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Industrial Design PortfolioSEAN WILLIAMS
I’m currently studying Industrial Design at
Loughborough University.
This portfolio shows some of the various design projects I’ve produced in the last year. I’m hoping to obtain a 12 month placement commencing summer 2016.
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01LINKKU
02Injection Moulding
03Eco-Heat
04Valour
05MyCoach
LINKKU
This involved high level research to create a persona that fitted with social entrepreneurship. The aim is to raise capital and fund the entrepreneurs’ chosen field.
The final outcome for this project involved creating a working prototype on Axure RP Pro.
This project helped me understand skills relating to:Ideation and Modelling - Prototyping - Persona Research
Design a smartphone app for O2, that is aligned with social entrepreneurship
BEN SUNG
This is Ben. He’s currently studying at Lancaster University - aiming to graduate with a 2:1 in Graphic Design and secure a job in the Web Design industry. Ben strives to develop his T-shirt company into a successful business to supplement his income.
Ben wants to have a quick and easy interface with simple recognisable icons and intuitive display. The app should enable him to gain funds e�iciently. He wants to be able to visualise his progress through the apps interface.
Persona Research
The student entrepreneur faces many struggles when starting up their own company. One of the main struggles is to gain money and raise capital for their project ideas. Linkku helps entrepreneurs at the start of their journey to raise the capital for their project, developing their project into a successful business.
About LINKKU
IKEA Tape
This was group work, making team decisions in various situations at relevant times.
The aim was to create a mould tool using both CNC machining and manual milling/turning which can be injection moulded to create a widget.
This project helped me understand skills relating to: Working in teams - Problem-solving - Fabrication - CNC Machining
Design a mould tool to allow your widget to be injection moulded.
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Project: Injection Mould Tool Model Name: MOULD_TOOL_BOTTOM
Title: Detail Drawing Drawn by: Tobias Hunter
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Project: Injection Mould Tool Model Name: MOULD_TOOL_TOP
Title: Mould Tool Top Drawn by: Tobias Hunter
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Rapid PrototypePrior to starting the new project with the group, we were given a 3D printed model of the widget. This helped the rest of the group understand the weight and dimensions of a 1:1 scale product.
CNC Mill Foam/Metal MillingOur first process was to create the appropriate tool paths to cut out the block halves and a few inserts - using Creo Manufacture. Instead of going straight into the aluminium and steel, we tested the tool paths in blue foam to check everything was running smoothly.
Lathe Turning/Manual MillingTo create the majority of the inserts required manual lathe turning and milling. To get the dimensions near perfect, we cut down until we were 0.2mm from the correct dimension, then finished it o� on the grinder.
Injection MouldingAfter polishing the cavities within the mould halves and filing the holes for the sprue, then began the injection moulding stage. This resulted in various complications which we had to find solutions for, and overcome them. For example, the angle and pressure at which the plastic was hitting one of the inserts resulted in a small case of flashing - to overcome this we simply filed out a wider exit point from the gate, into the cavity. This meant that when the plastic was being injected, the impact against the insert was less harsh. Furthermore, due to the deep parallel sides of the widget, this lengthened the process of disassembling the mould tool. To overcome this, we added a 1 degree taper on the lathe, allowing it to release with ease.
The Manufacturing Process
Cycle Time 5.6 seconds
Mould Open 0.2
Mould Ejection 0.1
Mould Closure 0.2
Injection of Melt 0.8
Hold Time 0.1
Freeze Time 4.2
3,000,000 Widgets in 13 Weeks
4,011,428 Produced
A radial layout would provide equal filling, whereas a series layout requires the smaller cavity to be filled first to force more polymer to the later cavities. In each cycle, we will produce three widgets with the use of three injection locations.
Part of our assignment was to calculate the feasibility of the widget in industry, including how many widgets could be mass produced in 13 weeks. The target was 3,000,000 widgets, however we were able to produce 4,011,428. To produce exactly 3,000,000 widgets, it would take us 69 days.
Body Cap Spindle
Feasibility in Industry
This is our final, successfully injection-moulded widget...
Eco-Heat
Design a product that supports PV Systems. It should lead to innovation that makes better use of solar energy,and have a high-value aesthetic.
It can include technology transfer but not blue sky thinking as any technology must be immediately available.
This project helped me understand skills relating to: CAD - Research - Desirability of Product - Foam Modelling - Fast thinking - Decision making
Design Week - research and design a product in 7 days.
In relation to my design, PV systems would collect solar energy, transport through the mains into my product, allowing it to heat the premises around it.
PV Systems
Due to the harmful fumes that patio heaters give o�, they can only be used in open, outdoor spaces.Current patio heaters use a lot of energy as it is - support from PV systems would reduce the consumer’s carbon footprint considerably.Gas patio heaters release a high amount of Carbon Dioxide when in use - this is not healthy if users are eating with it in close proximity.Powering a patio heater via solar PV is going one step further to create cleaner and more energy-e�icient heating, without impacting too heavily on the solar panel resources.
