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Year Book

2012

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Welcome to the 2012 Product Design Yearbook

Engineering and design play a vital part in every aspect of our day-to-day lives including communications, transport and automotive systems, toolmaking, entertainment products and renewable energy systems.

Graduates of our BSc Product Design and BSc Mechanical Design courses leave with a comprehensive grounding in their subject areas – and look forward to excellent career opportunities in professional contexts or through further specialist study.

The School of Engineering has supported the development of these courses over a number of years and this investment is clearly reflected in the high calibre of graduates now emerging.

Those graduating in 2012 have already demonstrated an outstanding level of creativity, fine technical expertise and excellent organisational skills. Enthusiastic, dedicated and mutually supportive, this cohort has grown in confidence and ambition during three years at MMU.

This is clearly illustrated in the final year projects detailed in this handbook, where fully designed and engineered solutions to individual project briefs

were developed and presented to a professional level. The range of original and exciting projects includes a postal system for the homeless, gas cooker controls for the elderly and products for use at music festivals.

This Yearbook provides each student with not only a memento of their time at MMU but a useful portfolio to showcase their work. We encourage our students to keep in touch with each other, with the School of Engineering and the wider University community through the MMU Alumni Association. We hope this Yearbook will both enhance career progression by demonstrating to employers the variety and quality of work; and inspire the product designers of the future to come and study with us.

As course tutors, we would like to thank our students for your energy and contribution and we wish you the very best for your future professional career.

Good luck!

Dave Heaton Jason CondliffeCourse tutors

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Joe Alkins Email joealkins@live.co.ukTelephone 07902 854198

“The variety of the course has set me up

well for industry.”

I have always had a keen interest in how things work and the thought process behind the design of products. The course has developed this further and allowed me to gain a broad knowledge which I hope has prepared me well for a career designing in industry.

Major project descriptionI focussed on caring for vulnerable adults and decided that hand washing and hygiene was an area which could be improved. I designed a hand washing and drying unit which heavily reduced the input needed from the user.

Minor project descriptionA give-away item to fasten festival wristbands so they could be put on and taken off easily after the event has finished.

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Hand washing and drying unit

Fastener for festival wristbands

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James ArnoldEmail arnoldjames08@googlemail.comTelephone 07891 049952

After completing my apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering with a few design aspects, I decided to find out more about the design process and consumer products. After university, I’m probably going to look at engineering/product sales roles.

Main Project DescriptionMy final project, aimed towards the elderly, is a device that replaces the current hob dials on cooker tops. The product contains a timer which automatically switches of the gas supply after a set time, reducing the risk of injury.

Minor Project DescriptionAnother project I designed was a stylish chrome key ring which was aimed at the high end car market.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Manchester Metropolitan University and feel the knowledge

gained will be invaluable throughout my career.”

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Cooker hob dial containing timed safety device

Chrome key ring for high end car market

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“I’ve made some good friends at my time at MMU;

I hope to keep in touch with the lads in the future.”

Kieran Basi Email kieranbasi@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07532 274827

Originally from Birmingham, I came to MMU to increase my knowledge in Product Design, a subject I have enjoyed throughout my education. I feel I have achieved this whilst studying in Manchester, improving my skills as a designer. I hope to be a successful designer in the future.

Major project descriptionThe ‘Secure Pod’ is a locker system designed to reduce crime at music festivals. It is a modular structure, which is raised off the ground and has a cover to protect it in bad weather conditions.

Minor project descriptionDesigned for the user to toast bread to their exact desired preference, eliminating burnt toast. I called this product ‘Visi-Toast’.

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Crime and weather proof festival pod locker system

‘Visi-Toast’ eliminating burnt toast

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“Sometimes you have to run before you can walk.”

Tony Stark

Drew BesterEmail besterdrew@gmail.comTelephone 07772 566005

After leaving education at the age of 18 I spent my time travelling and jumping from one job to the next, until I found a university course that sounded interesting. So here I am, making it up as I go along.

Major project descriptionAfter riding a motorbike for a few years it became apparent that at certain times it is desirable to have greater stability in the bike. Such as when carrying a load. So I set out to solve this problem.

