Ross Angus Industrial Design Portfolio 2015

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNPORTFOLIO

ROSS ANGUS

2015

Contents

Exhale

PTSD Nightmare Inhibitor

E-on Arcade

Vetro/Ski

A handful of other projects

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EXHALE AIR-PURIFIERLiving Biological Air Purifier

Exhale is a household air purifier designed to tackle rising levels of air pollutants in major European cities.

A living filter constructed of a porous structure houses plant cells capable of breaking down and metabolising pollutants. This removes them from the cycle, rather than simply trapping them.

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“In new estimates released, WHO reports that in 2012 around 7 million people died - one in eight total global deaths - as a result of air pollution. “ World Health Organisation Report (2012)

Air Pollution in Numbers:

World Health Organisation Report (2012)

It’s not just an issue limited to developing countries:

1600cities worldwide are reporting air pollution levels

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“populated areas in developed countries also attain unhealthy levels of pollution “

“the world’s single largest environmental health risk”

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(AROUND 7 MILLION IN 2012)

The Power of Plants:

From Brownfields to Greenfields: A Field Guide to Phytoremediation(Kaja Khuhl, 2010)

Research into pollution gave insights into some unique functions of plants, and their capability to break down pollutants.

is the use of plants to remove contaminants from the environment.”

“Plants take up and breakdown contaminants

through the release of enzymes”

Phytodegredation:

“Phytoremediation

“Some plants are capable of sequestering contaminants

into their roots to convert them”

Phytostabilisation:

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Ideation and Development

The initial concept progressed into a filter housing living plant cells. Research into the emerging field of “Synthetic Biology” provided feasibility.

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However experts responsible for this research were also approached, in order to gain further knowledge and insight into this potential innovative application of living cells.

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“Starting with a conventional filter sounds good, there are a variety of polymers

already in use, such as alginate, matrigel, agarose, etc.”

Dr. George ChurchProfessor of Genetics

Harvard Medical School

Existing research within the field proves that plant cells can be isolated, cultured and their viability maintained.

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Concept

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Alginate

Zeolite

Living plant cells, kept alive within a hydrogel (Alginate) are spread within a 3-dimensional crystalline structure (Zeolite) to form a biological filter capable of breaking down pollutants.

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Redesign

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Product Modelled in Solidworks

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Prototyping

A full scale prototype was created in order to test aspects of usability with potential consumers.

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The Final Prototype

By isolating the cells responsible for breaking down pollutants, and providing a 3-dimensional scaffolding, the cells become a living biological filter. The cells are kept alive and viable with water and glucose, and air is drawn through the structure.

Particulate matter is filtered though, and on contact with cells they are absorbed. The cells break down the pollutants into non-toxic parts, removing them from the system rather than just containing and trapping them.

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01 The air quality in cities across Europe is declining. London’s air regularly exceeds the World Health Organisation’s air quality recommendations by 30%, exposing those who live and work there to high levels of pollutants.

02 Insights into the adaptability of plants led to innovation. Plants are capable of absorbing pollutants within their vicinity, and then metabolising them on a cellular level.

04 Exhale is an innovation in air purification solutions, effectively tackling dangerous urban pollution.

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Features

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“More British soldiers and veterans took their own lives in 2012 than died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan over the same period.” BBC Panorama Report 2013

PTSDNightmare Inhibitor

A condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock, typically involving disturbance of sleep and constant vivid recall of the experience, with dulled responses to others and to the outside world.

PTSD:

PTSD Nightmare Inhibitor: A wearable that prevents nightmares within PTSD sufferers.

Prescribed by doctors to compliment ongoing treatment for PTSD sufferers the device makes living with the condition somewhat easier by preventing debilitating nightmares and helping a user experience an undisturbed night’s sleep free from symptoms.

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A 10 day brief entitled “A wearable future”, set by UK design consultancy DCA

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Ideation

The Problem:Increasing numbers of returning soldiers from conflicts are struggling with mental health problems arising from traumatic events experienced whilst at war.

The US Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that PTSD afflicts:

Opportunity:“Compelling experimental support for the proposition that elevated Norepinephrine release in the brain is a major contributing factor in PTSD. This elevation in Norepinephrine is thought to promote arousal as well as the persistence and enhancement retrieval of traumatic memories, a core phenomena in PTSD” (Surmier D.J, 2013).

Create a wearable product that suppresses a nightmare before it happens, by monitoring the bodies physiological cues and combating this pro-actively.

“I used to get out of my bed because I had terrible nightmares. The Iraqis would come around my bed and they had no lips. I used to get another nightmare when I was on patrol with my friend and, although a bomb never went off, in my nightmares the bomb went off. It just got worse and worse and worse.” John Meighan, VICE Interview

If high levels of Norepinephrine flood the body the sensor in the nose piece sends a signal to the carthoid module. This signal begins the controlled release of a prescribed Norepinephrine inhibitor. The inhibitor stops the hormone from ever triggering PTSD nightmares, effectively reading signals from the body and pro-actively stopping a nightmare before it begins.

