PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Designed and developed next generation products, from conceptual sketches, 1:1 prototypes to production ramp.PRODUCT INNOVATION - Lead new product category designs and development including conceptual design/visualisation, project scoping and proposals.MECHANICAL ANALYSIS - Identify and diagnose production or field issues through DOEs, FEA simulations and site inspections.

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT - Led the design and production of prototype devices for trials with food processors, food testing labs and international kitchenware manufacturers.MATERIAL RESEARCH - Sourced and validated technical capabilities of food -safe hydrophobic films used to protect electronic assemblies. CONSUMER RESEARCH - Responsible for a successful government grant to support a 1 year consumer trial. Designed and led user research and testing via online surveys and focus groups.DIGITAL DESIGN - Designed and implemented BlakBear’s website, isometric illustrations for website and pitch decks, and mobile app UI/UX.

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT - Re-devloped all external and internal components for TimeChi’s IOT devices.PRODUCTION - Source OTS components and work with Chinese manufacturers for production ramp of custom metal and plastic parts. PACKAGING - Developed packaging inserts for accessories and generated product renders for outer sleeve design.

COOKWARE R&D - Designed and developed a new innovative, space saving cookware range which is currently in detailed development phase.PITCHING - Led the cookware innovation project and conducted monthly reviews with both Joseph brothers and the Lead Design Manager.BINS R&D - Researched new categories for Waste Management products and assisted in the development of a new concept for SS 2021.The highlight of this internship was the vast amounts of creative freedom available to me and sole responsibility of the cookware project. I would pitch my ideas to the lead design manager on a weekly basis and have the opportunity to present to both Joseph brothers on a monthly basis.

PRODUCT TO MARKET - Design engineered parts in sheet metal, CNC, injection moulded plastic and die-cast metal parts for three HM products in the market: Ratio Desk, Keyn Chair, and Atlas Office Landscape.DESIGN VALIDATION - Performed strength and stress tests on chairs, electric desks and privacy screens according to American, European and British standards. FEA and tolerance stack analysis trained. ADVANCED PROTOTYPING - Experienced with using medium sized CNC machines, workshop machinery and various 3D printers to produce 1:1 furniture mockups and upholstery foam moulds.