Minor project descriptionFirst year, first project: Design a 1m bridge that weighs less than 1kg, using just pasta and glue, my favourite project to date.

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Load-supporting motorbike to provide greater stability

Pasta bridge

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“My time at MMU has flown by and I will miss

the environment here, however, I will be joining

the Alumni, coming back to make use of the

facilities.”

Jonathan ButterworthEmail jonifen23@gmail.comTelephone 07708 186616

Having studied fine art in the past, I came to MMU to study Product Design and Technology in order to develop an understanding of design and manufacturing processes as well as continuing to improve my drawing and sketching abilities. I feel this has been accomplished and I look forward to pursuing a career in design.

Major project descriptionHaving painted with aerosols for a number of years I have become familiar with the limitations of spray paint and so the removal of these limitations became the goal of my final major project. My final design increases the user's control over the aerosol can and the rate of paint being emitted, enabling the user to achieve cleaner more consistent lines.

Minor project description Conch shaped audio remote control, a logical shape to reach for when in search of sound.

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Spray paint can increasing the user’s control

Conch shaped audio remote control

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“My time at University has helped me develop

both as a person and as a creative design

engineer, allowing me to advance my ideas into

more efficient, intelligently designed products.”

Majed DaiyoubEmail majedaiyoub@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07835 676109

Each project undertaken during the Product Design course has helped me establish my chosen future pathway. Specialising previously in graphic and three-dimensional design, the skills I had obtained have been invaluable and vital to my own personal development. I now hope to expand my knowledge further, via a postgraduate degree in the design-engineering field.

Major project descriptionThis project derived from prior research regarding sustainability and energy efficiency in the automotive industry. The potential scarcities of future energy resources and escalating fears about climate change have become powerful forces for change in the industry. My product aims to capitalise on the abundance of the suns energy, harnessing solar power through a flexible silicone sheet, placed on a vehicles window whilst parked, transforming and transferring all obtained energy into electricity harnessed in a portable and stylish docking station.

Minor project description Using inspiration from various architectural influences, this home entertainment system combines high definition sound with high definition visuals from its in built projector.

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Solar power flexible silicone sheet for the automotive industry

Home entertainment system combining high definition sound with high definition visuals

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Anthony DaviesEmail anthony.davies100@btinternet.comTelephone 07875 699954

I have always possessed an affinity for understanding the functional qualities of products, and a fascination with product design itself. At MMU, I have been able to expand on this interest, developing it in to a working competence that I hope to take forward in to a career in design.

Major project descriptionThis project endeavoured to enhance the ability of the elderly to interact with modern technologies. The product was devised to enable a face-to-face communication method, made understandable to the elderly through the use of a familiar, comprehensible and comforting design.

Minor project descriptorThis project delivered an innovative electric guitar design, produced to tailor to the forms, materials and processes of this generation.

“Design can be fine art or adept

science. It can be faultless aesthetics

or meticulous function. It can be

exceedingly modest or desperately

complicated. That’s what makes it so

demanding, yet so rewarding.”

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Face-to-face communication device aimed at the elderly

Innovative electric guitar tailored to the forms, materials and processes

of this generation

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“My time at MMU, has reassured me that I want

to continue with design and has allowed me to

expand my creativity and broaden my knowledge

as well as making life long friendships.”

Jackie DaviesEmail Jackie_davies@live.co.ukTelephone 07584 083489

I have always been interested in the way things look as well as how they work. The course at MMU allowed me to combine both these passions. In the future, I would like to be designing products that people can engage with that are also appealing, in particular cosmetics.

Major project descriptionLooking at the history and heritage of Manchester, I wanted to design a product to represent the city’s significance. The weather has been key to the development, allowing the city to thrive during the Industrial Revolution, and become the city it is today. Therefore, I designed a weather protection garment to acknowledge and also deal with the weather extremes within the city.

Minor project descriptionA project focused upon ‘my generation’, designing a product for young women that would be useful whilst on a night out with friends. It is enjoyable as well as promoting a safe experience, by disguising a drinks tester in a wearable piece of jewellery.

