strong> an individual, <strong>and</strong> prepared me for <strong>the</strong> industrial environment.<br />
The ABC <strong>of</strong>fers car-mounted lifting assistance when securing bicycles to <strong>the</strong><br />
ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> a vehicle. The product aims to reduce <strong>the</strong> level <strong>of</strong> exertion required to<br />
lift bicycles.<br />
The Descender<br />
I found my placement year to be my most beneficial at BU, a rewarding work<br />
experience that let me hone my current skills <strong>and</strong> learn new ones.<br />
The Descender is a re-designed sack truck, designed to go up <strong>and</strong> down stairs<br />
with <strong>the</strong> aid <strong>of</strong> tracks. The new design allows for heavy objects to be carried<br />
up <strong>and</strong> down stairs without <strong>the</strong> user having to bend, injure <strong>the</strong>mselves or be at<br />
risk <strong>of</strong> dropping <strong>the</strong> goods <strong>the</strong>y are carrying.<br />
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Jack Day<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07921 339195<br />
jackfday@hotmail.com<br />
Tom Howlett<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07870 374281<br />
howlett.tom@gmail.com<br />
Easy Access Vehicle Loader<br />
My time at BU <strong>and</strong> my year working in <strong>the</strong> aerospace industry have taught me a<br />
great deal. I now look forward to starting my career in design <strong>and</strong> engineering.<br />
The Easy Access Vehicle Loader is a device specifically targeted at electrical<br />
stores for <strong>the</strong> loading <strong>and</strong> unloading <strong>of</strong> household items such as fridges <strong>and</strong><br />
dishwashers into cars <strong>and</strong> vans. The device allows users to transport, raise <strong>and</strong><br />
lower such items quickly <strong>and</strong> easily.<br />
RowTrainer 3<br />
I have found that my time at BU <strong>and</strong> on my work placement has been<br />
challenging yet rewarding. The course has given me <strong>the</strong> chance to develop my<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills which will be invaluable in my pr<strong>of</strong>essional career ahead.<br />
The RowTrainer 3 is a rowing tank solution for boat clubs who can’t afford such<br />
training facilities. The design is unique <strong>and</strong> provides <strong>the</strong> rower <strong>and</strong> trainer a<br />
solution for perfecting rowing technique on l<strong>and</strong>.<br />
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Chris Inman<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07971 042586<br />
<strong>the</strong>onlyinnman<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Darren Jones<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07746 900213<br />
Derfee@gmail.com<br />
L<strong>of</strong>t Lift<br />
After working in <strong>the</strong> Hydro Industry I returned to university <strong>and</strong> was able to<br />
incorporate my work experience into my project with <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
Drawings <strong>and</strong> Photomontages.<br />
The L<strong>of</strong>t Lift is designed to reduce <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> accidents in <strong>the</strong> household<br />
that occur on an everyday ladder. By removing <strong>the</strong> ladder <strong>the</strong> user can safely<br />
travel up to <strong>the</strong> attic without <strong>the</strong> hassle <strong>of</strong> having to hold anything<br />
while climbing.<br />
Indor<br />
The inspiration for Indor came from my Placement Year, when I worked for<br />
fire safety company Fireco. Indor is designed to hold fire doors open <strong>and</strong> allow<br />
<strong>the</strong>m to close in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong> a fire. The integration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> product allows <strong>the</strong><br />
door to be supplied with a hold-open device to <strong>the</strong> end-user removing any need<br />
for installation. This project has allowed me to fur<strong>the</strong>r my design skills <strong>and</strong><br />
develop a product I have a passion for.<br />
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Robert Kelley<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07731 195873<br />
Robkelley84<br />
@googlemail.com<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Langmead<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07545 056085<br />
matt@gaiasphere.com<br />
NOU<br />
NOU is a frustration-free approach to modern flat pack furniture assembly<br />
<strong>and</strong> construction. With <strong>the</strong> removal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> normal array <strong>of</strong> fixtures <strong>and</strong> fixings<br />
a new method <strong>of</strong> assembly was required; something simple, cheap, effective<br />
<strong>and</strong> suitable for people without <strong>the</strong> pre-existing knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se tools. The<br />
materials <strong>and</strong> construction selected enables smaller local manufacturers to<br />
produce clean, sustainable products which reduce transport <strong>and</strong> distribution<br />
costs. Using <strong>the</strong>se ideals, <strong>the</strong> first product designed was <strong>the</strong> NOU table.<br />
Deep Surface – Space Saving Bed<br />
My time at BU <strong>and</strong> on placement with Gaiasphere has given me an<br />
appreciation for quality design <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> skills I need to produce exciting,<br />
thought provoking products throughout my future career in <strong>the</strong><br />
design industry.<br />
The Deep Surface Space Saving Bed is intended to encourage people to look at<br />
how we make use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spaces around us that we would normally ignore, <strong>and</strong><br />
how we can better use <strong>the</strong>m to improve our st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>of</strong> living.<br />
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Luke Mace<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07729 836415<br />
Luke_mace@hotmail.co.uk<br />
David McConaghy<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07891 684832<br />
designwithdave@live.co.uk<br />
Bicycle Anti Lock Brake System<br />
Studying at BU has given me an invaluable experience <strong>and</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> design process. During my placement at ITW Delfast, an automotive<br />
plastics manufacturer, I enhanced my design knowledge <strong>of</strong> plastics <strong>and</strong><br />
injection moulding.<br />
The Anti lock Disk brake system for bicycles is aimed at providing a safer<br />
braking option for inexperienced cyclists. I am looking forward to applying <strong>the</strong><br />
skills I have learnt during placement <strong>and</strong> university to a career in design.<br />
Third World Water Decontamination System<br />
My placement was spent at PPE Ltd, a point <strong>of</strong> sale display company working<br />
in <strong>the</strong>ir design <strong>and</strong> visualisation team. In addition to <strong>the</strong> technical skills learnt,<br />
my interpersonal <strong>and</strong> problem-solving skills were developed.<br />
This product aims to supply drinkable water to <strong>the</strong> 884 million people across<br />
<strong>the</strong> world, whose water is infected by bacteria & viruses. During <strong>the</strong> design<br />
process <strong>the</strong> end user, aid agencies, <strong>and</strong> benefactor were considered to create<br />
<strong>the</strong> final design.<br />
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Marcos Moreno<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07761 031777<br />
marcosdjcm@yahoo.com<br />
John Trinder<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Computer Aided<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07795 145903<br />
JohnTrinder@live.co.uk<br />
Soda Shot-Gun<br />
During my work placement, I fulfilled <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> sole CAD <strong>Design</strong>er with full<br />
responsibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design process in an automotive packaging context. I have<br />
evolved greatly during my degree, both on <strong>the</strong> course <strong>and</strong> socially, <strong>and</strong> it has<br />
been an invaluable experience which has filled me with confidence for<br />
<strong>the</strong> future.<br />
The Soda Shot-Gun improves <strong>the</strong> existing functions <strong>of</strong> soda guns <strong>and</strong> adds <strong>the</strong><br />
ability to deliver quick, accurate liquor measures/shots at <strong>the</strong> touch <strong>of</strong> a button<br />
through a single h<strong>and</strong>set.<br />
Modular Assembly Staircase Unit<br />
Throughout my time at BU, I have developed a valuable range <strong>of</strong> skills that<br />
will aid me in <strong>the</strong> future industrial environment. Working on placement at SGB<br />
has also enhanced my technical abilities <strong>and</strong> given me a great insight into <strong>the</strong><br />
engineering industry.<br />
The Modular Assembly Staircase Unit is designed for locations needing<br />
temporary public access with a constant flow <strong>of</strong> users, such as <strong>the</strong>atres,<br />
concert halls <strong>and</strong> stadiums. The product is easily erectable <strong>and</strong> individual<br />
components are <strong>of</strong> a manageable size.<br />
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Recruiting a Placement Student<br />
A placement can provide not only <strong>the</strong> opportunity for an<br />
undergraduate to put <strong>the</strong>ory into practice, but can also bring <strong>the</strong><br />
company a new perspective <strong>and</strong> a fresh approach to <strong>the</strong> business.<br />
<strong>Design</strong> students are required to complete a minimum <strong>of</strong> 40 weeks in a relevant<br />
placement for <strong>the</strong>ir S<strong>and</strong>wich degree; however this can be made up <strong>of</strong> multiple<br />
shorter placements if necessary. We <strong>the</strong>refore welcome any opportunities <strong>of</strong><br />
relevant experience for our students, whe<strong>the</strong>r short or long placements.<br />
BA/BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
Benefits<br />
You have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to recruit someone who:<br />
• Brings new ideas, specialised knowledge or a fresh approach to your<br />
business problems<br />
• Is highly motivated, eager to learn <strong>and</strong> has <strong>the</strong> ability to assimilate new<br />
information quickly<br />
• Is normally available to start early in June <strong>and</strong> can work through <strong>the</strong> summer<br />
when your regular staff may be on leave<br />
• Is a low risk appointment, <strong>the</strong> placement is for a fixed period <strong>of</strong> up to 40<br />
weeks<br />
• Can be asked to work on a variety <strong>of</strong> projects to which busy managers are<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten unable to devote attention<br />
• Will need a shortened training period if re-employed after <strong>the</strong>y have<br />
graduated<br />
• Gives one <strong>of</strong> your junior managers <strong>the</strong> experience <strong>of</strong> supervising staff.<br />
Interested in recruiting a Placement Student?<br />
For more information or to discuss your requirements please contact <strong>the</strong> School<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong>, Engineering & Computing – Graduate Employment Office on<br />
01202 965508<br />
Bryce Dyer<br />
Course Leader<br />
The Philosophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
Programmes is to develop individuals<br />
who can address both <strong>the</strong> humanistic <strong>and</strong><br />
technological needs <strong>of</strong> a design problem,<br />
<strong>the</strong>n realise it in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> a fully<br />
functioning prototype. The result you will<br />
see at <strong>the</strong> show is a well balanced solution<br />
that addresses <strong>the</strong> functional, visual, social,<br />
<strong>and</strong> economic needs <strong>of</strong> its chosen market.<br />
The project work displayed here is <strong>the</strong> culmination <strong>of</strong> four<br />
years’ intense study including an industrial work placement.<br />
The outcomes are a credit to <strong>the</strong> students <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> staff, <strong>and</strong><br />
very much continue <strong>the</strong> long successful tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
this degree.<br />
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Lucy Bowen<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07766 652786<br />
lucybowen1@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Ian Bray<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07940 346263<br />
Ian_bray_ace@hotmail.com<br />
Cleaning Aid<br />
The three years I have spent at BU studying Product <strong>Design</strong> have widened my<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design process, <strong>the</strong> way products work<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> interaction <strong>of</strong> users with <strong>the</strong>ir products. This, along with my placement<br />
year at Illuma, has enabled me to produce usable products. My final year<br />
product is designed to help people who have problems with movement to clean<br />
bathrooms <strong>and</strong> kitchens with ease.<br />
Zunk – H<strong>and</strong>held Toothpaste dispenser<br />
Zunk is an exciting gadget which puts an element <strong>of</strong> fun into <strong>the</strong> daily process<br />
<strong>of</strong> brushing your teeth. It is easy to use <strong>and</strong> efficiently dispenses toothpaste<br />
directly onto your toothbrush without creating any mess. It is specifically aimed<br />
at <strong>the</strong> gifts market. Innovative design is challenging <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>ing. The<br />
past four years studying at BU have given me <strong>the</strong> skills <strong>and</strong> appetite to push<br />
forward into <strong>the</strong> design industry <strong>and</strong> become a successful young designer.<br />
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Stuart Bye<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07791 832040<br />
Stuart.Bye@gmail.com<br />
Christina Capellaro<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07951 414368<br />
Christinacapellaro<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Christina@kcs.uk.com<br />
Wind-Up – A line winding system for traction kites<br />
The task <strong>of</strong> packing away <strong>and</strong> storing kite lines can be a tedious one; Wind-<br />
Up is designed to be a tough <strong>and</strong> durable tool that can be used to improve <strong>the</strong><br />
efficiency <strong>of</strong> packing away <strong>the</strong> kite at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> use. Specifically designed<br />
for field or beach use, Wind-Up features an innovative method <strong>of</strong> dispensing,<br />
packing <strong>and</strong> storing four, 30-metre kite lines <strong>and</strong> minimises <strong>the</strong> occurrence <strong>of</strong><br />
knots <strong>and</strong> tangles that can hinder <strong>the</strong> users kiting experience.<br />
UV Dosimeter<br />
Skin cancer caused by UV radiation from over-exposure to <strong>the</strong> sun is becoming<br />
an ever-increasing problem. This is where my device could come in h<strong>and</strong>y! It<br />
detects <strong>the</strong> user’s accumulated dose <strong>of</strong> UV radiation, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n indicates how<br />
far away <strong>the</strong>y are from damaging <strong>the</strong>ir skin. This wearable appliance has<br />
been designed to take into account all <strong>the</strong> different skin types, Sun Protection<br />
Factors <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> skin’s natural recovery rate.<br />
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Selina Chapman<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07528 864287<br />
selina_chapman<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Christopher John Chivers<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07837 989879<br />
Christopherjchivers<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Guitar Training Aid<br />
The Guitar Training Aid is designed for guitar learners to practise moving<br />
from one chord to ano<strong>the</strong>r, following a lighting system on <strong>the</strong> fretboard. This<br />
portable product helps <strong>the</strong> user memorise chords <strong>and</strong> also builds up finger<br />
strength. I have enjoyed my time at BU, along with my industrial placement<br />
with playground company Eibe Play Ltd, where I have developed skills <strong>and</strong><br />
experience, <strong>and</strong> faced challenges that I feel have prepared me well for my<br />
future design career.<br />
Easy Water “Watering with Ease”<br />
My time at BU <strong>and</strong> my placement year as a Student <strong>Design</strong> Engineer at Southco<br />
have given me a wide range <strong>of</strong> useful <strong>and</strong> practical skills. Both have supported<br />
me with <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> this final year design project Easy Water. Easy Water<br />
is an automated greenhouse watering product, which helps <strong>the</strong> user carry out<br />
<strong>the</strong> task <strong>of</strong> watering <strong>the</strong>ir greenhouse unaided. Completing this product has<br />
enhanced my skills in designing for a different manufacturing technique, which<br />
shows my ability to adapt.<br />
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Daniel Cobden<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07878 827941<br />
danielcobden@hotmail.com<br />
Ollie Falconer<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07909 994178<br />
olliefalconer@hotmail.com<br />
Re-Flex<br />
My interest in problem solving <strong>and</strong> creating realistic solutions has led me to<br />
follow <strong>the</strong> path <strong>of</strong> Product <strong>Design</strong>. From this, I have been able to apply myself<br />
