Aman Paul
Industrial Design
I have a strong desire to create meaningful product experiences and tackle genuine social issues using design skills and empathy.
Final year project
Haven: Aiding the Withdrawal of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Haven - Aiding the Withdrawal of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Haven is a forearm wearable that enables users to release their harmful feelings. Utilising haptics, an increase of pressure and red light, Haven replicates the feeling of a build-up and release of tension in the affected area.
Haven
A portable treatment option allows users to receive care whenever and wherever an urge may arise.
Haven - User App
Haven enables users to track their urges, creating a better understanding of their triggers and encouraging long-term engagement with treatment.
Haven - Clinician App
A clinician interface enables remote patient monitoring and custom recovery plans, reducing both the user's recovery time and pressures on the NHS.
Haven - Colour Range
RECLAIMe - Assisted Living Aid for Users with Dementia
RECLAIMe is an assisted living aid for users with dementia, enabling them to maintain their independence and boost their confidence with their hygiene routine. Using data collected in the early stages of their condition the device learns their optimum routine and uses this to correct any deviations – reducing their fear and improving their safety.
2pointe0 - Working Prototype
A comfortable and discrete pointe shoe that eliminates the pain felt by the dancer whilst retaining the elegance of ballet. Shown is a working prototype featuring an impact-resistant Line-X spray coating.
VEX Robotics National Championships
Aman Paul
Final year project
Haven: Aiding the Withdrawal of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Awards
22’ Diploma in Professional Studies
Starpack Student Awards 2019 – Shortlisted // Recognition for my response to a premium alcohol packaging design brief, designed entirely in plastic to the brand language of Kraken.
Triumph Design Awards 2018 – Finalist // 2018 finalist for my project redesigning a traditional wrist splint utilising 3D modelling techniques to improve fit and comfort.
Vex Robotics World Championships 2018 // Alongside my team, HBS The Purge, I represented the UK in attending the VEX Robotics World Championships in Kentucky (USA). VEX Robotics is a global robotics company that supplies a new game each year, tasking students to design, build and program a robot to compete against other teams in an engineering challenge.
Vex Robotics National Champion 2018 // Awarded the VEX Robotics Excellence Award at the 2018 UK National Championships. The highest regarded award in VEX Robotics is awarded to teams that excel in all areas of designing, building and programming a competitive robot. Over the course of the season, my team placed 1st in 4 regional tournaments and was presented multiple design and programming awards.
Triumph Design Awards 2017 – Finalist & Committee Prize // Awarded the Committee Prize for my project '2pointe0', a redesign of the traditional ballet pointe shoe. Utilising 3D modelling and innovative materials such as D3O and Line-X I created a comfortable, discrete and elegant alternative to the traditional pointe shoe. As a national finalist, I was given the opportunity to present my work to other students and staff at Triumph Motorcycles HQ.
Work Experience
Pavegen Systems Ltd. - Design Engineer // A one-year work placement at Pavegen Systems Ltd. in the role of Design Engineer, supporting all teams in the company with design and technical materials. Working in a self-managed team of two, I developed excellent time management and organisational skills. A high level of proficiency in the Adobe Suite was necessary when undertaking tasks such as app design, vital company documentation and high-quality client-facing visuals. Having the opportunity to communicate with clients across all sectors enabled me to develop strong communication skills and gain a wider understanding of design in a business setting.
VEX Robotics - Assistant Mentor // I assisted senior mentors with organising regional competitions as part of the VEX Robotics program. Working with students from a variety of backgrounds enabled me to develop strong interpersonal and communication skills. As a team leader, I ran workshop sessions for younger students, advancing both my leadership and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure environment.
Integrity Design Management Consultancy // A week-long placement working alongside consultants on a live wayfinding project for Sainsbury’s.