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Protection garment to deal with extreme weather conditions

Drink tester disguised as a piece of wearable jewellery

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Stephen Harvey Email stephenharvey32@gmail.comTelephone 07971 805402

Major project descriptionIce hockey is a hugely popular and financially lucrative sport in many countries around the world. My research focused on the problems and pitfalls this sport presents for people who are involved with it. This led me to design a personal ice hockey skate blade sharpening device.

Minor project descriptionResearch led me to develop a small hand held touch screen device that allows the user to essentially keep a diary of their personal health. The device allows the user to monitor and record the nutritional qualities of what they eat and drink.

I have always had a passion for design and the arts and it has been a long term ambition of mine to have a career in industrial design. I began this degree as a mature student with a background in Mechanical Engineering and also Hospitality Management. With the skill set I have gained on this course and the experience I have I aim to work as part of an in house design team.

“This course has allowed me to develop as a

designer and a person; it has been a challenging and

rewarding experience.”

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Ice hockey skate blade sharpening device

Hand held touch screen nutritional device

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“Thanks to MMU I have become a creative and

analytical designer which has inspired me to

work on future projects that will help improve

people’s lives.”

Stephen KirkmanEmail stek977@gmail.comTelephone 07871 600415

I came to MMU from Stockport College where I was studying a ND in Operations and Maintenance. I found my interest in product design whilst taking a drawing and design class. At MMU I have learnt skills which have given me the confidence to go and work in the design industry and my time here has been inspirational, exciting and educational.

Major project descriptionHomelessness is a big problem within the UK and I felt something needed to be done to help combat this increasing problem.

The product I designed is a post-box unit which will be placed in shelters and soup kitchens which allow homeless individuals to collect and receive post at an address, thus giving them the chance to better their lives.

Minor project descriptionThe product I designed is a watch which can display images of families, friends and loved ones, keeping them with you at all times.

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Image-displaying watch

Post-box unit allows homeless individuals to collect and receive mail

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“MMU made me realize design is my way of life.”

Ivan Lam Email ivanlam166@gmail.comTelephone 07825 350998

I have always taken an interest of how things are constructed, function and their ability to be improved and ameliorate the quality of life. I am looking forward to my product design career and hope to expand a family-owned Mechanical Design company.

Major project descriptionThe coolest extreme sports facemask on the market, which seamlessly integrates with the goggles and a detachable facemask to provide the ultimate protection.

Minor project descriptionThis beautiful design chrome plated paper clip holder, has an internal magnet to grasp the clips. Despite its elegance, this paper clip is exceptionally solid and can also be used as a desktop paperweight.

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Extreme sports facemask and integrated goggles

Chrome plated paper clip holder with internal magnets

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“Its highly exciting and rewarding to see your ideas develop from concepts into

commercial products.”

Mohammad MansourEmail Mbilltaji@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 0044 78258 19625

I am a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who thrives on a challenge. I have in-depth experience of engineering work. I enjoy computing and I am fluent with several operating systems and specific software packages. I am known to be reliable, dependable and very focused and always deliver high quality work.

Major project descriptionSPEED connects health + energy + environment by turning human effort, within a health club, into usable energy. SPEED is an invention that converts human effort generated during aerobic activity into clean, renewable energy. SPEED delivers solutions that improve the environment while promoting health through fitness.

Minor project descriptionA remote control designed to interact with your radio in a more convenient way. Stylish, symmetrical and ergonomic, it is comfortable and natural to use. Smooth scrolling with ABS high gloss surface finish and LED light makes this unique design stand out. The design focused on improving the customers’ interaction with the remote control.

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SPEED, turning human effort into usable energy

Symmetrical and ergonomic radio remote control

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“MMU improved my design skill set and helped prepare

me for the design world.”

Stuart MarshallEmail StuartCMarshall@GMX.comTelephone 07857 765577

I have been interested in design for many years and intrigued at how everything was once just an idea in someone’s head. Being a very creative person, I have always strived to turn my ideas into reality which is why I decided to undergo a degree in Product Design. Now that I’ve completed my degree I look forward to beginning my career within a design company and eventually owning my own consultancy.