effectively during my time at BU.<br />
My final year project addressed <strong>the</strong> need to measure <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> knee flexion<br />
achieved following a knee replacement operation. The rewarding <strong>and</strong> enjoyable<br />
time I spent on placement at Hi-Tech <strong>Design</strong> Ltd. enabled me to gain a broader<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> design from concept to manufacture.<br />
H<strong>and</strong>yCam Board Mount<br />
The H<strong>and</strong>y Cam Board Mount is <strong>the</strong> solution to an industrial brief set by an<br />
up-<strong>and</strong>-coming Poole based company, Predator Technology Ltd. The product<br />
is aimed to allow adaptable mounting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir existing waterpro<strong>of</strong> mini camera<br />
to any deck surface, whilst tidying excess cable <strong>and</strong> doubling as a h<strong>and</strong>y cam<br />
when not in surface mount mode. This project has proved challenging, but<br />
I feel <strong>the</strong> brief has been successfully met, <strong>and</strong> hopefully may provide water<br />
sports enthusiasts with a new <strong>and</strong> exciting product.<br />
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Edd Flint<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07725 361858<br />
bigedd54@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Christopher French<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07841336544<br />
cjf183@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Terror Lock<br />
Coming to BU to study design as an unsure individual, I am leaving confident<br />
in my continually exp<strong>and</strong>ing abilities <strong>and</strong> I look forward to coming challenges<br />
having completed <strong>the</strong> Terror Lock. My product is a bicycle seat post that<br />
contains a method <strong>of</strong> securing a bicycle to its surroundings; it has been<br />
designed to reduce <strong>the</strong>ft while also preventing opportunists from stealing <strong>the</strong><br />
bicycle’s saddle. Losing <strong>the</strong> minimum in height adjustment, <strong>the</strong> product acts<br />
like any o<strong>the</strong>r seat post.<br />
Portable Baby Bottle Warmer<br />
My product is a portable heating unit for <strong>the</strong> active parent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 21st century,<br />
making it possible to warm <strong>the</strong>ir child’s feeding bottle wherever <strong>the</strong>y may<br />
be. The product utilises a combination <strong>of</strong> low voltage heating elements <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>rmos insulation technology.<br />
<strong>Design</strong> has always been a passion <strong>of</strong> mine, drawing inspiration from <strong>the</strong><br />
environment around me. My time at BU has homed <strong>and</strong> developed my skills<br />
<strong>and</strong> appreciation for this discipline supplying me with a good foundation for<br />
<strong>the</strong> future.<br />
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Alex Giordano<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07825 285432<br />
Alex_giordano@hotmail.com<br />
Graham Goddard<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07738 428356<br />
graham_goddard@msn.com<br />
Predator Bicycle Camera Mounts<br />
The adjustable mounts, developed from a brief set by Predator Technology<br />
for <strong>the</strong>ir existing camera <strong>and</strong> recording units, are designed to withst<strong>and</strong><br />
dem<strong>and</strong>ing terrain, whist maintaining stable, dynamic <strong>and</strong> exciting footage<br />
from a multitude <strong>of</strong> positions <strong>and</strong> angles.<br />
My interest in problem solving, combined with experience gained throughout<br />
my time at BU <strong>and</strong> a year in industry, has provided <strong>the</strong> foundations for me to<br />
apply logical methodologies to create realistic products <strong>and</strong> design solutions in<br />
my future career.<br />
ShedGuard<br />
The ShedGuard is an all-in-one shed lock <strong>and</strong> alarm system which allows single<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ed operation. It combines a powerful anti-tamper system with a strong<br />
<strong>and</strong> secure locking mechanism. My placement with INOX Equip Ltd, a small,<br />
dynamic company was very h<strong>and</strong>s-on <strong>and</strong> this has helped me to develop a<br />
well-rounded <strong>and</strong> practical approach to tackling <strong>the</strong> design problems I faced<br />
with my final year project.<br />
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Guitar Multi Tool<br />
Anthony Goodier<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07518 797145<br />
anthonygoodier<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
The guitar multi tool aims to make <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> restringing <strong>and</strong> tuning a<br />
guitar an easier <strong>and</strong> more efficient process for both beginners <strong>and</strong> experienced<br />
players. It contains all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> appropriate tools for restringing a guitar as well<br />
as an easy to read LED tuner display for use on both electric <strong>and</strong> acoustic<br />
guitars. Along with my time at BU, my placement with marktunddesign<br />
has enhanced my skills which enabled me to take this project from concept<br />
to manufacture.<br />
“<br />
Working in <strong>the</strong> design industry<br />
can dem<strong>and</strong> people with a high<br />
level <strong>of</strong> project management<br />
skills, a good underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
<strong>of</strong> design <strong>and</strong> design<br />
processes <strong>and</strong> a tenacity <strong>and</strong><br />
drive to deliver projects. We feel<br />
<strong>the</strong> BU Product <strong>Design</strong> course<br />
prepares students well for this.<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Manager, Tesco <strong>Design</strong> Projects<br />
”<br />
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Joanna Hinton<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07843 229445<br />
joeyhinton@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Chris Iaci<strong>of</strong>ano<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07841 354522<br />
chris.lorenzo.i<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Makeup Artists’ Brush Cleaner<br />
The Makeup Brush cleaner for pr<strong>of</strong>essional makeup artists is a portable, messfree<br />
product that effectively removes unwanted makeup <strong>and</strong> dirt, without <strong>the</strong><br />
need <strong>of</strong> a sink, from pr<strong>of</strong>essional brushes whilst allowing <strong>the</strong> user flexibility<br />
<strong>and</strong> control. My time at BU has provided me with a broad range <strong>of</strong> practical<br />
<strong>and</strong> technical skills, with an industrial placement at Caressa Kahn providing<br />
invaluable insight <strong>and</strong> experience into working life <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> real world<br />
<strong>of</strong> design.<br />
The L<strong>of</strong>ty Heat<br />
When choosing a university course four years ago, I looked for a course that<br />
would cultivate my passion for design <strong>and</strong> provide me vital skills needed to<br />
become a great product designer. BU did not disappoint, it developed my<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing for applying technical principles, overcoming problems <strong>and</strong> to<br />
apply a wide range <strong>of</strong> skills to reach a production ready solution within tight<br />
deadlines. I’ve have found <strong>the</strong> four years at BU invaluable experience for <strong>the</strong><br />
transition into a pr<strong>of</strong>essional designer<br />
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Andrew Isaacs<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07762 079 771<br />
<strong>and</strong>rew_isaacs<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Cameron Jardine<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07875 662821<br />
cameronjardine<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Liquid Motion - Portable Shower<br />
Realising my creative ambition has been an enjoyable experience.<br />
Two overseas work placements have given me <strong>the</strong> opportunity to exp<strong>and</strong> my<br />
design skills <strong>and</strong> appreciate design on a global scale. I believe <strong>the</strong> key to good<br />
product design is innovation; consequently this is a prominent characteristic <strong>of</strong><br />
my work. I now feel prepared <strong>and</strong> excited about what <strong>the</strong> future may hold, <strong>and</strong><br />
I hope to continue my career with <strong>the</strong> same drive, determination <strong>and</strong><br />
enthusiasm that I have experienced during my time at BU.<br />
Paint Pack<br />
The Paint Pack is a product designed to increase efficiency, accuracy, flexibility<br />
<strong>and</strong> comfort when painting Interior <strong>and</strong> Exterior surfaces. The device is fully<br />
portable <strong>and</strong> paint flow can be controlled wirelessly by <strong>the</strong> user. Mess free <strong>and</strong><br />
self cleaning, overall it improves <strong>the</strong> painting experience.<br />
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at BU, <strong>and</strong> have learned some invaluable<br />
skills which I can’t wait to apply in my design career.<br />
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Dominic Joy<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07825 956321<br />
soundcheck_done<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Daniel Kesselaar<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07906 568783<br />
D_Kess@hotmail.com<br />
Post-Stroke Walking Aid<br />
The walking aid has been designed for use post-stroke, providing easy oneh<strong>and</strong>ed<br />
operation, folding <strong>and</strong> braking; utilising a market gap. The design<br />
evolved from providing a modern spin on Rollator design whilst maintaining<br />
<strong>the</strong> structural properties <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> framework. I learned a lot from my third<br />
year placement. Working for an injection moulding company I learned about<br />
material properties <strong>and</strong> selection, design for moulding <strong>and</strong> tool design. I <strong>the</strong>n<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r developed my knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design <strong>and</strong> prototyping process<br />
at WaterRower.<br />
Guitar Note Finder<br />
Through a combination <strong>of</strong> creative thinking, logical methodology <strong>and</strong> a positive<br />
placement in <strong>the</strong> aerospace engineering environment, I have acquired a<br />
broad appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design industry. This coupled with a well founded<br />
knowledge base between aes<strong>the</strong>tics <strong>and</strong> function has enabled me <strong>the</strong> ability to<br />
design realistic, usable products. I look forward to realising my ambitions <strong>and</strong><br />
fur<strong>the</strong>ring my experiences throughout my career.<br />
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Rachael Lea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07951 093 289<br />
Ratchet2@hotmail.com<br />
Michael Lee<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07845 281 619<br />
mikelee.design<br />
@gmail.com<br />
Wheelchair Shopping Aid<br />
The Wheelchair Shopping Aid is a product for use in supermarkets by<br />
wheelchair-bound customers. The product allows wheelchair users to shop<br />
independently <strong>and</strong> with ease. During my time at BU I have faced technical <strong>and</strong><br />
humanistic challenges, allowing me to develop a wide range <strong>of</strong> skills. The year<br />
long industrial placement at Craftwood Interiors Ltd gave me an opportunity<br />
to gain a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> industry <strong>and</strong> has re-affirmed my desire to<br />
work in <strong>the</strong> design sector.<br />
iRESPONSE Escape Hood Delivery System<br />
During my placement year working for Avon Protection Systems, I was directly<br />
involved in <strong>the</strong> design <strong>and</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s most compact Chemical,<br />
Biological, Radiological <strong>and</strong> Nuclear (CBRN) Emergency Escape Hood for <strong>the</strong><br />
United States Government. iRESPONSE is an automated Escape Hood storage<br />
<strong>and</strong> delivery system to be used in ‘high-risk’ buildings to secure, hold <strong>and</strong><br />
deliver a supply <strong>of</strong> Escape Hoods for personnel in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong> a CBRN incident<br />
or terrorist attack.<br />
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James McInerny<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07845 396 604<br />
James.mcinerny@gmail.com<br />
William Mitchell<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07780 992825<br />
willonmitchell<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Tug-Bug<br />
Tug-Bug is a bike shopping trailer aimed at <strong>the</strong> student market.<br />
The trailer’s quick-release hitch fits most bike types <strong>and</strong> has no permanent<br />
fixing on <strong>the</strong> bike, allowing easy sharing between friends.<br />
To minimise costs, all shell segments <strong>and</strong> base halves are identical.<br />
When not in use, <strong>the</strong> trailer folds neatly <strong>and</strong> easily for storage.<br />
During my work placement at Microlights I redesigned light fittings for retail<br />
environments. I completed six cost-saving projects which saved <strong>the</strong> company<br />
£653,000 a year.<br />
LiFELiGHT – An Emergency Lifejacket Light<br />
In a man overboard situation during poor visibility conditions, this emergency<br />
light aids a victim to attract rescue attention. The LiFELiGHT is an<br />
automatically activating, flashing light that incorporates an innovative self<br />
erecting aerial giving superior visibility to that <strong>of</strong> competing products.<br />
A built-in battery life indicator <strong>of</strong>fers a cost saving <strong>and</strong> eco friendly alternative<br />
to <strong>the</strong> unnecessary waste current products create. <strong>Design</strong>ed specifically to fit<br />
150N inflatable lifejackets, <strong>the</strong> product is also designed to meet SOLAS <strong>and</strong><br />
MED certification.<br />
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Lewis Mullen<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07753 483641<br />
mullen.lewis<br />
@googlemail.com<br />
Felix Newall-Smith<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07734 820218<br />
fnewallsmith@gmail.com<br />
PlantFlow - Houseplant Watering System<br />
My time at BU combined with a valuable placement at Celestion has developed<br />
my skills <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> what it takes to be a product designer.<br />
PlantFlow is a vacation watering solution. Correct frequency <strong>of</strong> irrigation is not<br />
a constant feature for houseplants so <strong>the</strong> modular design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> system <strong>and</strong><br />
range <strong>of</strong> settings gives more choice to <strong>the</strong> user. A built-in soil moisture sensor<br />
ensures correct irrigation to <strong>the</strong> plants when it is actually needed.<br />
Kettle for Visually Impaired Users<br />
I realised <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> human-centred product design whilst studying at<br />
NABA, Milan’s academy <strong>of</strong> fine arts, this summer. Through <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> focus<br />
groups, I have designed an electric kettle which specifically helps visually<br />
impaired or blind users when aiming <strong>and</strong> pouring hot water. I am a fun <strong>and</strong><br />
outgoing person, who loves design, travel, <strong>and</strong> watersports. Visit my online<br />
portfolio at www.cor<strong>of</strong>lot.com/felixdesign<br />
“By paring down, we create something clearer better stronger” John Pawson<br />
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Daniel Olivier-Argyle<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07854 248227<br />
danargyle@hotmail.com<br />
Harry Owen<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07817 333458<br />
harryowen1@hotmail.com<br />
Ash Buster<br />
The Ash Buster is a h<strong>and</strong> held vacuum for cleaning in <strong>and</strong> around a domestic<br />
fireplace. The product was designed as an accessory for a range <strong>of</strong> high<br />
quality wood burning stoves. What makes my product unique is <strong>the</strong> lack <strong>of</strong><br />
any electrical input – <strong>the</strong> user powers <strong>the</strong> vacuum by h<strong>and</strong>. The Ash Buster is<br />
designed to simplify <strong>the</strong> cleaning process, <strong>and</strong> encourage more home owners to<br />
use wood burners as a greener method <strong>of</strong> heating <strong>the</strong> home.<br />
Restival - <strong>Festival</strong> Chair<br />
Restival is designed to be a cost effective, lightweight, portable chair primarily<br />
for outdoor festivals. It <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong>fers comfort <strong>and</strong> a dry place to sit. A cleverly<br />
sprung pivoting mechanism allows <strong>the</strong> user to open <strong>and</strong> close <strong>the</strong> shelter to <strong>the</strong><br />
desired angle. Placements at both The S<strong>of</strong>a & Chair <strong>and</strong> Therefore have given<br />
me a good mix <strong>of</strong> creativity <strong>and</strong> technical underst<strong>and</strong>ing in industry to support<br />
my years at BU.<br />
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William Paige<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07824 997008<br />
will_paige@hotmail.com<br />
Tom Parsons<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07988 638154<br />
tom@k156.co.uk<br />
RECYCLEit - The Home Recycling Centre for Your<br />
