Product Design Portfolio - Matthew Carter

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MATTHEW CARTER
PRODUCT DESIGN FOLIO

HI,
I AM MATTHEW CARTER,
YOU?
AND THIS IS MY WORK.
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PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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WORK IN PROGRESS
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OTHER WORK

2015-2016
9 MONTHS
BOARD CONCEPTS
FINAL CONCEPT RENDERS
PRODUCT DESIGN
4TH YEAR PROJECT
For my penultimate year individual project I
developed a touchpad that was able to time
multiple swimmers during a training session.
The project involved researching along side
my swim-team and various trainers across
Glasgow. The final solution involved a
band with an RFID sensor, and a Bluetooth
enabled touch-board and app.
During the development of the project, I
made prototypes of the bands for swimmers
to wear, and a proof of concept arduino
powered prototype. I also created a android
app using MIT’s App Inventor 2.
ELECTRONICS ARRANGEMENT CONCEPTS
RESEARCH
ANALYSIS
ARDUINO
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BAND CONCEPTS
BAND DEVELOPMENT
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TESTING NEOPRENE BAND MOCK-UPS
VARIOUS ITERATIONS TO TEST BEST SIZES AND FASTENING METHODS
PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR BOARD
FLOWCHART FOR PROGRAM
SCHEMATICS AND ARDUINO PROTOTYPE
TESTING WITH SWIMMING TRAINERS
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PRESENTATION RENDERS
BOARD SHOWING SENSORS AND RFID ANTENNA
FINAL RFID BAND
CONCEPT TRAINING APP
SET NEW WORKOUT FOR A LANE VIEW PREVIOUS SESSIONS
SORT BY: RANDOM
PENNY LEAKE 50M FREESTYLE LANE: 4
CURRENT LENGTH:
00:35.8 00:35.8 5/10
CURRENT LENGTH:
PREV:
SET PROGRESS:
MURRAY MCLEAN 200M BUTTERFLY LANE: 1
CURRENT LENGTH:
00:10.2 01:23.9 1/8
PREV:
JANE DOE 50M FREESTYLE LANE: 4
00:23.1 00:39:1 5/10
PREV:
SET PROGRESS:
SET PROGRESS:
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2015-2016
3 WEEKS
PRODUCT DESIGN
INITIAL CONCEPTS WITH DOT STICKING EVALUATION
DEVELOPED CONCEPTS AND EARLY PROTOTYPING
HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN
PROJECT
POKEMON GO AND EARLY PROTOTYPES
The aim of this design project was to reduce
household food waste. After selecting a target
audience, I created Persona’s, an Experience
map and identified key themes.
The designed product aims to reduce
household food waste by keeping track of
what is in your cupboards/fridge at home to
help users remember what they already have
in the house when they head to the shops.
To increase user engagement, the concept of
tracking and disposing items in your ‘virtual
pantry’ was integrated into an Augmented
Reality game, similar to Pokemon Go!
FOCUS GROUP
Full project available on BeHance
HCD RESEARCH
PRODUCT INTERACTION
PROTOTYPING
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PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT

BASIC APP MOCK-UPS
Start cooking the rice!
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OCR RECOGNITION VIRTUAL FRIDGE WITH SORTING AR MONSTERS