Major project descriptionReinventing the way we capture our musical experiences, allowing users to relive some of their most memorable moments. Following your movements around a festival or event, recording what you see and allowing you to download your own personal experience in full 360°, 1080p video, creating a unique viewing every time.

Minor project descriptionCombining functionality and elegance to create an attractive desktop lamp, the Cuar takes its aesthetics from the angular yet flowing features of car designs.

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The Cuar desktop lamp

Event recorder, records your own personal experience

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“The one great thing you can rely on studying at

MMU is that the lecturers are all there to offer a

helping hand when things get tough. Never be afraid

to ask for help.”

Richard MartinEmail richardmartin231988@mail.com Telephone 07769 224638

Since learning about mechanical engineering at college, I’ve found myself captivated with the world of design; this led me to study it at Manchester Metropolitan University. The way design evolves is something that excites and interests me. I’d like to be able to involve myself with creating and designing new products that change how the world’s population lives.

Major project descriptionLike many other people, I have a passion for football. I set about my major project on improving the experience a fan has whilst watching their favourite team play. I learnt so much more about my favourite hobby whilst widening my understanding for design.

Minor project descriptionOne project I was very proud about, upon completion, was my remote control project. It was enjoyable to do and helped me learn how certain shapes suit certain products and designs.

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Football seating designed to improve the fans experience

Remote control

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“University has been challenging, but extremely

rewarding experience.”

Stephen McKenzieEmail mckenzieftrleeds@yahoo.co.ukTelephone 07933 070809

I am an enthusiastic person, who is conscientious and reliable. In the past I have workied within 3D design and graphics at Leeds City College. These are skills that I have developed into Product Design with Manchester Metropolitan University; this has helped me to become independent and resourceful. My future aspirations are to work within the design engineering field within CAD, business and in-house designing.

Major project descriptionMy major project was to look at the problem area of safety at night. This led to extensive research about the roadside. My initial product is a roadside sensor. Placed in the countryside this is activated at night time, when a vehicle passes towards it. The Streetlight Sensor includes features such as a solar panel, rechargeable battery and new LED lighting technology. Development of the project has included looking at design and functionality of streetlight technology, reviewing areas on road safety with looking at lighting levels and road surfaces.

Minor project descriptionThe minor project looks at the problem area of supermarket shopping and ways to improve the wellbeing of the customer. This led to creating a shopping trolley scanner for the supermarket industry, this allows the user to scan items onto the screen, displaying price and information. The scanner is also capable of displaying the total amount of what is added into the trolley.

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Roadside sensor for use in the countryside

Shopping trolley scanner

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“The challenging three years at university has

allowed me to turn mind designs into visual

workable products and put me on the path to success.”

Waseem Mir Email Waseem7744@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 07748 817190

From a young age I have been interested in products: how they are made and how they work. I am a motivated, driven student who likes to succeed in designing new products. I have come from a product design background, studying this course at school and college and taking my education further to study a degree in the subject at Manchester Metropolitan University. My future aspirations are to work in Canada or Dubai, on the CAD side of engineering.

Major project descriptionFor this project I was integrating satellite navigation into a motorbike helmet. I chose to focus on this area to improve health and safety communication between technologies, due to the rising number of motorbike accidents. The helmet contains multiple technologies, from satellite navigation which is projected onto the visor. It’s controlled by voice activation, contains two speakers, a microphone and micro projector, so the rider can use technology on the go. The helmet also comes with a charging dock to charge the battery used to power the satellite navigation and other integrated technologies.

Minor project descriptionOne of my second year projects I was interested in was My Generation and how gaming has developed through the years. Here I created a gaming device for young children, which is compact and comfortable to carry around. The device also plays different types of media, from MP3s, videos and games

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Integrated satellite navigation motorbike helmet.

Compact and comfortable gaming

device

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“Learning amongst the talented people of MMU

has furthered me as a student and developed

me as a designer. I have learned how to approach design whilst harnessing

my skills to their full potential. This is just the

beginning so let’s make the world greener!”

Daniel MoreEmail Dannymore@live.co.ukTelephone 07549 774915

I have slowly humbled to the power of good design, developing not only my creativity but also my perception in the field. I have come from a world of innovation and I thank everyone who inspires me day by day to drive forwards and push what is yet to come.