Fitted Kitchen<br />
RECYCLEit aims to aid <strong>the</strong> user in increasing <strong>the</strong>ir recycling whilst saving<br />
space in <strong>the</strong>ir household bin. With a built-in aluminium can crusher <strong>and</strong> three<br />
separate areas to sort your rubbish it does this with ease. There are four<br />
removable bins which can be emptied once full. <strong>Design</strong>ed purely for fitted<br />
kitchens, <strong>the</strong> user can apply <strong>the</strong>ir own kitchen door to <strong>the</strong> front, meaning that<br />
recycle-it will not look out <strong>of</strong> place in any kitchen.<br />
SubSee: Underwater Yacht Surveillance<br />
The SubSee is an underwater pan <strong>and</strong> tilt camera designed specifically for <strong>the</strong><br />
luxury superyacht market. This product can be used for surveillance, security,<br />
to assess <strong>the</strong> need for maintenance without <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> divers, or simply to<br />
<strong>view</strong> sea life. The experience I have gained during my time at BU <strong>and</strong> on my<br />
placement at Vector Developments, a specialist in <strong>the</strong>rmal imaging technology<br />
for <strong>the</strong> superyacht sector, have been an aid in developing my final year product,<br />
<strong>the</strong> SubSee.<br />
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Chris Paton-Barnes<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07970 503275<br />
Chrispatonbarnes<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Paul Shardlow<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07969 073 303<br />
paulshardlow<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
S.M.U.G – Specialised Mug <strong>and</strong> Glass Cleaner<br />
The choice <strong>of</strong> project was a result <strong>of</strong> me being keen to find a solution to a well<br />
known, yet largely unresolved problem. I have enjoyed <strong>the</strong> problem-solving<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> course <strong>the</strong> most. My placement year has been a real eye-opener<br />
<strong>and</strong> has made my experience <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design world so much more real.<br />
Bag to <strong>the</strong> Future<br />
Bag to <strong>the</strong> Future is an exciting shoulder bag that exp<strong>and</strong>s out to become a<br />
striking shopping trolley. The thinking behind <strong>the</strong> design is that people are<br />
sympa<strong>the</strong>tic to <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> travelling light. With <strong>the</strong> technical skills I developed<br />
at Alvan Blanch, mixed with <strong>the</strong> design <strong>of</strong> prototypes at K6 <strong>Design</strong>, I have<br />
become an adaptable <strong>and</strong> innovative product designer. The possibilities <strong>of</strong><br />
design are immense <strong>and</strong> with my creativity <strong>and</strong> exp<strong>and</strong>ing skills I will continue<br />
to enjoy pushing <strong>the</strong> boundaries <strong>of</strong> design <strong>and</strong> optimising human performance.<br />
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Sean Smith<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07738 200194<br />
Sean_a_smith<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Ollie Spero<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07946 584 385<br />
ollie.spero@gmail.com<br />
Ladder Safety Device<br />
I was inspired to design a device to aid in setting up <strong>and</strong> using a ladder<br />
properly after finding Health <strong>and</strong> Safety reports targeting <strong>the</strong> large number<br />
<strong>of</strong> accidents caused by ladders. Aimed at <strong>the</strong> DIY market, this device ensures<br />
<strong>the</strong> ladder is not set up at an unsafe angle <strong>and</strong> allows <strong>the</strong> user to step down<br />
in safety. My years at BU have been thoroughly enjoyable, a fantastic place to<br />
make many friends whilst studying.<br />
B1 – One Cup Water Boiler<br />
<strong>Design</strong> affects every part <strong>of</strong> our lives, from <strong>the</strong> layout <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> text that we type to<br />
our interaction with products. It is completely limitless. During my three years<br />
at BU <strong>and</strong> a year on placement, I have been able to develop skills <strong>and</strong> a design<br />
style that act as a prelude to a career in design.<br />
B1 is a ‘green’ compact urban living product, capable <strong>of</strong> boiling <strong>and</strong> dispensing<br />
250ml <strong>of</strong> water in under a minute.<br />
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Jeremy Stephens<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07789 694958<br />
jeremystephens_87<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Anna Su<strong>the</strong>rl<strong>and</strong><br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07762 825427<br />
annasu<strong>the</strong>rs@hotmail.com<br />
The easyAid<br />
The easyAid is a device that assists over 65s in washing up all dirty kitchen<br />
items, such as pots <strong>and</strong> chopping boards. It does this with <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
interchangeable scrubbing heads that oscillate to wash away dried on dirt. I<br />
feel that my time at BU <strong>and</strong> placement at Sampson Associates have taught me<br />
many valuable skills which have helped me to design a product which not only<br />
undertakes humanistic challenges but incorporates <strong>the</strong> technological side <strong>of</strong><br />
design as well.<br />
Eco House – Educational Toy<br />
This toy teaches children aged 3 – 6 how electrical energy can be produced<br />
from renewable sources <strong>and</strong> provides all <strong>the</strong> energy to power items in <strong>the</strong> Eco<br />
House. Solar panels on <strong>the</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>and</strong> a wind-up generator on <strong>the</strong> side provide<br />
<strong>the</strong> power. Furniture plugs in <strong>and</strong> lights up, rooms are lit by magnetic ‘people’<br />
switches <strong>and</strong> floor panels change colour. The Eco House demonstrates <strong>the</strong><br />
concept <strong>of</strong> renewable energy in a fun way.<br />
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Luke Tearall<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07989 321154<br />
luketearall@hotmail.com<br />
Jack Terry<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07738 412633<br />
jack.terry@hotmail.co.uk<br />
CoolMan<br />
CoolMan is a laptop case designed for young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>and</strong> students which<br />
provides an angle selectable ergonomic workstation <strong>and</strong> reduces <strong>the</strong> risk to<br />
male infertility. The course, combined with my industrial experience at Eurotek<br />
Office Furniture, has developed my skills <strong>and</strong> desire to pursue a successful<br />
career in design. This intense, but rewarding technical <strong>and</strong> holistic learning<br />
approach has developed my confidence as an all-round designer, providing me<br />
<strong>the</strong> stepping stones to my next awaited challenge within <strong>the</strong> design industry.<br />
KeyPad – Key Security<br />
The most common way to steal modern cars is to first steal <strong>the</strong> keys. The<br />
KeyPad prevents this by providing a secure <strong>and</strong> unobtrusive location for keys<br />
in <strong>the</strong> home. Its s<strong>of</strong>t-open mechanism makes for an efficient, pleasurable user<br />
interface. The KeyPad exemplifies all aspects <strong>of</strong> design that excite me.<br />
A placement year in Hong Kong coupled with a perpetual interest in innovation<br />
has provided me with strong foundations on which I can’t wait to build a career<br />
in design.<br />
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William Thomas<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07812 676760<br />
william_lloyd_thomas<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Ma<strong>the</strong>w Tibbenham<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07789 764720<br />
mattibbenham<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
The Club Lounger<br />
Aimed at <strong>the</strong> high end nightclub market <strong>and</strong> 5-star hotels, <strong>the</strong> club lounger<br />
strikes a balance between sculpture <strong>and</strong> furniture. It provides a comfortable<br />
place to sit, ambient low level lighting <strong>and</strong> a s<strong>of</strong>t warming heat so <strong>the</strong> user can<br />
relax <strong>and</strong> unwind away from all <strong>the</strong> hustle <strong>and</strong> bustle <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>the</strong> night air.<br />
FishEye – Magnetic Fish Feeder With Webcam<br />
Automatic fish feeders have a tendency to be unreliable. The FishEye Magnetic<br />
Feeder provides a complete monitoring system for <strong>the</strong> user that enables <strong>the</strong>m<br />
to set an automated feeding pattern, with <strong>the</strong> added bonus <strong>of</strong> streaming video<br />
to monitor feeding, signs <strong>of</strong> stress or simply just to enjoy <strong>the</strong>ir tank whilst away<br />
from home.<br />
Incorporating an innovative joining method using high strength magnets, <strong>the</strong><br />
feeder <strong>and</strong> webcam can connect to a large variety <strong>of</strong> tanks.<br />
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Emma Wade<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07745 542881<br />
emmawade999<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Jack Waldron<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07742 645600<br />
jackwaldron@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Unplugged<br />
Unplugged is a new product aimed at eliminating <strong>the</strong> waste <strong>of</strong> electricity<br />
through leaving your mobile phone on charge for excessive durations <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
The responsibility to balance functionality <strong>and</strong> style to create believable,<br />
appealing <strong>and</strong> manufacturable products to match live briefs was given for<br />
<strong>the</strong> duration <strong>of</strong> my year’s placement at Innovate <strong>Design</strong>. The variations in<br />
briefs have enabled me to significantly fur<strong>the</strong>r my skills using Solidworks,<br />
Photoworks <strong>and</strong> Photoshop.<br />
Door Jack<br />
My passion for design really excelled during my placement year at Bluebird<br />
Engineering where I produced countless drawings for design, manufacture <strong>and</strong><br />
build. From <strong>the</strong> very start <strong>of</strong> my time at Bluebird, I needed to be able to transfer<br />
clients’ needs into detailed design. My attitude <strong>and</strong> desire to design <strong>and</strong><br />
manufacture to a meticulous level has always helped me succeed. The product<br />
‘Door Jack’ demonstrates <strong>the</strong> meeting <strong>of</strong> core elements <strong>of</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics <strong>and</strong><br />
manufacture. I hope to carry forward <strong>the</strong> great skills <strong>and</strong> experiences gained at<br />
BU <strong>and</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>m in my career.<br />
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Daniel Walls<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07769 693981<br />
walls_daniel<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Watt<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07818 676768<br />
mat<strong>the</strong>w_watt<br />
@<strong>and</strong>over.co.uk<br />
Sharp Vac - The Piano <strong>and</strong> Keyboard Cleaner<br />
The Sharp-Vac is a cleaning device designed for <strong>the</strong> care <strong>and</strong> upkeep <strong>of</strong><br />
pianos, keyboards <strong>and</strong> organs. I have used <strong>the</strong> knowledge I have gained<br />
during my time at BU <strong>and</strong> on placement at Airflow to develop an effective <strong>and</strong><br />
aes<strong>the</strong>tically pleasing design. The course has helped fuel my enthusiasm for<br />
design <strong>and</strong> has also rewarded me invaluable experience <strong>and</strong> skills that I look<br />
forward to applying <strong>and</strong> developing more in a future career.<br />
Aqua Pure RFS - Reverse Osmosis Water Bottle<br />
My time spent studying at BU has developed my confidence <strong>and</strong> passion to<br />
approach problem-solving in a holistic <strong>and</strong> creative way. The Aqua Pure RFS<br />
water bottle is a filtration device aimed at travellers on expeditions in rural<br />
countries where water sources are unreliable. The three stage filter within<br />
<strong>the</strong> bottle removes any harmful bacteria <strong>and</strong> chemicals producing clear safe<br />
drinking water. The system is advantageous over existing methods as it<br />
produces clear water with no chemical tastes or odours.<br />
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Oliver Wells<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07817 950408<br />
olliew321@hotmail.com<br />
Peter Williams<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07847 651577<br />
peter-williams@live.co.uk<br />
3wheeler<br />
Inspired by my gr<strong>and</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r, my design is similar to a conventional<br />
wheelbarrow that reduces <strong>the</strong> physical dem<strong>and</strong>s associated with <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> existing product. Gardening is a popular pastime for <strong>the</strong> elderly <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
physical changes involved in aging must be addressed by modifications to<br />
gardening tools.<br />
The 3wheeler incorporates a balanced structure, multi-directional rear wheels,<br />
suspension system, lever h<strong>and</strong>brake <strong>and</strong> rotational bucket; all <strong>of</strong> which result<br />
in a definitive user-friendly, cost-effective <strong>and</strong> sustainable product.<br />
National Grid Toolbox<br />
The years I have spent at BU have been extremely useful in developing <strong>the</strong><br />
skills vital to my future career, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges presented by <strong>the</strong> design<br />
course have honed my ability to work under pressure. This toolbox is designed<br />
for <strong>the</strong> modern utility industry, <strong>and</strong> features a folding step, which allows <strong>the</strong><br />
user to reach elevated boilers without <strong>the</strong> need for additional equipment. This<br />
ensures that gas engineers can complete emergency responses in <strong>the</strong> most<br />
efficient <strong>and</strong> effective manner.<br />
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Sarah Williams<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07970 268318<br />
sarahrwilliams<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Simon Willis<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07921 453 516<br />
simon_willis1058<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
AutoSense: Automated Toilet Paper Dispenser<br />
Autosense is designed to reduce unnecessary paper waste <strong>and</strong> improve<br />
hygiene in public toilets, using an automated paper feed system. <strong>Design</strong>ed to<br />
ergonomically dispense approximately three sheets <strong>of</strong> paper, it is simple to<br />
operate <strong>and</strong> refill. I have found my time at BU very challenging yet rewarding,<br />
learning such a broad range <strong>of</strong> design skills <strong>and</strong> gaining valuable industry<br />
experience on my work placement. I look forward to a future career in<br />
product design.<br />
Swift Drop - Adjustable Bike Seatpost<br />
The Swift Drop mountain bike seatpost provides a lower cost option for riders<br />
looking to adjust <strong>the</strong> height <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir saddle whilst on <strong>the</strong> move. Utilising simple<br />
yet effective technology, <strong>the</strong> Swift Drop allows <strong>the</strong> seat to be raised or lowered<br />
by a push <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>lebar-mounted lever. Riders can now tackle <strong>the</strong> steepest<br />
descents <strong>and</strong> toughest climbs without missing a beat, or breaking <strong>the</strong> bank!<br />
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Lee Wilson<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07868 146497<br />
leewilson77@hotmail.com<br />
Kevin Yearley<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
07845 565820<br />
kevin_yearley<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Desktop One Cup - Water Boiler<br />
The Desktop One Cup is a compact, stylish product designed for <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
based pr<strong>of</strong>essional. It provides <strong>the</strong> user with a method <strong>of</strong> storing one cup <strong>of</strong><br />
water, <strong>the</strong>n boiling <strong>and</strong> dispensing in less than 60 seconds with <strong>the</strong> push <strong>of</strong> a<br />
button, whilst at <strong>the</strong>ir desk.<br />
My time as a maintenance engineer combined with my study at BU has<br />
provided me with invaluable skills <strong>and</strong> knowledge to succeed as a<br />
product designer.<br />
The EPT, A3 Electric Paper Trimmer<br />
I have always enjoyed taking things apart to underst<strong>and</strong> how <strong>the</strong>y work so<br />
design seemed to be a natural career choice for me. The EPT allows <strong>the</strong> user to<br />
trim any thickness <strong>of</strong> A3 paper effortlessly <strong>and</strong> with great accuracy.<br />
The EPT incorporates a rugged structure with a sleek contemporary design<br />
<strong>and</strong> movements. Studying Product <strong>Design</strong> at BU has not only allowed me to<br />
design my product on paper but has allowed me to test <strong>and</strong> build an actual<br />
working model.<br />
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Recruiting a Placement Student<br />
A placement can provide not only <strong>the</strong> opportunity for an undergraduate to<br />
