Waterwork

Kitchen Sink Design

Waterwork is a product of user-centered design. Research included: effective washing up techniques; fly-on-the-wall observation; special requirements of different social groups; anthropometrical analysis; questionnaires and more. Much of this research pointed towards a design that offered an adaptive environment with freedom to cope with user interpretation. The design has many beneficial features. An extra large sink with wash and rinse inner-basins, giving the user space control and height adjustability. A sliding tap that can be removed from it´s perch for even more freedom. Draining crates for a convenient solution to rinsing, drainage, and storage.

The final design is very different from existing products. It offers users the choice of how they use the space, therefore providing unrivled adaptability. The concept is simple, but the effect has the potential to benefit all users. This was my final year major project at university and recieved a Gold Award at UNDO Graduates 2004 recieving a place at 100% Design.

Living Sofa

Self-Assembly Upholstery Design

The Living Sofa is an ‘instant’ product, with unique advantages over more traditionally designed upholstered furniture products. Firstly it’s designed for self-assembly, so can be taken home from the retailer in the boot of a car.

Secondly it is a multi-functional product. As well as the traditional two-seater format, the sofa has the potential to adapt to other living situations. It can provide two temporary beds or offer a completely different living environment. This concept allows the user to interact freely with simple structural components through a simple plug-in interface.

The Living Sofa was initially designed for the Christie-Tyler/Nottingham Trent University Design Project 2002 was awarded 1st prize by CT, the UK´s largest manufacturer of upholstered furniture at the time. The prize included a year long professional placement with the company, where the design was developed and prototyped.The Living Sofa was displayed in the Christie-Tyler Café at the NEC for the National Furniture Show 2003.

Flex Light

LED Lighting Design

The playful ‘Flex’ desk light features a laytex bed of LEDs (light-emitting diodes). This flexible bed can be manipulated to form concave and convex forms, spreading the light source broadly or narrowly around the workspace. Flex also incorporates a pliable gooseneck allowing easy structural control. Thanks to these flexible elements, the product is fun and interactive.

Designed while at university in 2004

Broadway Kiosk

Information Kiosk Design

The Broadway Information Kiosk was designed for the Broadway independent cinema in Nottingham.

Mouted on the wall in the entrance area of the cinema, the kiosk provides an alternative point of contact between the cinema and its customers. The arms of the kiosk offer up a rich touchscreen interface providing information to the cinema going public. The pivoting screen is designed to cater for all users from tall adults, small children, to wheelchair users.

Designed while at university in 2002

Cinema Seat

Seating Design

Designed while at university in 2002