Major project descriptionBOA Natural Running Shoes, running using a natural gait can be beneficial from repetitive strain injuries. The BOA helps the adaption process from shod running to natural running, slowly strengthening the appropriate areas. This variety of customisation helps the user to progress safely.

Minor project descriptionFishy Planter – made by nature, for nature, Nature Works - Ingeo 3251D uses PLA to create a fully biodegradable polymer. Plants and fish can grow side by side in a natural environment.

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BOA Natural Running Shoes designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries

Plants and fish can grow side by side in the Fishy Planter

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“It’s been a great three years at MMU and in my time here I have

made many good friends who I hope to keep in

contact with!”

Luke O’ReillyEmail luke.oreilly@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07823 881273

Throughout my education I have thoroughly enjoyed design; I found this whilst carrying out various projects in Product Design at GCSE level. During this time I found I had a passion for identifying challenges and trying to apply a solution to the problem. In the future I would like to travel and hope to create a product that makes a positive impact on different people’s lives.

Major project descriptionThis project came about through personal experience of problems while driving in the snow. This product is a clip that can be attached to a vehicles tyre quickly and easily so that the snowy conditions never cause a problem for motorists again.

Minor project descriptionI took this chance to use my passion in sport by creating an adjustable putting matt to give the user a more realistic practice. This project was unique as the mastic gun mechanism had to be integrated into our designs.

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Tyre clip to prevent problems driving in snow

Adjustable putting mat

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“Studying three years at Manchester Metropolitan

University has given me a great insight into Product

Design.”

Krupa ParekhEmail krupaparekh@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07523 324367

As a child I have always had great interest in design and technology. Studying graphic and 3D design at college, then the past three years studying product design, has given me a great insight into design in computing. I wish to further my career by teaching design and technology to secondary school students. And then pursue my career as a product designer, as product design is where my passion lies.

Major project descriptionAs a student, travelling regularly became quite a big problem when Friday night trains were jam-packed with no seats to spare. The product I developed was a Seat Case This is a multifunctional suitcase, which allows you to use it as a seat with a convenient pull out workspace.

Minor project descriptionFrom a biodegradable material called plastarch, made of vegetable starch and poly-lactic acid, I designed a PeaPod which is an iPod docking station.

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Multifunctional suitcase incorporating a seat and a pull out workspace

Biodegradable iPod docking station

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“My time at university consisted of long days and

nights but it was worth it: my commitment and

perseverance have brought me a lot of success.”

Mohsin PatelEmail mp.786@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07530 265714

From a young age, I have been interested in design/engineering. It is this growing passion and enthusiasm which led me to further expand my knowledge at university level, and I have never looked back. The thrill of being part of a team and getting involved in hands-on projects created a constructive and positive bond within the group, as well as the tasks at hand. Personally, I consider design engineering plays a major factor in the environment around us, to keep us safe, advancing forward technologically and making everyday life as easy as possible. It is these factors which have reinforced my decision to become a product design engineer. My general aspiration is to take my knowledge gained into the industry and put it to use practically to develop new exciting concepts combining architecture and product design engineering.

Major project descriptionMy final year project was based around keeping personal/cherished items safe in the event of a natural flood occurring. I was inspired by this area because the tsunami’s that hit Japan and Haiti caused so much devastation and resulted in a lot of people losing their most cherished possessions. I wanted to create a unique, natural flowing shape based on existing architectural buildings that rises and floats, thus keeping the items inside safe and dry.

Minor project descriptionFor the group project in the second year I took the role of product designer, we were tasked to create a home entertainment system.The final concept was based on two European architectural buildings thus incorporating internal existing technology for the users entertainment.

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Buoyant storage unit, keeping cherished possessions safe

Home entertainment system based on European architecture

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“It’s important because your degree stays with

you forever.”

Gispin Paul Email gispinpaul7@hotmail.comTelephone 07922 713567

I came from an ICT background before entering the design world at MMU. I want to use the skills I have developed in design to create products that use modern technologies and improve people’s lives.