put <strong>the</strong>ory into practice, but can also bring <strong>the</strong> company a new perspective<br />
<strong>and</strong> a fresh approach to <strong>the</strong> business.<br />
<strong>Design</strong> students are required to complete a minimum <strong>of</strong> 40 weeks in a<br />
relevant placement for <strong>the</strong>ir S<strong>and</strong>wich degree; however this can be made<br />
up <strong>of</strong> multiple shorter placements if necessary. We <strong>the</strong>refore welcome any<br />
opportunities <strong>of</strong> relevant experience for our students, whe<strong>the</strong>r short or<br />
long placements.<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
Benefits<br />
You have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />
recruit someone who:<br />
• Brings new ideas, specialised<br />
knowledge or a fresh approach to<br />
your business problems<br />
• Is highly motivated, eager to learn<br />
<strong>and</strong> has <strong>the</strong> ability to assimilate<br />
new information quickly<br />
• Is normally available to start early<br />
in June <strong>and</strong> can work through <strong>the</strong><br />
summer when your regular staff<br />
may be on leave<br />
• Is a low risk appointment, <strong>the</strong><br />
placement is for a fixed period <strong>of</strong><br />
up to 40 weeks<br />
• Can be asked to work on a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> projects to which busy<br />
managers are <strong>of</strong>ten unable to<br />
devote attention<br />
• Will need a shortened training<br />
period if re-employed after <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have graduated<br />
• Gives one <strong>of</strong> your junior<br />
managers <strong>the</strong> experience <strong>of</strong><br />
supervising staff.<br />
Interested in recruiting a<br />
Placement Student?<br />
For more information or to discuss<br />
your requirements please contact<br />
<strong>the</strong> School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong>, Engineering &<br />
Computing – Graduate Employment<br />
Office on 01202 965508<br />
Dr Bob Eves<br />
Course Leader<br />
The designs on show at this exhibition<br />
are <strong>the</strong> culmination <strong>of</strong> knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
expertise, developed through study <strong>and</strong><br />
experience, by final year Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
students throughout <strong>the</strong>ir degree course.<br />
The exhibition demonstrates designer creativity, with<br />
reference to market, aes<strong>the</strong>tics, ergonomics, materials <strong>and</strong><br />
production, through utilisation <strong>of</strong> CAD tools <strong>and</strong> digital<br />
media. The projects span a range <strong>of</strong> design industries <strong>and</strong><br />
illustrate <strong>the</strong> diversity <strong>of</strong> Industrial <strong>Design</strong>.<br />
The students are now prepared to engage fur<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong><br />
commercial world, as pr<strong>of</strong>essional design graduates.<br />
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Max Allen<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07929 010218<br />
max.r.allen@gmail.com<br />
Stewart Black<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07852 994959<br />
stewart-angus-black<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Ease<br />
Ease is a new insulin pen, designed with <strong>the</strong> aim <strong>of</strong> reducing <strong>the</strong> stigma, or<br />
perceived stigma, attached to injecting in public. In order to achieve this, <strong>the</strong><br />
width, length <strong>and</strong> height <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> device have been reduced (when compared<br />
to products on <strong>the</strong> market today), <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall shape has been altered by<br />
tapering <strong>the</strong> device from rear to tip. In addition, <strong>the</strong> insulin cartridge has been<br />
hidden within <strong>the</strong> device in order to reduce <strong>the</strong> frequency <strong>of</strong> breakage.<br />
Beach Pod <strong>Design</strong><br />
<strong>Design</strong>ed to suit surfers <strong>and</strong> existing users <strong>of</strong> beach huts, <strong>the</strong> beach pod is<br />
a flamboyant design using languid curves <strong>and</strong> smooth colouring. The living<br />
space is both held back <strong>and</strong> flung out to sea by its calm interior <strong>and</strong> defining<br />
horizon sights.<br />
With astutely designed storage underneath <strong>the</strong> pod, this makes surfboards <strong>and</strong><br />
deckchairs easy to secrete away after use, thus making <strong>the</strong> pod clean, slick<br />
<strong>and</strong> organised.<br />
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Simon Beazley<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07955 397096<br />
beazley_sj@hotmail.com<br />
Jessica Davis<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07525 260772<br />
Jess_davis<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Modern Ski Gondola<br />
Chameleon<br />
A radical approach to <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> a classic <strong>and</strong> iconic design. Through<br />
<strong>the</strong> application <strong>of</strong> ergonomic principles <strong>and</strong> design philosophies, a new era<br />
is born.<br />
This modern design blows away its competitors with quicker loading,<br />
a contemporary cabin <strong>and</strong> panoramic <strong>view</strong>ing - which leads to increased<br />
customer satisfaction.The Modern Ski Gondola is efficient, practical <strong>and</strong> safe.<br />
Chameleon is a multi-functional solution to <strong>the</strong> problems <strong>of</strong> modest living,<br />
designed to effectively utilise <strong>and</strong> compliment <strong>the</strong> space available within an<br />
apartment living room. Marketed at young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals living in minimal<br />
apartments, <strong>the</strong> unit saves space without losing aes<strong>the</strong>tic appeal.<br />
The seamless form houses a dining table <strong>and</strong> chairs, as well as a fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
seating bench.<br />
Incorporating aspects <strong>of</strong> Eastern design <strong>and</strong> carefully devising storage<br />
“The leading edge <strong>of</strong> cable transportation”<br />
solutions, this design is functional <strong>and</strong> attractive – a must have for any new<br />
home buyer.<br />
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Seb Drysdale<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07786 951350<br />
sebdrysdale@gmx.co.uk<br />
Liam Gibson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07917 835007<br />
gib_bo_18@msn.com<br />
Intercity Transportation System<br />
In <strong>the</strong> space <strong>of</strong> just twenty years, Dubai has turned fantasy into reality by<br />
transforming from an isolated desert town into a jaw dropping oasis <strong>of</strong><br />
opportunity <strong>and</strong> success.<br />
Situated in Dubai’s modern business <strong>and</strong> residential sector, this transport<br />
system <strong>of</strong>fers an efficient service to <strong>the</strong> community <strong>and</strong> breathtaking<br />
panoramic <strong>view</strong>s to <strong>the</strong> cities tourists. Travelling over a gleaming archway<br />
spanning three kilometres, this system forms a luxury transport solution <strong>and</strong><br />
creates a new icon for an enchanting city.<br />
BUGI- Utility Buggy<br />
All parents will know <strong>the</strong> scenario. A busy day, burdened with <strong>the</strong> hindrance<br />
<strong>of</strong> a buggy in a crowded environment. My concept aims to eliminate all <strong>the</strong><br />
problems that could be encountered on a day-to-day basis, by improving <strong>the</strong><br />
user experience with a utilitarian design.<br />
The design intends to give parents more flexibility while using a pushchair<br />
at an affordable price. This buggy aims to draw all <strong>the</strong> strengths from current<br />
products while eradicating <strong>the</strong>ir weaknesses.<br />
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Nicholas Hermawan<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07515 163960<br />
nick8791@hotmail.com<br />
Andrew Hobbs<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
ahobbsdesigner<br />
@aol.co.uk<br />
Heathrow Central Bus Station<br />
Countless complaints regarding <strong>the</strong> Heathrow Central Bus Station have<br />
generated <strong>the</strong> need for a new station. The current CBS needs to excel<br />
especially in passenger interaction/experience. This final project is all about<br />
creating new thrilling interior atmospheres for passengers. The design<br />
considers detailed bus station interior necessities including ticketing <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
seats, entertainment, <strong>and</strong> wheelchair access according to bus station<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards. The conceptual exterior will help characterize <strong>the</strong> new CBS. This<br />
design was influenced by <strong>the</strong> talented Santiago Calatrava <strong>and</strong> inspired by <strong>the</strong><br />
phases <strong>of</strong> Cubism.<br />
Female Sterilisation Medical Instrument<br />
A key driver for this project was to satisfy <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> a surgeon <strong>and</strong> how <strong>the</strong>y<br />
would interact with a medical device. The surgeon’s performance is improved<br />
through <strong>the</strong> consideration <strong>and</strong> application <strong>of</strong> ergonomics to <strong>the</strong> product<br />
interface. In addition to enhancing <strong>the</strong> experience <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> surgeon, my o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
intention was to create a feeling <strong>of</strong> positivity for <strong>the</strong> patient. Colour, shape <strong>and</strong><br />
form have been influenced by <strong>the</strong> emotional aspects experienced by <strong>the</strong><br />
female patient.<br />
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Joe Honeybone<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07771 930447<br />
joe15_0@hotmail.com<br />
Thomas Jack<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07960 963431<br />
thomastjack@gmail.com<br />
2012 Sailing Observation Centre<br />
Situated in <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> courses for <strong>the</strong> London 2012 Olympic sailing<br />
events, <strong>the</strong> Sailing Observation Centre takes away <strong>the</strong> need for binoculars<br />
<strong>and</strong> brings <strong>the</strong> spectator up close to <strong>the</strong> action in a way never seen before.<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ed with <strong>the</strong> user in mind, it provides a comfortable <strong>and</strong> relaxing<br />
environment without distancing <strong>the</strong> spectator from any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> exhilaration<br />
<strong>and</strong> excitement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympic sailing events. Presenting <strong>the</strong> future for <strong>the</strong><br />
sailing spectator.<br />
Crisis Shelter<br />
At present <strong>the</strong>re are an estimated 640 million people living without adequate<br />
shelter arising from poverty, war <strong>and</strong> natural disasters.<br />
Crisis shelters to date require too much time to set up, leaving those needing<br />
shelter vulnerable. As such, I strived to design a suitable product with a mind<br />
to accommodate all <strong>the</strong> user’s needs for day to day living, whilst trying to<br />
minimize <strong>the</strong> time needed to set up a shelter for those affected.<br />
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Chris Kendall<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07810 521349<br />
info@chris-id.com<br />
Keshu Modhwadia<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07854 907544<br />
keshu_m@hotmail.com<br />
Aggressive PC Games Control System<br />
Silla<br />
This product targets serious users <strong>of</strong> aggressive character PC games. Its<br />
desktop nature draws <strong>the</strong> user into a fur<strong>the</strong>r depth, heightening <strong>the</strong> perception<br />
<strong>of</strong> character reality. Clustering <strong>the</strong> cognitive <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fensive inputs with<br />
movement <strong>and</strong> aim respectively, enables each control to embody interaction<br />
methods that are appropriate <strong>and</strong> contrasting. Incorporating aggressive<br />
semiotic features into <strong>the</strong> aes<strong>the</strong>tic creates an emotional trigger relating it<br />
directly to <strong>the</strong> targeted consumer. This was imperative in <strong>the</strong> conceptualisation<br />
<strong>and</strong> development <strong>of</strong> this iconic PC gaming product.<br />
This is an innovative portable media player made to adapt <strong>and</strong> entertain with<br />
its dual screen feature consisting with one unique global touch screen.<br />
High performance wide screen <strong>and</strong> camera to capture.<br />
A new portable method to enjoy multiple media feature such as clips, movies,<br />
camera, video recording, games, music <strong>and</strong> various much needed portable<br />
utilities, all with enhancing aes<strong>the</strong>tic features to make it <strong>and</strong> worthy successor.<br />
With an ability to store data <strong>and</strong> support multiple formats, Silla gives enough<br />
flexibility for business or pleasure.<br />
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Andrew Morris<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07843 097931<br />
<strong>and</strong>rewbmorris<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Will Nelson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07752 221658<br />
will-n@alloymail.com<br />
Interactive Bus Shelter for Bournemouth<br />
The Interactive Bus Shelter has been designed <strong>and</strong> developed in response to<br />
<strong>the</strong> local area. With <strong>the</strong> concept I have attempted to create a form that captures<br />
<strong>the</strong> drama <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea <strong>and</strong> questions our perception <strong>and</strong> logic. The concept is<br />
also sensitive to seasonal sun paths <strong>and</strong> variations <strong>of</strong> colours we see through<br />
<strong>the</strong> seasons giving <strong>the</strong> shelter a life <strong>of</strong> its own, it will change over time <strong>and</strong><br />
become a catalyst to provide fur<strong>the</strong>r funding into public transport.<br />
All Terrain First Response Vehicle<br />
This project is an idea I have wanted to develop for a while.<br />
The All Terrain First Response Vehicle is a vehicle that can be used to respond<br />
to disaster zones as quickly as possible. It is all-too-familiar hearing about<br />
natural <strong>and</strong> man-made disaster zones that are cut <strong>of</strong>f from much needed aid<br />
because vehicles cannot get through. My design will be a means to reach <strong>and</strong><br />
help <strong>the</strong>se people, taking what is needed to where it’s needed fast.<br />
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Graham Nicholas<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07799 047335<br />
gnicholas90<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Haotian Niu<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07894 863576<br />
bird_winner<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Culture Chair<br />
Does <strong>the</strong> bowler hat conjure up an image <strong>of</strong> Britishness? There are countless<br />
selections <strong>of</strong> icons that spring to mind whenever one hears <strong>the</strong> word “British”.<br />
Our proud icons <strong>and</strong> symbols <strong>of</strong> yesteryear such as <strong>the</strong> bulldog have become<br />
l<strong>and</strong>marks <strong>of</strong> our character identity for generations.<br />
HGV Cabin <strong>Design</strong> Concept<br />
Today, we celebrate <strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> a whole new concept <strong>of</strong> transcontinental HGV<br />
cabin design, aimed at reducing stress in drivers <strong>and</strong> optimising <strong>the</strong> driving<br />
experience by giving <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> most comfortable sitting <strong>and</strong> resting position;<br />
a place <strong>the</strong>y can call home while <strong>the</strong>y are on <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
The aim is to create a modern, iconic <strong>and</strong> symbolic object that emulates Britain<br />
through <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> a suitable furniture item, specifically a chair with <strong>the</strong><br />
intention to capture <strong>the</strong> public’s imagination <strong>and</strong> provoking debate.<br />
The interior is inspired by an aquarium, a surrounding that many will identify<br />
with as being relaxing <strong>and</strong> soothing. From <strong>the</strong> Drive By Wire system <strong>and</strong><br />
24 hours environmental monitoring to <strong>the</strong> dimmable windscreen, interior<br />
illumination <strong>and</strong> HUD dash display, <strong>the</strong> driver is at <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
whole design.<br />
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James Salmon<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07720 400306<br />
jimmmy_s1<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Josh Smith<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07513 034880<br />
Joshua_a_smith<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Airport Relaxation Zone<br />
Air travel is regarded as one <strong>the</strong> most stressful modes <strong>of</strong> transports used today.<br />
The fast-paced <strong>and</strong> busy airport environment can place significant amounts <strong>of</strong><br />
stress both physically <strong>and</strong> mentally on <strong>the</strong> human body leading to user fatigue,<br />
