DESIGNER ︎RESEARCHER ︎ STRATEGIST ︎
The UK produces over 780.000 tonnes of fava beans waste annually. While the beans are exported to Egypt, the shells stay behind in landfills releasing huge quantities of CO2 and methane.
I designed a fully biodegradable material to tackle this growing waste stream. Through an iterative process, I developed a recipe and found applications for my new material - BEANCRETE.
The material is open-source, so it can be made in any kitchen, but it has the potential to be scaled to drastically reduce Fava Bean waste in the UK and globally.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS ︎ RESEARCH ︎ TOY DESIGN
youPOD
Bringing back attention to our meals and each other
January 2021
A speculative response to a future where layers of augmented reality consume our attention.
A food court capsule that shields off augmented reality and lets people reconnect with their food. The design improves mental and physical health.
SPECULATIVE DESIGN ︎ FOOD FUTURES ︎ INTERACTION ︎ AUGMENTED REALITY
DISSERTATION
Investigating designs role in reaching a circular economy
November 2021
The responsibility to be sustainable is too often placed on the individial.
Designers are in an important position at the beginning of a products life-cycle, but how much impact can product designers have, and what are some practical approaches?
In my dissertation I explore the concept of CE, the problems with the linear “take-make-waste” model and the role of material innovation.
My depth of inquiry and forensic analyis has gained me an A+ for my dissertation.
SUSTAINABILITY ︎ RESEARCH ︎MATERIALS SCIENCE ︎
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
BELLBOT
Never lug your luggage around again
May 2021
An autonomous luggage-collection service for an ageing popupation that wants to travel more than ever.
The BellBot picks up heavy luggage before the flight, bringing the check-in counter to the doorstep. This removes pain points from the aiport experience and increases accessibilty for air travel.
Research has shown that older demographics are slower to adopt new technologies like autonomous vehicles. This service creates a touchpoint with AV technology which could increase trust and acceptance.
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ︎ AUTOMOTIVE ︎ SYSTEMS DESIGN