Major project descriptionAfter detailed research on the advantages and disadvantages of taking valuables to capture moments at festivals, the major project revolves around re-designing an easy camera for rough festival environment use.

Minor project descriptionErgonomic steam iron using lightweight materials and technology.

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Practical festival camera

Ergonomic steam iron

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“If it’s broken, fix it. If you can’t fix it, rethink the

broken pieces.”

Kashif RamzanEmail Kashif_karim@hotmail.co.ukTelephone 07597 465311

Having progressed through the three years at MMU, I feel I have accomplished and gained a lot from the experience here. Both physically and mentally, I feel prepared for the outside world and am looking forward to persuing a career in the product design sector. My experience from GCSE engineering, to A level electronics, to a BSc Product Design Engineering degree, is such that I feel my journey towards the bigger picture has only just begun.

Major project descriptionThrough extensive research into keep fit and gym equipment I identified the need for a hand treatment product/system to prevent hand fatigue and blisters.

Minor project descriptionThis project was based on designing an everyday product made from a sustainable material, at the cost of no more than 10 pounds. Using a recycled and sustainable material such as cork, I designed an in-style and in-fashion mobile phone holster for a blackberry handset.

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Gym treatment system to prevent hand fatigue

Mobile phone holster for a blackberry handset

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“Hard work and commitment create

opportunities.”

Brian RichEmail bbj757@hotmail.comTelephone 07902 149618

I have come from a tough learning background, I found school highly challenging and that period of time was very difficult for me but then I discovered art and design at college and it was brilliant. Through my time at college I realised I had a passion for design. I chose to go to Manchester Metropolitan University to study Product Design due to its great reputation and location. After university, I feel I am motivated to work hard to achieve the highest possible goals within product design.

Major project descriptionInvestigating the design and function of vehicle rear view visibility and improving all outcomes. Researching the history of rear view mirrors and gathering information of design and mechanism. This can be used for all types of vehicles. At the end will be a finished product, improved design, function and safety.

Minor project descriptionImproving an allocated product: Binoculars. An aluminium structure covered in horse saddle leather integrated with a rechargeable camera to capture photo and video images.

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Investigating the design and function of vehicle rear view visibility

Binoculars with a rechargeable camera to capture photo and video images.

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“I loved my design course (even all those tricky

technical parts!) and I leave Manchester with close friendships for life, and

great skills and knowledge. Thank you MMU.”

Amelia Saunders Email mimisaunders@hotmail.comTelephone 07950 809714

I arrived from Wales not knowing anyone and with little experience of design at this level - but with a real passion for innovation. I have now become a keen and confident designer, hugely excited to go on to combine my love of art, fashion and product design as I enter the ‘Design World’!

Major project descriptionFor my major project I chose to combine my interest in both fashion and product design to create stylish ‘Festival footwear.’ This project allowed me to have fun in designing a product different from any other, featuring flat pack alternative footwear.

Minor project descriptionThis innovative chrome cocktail shaker prevents the user’s hands getting cold when in use through use of chrome coils.

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Flat pack alternative festival footwear

Chrome cocktail shaker which prevents the user’s hands from

getting cold

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“The more I want to get something done, the less I

call it work.”

John SherwoodEmail Johnjames.sherwood@gmail.comTelephone 07854 314621

Having made models from a young age, I quickly learnt that instructions could be discarded, letting my own ideas flourish. Such an inquisitive natural interest compelled me to study all aspects of design from GCSE through to A-Level. A strong foundation in these subjects, has allowed me to create innovative designs where others would fall short. Having focused my design style at university I strongly believe that I can have an impact upon iconic future trends.

Major project descriptionLate for work? On a business meeting? Travelling the world? That shirt needs a quick iron. No need to get the board and iron out. Plug in your Xpress, sweep over your garments, and seconds later you’re ready to go. Blending clever use of technology in practical, elegant design.

Minor project descriptionA market exists for a stylish, desirable beer handle to enhance and complement pronounced aesthetic features of a bar landscape.

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Xpress iron, blending technology, practicality and elegance

Stylish, aesthetic beer handle

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“University has been an extremely valuable

and inspiring part of my life.”