decreased efficiency <strong>and</strong> potential illness. The aim <strong>of</strong> this product is to combat<br />
this by <strong>of</strong>fering travellers a personal escape where <strong>the</strong>y are able to immerse<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves, detach from <strong>the</strong> outside world <strong>and</strong> enjoy an experience which<br />
results in <strong>the</strong>m feeling relaxed <strong>and</strong> revitalized.<br />
Modular Interactive Greenhouse<br />
In many <strong>of</strong> today’s commercially used designs, be it a h<strong>and</strong> held product or a<br />
larger project, disability aspects are <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked or an afterthought. Many<br />
products designed for <strong>the</strong> disabled are <strong>of</strong>ten garish <strong>and</strong> unattractive.<br />
This modular interactive greenhouse addresses both <strong>the</strong> functionality <strong>and</strong><br />
aes<strong>the</strong>tics within design. The modular kit <strong>of</strong> parts also allows creativity <strong>and</strong><br />
customisation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> interior, resulting in a unique <strong>and</strong> user defined product.<br />
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Gareth Thomas<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07825 549722<br />
g_thomas87<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Adam Tye<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07817 533 607<br />
tizadxtr@gmail.com<br />
Swindler Nightclub<br />
“There is a problem with my watch; I have lost four hours <strong>and</strong> I feel<br />
spellbound. It could be <strong>the</strong> hypnotic ferocity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fire, <strong>the</strong> relentless ringing in<br />
my ears or my constant fear that <strong>the</strong> building will collapse on me. My gawping<br />
peers sit at <strong>the</strong>ir throne judging whilst <strong>the</strong>y construct ano<strong>the</strong>r rollie. As I<br />
struggle to find wellbeing my mind tells me to enjoy, to not resist.”<br />
FPS Video Games Controller<br />
This innovative product combines biped <strong>and</strong> vehicular movement <strong>of</strong> a First<br />
Person Shooter (FPS) in a video games environment. Combining <strong>the</strong> latest<br />
technologies, ergonomic form <strong>and</strong> intuitive interface, <strong>the</strong> FPS controller will<br />
bring a new dimension <strong>of</strong> gameplay for <strong>the</strong> hardcore video gamer.<br />
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Joe Winyard<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07851 244769<br />
joe_winyard_designer<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Chris Welch<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07720 893235<br />
chriswelch4<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Underground Station: London 2012 Olympics<br />
In a struggle to prove itself as a triumphant Olympic host city…<br />
Should transportation in London be just a means <strong>of</strong> drifting from ‘A’ to ‘B’? Or<br />
should it be something more?<br />
Driven by analogy <strong>and</strong> functionality…<br />
A perceptual schematic brought into reality by aluminium, light concrete <strong>and</strong><br />
finished steel…<br />
Meticulously constructed to create <strong>the</strong> nature <strong>of</strong> what we might call ‘<strong>the</strong> soul’…<br />
An underground station that has: personality, practicality <strong>and</strong> a<br />
breathtaking aura.”<br />
Single Seat Car Interior<br />
My final design project is a car interior for a Subaru Impreza. I have redesigned<br />
<strong>the</strong> interior to enhance <strong>the</strong> driving experience. I feel <strong>the</strong> current design is<br />
more focused around practicality <strong>and</strong> so does not cater well enough for <strong>the</strong><br />
driver. I have chosen a Subaru Impreza as this is a very high performance rally<br />
car that has been transformed into a road car. My aim is to bring <strong>the</strong> rally car<br />
appearance from <strong>the</strong> outside to <strong>the</strong> interior.<br />
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BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
Conceive<br />
Michael Woolf<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Industrial <strong>Design</strong><br />
07884 181 845<br />
mwoolf@mcomi.net<br />
The intention <strong>of</strong> this project was to find a solution to capturing design<br />
inspiration as it happens, be it an image, sound, idea or concept.<br />
The project looks to fur<strong>the</strong>r this source <strong>of</strong> inspiration by allowing <strong>the</strong> designer<br />
to play with <strong>the</strong> moment <strong>of</strong> ‘clarity’. A key driver <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project’s look was to<br />
mimic <strong>the</strong> much coveted moleskin notebook.<br />
The solution has <strong>the</strong> ability to be adapted through architecture, <strong>and</strong> utilised in<br />
markets outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> design industry.<br />
Stephen Staples<br />
Course Leader<br />
It has been my pleasure over <strong>the</strong> last four<br />
years to watch this cohort <strong>of</strong> students<br />
work hard to develop into fledgling interior<br />
designers capable <strong>of</strong> taking <strong>the</strong>ir place<br />
in some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best commercial design<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices in <strong>the</strong> country. I <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong>m my<br />
congratulations <strong>and</strong> wish <strong>the</strong>m well.<br />
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Lisbeth Aagaard<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07707 620635<br />
lisbethaagaard@gmail.com<br />
Sadie Anderson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07778 548277<br />
sadie<strong>and</strong>erson6<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Tourist Information Centre<br />
The Olympic Games comes to London in 2012 <strong>and</strong> tourism in <strong>the</strong> capital is<br />
expected to increase considerably. I have designed a tourist information centre<br />
for <strong>the</strong> 21st century that combines new technology <strong>and</strong> interactive activities<br />
with <strong>the</strong> traditional elements <strong>of</strong> a tourist information centre. My time at BU <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> experience from my work placement at John Cullen Lighting has given me<br />
a valuable insight in <strong>the</strong> design industry which I look forward being a part <strong>of</strong>.<br />
The Queens St<strong>and</strong><br />
The Queens st<strong>and</strong> is famous for horse riding events, including <strong>the</strong> Derby. My<br />
design would accentuate <strong>the</strong> original use as well as adding new purpose <strong>and</strong><br />
widening <strong>the</strong> audience to add variety. This would provide for a community<br />
which includes royalty <strong>and</strong> gypsies alike, by creating a space that can be used<br />
all year round, including specialist facilities for a disabled riding school. It’s<br />
been challenging to provide for all audiences but <strong>the</strong> project has been exciting<br />
<strong>and</strong> rewarding.<br />
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David Aston<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07914 830936<br />
d_aston@ntlworld.com<br />
Emma Bailey<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07984 669407<br />
mrsmiawallace<br />
@btinternet.com<br />
The Water Tower Spa<br />
The Water Tower Spa uniquely <strong>of</strong>fers a diverse range <strong>of</strong> water facilities over<br />
five floors located in Boscombe. With <strong>the</strong> area becoming an increasingly<br />
attractive seaside residential location, <strong>the</strong> spa <strong>of</strong>fers an ideal place to escape<br />
from <strong>the</strong> stresses <strong>of</strong> life <strong>and</strong> work. The environment will encourage relaxation,<br />
rejuvenation <strong>and</strong> recuperation both physically <strong>and</strong> psychologically. The<br />
course has exp<strong>and</strong>ed my underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different aspects <strong>of</strong> design <strong>and</strong><br />
developed my overall creativity.<br />
The Communication Station<br />
The Communication Station is a state-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-art lounge bar <strong>and</strong> social<br />
networking venue which has been inspired by <strong>the</strong> current popularity <strong>of</strong> social<br />
networking websites such as Facebook <strong>and</strong> Myspace. Opportunities for<br />
interaction amongst users will rely upon <strong>the</strong> integration <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> digital<br />
media applications which are embodied within a shared physical environment.<br />
All visitors will be requested to create a personal pr<strong>of</strong>ile for display upon <strong>the</strong><br />
venue’s own computer network <strong>and</strong> messaging service <strong>and</strong> will have access to<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> additional virtual applications.<br />
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Samantha Barnes<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07905 947685<br />
sbarnes14@hotmail.com<br />
Emily Burnett<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07779 043072<br />
emilyaburnett<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Cooden Cooks<br />
Nelson M<strong>and</strong>ela said “Education is <strong>the</strong> most powerful weapon which you<br />
can use to change <strong>the</strong> world.” Cooden Cooks aims to educate both adults <strong>and</strong><br />
children <strong>of</strong> East Sussex about food <strong>and</strong> nutrition by teaching <strong>the</strong>m how to cook,<br />
in a bid to aleviate <strong>the</strong> current obesity crisis. My BU experience has taught me<br />
a lot. My placement gave me a valuable experience in <strong>the</strong> industry which was<br />
incredibly useful in completing this last year.<br />
The Art Hotel<br />
Based in Bath’s former railway station ‘Green Park’, <strong>the</strong> Art Hotel aims to<br />
re-establish Bath’s reputation for cultural richness, whilst helping Bath<br />
combine both historical attractions <strong>and</strong> new age design. The Art Hotel design<br />
has a unique <strong>and</strong> creative approach, merging a contemporary art gallery <strong>and</strong> a<br />
hotel toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
My placement year fur<strong>the</strong>r entrenched my passion for design <strong>and</strong> has given<br />
me a clearer underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> appreciation <strong>of</strong> what it is like to work in <strong>the</strong><br />
design industry.<br />
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Gemma Cable<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07841 778106<br />
gemma_cable<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Lydia Corfield<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07739 776074<br />
lydiacorfield@me.com<br />
Piccadilly Business Centre<br />
Forty Six’s prominent location in Piccadilly Circus provided me with <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity to design a 24 hour, central, high-end business centre aimed at<br />
delegates seeking a sophisticated yet contemporary venue to hold meetings.<br />
The combination <strong>of</strong> flexibility with convenience is <strong>of</strong>fered through its diverse<br />
meeting rooms, compact accommodation <strong>and</strong> a fine dining restaurant – all<br />
under one ro<strong>of</strong>. The invaluable experience gained on my 40 week placement<br />
at Aukett Ty<strong>the</strong>rleigh (Chelsea,London) provided me with inspiration <strong>and</strong><br />
confidence for my final design.<br />
Bleak House<br />
A unique establishment to <strong>the</strong> area, set within a beautiful Georgian building.<br />
Bleak House uses its location to distinguish itself from nearby London, adding<br />
its air <strong>of</strong> exclusivity. Combining a Michelin Star restaurant with a luxurious<br />
casino, it will provide a self-indulgent experience, designed to entertain<br />
<strong>and</strong> excite.<br />
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Louise Critchlow<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07775 851255<br />
Louisecritchlow<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Emily Duggan<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07970 152490<br />
emily_duggan85<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Surfers’ Break, Guernsey<br />
Responding to <strong>the</strong> rapid increase in British surfing, I have designed a water<br />
sports centre <strong>and</strong> modern hostel on Guernsey’s west coast. ‘Surfers’ Break’<br />
aims to compliment Guernsey’s tourism market by <strong>of</strong>fering facilities specifically<br />
designed for surfers’ needs, within a social <strong>and</strong> ‘chilled’ atmosphere. The<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> my academic studies with <strong>the</strong> valuable work experience I have<br />
gained from design firms in California, London <strong>and</strong> Guernsey has fired my<br />
enthusiasm to become a dedicated member <strong>of</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>essional design team.<br />
<strong>Innovation</strong> Centre<br />
Traditionally, libraries suffer from an image problem. By installing colourful<br />
interiors <strong>and</strong> inspirational design, I aim to transform Waterlooville Library with<br />
a learning space which kids <strong>and</strong> adults see as cool, <strong>the</strong>reby inspiring <strong>the</strong>m to<br />
read <strong>and</strong> learn. I intend to design a new, exciting truly public place that will<br />
cater for all ages. By <strong>of</strong>fering more than just a library, it will be a social resource<br />
that embraces <strong>the</strong> culture <strong>of</strong> our times, regenerating urban spaces <strong>and</strong> bringing<br />
excitement back into libraries.<br />
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Sophie Edwards<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07885 523510<br />
sophieedwardsinterior<br />
design@live.co.uk<br />
Christina Fitzgereld<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07738 014273<br />
miss.fitz-@hotmail.co.uk<br />
DINE – DRINK – DANCE<br />
Sheffield is traditionally known for its steel industry, although today many <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> original industrial buildings are being developed into modern living <strong>and</strong><br />
working spaces for <strong>the</strong> young affluent pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city. The scene<br />
has been set for <strong>the</strong>se people to live <strong>and</strong> work, but where will <strong>the</strong>y play?<br />
Proposed is a three storey complex entertaining a space to dine, drink <strong>and</strong><br />
dance, all within a former industrial building <strong>and</strong> with all <strong>the</strong> glamour <strong>and</strong><br />
sophistication you could imagine.<br />
Luxury Amputee Rehabilitation House<br />
I have designed a luxury environment for adults recovering from recent<br />
amputation. The space allows <strong>the</strong> accommodation <strong>of</strong> 5-6 people to stay for <strong>the</strong><br />
duration <strong>of</strong> 3-4 months with 24 hour care. Facilities such as en-suite bedrooms,<br />
hydro<strong>the</strong>rapy pool, gymnasium <strong>and</strong> communal areas are also <strong>of</strong>fered.<br />
Amputation can occur for many reasons such as accidents, diabetes <strong>and</strong> drug<br />
abuse. I have created an atmosphere for users to adapt, adjust <strong>and</strong> learn how<br />
to cope with everyday life.<br />
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Anna Geldart<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07843 258668<br />
annageldart@me.com<br />
Katarina Holzapfel<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07595 982186<br />
kholzapfel100<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
The Picture Palace<br />
A love <strong>of</strong> design <strong>and</strong> film led me to a 1930s Art Deco cinema in my hometown <strong>of</strong><br />
St Albans. Left derelict for over a decade, this became <strong>the</strong> perfect opportunity<br />
to bring it back to life. Influenced by <strong>the</strong> surreal world <strong>of</strong> film sets, in particular<br />
<strong>the</strong> film 2001: A Space Odyssey <strong>and</strong> work <strong>of</strong> art director Ken Adams, <strong>the</strong><br />
Picture Palace is an independent cinema that aims to enhance <strong>the</strong> escapism <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> film experience outside <strong>the</strong> film alone.<br />
The Overstr<strong>and</strong><br />
The Overst<strong>and</strong> combines <strong>the</strong> ideology <strong>and</strong> reality <strong>of</strong> surf culture. The venue<br />
<strong>and</strong> design will exceed <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> intended demographic. The location<br />
<strong>of</strong> such a venture is key; <strong>the</strong> new artificial reef is central to <strong>the</strong> success<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project <strong>and</strong> thus proximity to The Overstr<strong>and</strong> is vital. The success<br />
<strong>of</strong> The Overstr<strong>and</strong> will be determined by <strong>the</strong> combination <strong>of</strong> surf culture<br />
complimenting design functionality learnt through my time at BU.<br />
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Chantel Dee Jeffers<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07753 299949<br />
chanteljeffers<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Jade Jones<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07850 456 360<br />
xj_jox@hotmail.com<br />
Redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Bracknell Train Station<br />
Bracknell is located 25 miles west <strong>of</strong> London <strong>and</strong> is ideal for commuters. Its<br />