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Scenario of Use:

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Product Considerations:

Light indicators give soft visual indication, flashing once to highlight the product turning on. Throughout the night each sleep cycle is then recorded and noted with a light. Cycles in which Norepinephrine was actively inhibited are also shown. A more detailed breakdown of sleep cycle patterns can be reviewed online by users.

Uncomplicated internal components; power supply / low-energy bluetooth (for communication between devices) / heart rate monitor / skin conductance monitor / LEDs / induction charging coil /

Form is suitable for injection moulding, and after initial set up / mould tool costs, its small size would lend it well to large scale manufacture. Polymer choice should take medical guidelines into consideration.

The forms are designed to ergonomically fit the body. Minimal sizing ensures the least possible discomfort. The carthoid module is designed to match the contours of the jawline and the flexible nose strap fits to any user.

All sensors utilised are currently available technology. Polyimide sensors are currently used to detect Norepinephrine in tears, and a contact lens has been developed for this task, however the lens was unsuitable for this application as it would have dried the eye out during sleep.

The product solution is prescribed by doctors for PTSD sufferers rather than sold as a consumer product. This is because studies show that consumer wearables currently have a high abandonment rate. Approximately one third are abandoned after six months, compared to prescribed medical devices.

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VETRO/SKIGPS Device for Ski Instructors

Vetro/Ski: A rugged GPS device, used by ski instructors to feed back live data on all skiers within their care.

Each skier wears a small GPS locator allowing the instructor to be more aware of everyone’s well-being, whilst giving the group the freedom to enjoy themselves.

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How can something rugged still look elegant?

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Visual prototype, modelled with resistant materials; primarily, Polyurethane modelling board.

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E-ON ARCADEEnergy Consumption Monitoring

E-on Arcade: An app designed to encourage users to be more aware of the energy they use, and therefore save energy.

The app draws on principles of gamification, creating an informal and engaging environment in which to learn and implement energy saving techniques.

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A brief set by energy providers E-on, to improve customer relations and help monitor energy usage in homes

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+ Encourage brand loyalty and an energy saving community.

+ Improve reception of the E-on brand amongst consumers.

+ Utilise a reward scheme to encourage money saving and more sustainable thinking.

App Target Goals

User research amongst target consumers highlighted key areas to focus on in order to design a beneficial app.

+ App must be user friendly to be used in a relaxed, casual setting.

+ Positive involvement will be important until the user’s energy saving goals are consistently met.

+ The app should be a fluid and clean experience.

+ Visually engaging for whole families or individual users.

Experience Goals

+ Design an app that encourages and incentivises reduced energy consumption within households.

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E-on Arcade

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Fun and informal design

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E-on Household

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Detailed breakdown of household’s

electricity/gas/water expenditure

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E-on Community

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Styling project, redesigning an oil bottle drawing on inspiration from BMWs brand DNA.

Precision manufactured plastic mould tool, designed to manufacture bike spanners.

A innovative approach to safety on public transport. A redesign of bus stops creates a mesh network linking strangers that regularly travel together.

A one day UX challenge set by Delloitte Digital. Our group devised an app to help create positive habits within 21 days.

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CurriculumVitae

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Creo

3DS Max

Solidworks

Keyshot

Font finding!

Highly motivated

UX Design

Client communication

Prototyping

Graphic Design

Inter-personal skills

Soft ware

Skills

Ross AngusIndustrial Design

Education

2004-2009

Blessed George Napier School

Blessed George Napier Sixth Form

Loughborough University

2009-2011

2011-2015

2015+ Working in your team?

GCSE’s:11 A*s to Bs

A Levels:ABB[English Lit, Product Design, Art]

Industrial Design and Technology (BA)1st Class Honours

Experience

Staverton Office Furniture2013-2014Junior Designer12

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GAP Retail Store2010-2013Part time saleperson, alongside studies

3YEARS

Edge Sign-writers2011Paid Summer Placement3

MONTHS

Sorbrrok Graphic Design2013Paid Easter Placement

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Staverton Office Furniture2013-2014Junior Designer12

MONTHS

GAP Retail Store2010-2013Part time saleperson, alongside studies

3YEARS

Edge Sign Writers2011Paid Summer Placement3

MONTHS

Sorbrrok Graphic Design2013Paid Easter Placement

1MONTH

Hello! My name is Ross, and I’m a hard-working and focussed Industrial Design graduate, fresh out of Loughborough University.

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Recent Achievements

‘15 Recipient of the Dyson Foundation Bursary

‘15 Committee member of the Loughborough Design School Degree show

‘15 Shorlisted for the Loughborough Innovation Award 2015

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SketchingWatching Game of Thrones!

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