Chris Sweeney Email swizz9791@hotmail.comTelephone 07534 593302

During my three years at university I have enjoyed learning and developing a very broad range of skills that will be of great use for the future. I have also met some inspiring and talented people. I now believe I am in good stead for the future and can advance in the field of design engineering.

Major project descriptionHow We Listen to Music, I chose to design a product which challenged the ways we listen to music. The aim was to make a system which encourages user activity and has advanced functionality. The design incorporates modern technologies in a sleek, portable device.

Minor project descriptionMy Generation project, I chose to design a hand-held, touch screen product which would be used at outdoor festivals as a utility device to give the user information of their location and festival events and activities.

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Music system encouraging user activity

Hand-held, touch screen for festival use

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“I have thoroughly enjoyed my studies at MMU, and have been

impressed by the range and quality of facilities

available, along with the effort put in and expertise

shown by the lecturers and technical staff. Thank you all and best of luck to

my classmates!”

Ian TaylorEmail ian-j-taylor@live.co.ukTelephone 07939 508661

I am a broad-minded, creative and skilful design engineer with a very wide skill base.From running my own lab tests to solving design problems, and from effective conveying of ideas graphically to finishing off a project overlooking no detail, I constantly seek to expand my engineering knowledge, skill-set and experience.

Major project descriptionMy major project involved the design and working prototype-build of a cutting edge LED luminaries. Working with Whitecroft Lighting, it involved stylising a futuristic and attractive product, which also performed well optically, was feasible to manufacture, and kept the electronic components below their failure temperature.

Minor project descriptionAnother of my successful projects involved the challenge of designing a steam iron, with the goal of producing a high quality CAD model.

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LED luminaire, keeping electronic components below failure temperature

Steam iron

David WilsonEmail Wilson_david@live.co.ukTelephone 07790 546864

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“James Dyson once said “After the idea, there is plenty of time to learn

the technology”. He never mentioned how difficult

it can be to think up that idea!”

My time at Manchester Metropolitan University has been challenging but also rewarding; I have discovered my strengths and weaknesses. In the future I hope to teach younger generations about the importance of design and technology and to help others find enjoyment in the study of mechanical systems.

Major project descriptionThe final year project was to research and develop a product in a ‘field’ that interested us. I took this project literally and decided to test and convert a standard electrical mower into a lithium ion battery powered one. The battery casing was designed to ensure the battery was held secure and protected from all associated forces.

Minor project descriptionThe Sealant Gun project required us to create a new product which used the same mechanism. The product was a ‘Cam’ used in rock climbing, its shape defined by the product name ‘Cam the Safety Guy’.

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Lithium ion battery powered mower container

Cam the Safety Guy

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“Three years at MMU has given me a once in a lifetime

experience. I have met people from different cultures

and backgrounds that I will stay close to for the rest of my life. These bonds and

environments at MMU helped to mould me into the person I have become. For this, I am

grateful to MMU.”

Kin Fu Yuen (Terry)Email tv2325@hotmail.com Telephone 07534 301262

Life is not perfect; everyone has their own problems to solve. Product Design is about finding simple solutions to solve everyday problems. I chose to study Product Design so I could tackle those problems and create unique, original designs. I particularly enjoy designing household furniture because I always think that home is the safest and most comfortable place, and I hope I can develop and build my career within this area.

Major Project descriptionWith the strong concomitant demand for living in urban cities, leading to high land and property prices, space has become one of the fundamental issues in peoples lives today. As a product designer, I have designed a piece of compact living furniture that can help overcome the different issues people face living in small quarters.

Minor Project descriptionAs an overseas student from Hong Kong, I spend a lot of time travelling. Long journeys and experiences such as delayed and cancelled flights, led me to design a portable coffee maker that the user can carry when they are travelling to enjoy a cup of refreshment.

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Compact living furniture

Portable coffee maker for travellers

For further information please contact:

David Heaton d.heaton@mmu.ac.uk 0161-247 3336 Jason Condliffe j.condliffe@mmu.ac.uk 0161-247 3668

www.sci-eng.mmu.ac.uk