strategic location has been recognised <strong>and</strong> a comprehensive transformation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> town centre is underway. The redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Bracknell Train Station is<br />
essential in order to support <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing economic community<br />
whilst meeting <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>and</strong> aspirations <strong>of</strong> residents <strong>and</strong> commuters. My<br />
placement with Astra Office Interiors has been invaluable towards both my<br />
final year <strong>and</strong> my future career in <strong>the</strong> design industry.<br />
Bridport School <strong>of</strong> Dance<br />
Dance is a creative physical activity that stretches our imagination <strong>and</strong> our<br />
bodies, contributing to <strong>the</strong> health <strong>of</strong> individuals <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> whole community.<br />
The design <strong>of</strong> Bridport Dance School <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> introduction <strong>of</strong> a vibrant dance<br />
festival will be essential to make Bridport a hub <strong>of</strong> dance activity for all ages<br />
<strong>and</strong> abilities. My time at BU has been an invaluable experience. I gained<br />
an insight into <strong>the</strong> design process throughout a placement year which has<br />
provided a foundation from which to progress to an exciting career in <strong>the</strong><br />
design industry.<br />
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Safia Laher<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07709 339356<br />
safialaher@hotmail.com<br />
Lindsey Maggs<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07786 726582<br />
maggslindsey<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
TOBACCO DOCK Sculpture Gallery<br />
Tobacco Dock is a largely unused building in Wapping. The building’s<br />
huge scale <strong>and</strong> strong architectural backdrop is an ideal setting for this<br />
contemporary sculpture gallery. It also incorporates a glass-fronted sculptor’s<br />
studio <strong>and</strong> adjacent events space. This Sculpture Gallery will provide much<br />
needed regeneration to Wapping both through quality content <strong>and</strong> design <strong>and</strong><br />
full-integration with <strong>the</strong> community. Throughout this project I have drawn<br />
vastly from my pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience at MCM Architecture, as well as from<br />
my inspirational time at BU.<br />
Regenerate, Revive<br />
This project provides users with easy access to NHS <strong>and</strong> healthcare facilities<br />
which may usually be inaccessible to those in full time employment. The<br />
project aims to rejuvenate <strong>the</strong> interior to create an “urban oasis” on East<br />
Croydon’s largest traffic isl<strong>and</strong>, currently starved <strong>of</strong> imagination <strong>and</strong> design<br />
influence. My time at BU <strong>and</strong> on work placement at Bell Associates has been<br />
an invaluable experience, where I gained great insight into <strong>the</strong> design process<br />
where I was involved in every stage from concept to completion.<br />
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Felicity Miller<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07754 963709<br />
felicity.miller<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Samantha Moorey<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07970 095207<br />
moorey_s@hotmail.com<br />
Youth Music Centre<br />
Music is a major influence for young people. I have created a space that allows<br />
youths to perform <strong>and</strong> learn about music. It promotes a positive environment,<br />
which will give youths <strong>the</strong> courage to perform, interact with music <strong>and</strong> allow<br />
<strong>the</strong>m to escape from stresses <strong>and</strong> peer pressure. BU has inspired, encouraged<br />
<strong>and</strong> challenged me. My placement year at Richard Faulkner Architects<br />
streng<strong>the</strong>ned my confidence <strong>and</strong> experience. I now feel ready to contribute to a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional design team.<br />
View<br />
During my childhood, we always spent our holidays in Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> I have<br />
some great memories. My intentions were to create a space for o<strong>the</strong>rs to be<br />
inspired <strong>and</strong> appreciate <strong>the</strong> English countryside. During my Placement Year<br />
at Lyon Sleeman + Hoare, I developed a greater underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> sustainable<br />
technologies <strong>and</strong> wanted to create a space that not only fits within <strong>the</strong><br />
l<strong>and</strong>scape but enhances it, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> time that people spend inside it.<br />
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Ganga Morton<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07912 549067<br />
ganga.morton<br />
@inbox.com<br />
Kira Phillips<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07525 655905<br />
kira_phillips<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
A long-lost icon <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Victorian era, Exeter’s old power station was opened in<br />
1905 <strong>and</strong> ab<strong>and</strong>oned in 1960. Disused for 50 years, it is a classic construction<br />
with intricate detail. The concept is to bring life back to <strong>the</strong> power station in<br />
<strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> an art experience. Art galleries connect communities, past, present<br />
<strong>and</strong> future; art is <strong>the</strong> thread <strong>of</strong> culture that we can see in all ages<br />
<strong>and</strong> communities.<br />
Drop. Thread. Gorgeous<br />
Not enough <strong>of</strong> today’s fashion followers dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘Ethical’ stamp <strong>of</strong><br />
approval. TRAIDremade is a Charity Shop fashion label; unwanted clo<strong>the</strong>s are<br />
reinvented into one-<strong>of</strong>f ‘must haves’. A year’s experience with Virgile & Stone,<br />
specialising in Luxury Retail, stressed that it is increasingly harder to grab <strong>the</strong><br />
attention <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> high-street shopper. I propose that TRAIDremade combines <strong>the</strong><br />
shop floor with a manufacturing studio, allowing <strong>the</strong> customer to peek behind<br />
<strong>the</strong> scenes <strong>and</strong> appreciate <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> creating <strong>the</strong> garment, thus creating<br />
an innovative eco-shopping experience.<br />
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Gary Frazer Read<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07841 666834<br />
frazer86@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Kailee Richards<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07717 885341<br />
kailee_richards<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
The Retreat<br />
The Retreat transforms <strong>the</strong> existing Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, London,<br />
originally an Edwardian tea pavilion, to integrate <strong>the</strong> social qualities <strong>of</strong> a<br />
traditional Gentlemen’s club, within <strong>the</strong> context <strong>of</strong> an informal <strong>and</strong> casual<br />
atmosphere. This eclectic design concept aims to translate <strong>and</strong> compliment <strong>the</strong><br />
rich architecture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing building. The Retreat aims to provide a hub <strong>of</strong><br />
social, casual <strong>and</strong> relaxing facilities to engage <strong>the</strong> young male pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>and</strong><br />
to provide a distraction from <strong>the</strong> stresses he encounters through city life.<br />
Museum for <strong>the</strong> Community<br />
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. A modern community based museum,<br />
displaying <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community up to present day, with interaction,<br />
relaxation, learning <strong>and</strong> spaces for spending time. The museum interior will be<br />
<strong>the</strong>med on <strong>the</strong> history <strong>and</strong> original ideas <strong>of</strong> Letchworth Garden City <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
surrounding community, with emphasis on <strong>the</strong> encircling green belt, history in<br />
<strong>the</strong> war <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘three magnets’ – Country, City <strong>and</strong> Country-City.<br />
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Kieran Roper<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07786 373990<br />
Kieranroper<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Hannah Ross<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07981 817725<br />
hannahmarieross<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Network Lifestyle<br />
An opportunity to bring inspiration through design <strong>and</strong> concept into our society<br />
from <strong>the</strong> visions <strong>and</strong> drive <strong>of</strong> one hopeful young inspired, soon to be qualified<br />
designer entering <strong>the</strong> design world with a passion for success. The idea for<br />
Network Lifestyle came from all <strong>the</strong> elements I have experienced during<br />
my course <strong>and</strong> was greatly influenced by <strong>the</strong> placement year in Miami. The<br />
building became a life force <strong>of</strong> its own, a world dictated by its users, giving<br />
once a derelict edifice back to <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
Mayfield Station – Graffiti Gallery & Skatepark<br />
My idea is to use <strong>the</strong> derelict industrial shell <strong>of</strong> an Edwardian railway station<br />
as a backdrop for eccentric art <strong>and</strong> modern extreme sports. The space is<br />
aimed towards passionate graffiti artists <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> skateboarding community<br />
– two skills closely related to one ano<strong>the</strong>r. The gallery <strong>and</strong> skate park will be<br />
incorporated to work toge<strong>the</strong>r ra<strong>the</strong>r than separately. My concept creates a<br />
space that acts as a canvas for artistic expression. The space should inspire<br />
creativity <strong>and</strong> spark a union between graffiti artists <strong>and</strong> art enthusiasts.<br />
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Rebecca Ruff<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07966 849626<br />
bex_999@hotmail.com<br />
Elixmar Sanchez<br />
Rodriguez<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07800 811658<br />
sanchezely13<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
An Educational Space to Reduce Youth Crime<br />
1% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK population are adult <strong>of</strong>fenders <strong>and</strong> 7% <strong>of</strong> those are male young<br />
<strong>of</strong>fenders aged between 18 <strong>and</strong> 20. As learning difficulties, behavioural<br />
problems <strong>and</strong> troubled backgrounds in children can cause a rise in youth<br />
crime, I am showing that if <strong>the</strong>se children are educated correctly, <strong>the</strong>re will<br />
be less need for young <strong>of</strong>fenders programs <strong>and</strong> prison spaces as <strong>the</strong> number<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders will be reduced. This project shows an original space which will<br />
change <strong>the</strong> way designers look at educational design.<br />
Food & Amusement Centre<br />
This three floor centre is aim to provide a great family experience, giving<br />
everyone <strong>the</strong> opportunity to enjoy <strong>the</strong> diversity <strong>and</strong> different levels <strong>of</strong><br />
entertainment all in one place. It will hold a wide range <strong>of</strong> fast food restaurants<br />
with plenty seating, various forms <strong>of</strong> social networking activities, like a cybercafe,<br />
kids interactive playgrounds <strong>and</strong> an amusement centre with <strong>the</strong> most<br />
popular games for kids <strong>and</strong> adults.<br />
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Leonie Sprigings<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07921 527448<br />
leonie.sprigings<br />
@btinternet.com<br />
Jennifer Wakefield<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07841 716428<br />
jwakefield@care2.com<br />
Indoor Water Sports Centre<br />
The Indoor Water Sports Centre is designed to combine retail <strong>and</strong> sports,<br />
enabling consumers <strong>the</strong> opportunity to buy <strong>and</strong> test water sports equipment in<br />
a controllable indoor environment. The centre will <strong>of</strong>fer training <strong>and</strong> advice in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> water sports. These sports will include sailing, windsurfing, rowing<br />
<strong>and</strong> kayaking.<br />
The PARC (Public Arts, Audio <strong>and</strong> Recreation Centre)<br />
The restructure <strong>of</strong> a concrete car park into a contemporary arts <strong>and</strong> installation<br />
space with <strong>the</strong> ability to host live <strong>and</strong> pre-recorded sound performance remains<br />
at <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong> this project. Play between <strong>the</strong> exterior <strong>and</strong> interior <strong>of</strong> this shell<br />
structure creates a raw natural tone while sound enriches <strong>the</strong> connection<br />
between installation <strong>and</strong> visitor within this arts centre designed for central<br />
Camberley, Surrey. A placement with <strong>the</strong> German based company Huf Haus<br />
encouraged my pr<strong>of</strong>essional development, having particularly influenced my<br />
design presentation skills.<br />
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The Cren<br />
Nathan Watson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong><br />
07970 095207<br />
jollygreennath<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
For my final design project I have combined my intrigue in personal<br />
relationships <strong>and</strong> psychology with <strong>the</strong> shopping experience. I have created<br />
an area which I’ve labelled as a ‘Cren’ for <strong>the</strong> consumer to go when <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are tired <strong>of</strong> shopping <strong>and</strong> wish to recharge. It contains computer consoles,<br />
internet access, bars, quiet reading areas, a canteen <strong>and</strong> board games for<br />
<strong>the</strong> consumer’s amusement. My time at BU <strong>and</strong> my placement whilst being<br />
enjoyable has also given me a strong platform to kick start my career.<br />
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Being involved with <strong>the</strong><br />
student placement programme<br />
from Bournemouth University<br />
since 2002 has proved to be<br />
an invaluable asset to our<br />
business. We give talented<br />
students a taste <strong>of</strong> ‘real world’<br />
work experience, <strong>and</strong> in return<br />
we receive leading edge<br />
design knowledge <strong>and</strong> an<br />
insight into new technologies.<br />
David Wyles- Managing Director – Inox Equip Ltd<br />
”<br />
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<strong>Design</strong>ing tomorrow, today<br />
Jennie Hiett<br />
Course Leader<br />
This is an exciting <strong>and</strong> challenging course<br />
aimed at developing individual creativity<br />
<strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice, <strong>and</strong> extending<br />
students’ technical <strong>and</strong> design capabilities.<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> industry based assignments enables students<br />
to develop a strong personal style <strong>and</strong> become flexible <strong>and</strong><br />
enquiring individuals. Work-based learning is incorporated<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> course, with a work placement a core part <strong>of</strong><br />
year two.<br />
Regular visits to exhibitions run alongside a European visit<br />
in March <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> international textile fair Premiere Vision<br />
Paris in September. The final major project requires <strong>the</strong><br />
student to produce a six outfit collection to be shown as a<br />
catwalk collection.<br />
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Kirsty Bain<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07707 085381<br />
kirstyxxx2002<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Sarah Brown<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07796 951919<br />
sazzabrown<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
My collection was originally inspired by <strong>the</strong> cut <strong>and</strong> silhouette <strong>of</strong> 18th Century<br />
fashions. As Vivienne Westwood said: ‘we have to look to <strong>the</strong> past to create<br />
<strong>the</strong> future’. The full silhouette <strong>and</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t structure are obtained by using ga<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
<strong>and</strong> ruffles manipulated to achieve a modern day version <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bustle, <strong>and</strong><br />
give <strong>the</strong> collection a contemporary twist. The monotone cream <strong>and</strong> black colour<br />
palette gives a clean platform for <strong>the</strong> combined prints, which evoke decorative<br />
period wallpapers.<br />
A unique <strong>and</strong> fresh womenswear collection asking to define...<br />
what is perfection?<br />
Through exploring this idea visually, my muse lost her identity <strong>and</strong> became<br />
a robot-like woman, restricted in her movements. Oversized shapes limit <strong>the</strong><br />
body’s natural motion, with contrasting undergarments that cling to curves.<br />
New translucent silicone enables you to see this contrast, exposing both layers.<br />
