I am a conscientious designer, I think that it is hugely important to take a holistic approach to design, especially in regard to sustainability and inclusivity. I love the back and forth of group brainstorming sessions, but also spending hours upon hours ironing out tiny details when working individually.
Final year project
Preventing Heat Strain in the Elderly when exposed to Heat Extremes
PREVENTING HEAT STRAIN IN THE ELDERLY WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT EXTREMES
Last year the UK recorded over 2,500 excess deaths due to heatwaves. Older individuals struggle in the hot weather more than others due to their diminished thermoregulatory system. My product cools and manages body temperature more efficiently and conveniently than current solutions, to avoid the health-related risks associated with extreme heat.
The device uses a Peltier element, equipt with a heat sink and fans for heat dissipation, to cool up to 2 litres of water to between 10-15 degrees celsius. This water is then pumped through the garment at a constant rate, acting as an artificial sudomotor (sweat) system, by conducting heat away from the body, for those who have experienced thermoregulatory depletion.
ALLIVATE - Group Project
A 5-year course of bespoke immunotherapy and antihistamines, delivered through dissolvable microneedle patches, reduces and eventually eradicates symptoms of hayfever, meaning medication is no longer needed and in turn produces 98% less waste compared to conventional blister packs*.
Refillable Dispenser
Microneedle Technology
OMEIA
Oximeters are 3 times more likely to miss low oxygen in black patients. Pre-eclampsia is 3 times more common in black pregnancy. Omeia is a personal pregnancy device to monitor heart health and blood oxygen levels accurately for all skin tones using skin colour calibration, infrared LEDs and ECG electrodes.
Ella Harvey
Final year project
Preventing Heat Strain in the Elderly when exposed to Heat Extremes
Awards
RSA International Student Design Awards - Shortlisted
Diploma in Professional Studies
Work Experience
Smallfry Industrial Design - Throughout my time at Smallfry I was lucky enough to gain experience in a diverse range of areas. I was involved in marketing, research, client workshops, ideation, CAD... the list goes on! This internship was perfect as I was able to demonstrate my strengths, feeling especially valued with the opportunity to present to clients, while the team also was always happy to help me develop skills I felt less confident in. It's for all these reasons, and many more, that I am super excited to be returning in July as a Junior Industrial Designer!
Odd Sock Media - Consulting with clients and producing graphics according to their specific design needs.