Made in Brunel - Mint.com

Today concludes the final day of our design degree exhibition, Made in Brunel. Presented here is my design concept for Mint.com, a payment exchange device that brings back tactility with money. I have been extremely pleased with the positive feedback received at the show, from colleagues and industry professionals. A big thank you everybody that made this show possible.

Bicycle manufacture and purchase philosophy

This is a graphic I have produced, to communicate the importance of achieving balance between aerodynamics, comfort, stiffness and weight in order to go faster on a bicycle. Without the correct balance of these elements for a specific need, then performance of the bicycle is not optimized for the conditions or indeed the rider.

Future concept for mint.com

More wood turning this week...

Human Factors Study - Card Payment Terminal

We have all witnessed the difficulties some people have in using these electronic devices. This study looks at existing Chip and Pin device, specifically the Ingenico i7780 and applies human factors methods to forward a redesign solution that makes the product easier to use, both on a cognitive and physical level.

The following pictures illustrate user testing, using a magnetic button elements that can be easily moved, reactive to feedback from people using the prototype.

If you would be interested to receive a full copy of my reported findings and suggested design imrpovements, please email me.

Removable bicycle desk lamp

Thinking about when we use lamps, either on our bike or at home, but why would they be used at the same time? This concept uses a lamp stand to charge the lamp when not in use and also allow for it to be used to light up a desk, using efficient LED technology. The stands features a twisted groove in the top ring, allowing the lamp to be tilted as it is moved around this ring.

What i found interesting, was applying the golden ratio to the lamps design. The length of the lamp is found by multiplying the length by 1.6. Ancient history and extensive natural patterns support the golden ratio as having aesthetic balance.

Athlete ID Bracelet

Designed for athletes who train alone, this identification bracelet contains a unique code that tells authorities of your vital information in the event of an emergency. An elliptical shape fits the contours of the wrist and vents allow cool air flow and weight reduction.