Insights
Young couples living in modern, terrace houses who enjoy relaxing, summer days & evenings. They’re interested in new technology which fits in with their contemporary decor. They are willing to pay for high-end products if it means saving on energy and causing a positive e�ect on their carbon footprint.
User
StrategyUse infra-red heating due to the wider spread of heat and the absence of the overpowering intense light that halogen creates.
Patio heaters are known for using a great deal of energy when in use. My aim is to implement PV systems and new technology to reduce the amount of electricity required for heating contemporary patio heaters. Reduce the overall usage dramatically by reducing the size and power of the heater. The user requires a small heat source from a close proximity, meaning the heater can a�ord to reduce its power.Create a cleaner way of using patio heaters for a positive impact on carbon footprint as well as reduce the overall energy required to run, compared to current patio heaters.
Research
Simple to switch on, showing a blue, ambient glow once switched on.
If the user is too warm from the heater, there
is an option to change to a cooler setting,
lowering the overall temperature.
Enjoy dining on a summer’s evening in the company of the desirable Eco-Heat
Switch on from mains source.
Carry device to desired location
before switching the heater on.
Valour
Hair Volumiser, drying and freshening the well groomed man.
In groups, we had to dismantle the product into its initial form, and examine the essential electronics required to fit into the redesigned product. Furthermore, if there were any elements we were able to scale down, this was advised as well as making a more aesthetic product for the specific target market.
This project helped me understand skills relating to: Sketching - Research - Problem-solving - Working in teams - Foam Modelling
Dismantle and redesign a hair volumising styler in order to improve its sustainability, ergonomics and contents
ResearchOur research consisted of finding a target market that would benefit from this redesigned product. Our main aim was to make the product more stylish, and change the user from the modern day woman, to the well groomed man. We took elements from various masculine-driven brands such as Iron Man, Lamborghini, Range Rover and Hackett London.
Identifying the ProblemThe original product was bulky, heavy and had a considerably negative e�ect on the atmosphere in terms of material selection. There was an unnecessary amount of internal parts when disassembling the initial product. The brand in itself was low quality and was only targeted at women. The initial product was extremely di�icult to disassemble due to ultrasonic welding.
The basic functionality of the product is a hair dryer with a 1000 Watt power supply, which is reasonably powerful considering it will be used for men with short/medium length hair. Due to the possibility of it being in wet environments, the water resistant, dual insulation was kept.
The images below shows us dismantling the initial product to gain a better understanding of the redesign’s requirements.
The Process
The exploded view above shows all of the necessary components we needed to fit in to the product for it to function e�ectively. For example, the motor and fan were kept, whereas we altered the shape of the heat outlet as less heat was being released due to the downsize in power.
MyCoach
MyCoach is a camera that is placed behind the football player when shooting during training that analyses various movements of the player from the approach to the execution. The results gathered are then sent to your smartphone with tips to improve, e.g. power or curve on the ball.
This is an ongoing project...
Design an Internet of Things product
Research into FormThere are a few key requirements that need to be considered in the form for MyCoach to become a successful product. For example, it will be placed behind the player, therefore, standing on grass or 3G artificial turf. This means the product should ideally have a wider base or be bottom-heavy for added stability. An optional attachment for a tripod could be fitted. Also, it needs to be easily visible to prevent players running into it or kicking it over. The product, therefore, needs to be of an appropriate size.
These images show the suitable form required to fit the needs of my product. In terms of detailing, MyCoach will need to have an indicator to show the player that the camera is recording. This could be a simple LED located on the front of the product which flashes once the camera has started recording.
Initial Concepts & Development
Modelling ProcessI started the modelling process using blue foam - this was to get an idea of di�erent scales and proportions of the product prior to moving onto the final model stage. This is useful as it saves money and gives you a better understanding of how the product will look. Initially, I modelled a wider base, but after much consideration, I decided to make the diameter slightly smaller as it looked out of proportion with the rest of the product.
I am currently in the process of modelling the final version of my product...
About Me
I am a hard-working, approachable person who excels at meeting deadlines. I have had a lot of experience working in teams - in terms of education as well as extra-curricular activities. I believe teamwork is the key ingredient to what makes successful design for the end user.
As a result of my extensive sporting lifestyle, I have acquired a great amount of discipline, both competing individually and in teams, which I believe to be a transferable skill within the workplace.
Semi-professional footballer in Midlands Counties LeagueSkiingGolf1st Team Football for Uni HallsNational, Regional and County SwimmerCounty Football for SurreySports Secretary for Uni Halls Committee
Skills
CADPresentation skillsSketching and IdeationVideo EditingWorking in teamsApp prototypingFabricationModel-makingTime managementDecision making
Hobbies & Achievements
