Megan Snepvangers
Industrial Design
Ambitious, resilient and empathetic design student with a keen interest in empathetic design to fully solve all aspects of a real life problem.
Final year project
SAFEX is the peace of mind device to help you independently escape toxic smoke and take control of your safety.
This image shows the device which aids the users to escape from high-rise buildings.
The government has forgotten about the risks that people living in high-rise buildings still face. There is a real breakdown in trust between the establishment and occupants of high-rise buildings which means fire safety remains on the back burner.
Safex addresses this fire safety issue and places control back into the hands of ordinary people. It's’ simple and intuitive design is unique in overcoming communication barriers. With up to 2 hours of filtered air, this easy-to-use device not only facilitates immediate escape but also reduces anxiety for those people who are subject to a stay-put or Personal Emergency Evacuation Policy (PEEPs).
SAFEX comes with a hanging wall storage unit
SAFEX works in 3 simple steps:
STEP 1. Pull the tag
This releases the device from the storage unit and opens the filter in one go
STEP 2. Put the device on
Pull the cord to adjust the fit
STEP 3. Escape
Or stay put until Fire Fighters help you
SAFEX uses refective beacons
Reflective beacons on the device and storage unit help users find each other and the device in a fire situation.
SAFEX uses a hanging storage unit
To accommodate renters and landlords who wouldn't allow installing a device on the wall the storage unit is made to hang on a coat hook.
SAFEX
Details in this image show the unique filter that allows the stay put or PEEPs policy to be implemented as it works up to 2 hours compared to competitors only working in escape circumstances.
Adjustability cord to pull the visor closer to your face.
The weighted shoulder seal.
Reflective beacons to attract attention.
Megan Snepvangers
Awards
2022: Welfare & Diversity Club of Year, Loughborough University IMS
2021: Sprint: Women’s Development for Undergraduates & Postgraduates
2021: Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner certification, IBM
2020: KeyShot Bespoke Introduction & Advanced
2019: Solidworks – Advanced Part Modelling, Surface Modelling & Assembly Modelling
2018: Star Pack Award, shortlisted
2018: Duke of Edinburgh, Gold Award
2016: “Albam Exorna Award“ Old Dunstonian’s award for most rounded student
2016: Coxswain, CCF Navy, achieved the highest rank and led the Navy section of CCF
2015: NCS, National Citizens Services Trust
Work Experience
Proctor & Gamble: July 2019-June 2020
I spent my year in the industry working as a Design Engineer intern at Proctor & Gamble. Working in R&D, on the Gillette and Venus razors brands, I was involved in the creation of a new shaving device. I did considerable work on identifying the target market and their needs including persona creation, design research, mechanical and technical development, and digital sketching. I was exposed to a wide range of design tools including Solidworks, CAD modelling, Keyshot rendering, Adobe CC packages, DFM, physical prototyping and 3D printing.
I was responsible for the roll-out of digital sketching training for all staff. In total, I trained 30 people from senior to junior levels. I found my experience as a hockey coach really helpful in being able to impart this knowledge in a positive way.
Whilst working here I also gained my Keyshot bespoke Introduction & Advanced award and my Solidworks – Advanced Part Modelling, Surface Modelling and Assembly Modelling certificate.
Loughborough University: 2017-2022
Throughout my time at Loughborough, I have worked as a Student Ambassador, representing the university at events and open days. In 2021-22, my role was extended to include working in the Covid testing centre, where I welcomed students and staff and oversaw the testing process. Helping as a front-line worker to test the entire student and staff population each week. The university received many compliments from the prospective students for my tours and as a result, I was always given the opportunity to work as many hours as I wanted.
I was the Welfare and Diversity Secretary for LSWHC, during the past year (2021-22). We had an exceedingly difficult start to the year, as one of the professional coaches died unexpectedly in a road accident. Recognising the impact of covid and of this unexpected death, I instigated that each hockey team (5 in total) should have its own Welfare Rep, rather than just having one Rep for the entire club. This decentralised model meant that Reps could ensure that all players on their team were ok and given the necessary support more easily. This was the first time, such as the approach to Welfare was adopted by a Loughborough Sports Club and the Hockey Club received an award for having the best approach to Welfare & Diversity.
In 2018-19, I was one of the Sports secretaries, at Robert Bakewell Hall. Along with 3 other Sports Secretaries, we organised more than 16 intermural sporting activities per week and special events every month. I found myself taking a leadership role within this foursome to make sure that events ran smoothly and help the weaker sports reps.
Marks: 2016
I started my Gap year working at a design agency based in Belfast this was my first experience in the design world gaining invaluable experience of why I love design. Particularly specialising in branding and how to successfully present to a client.