Metallic finish silver jerseys create a space age feel, but with added flashes <strong>of</strong><br />
bright colour. To finish <strong>the</strong> garments intricate seaming details create innovative<br />
surface texture, adding depth to each shape.<br />
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Tanya Jane Clarke<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07805 072560<br />
tanjane@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Maria Dragsbaek<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
+45 51728219<br />
mariadragsbaek<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
A play on <strong>the</strong> unexpected; experimenting with irregularities <strong>and</strong> mishaps.<br />
My collection has a relaxed casual feel with inflated, voluminous silhouettes<br />
drawn in <strong>and</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>red with drawstrings or oversized smocking. Using a<br />
chalky barely <strong>the</strong>re colour palette , <strong>and</strong> a haphazard range <strong>of</strong> fabrics gives an<br />
effortless eclectic feel, layering fabrics <strong>and</strong> distorting shapes with a new take<br />
on smocking.<br />
A voluminous <strong>and</strong> sexy look inspired by <strong>the</strong> aes<strong>the</strong>tic universe <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
elegance <strong>of</strong> a Japanese warrior. A functional separates collection for young<br />
women who want to dress ‘outside <strong>the</strong> box’. The overall expression is very<br />
minimalist; to emphasise this I have chosen to use monotones such as white,<br />
grey <strong>and</strong> black, highlighted by vibrant peach to give <strong>the</strong> collection a modern<br />
edge. Fabrication is an <strong>of</strong>f-beat mix <strong>of</strong> lea<strong>the</strong>r, s<strong>of</strong>t jerseys <strong>and</strong> techno/<br />
performance fabrics with an element <strong>of</strong> shine.<br />
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Lisa Gibson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07891 383755<br />
lisagibson_8730<br />
@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Emma Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07747 794051<br />
dialema@talk21.com<br />
Abstracted Nature; a fresh take on <strong>the</strong> intricate detailed patterns found in flora<br />
<strong>and</strong> fauna. A mixed separates collection using clean cutting, alongside personal<br />
textural pieces. New surface decoration interpreting natural forms, with h<strong>and</strong><br />
embroidered techniques. Traditional suitings, lea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> lightweight jerseys<br />
are used alongside h<strong>and</strong> woven textiles. A natural monotone colour palette <strong>of</strong><br />
black, tan brown <strong>and</strong> cream, is highlighted by lime green.<br />
Inspired by geometric shapes <strong>and</strong> architecture, this womenswear spring/<br />
summer collection, combines fluid digitally printed geometric images taken<br />
from carved stone surfaces with more structured three dimensional cutting.<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> mixed separates <strong>and</strong> dresses, <strong>the</strong> colour palette is a vibrant<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> vivid red, sun yellow, leaf green, regal purple, cobalt blue<br />
<strong>and</strong> orange. Fabrics are a mix <strong>of</strong> fluid silk satins <strong>and</strong> cotton sateens, digitally<br />
printed using manipulated geometric surfaces.<br />
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Astrid Amalie Juliussen<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
+45 20167469<br />
astrid.juliussen<br />
@gmail.com<br />
Rachel Kerins<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07835 366670<br />
rachkez369<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Stylish Attitude: Falling in love with <strong>the</strong> comfort <strong>of</strong> sports wear <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> old<br />
techniques <strong>of</strong> Madeleine Vionnet, this collection is a combination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two.<br />
My silhouettes came through experimentation on <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong> using s<strong>of</strong>t fabrics, a<br />
traditional mans shirt <strong>and</strong> an old romantic dress. The look is sleek with draped<br />
volume, deep necklines <strong>and</strong> wrapped collars; colours are girlish red tones,<br />
raspberry, fuschia <strong>and</strong> baby pink, <strong>of</strong>fset by ocean blue, silver grey, black<br />
<strong>and</strong> lime.<br />
Traditional versus contemporary; a womenswear Spring/Summer collection<br />
reinventing traditional tailored shapes as a young classic, but trendy look. Style<br />
lines are reworked using modern angular cutting lines <strong>and</strong> engineered around<br />
<strong>the</strong> body to emphasise <strong>the</strong> sharp silhouette. Fabrics are a mix <strong>of</strong> tailored wools<br />
<strong>and</strong> suitings with sheer shirtings used to bring a sleek modern edge for <strong>the</strong><br />
younger market.<br />
I have used a combination <strong>of</strong> retro muted browns, turquoise <strong>and</strong> navy colours<br />
to stay true to my original research.<br />
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Emma Kimberley<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07976 260108<br />
emiekimbo@hotmail.com<br />
Nicklas Kunz<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
+4542400253<br />
nicklaskk@<strong>of</strong>ir.dk<br />
Inspired by dark winters <strong>and</strong> frosty fairy tales, this young <strong>and</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tly feminine<br />
separates collection folds <strong>and</strong> drapes around <strong>the</strong> female form. Moody colours<br />
evoked by inky skys <strong>and</strong> winter nights; midnight blues <strong>and</strong> rainy day greys<br />
from <strong>the</strong> dark <strong>and</strong> mysterious trend, Unexpected Poetry Autumn / Winter 09/10.<br />
Personal textural surface prints developed from snow covered surfaces <strong>and</strong><br />
natural frost patterns.<br />
Intrigue is under our skin <strong>and</strong> within us all. Taking a lead from <strong>the</strong> gay fetish<br />
milieu, I have taken inspiration from <strong>the</strong> enclosed world <strong>of</strong> gay lea<strong>the</strong>r bars,<br />
an edgy civilised fetishism menswear collection. Dark surface textured <strong>and</strong><br />
laser cut lea<strong>the</strong>rs imply a claustrophobic tension to create sensual menswear<br />
to express <strong>the</strong> fetishism that lies within us all, from <strong>the</strong> ordinary man on <strong>the</strong><br />
street to <strong>the</strong> most extreme personality.<br />
A wearable collection for everyday – exposing a state <strong>of</strong> mind.<br />
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Francesca Lombardi<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07806 761638<br />
fran_lombardi<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Michelle McDonald<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07814 059849<br />
m-mcdonald84<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
The faded seaside beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Italian coastline, past <strong>and</strong> present, observed<br />
<strong>and</strong> brought to life through evocative childlike drawings in chalky pastel tones.<br />
A textile based womenswear Spring/Summer collection using a combination<br />
<strong>of</strong> h<strong>and</strong> painted silks, screen printed <strong>and</strong> digital images; from naïve eyes, <strong>the</strong><br />
exciting colours sail across silk jersey, lightweight wools <strong>and</strong> sheers. Delicate<br />
stucco plaster shades reflect <strong>the</strong> faded retro glory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> jubilant lifestyle… la<br />
dolce vita.<br />
An Autumn/ Winter womenswear collection influenced by <strong>the</strong> art form that<br />
is tribal body scarification. The collection comprises <strong>of</strong> loosely structured<br />
garments that have an innovative mix <strong>of</strong> fabrics, combining lea<strong>the</strong>r, silk jersey<br />
<strong>and</strong> natural wools. The use <strong>of</strong> chunky cording <strong>and</strong> seaming exaggerates <strong>and</strong><br />
traces <strong>the</strong> lines <strong>of</strong> scarification across <strong>and</strong> around <strong>the</strong> body. This incorporated<br />
with a decadent use <strong>of</strong> fabric manipulation, which twists <strong>and</strong> unravels to reveal<br />
<strong>the</strong> story behind <strong>the</strong> unseen beauty <strong>of</strong> a scar.<br />
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Emma McGinn<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07786 983398<br />
emmalucymcginn<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Mitzi Ordell Moeller<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
+45 60121628<br />
mordellm@hotmail.com<br />
Quirky <strong>and</strong> sophisticated with sharp tailoring <strong>and</strong> strong lines. This collection<br />
has a retro feel which is echoed in <strong>the</strong> print <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>f beat colour palette <strong>of</strong> ocean<br />
blue, aqua, blue smoke, tan, jade <strong>and</strong> tangerine. Geometric shapes are used<br />
to give volume <strong>and</strong> depth, whilst <strong>the</strong> layering <strong>of</strong> contrasting flannel suitings,<br />
lea<strong>the</strong>r, cottons <strong>and</strong> performance fabrics gives an ultra modern feel.<br />
The collection has been produced using carefully sourced fabrics from pre <strong>and</strong><br />
post consumer waste.<br />
A challenge to order, this collection aspires to catch <strong>the</strong> eye <strong>and</strong> make<br />
its audience curious. As in a gallery where six different works <strong>of</strong> art are<br />
juxtaposed alongside each o<strong>the</strong>r, you are drawn <strong>and</strong> attracted to look fur<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Sophisticated intricate cutting with haphazard details, fabrication is fresh<br />
using blue tones, <strong>and</strong> metallics, mixed with eclectic bright <strong>and</strong> monotone, h<strong>and</strong><br />
drawn digital prints. The range caters for young women who dress classically,<br />
but are fascinated by colour <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> edgy street environment.<br />
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Siti Umi Rufaidah<br />
Mohamad<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07955 953219<br />
Umi_rufaidah<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Sophia Pownall<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07919 001772<br />
sophia-rosa<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
H<strong>and</strong> drawn observational images <strong>of</strong> Islamic architecture mirror <strong>and</strong> twist<br />
to create a range <strong>of</strong> Fornasetti styled personal prints. The clean black <strong>and</strong><br />
white palette allows for a range <strong>of</strong> smooth <strong>and</strong> satinised surfaces within <strong>the</strong><br />
fabrication, to reflect <strong>the</strong> complex <strong>and</strong> almost abstract patterns, created by <strong>the</strong><br />
manipulation <strong>and</strong> repetition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> architectural images. Style lines are simple<br />
yet innovative, achieved by allowing <strong>the</strong> manipulation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> printed images<br />
around <strong>the</strong> body to direct <strong>the</strong> cut <strong>and</strong> fit.<br />
A comment on our human vulnerability: a mix <strong>of</strong> truth <strong>and</strong> façade, <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong><br />
composure versus protection. The key silhouette is top heavy with s<strong>of</strong>t flowing,<br />
capacious shapes. Core fabrics are transparent layered sheers, in a range <strong>of</strong><br />
flesh tones <strong>and</strong> moody greys. Contrast comes from blending working denims<br />
<strong>and</strong> lea<strong>the</strong>r with faintly printed chiffons.<br />
Dada influence is focal to <strong>the</strong> embellishment, incorporating traditional<br />
haberdashery to surface decoration in an unanticipated manner.<br />
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Emmie Robinson<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07845 083422<br />
ello_ducky<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Samantha Titcombe<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07933 437281<br />
Samantha_louise_uk<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
A simple oversized silhouette, created from <strong>the</strong> deconstruction <strong>and</strong><br />
reorganisation <strong>of</strong> a man’s tailored jacket, each garment moving organically<br />
to <strong>the</strong> next. The enlarged <strong>and</strong> plagiarised elements, from <strong>the</strong> lapels down to<br />
<strong>the</strong> lining <strong>and</strong> stitch detailing, add character to <strong>the</strong> collection,looking from <strong>the</strong><br />
inside out, exp<strong>and</strong>ing on <strong>the</strong> comical misuse <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> suit as displayed by Charlie<br />
Chaplin. Subtle differences in <strong>the</strong> colour palette <strong>of</strong> blues: midnight, navy <strong>and</strong><br />
black, play amongst a fabrication <strong>of</strong> traditional suiting <strong>and</strong> linings.<br />
Based around architecture <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> innovative buildings <strong>of</strong> contemporary<br />
designers, this range takes influence from <strong>the</strong> form <strong>and</strong> shapes <strong>the</strong>se striking<br />
structures create.<br />
I have used an asymmetric silhouette to accentuate <strong>the</strong> shape <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> female<br />
body. A mixture <strong>of</strong> angular <strong>and</strong> curved style lines combine with body sculpting.<br />
The gentle palette <strong>of</strong> black, white, purple <strong>and</strong> silver greys, <strong>of</strong>fers boldness to<br />
<strong>the</strong> collection; a balance <strong>of</strong> light delicate feminine touches achieved through<br />
<strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> personal floral <strong>and</strong> textured leaf prints.<br />
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S<strong>of</strong>ia Tsempera<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
00306948968486<br />
s<strong>of</strong>iatsempera<br />
@yahoo.com<br />
Anna-Liina Vakram<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07503 945886<br />
annaliina@gmail.com<br />
A young collection, originally inspired by <strong>the</strong> new pop surrealism echoed in<br />
<strong>the</strong> films <strong>of</strong> Tim Burton <strong>and</strong> artwork <strong>of</strong> Marc Ryden; mixed with ideas gained<br />
through experimentation on <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong>. Fabric manipulation exaggerates a<br />
confident <strong>and</strong> powerful yet s<strong>of</strong>t femininity, to emphasise <strong>the</strong> unselfconscious<br />
sexuality <strong>of</strong> a young woman. The colouration, a combination <strong>of</strong> classic black<br />
<strong>and</strong> white with clashing vibrant pink <strong>and</strong> yellow, portrays <strong>the</strong> innocent<br />
seductiveness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> girl/woman.<br />
The conflict <strong>of</strong> confusion <strong>and</strong> denial lurk; a collection telling <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> an<br />
outwardly confident woman protecting her vulnerable side. Initial research was<br />
into my own feelings <strong>and</strong> emotions at a crossing point in my life. Structured<br />
<strong>and</strong> exaggerated shapes wrap <strong>and</strong> surround <strong>the</strong> body, but inside is freedom.<br />
Dark muted colours reflect <strong>and</strong> extend a sombre claustrophobic mood.<br />
Fabrication is structured with a rough edge to <strong>the</strong> surface finish. She prefers to<br />
stay in <strong>the</strong> shadows …<br />
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Fabiola Vicente-Soto<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07738 208071<br />
fabivicst@hotmail.com<br />
Nikki Wakeford<br />
BA (Hons)<br />
Fashion & Textiles<br />
07590 502664<br />
enfysmaelona<br />
@hotmail.co.uk<br />
A summer visit to my homel<strong>and</strong>, Peru, fired research into <strong>the</strong> rich legacy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Inca tribe. Inspired by historical artefacts <strong>and</strong> Incan patterns, my collection<br />
is filled with layers <strong>of</strong> mystery, hidden prints <strong>and</strong> shapes juxtaposed to relate<br />
to <strong>the</strong>ir vibrant love <strong>of</strong> creation <strong>and</strong> life. Colour is a rich mixture <strong>of</strong> purples,<br />
reds, browns <strong>and</strong> greens, with vibrant flashes to give a lively playful look.<br />
H<strong>and</strong> embellishment nets clash with vibrant prints in a mix <strong>of</strong> traditional <strong>and</strong><br />
performance fabrics.<br />
My collection takes inspiration from origami, corrugation <strong>and</strong> tessellation<br />
patterns. Initial experimentation on <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong> using paper, employed folding<br />
<strong>and</strong> stiffening techniques to hold <strong>the</strong> form, ideas later translated into s<strong>of</strong>ter<br />
jersey fabrics. The silhouettes focus on <strong>the</strong> exaggeration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> female form<br />
with an emphasis on <strong>the</strong> waist line. The colour palette is clean, contrasting<br />
block muted brights used to accentuate <strong>the</strong> shadow <strong>and</strong> light planes caused by<br />
<strong>the</strong> deliberate folds <strong>and</strong> tucks.<br />