2015-2016
5 MONTHS
PERSONAL CONCEPT DRAWINGS
PROTOTYPING
TESTING EARLY VACUUM FORMED SHAPES
PRODUCT DESIGN
NHS HPS
FFP3 MASK REDESIGN
Working with the NHS and Health Protection
Scotland (HPS), our group created a ‘onesize
fits all’ redesign of the FFP3 mask. A
window was also incorporated into the mask,
making it less intimidating to young children
and improve communication, both through
lip reading and through showing the facial
expressions of the user.
CLIENT MEETING WITH PROTOTYPED CONCEPTS
STRAP DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PRESENTATION PROTOTYPE
Throughout the project, prototyping
techniques such as foam mock-ups, vacuum
forming and 3D printing were utilised to
model potential mask shapes and present the
potential designs to the client. Contamination
tests were carried out to assess the viability
of the forms.
TEAMWORK
PROTOTYPING
CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
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FINAL CONCEPT DRAWING
PRESENTATION RENDERS
Seal
A thermoplastic seal
can be heated prior
to being fitted which
then moulds to the
users face.
One Pull
The bottom strap
has a single pull
mechanism which
tightens around the
chin.
Valves
Valves on either side
of the mask release
the excess pressure
when exhaling.
Metal Pinch-strap
User research showed many users preferred
masks with pinch-straps, saying the often
make the mask feel more secure, it also
helps keep the shape of the thermoplastic
after forming
Straps
Window
A clear PVC window
aids communication
between user and a
colleague or patient.
Nose Strip
The metal nose strip
flexes to hold the
masks shape, and is
a form of reassurance
for the user.
Thermoplastic Inserts
Thermoplastic inserts sewn in around the
mask (in the blue area) when heated are
easily moulded to a large variety of faces
The straps are stapled into the masks, run
behind the ear and through a channel at the
bottom of the mask to the toggle.
So the strap does not have to pass through
a seal the channel is outside the “clean” area
created by the mask
62°C
Exhale Vents
When the user breaths out these vents allow
the humid air to leave the sealed area inside the
mask, reducing discomfort.
Cord Lock
The pull-down cord lock allows the user to
evenly tighten the mask straps in one easy
movement.
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THIS WORK IS INCOMPLETE, HOWEVER AS IT IS MY MOST
RECENT WORK, IT IS MY BEST WORK, IF YOU’D LIKE TO
WORK IN PROGRESS
SEE THE ORIGINALS, OR SEE HOW THE PROJECTS DOING
SINCE THE TIME OF WRITING, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE
TO GET IN TOUCH.
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2016-PRESENT
9 MONTHS
PRODUCT DESIGN
5TH YEAR PROJECT
Still in progress, at the time of writing I have
just completed the research and analysis
stage of my final year individual project.
The project aims to increase the number of
commuter and everyday casual use cyclists
wearing bike lights. Using Human Centred
Design I sought to analyse the behavioural
patterns of cyclists who chose not to wear
bike lights.
The proposed solution is an integration with
a charging cable, and is currently under
development. If you would to learn more
about the work in progress, don’t hesitate to
contact me.
RESEARCH
ANALYSIS
SYNTHESIS
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2017 - PRESENT
3 MONTHS
PRODUCT DESIGN
DESIGN, FORM AND
AESTHETICS PROJECT
OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHES
INITIAL CONCEPTS
This current project involves studying the
historical development of a sewing machine,
and creating a new conceptual design.
SKETCHING
EXPLORING FORM
RENDERING AND PRESENTATION
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INITIAL SYNTHESIS
RE-EXPLORATION OF CONCEPTS
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EXPLORATION OF THEME
ADDITIONAL WORK
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SPRING 2016
6 HOURS
VOTE MURRAY MCLEAN FOR VICE
PRESIDENT OF SPORTS AND WELLBEING
VOTE MURRAY MCLEAN FOR VICE
PRESIDENT OF SPORTS AND WELLBEING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MCLEAN CAMPAIGN
“Hi Matthew, how was uni? You don’t fancy
designing my campaign for me do you? by
the deadline? Which by the way, is tonight.”
- Murray McLean
This project utilises Murray’s immediately
recognisable eyebrows to spread popularity
and awareness of his campaign across
campus. Although he didn’t win, the posters
received a lot of compliments.
FAST DEVELOPMENT
UNREASONABLE CLIENTS
INDESIGN AND ILLUSTRATOR
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Main Poster
Clockwise Right Page
Instagram Posts
Manifesto Poster
Facebook Banner
MURRAY
M C LEAN
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VOTE @ STRATHELECTIONS.COM FROM TUE 8TH MARCH 12 NOON - THU 10TH MARCH 4PM
I have been heavily involved in sport my whole life, especially at university,
taking part in a number of sports, most notably swimming
and rowing. I currently compete with the men’s senior eight for SUBC,
and this year alone have taken home three medals for the swim team,
MANIFESTO
as well as reaching finals at BUCS short course. I have competed
at a National level for swimming, and am both a qualified coach and
teacher, skills which I have utilised while helping run training sessions for the swim team. Sport
has been the biggest part of my life at University and given me so much. I am ready to give back.
My Plans
• Address the issues involving sports kit, possibly changing
provider and ensuring that kit is high quality and
distributed as early as possible in the first semester
• Increase Sports Union Funding
• Increase competitive participation within clubs and
reward clubs for competitive achievements
• Increase BUCS rankings
• Encourage healthy and well-rounded lifestyles
• Ensure that all issues faced by clubs are addressed
fairly and promptly
• Boost sports union membership by endeavouring
to make it more attractive to those outside of the
sports union
• Raise the question of purchasing minibuses if
economical
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THANK YOU FOR READING,
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANY OF THE ORIGINAL
MATERIAL FOR THESE PROJECTS, PLEASE DON’T
HESITATE TO CONTACT ME
+447814389667
MATTDDCARTER@HOTMAIL.COM
WWW.MATTHEWCARTER.CO.UK