Structured crisp separates contrast with s<strong>of</strong>t shapes in traditional shirtings<br />
<strong>and</strong> jerseys.<br />
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Advertise your company here…<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Sustainable Graphics<br />
& Packaging<br />
…<strong>and</strong> be seen by more than 3,500 people<br />
The <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong> & <strong>Innovation</strong> typically attracts over<br />
1,500 visitors from industry <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> general public during its<br />
invitation-only launch night <strong>and</strong> three-day general opening.<br />
Sponsoring <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> provides a valuable opportunity to raise <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
<strong>of</strong> your company <strong>and</strong> network with <strong>the</strong> inventors <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong><br />
tomorrow.<br />
For more information please contact Helen Stickl<strong>and</strong> on 07725 781813 or<br />
email hstickl<strong>and</strong>@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Melinda<br />
Watson<br />
Course Leader<br />
A creative designer’s role is key; decisions<br />
made during <strong>the</strong> design process can<br />
dramatically reduce environmental <strong>and</strong><br />
social impact <strong>and</strong> contribute positively to a<br />
sustainable future.<br />
This unique course aims to explore, challenge <strong>and</strong><br />
apply <strong>the</strong> latest thinking for sustainable design. It<br />
concentrates on creative design <strong>and</strong> ecology, <strong>and</strong> focuses<br />
on sustainable materials, life cycles, cradle-to-cradle<br />
thinking <strong>and</strong> managing complexity. The balance, conflict<br />
<strong>and</strong> convergence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se factors are considered to enable<br />
potential holistic solutions. It prepares students for a multidisciplinary,<br />
multi-industry pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
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Thomas<br />
Horwood-Luscombe<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Sustainable Graphics<br />
& Packaging<br />
07766 118432<br />
tomluscombe@me.com<br />
Kim Marsh<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Sustainable Graphics<br />
& Packaging<br />
07813 389714<br />
Kim.Marsh<br />
@uk.thalesgroup.com<br />
Sustainable E-Commerce Concept<br />
Online shopping is <strong>the</strong> fastest growing retail sector, but little has changed in<br />
<strong>the</strong> way goods are over-packaged <strong>and</strong> shipped to consumers. As a sustainable<br />
graphic designer, my major project focuses on new packaging concepts, a<br />
complete visual identity <strong>and</strong> an ethical business model, with a new cradle-tocradle<br />
approach. I feel I am now a designer for a sustainable future, prepared<br />
to think outside <strong>the</strong> limitations <strong>of</strong> modern graphics <strong>and</strong> packaging design, with<br />
environmentally astute alternatives.<br />
‘Preserves’ – An Eco-Local Concept<br />
Economic sustainability is best secured by <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> local or regional selfreliant,<br />
community economies. As a local graphic designer, my major project<br />
focuses on sustainable packaging concepts <strong>and</strong> materials using a cradle-tocradle<br />
approach, a complete visual identity <strong>and</strong> an ethical business model to<br />
boost <strong>the</strong> local economy. I am a designer looking for a sustainable future to<br />
encourage environmentally sound design solutions.<br />
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Scott McRoy<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Sustainable Graphics<br />
& Packaging<br />
07837 421359<br />
scott_mcroy<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
Holly Stevens<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
Sustainable Graphics<br />
& Packaging<br />
07972 044823<br />
01935 426294<br />
HStevens0@gmail.com<br />
Sustainable Fashion Concept<br />
Mainstream Fashion is wasteful, having no purpose except to induce change.<br />
My major project focuses on a complete visual identity, advertising <strong>and</strong> a<br />
sustainable business model for an alternative, ethically sound, charity clo<strong>the</strong>s<br />
shop concept aimed at young mainstream consumers. Unwanted clothing,<br />
vintage materials <strong>and</strong> fabrics are reused or redesigned <strong>and</strong> reformed into<br />
unique one-<strong>of</strong>f garments, to <strong>the</strong> full extent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir lifespan. I look forward to<br />
incorporating sustainable values into all aspects <strong>of</strong> my future design work.<br />
‘Green is <strong>the</strong> New Black’ – An Awareness Campaign<br />
In a world where plastic is rapidly becoming <strong>the</strong> enemy <strong>and</strong> green is <strong>the</strong> new<br />
black, it is important that <strong>the</strong> youth <strong>of</strong> today are encouraged to embrace<br />
environmentally aware behavior <strong>and</strong> habits. My major project focuses on an<br />
‘awareness’ group, campaign <strong>and</strong> event to connect young people with arising<br />
plastic issues we are now facing, whilst combining fun, creativity, competition<br />
<strong>and</strong> learning. I believe ‘sustainability’ should be incorporated in all my design<br />
work in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
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Research Centres<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Simulation<br />
Research Centre<br />
Product development is a costly<br />
necessity – or it can be without<br />
<strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> advanced simulation<br />
technologies such as those<br />
available at BU.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> help <strong>of</strong> simulation,<br />
complex products <strong>and</strong> systems can<br />
be designed, developed <strong>and</strong> tested,<br />
all within <strong>the</strong> virtual environment.<br />
This helps to reduce time <strong>and</strong><br />
cost by minimising <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong><br />
unnecessary design iterations.<br />
To meet <strong>the</strong> challenges that face<br />
modern industries, our <strong>Design</strong><br />
Simulation Research Centre focuses<br />
on leading research in three<br />
<strong>the</strong>mes: Simulated Engineering<br />
Analysis, Creative <strong>Design</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />
Virtual Manufacturing Processes.<br />
For more information, please<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> Director, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Siamak Noroozi.<br />
Email:<br />
snoroozi@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Sustainable <strong>Design</strong><br />
Research Centre<br />
Studies <strong>of</strong> surface wear<br />
mechanisms <strong>and</strong> integration <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable development issues<br />
within advanced in engineering<br />
components <strong>and</strong> systems are<br />
<strong>the</strong> underlying principles <strong>of</strong><br />
this Research Centre. Issues <strong>of</strong><br />
tribology (friction, wear <strong>and</strong><br />
lubrication) are studied to help<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir influence on<br />
product durability <strong>and</strong> energy<br />
consumption.<br />
The activities <strong>of</strong> this <strong>the</strong>me<br />
include three areas: Tribology <strong>and</strong><br />
Environmental <strong>Design</strong>; Ceramics<br />
Tribology; <strong>and</strong> Sustainable<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Education. The Centre has<br />
extensive experimental facilities<br />
to assess wear mechanisms <strong>of</strong><br />
rolling <strong>and</strong> sliding contacts. This<br />
includes a rotary tribometer, a<br />
micro-frication machine <strong>and</strong> a<br />
scanning surface microscope. We<br />
have formed strong partnerships<br />
with multinational companies such<br />
as SKF (Ne<strong>the</strong>rl<strong>and</strong>s), Oakl<strong>and</strong><br />
Ridge National Laboratories (USA),<br />
Royal National Lifeboat Institution<br />
(RNLI), Energetix, Smith & Nephew<br />
plc, <strong>and</strong> secured funding from The<br />
Royal Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
<strong>and</strong> EPSRC. Collaborative work<br />
is also being carried out with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r universities such as Oviedo<br />
University in Spain, Ashikaga<br />
Institute in Japan <strong>and</strong> County<br />
Carlow Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
in Irel<strong>and</strong>.<br />
For more information, please<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> Director, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Mark Hadfield.<br />
Email:<br />
mhadfield@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Smart Technology<br />
Research Centre<br />
The Smart Technology Research<br />
Centre (STRC) has been formed<br />
to capitalise on <strong>the</strong> existing<br />
expertise <strong>and</strong> synergy within <strong>the</strong><br />
Computational Intelligence <strong>and</strong><br />
Biomedical Engineering Research<br />
Groups, as well as <strong>the</strong> broader<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills within <strong>the</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong>, Engineering<br />
& Computing.<br />
Our staff are able to respond<br />
to <strong>the</strong> increasing need for<br />
advanced innovative technological<br />
solutions in a variety <strong>of</strong> important<br />
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application areas. Our experience<br />
in <strong>the</strong> following areas has helped<br />
establish an interdisciplinary <strong>and</strong><br />
integrative Centre:<br />
• Cognitive systems <strong>and</strong> robotics<br />
• Psychology<br />
• Computer science<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Computational mechanics<br />
For more information, contact <strong>the</strong><br />
Director, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bogdan Gabrys.<br />
Email:<br />
bgabrys@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Systems<br />
Research Centre<br />
The S<strong>of</strong>tware Systems Research<br />
Centre focuses on <strong>the</strong> research,<br />
development <strong>and</strong> application<br />
<strong>of</strong> innovative modelling tools<br />
<strong>and</strong> technologies for s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
systems. A particular emphasis is<br />
upon research that impacts<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice<br />
Hence, research focuses are geared<br />
to those phases <strong>of</strong> development that<br />
are ei<strong>the</strong>r particularly problematic<br />
(in terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware industry)<br />
or which have <strong>the</strong> biggest impact<br />
on project success (or o<strong>the</strong>rwise).<br />
We concentrate, <strong>the</strong>refore, upon<br />
those <strong>of</strong>ten neglected ‘upstream’<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering<br />
that have a major impact on<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware development practice,<br />
such as moving from business<br />
perspectives through requirements<br />
to s<strong>of</strong>tware design.<br />
For more information, please<br />
contact Co-Director Sheridan Jeary<br />
or Co-Director Dr Keith Phalp.<br />
Emails:<br />
sjeary@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
kphalp@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Psychology Research<br />
Group<br />
The newly-formed Psychology<br />
Research Group brings toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
researchers in education,<br />
cognition, communication,<br />
psychophysiology, information<br />
<strong>and</strong> communications technology,<br />
<strong>and</strong> environmental psychology.<br />
As well as pursuing individual<br />
research interests, a common<br />
research focus is quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />
across <strong>the</strong> adult lifespan.<br />
By studying social <strong>and</strong> cognitive<br />
skills (<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> psychological<br />
processes that underlie <strong>the</strong>m),<br />
<strong>the</strong> effect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> environment<br />
on behaviour <strong>and</strong> emotion, <strong>and</strong><br />
educational techniques to assist<br />
<strong>and</strong> enhance personal development,<br />
we hope to better underst<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> issues that subjectively <strong>and</strong><br />
objectively affect quality <strong>of</strong> life from<br />
adolescence to old age.<br />
For more information please contact<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sine McDougall.<br />
Email:<br />
smcdougall@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
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Short courses<br />
At BU, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. We also<br />
recognise that you may not be able to commit to a full undergraduate<br />
or postgraduate degree <strong>and</strong> so we have created a number <strong>of</strong> short<br />
courses that will help your pr<strong>of</strong>essional development. The following<br />
short courses will exp<strong>and</strong> your knowledge, achieve cost savings for your<br />
company, <strong>and</strong> aid your pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI)<br />
Enhances <strong>and</strong> develops your<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> issues<br />
<strong>and</strong> techniques relating to<br />
airworthiness <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> prevention<br />
<strong>of</strong> in-service failures.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/<br />
pscasi<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Realisation<br />
Provides you with an extensive<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> advantages <strong>and</strong><br />
constraints <strong>of</strong> simulation; experimental<br />
tools for analysing <strong>and</strong> validating<br />
industrial relevant design concepts.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/<br />
pscdr<br />
• Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Structural<br />
Integrity in <strong>Design</strong> (Fatigue <strong>and</strong><br />
Damage Tolerance)<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ed to exp<strong>and</strong> your<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> modern structural<br />
integrity methods that can help<br />
ensure a component’s durability.<br />
www.bournemouth/ac/uk/<br />
courses/pscfsid<br />
• Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Materials <strong>and</strong><br />
Lightweight Structures<br />
Discover how to solve fundamental<br />
stress analysis problems, <strong>and</strong><br />
correctly select suitable materials<br />
for strength <strong>and</strong> stiffness.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/<br />
pscmmls<br />
For more information, please contact us on (01202) 965575 or visit<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/engineers<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ing tomorrow, today<br />
• Advanced Mechanics <strong>of</strong><br />
Materials <strong>and</strong> Lightweight<br />
Structures<br />
Develop an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong><br />
fatigue <strong>and</strong> fracture mechanics,<br />
solve advanced problems in<br />
stress analysis, explore <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
composite materials, appreciate<br />
computer based analysis <strong>and</strong><br />
much more.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/<br />
courses/pscammls<br />
• Using Simulation for<br />
Competitive Advantage<br />
Learn how manufacturing <strong>and</strong><br />
process simulation techniques<br />
can make cost savings for your<br />
organisation.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/<br />
courses/pscusca<br />
• Project Management<br />
Provides delegates with a<br />
comprehensive over<strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
project management techniques<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> vital aspects <strong>of</strong> people<br />
management.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/<br />
courses/pscpme<br />
• Intellectual Property<br />
Allows delegates to gain<br />
specialist knowledge <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Copyright <strong>and</strong> Trade Marks,<br />
Patents <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong>s,<br />
International Patent <strong>and</strong> Trade<br />
Mark Practice.<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/<br />
courses/pgcip<br />
For more information, please contact us on (01202) 965575 or visit<br />
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/engineers<br />
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Innovative courses in <strong>Design</strong> at <strong>the</strong><br />
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MSc Product <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong><br />
MSc Sustainable Product <strong>Design</strong><br />
MSc Rapid Product Development<br />
MA Product <strong>Design</strong> Management<br />
MSc Project Management<br />
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www.bournemouth.ac.uk/getahead<br />
For any fur<strong>the</strong>r information about <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Design</strong> & <strong>Innovation</strong>,<br />
please contact <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> Team:<br />
Helen Stickl<strong>and</strong> - Event Manager<br />
hstickl<strong>and</strong>@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Tarryn Paul - Marketing <strong>and</strong> Promotions<br />
tpaul@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
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www.bournemouth.ac.uk/festival