Portfolio

Hello,

I’m James an undergraduate Designer from Pershore, Worcestershire currently studying Product Design Technology BSc at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Basically Creative Product Design with some Engineering and Physical Computing additions.

I’ve always wanted to make the things I have that little bit different liking things out of the ordinary and not wanting to have something like everybody else. Design has found me over my life rather than suddenly something I’ve wanted to do and has grown with me making me want to continue what I enjoy into a career.

My passions when I’m not designing is a motorcyclist and classic Mini enthusiast, exploring the countryside in a proudly owned Cooper S or on my 1964 Triumph Tiger 90. I also enjoy cycling with friends and going out to explore the world.

Here is a collation of the best bits of my work which I have produced since September 2013.

I hope you enjoy what you find over the coming pages and thank you for taking your time to look at my Portfolio.

Best Wishes,

James Winters

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Contents

Sustainable Strategies 4-6Childrens Ride-on Toy 7

Classic Mini Accessories 8Eco-Driving Display 9-10

Arduino Projects 11-12Kinetic Design 13

Elastic Ball Launcher 14Colditz Escape Bridge 15-16

Handlebar Luggage 17-19Skills 20

Sustainablestrategies

StrapsProduced from recycled seat belts and carpet underlay

Reduced consumption of materials in unneeded areas

SeatProduced from recycled inner tubes

StiltsCreates support for the sitter and keep the contents dry and protected

Magnets hold straps clean when the bag is lay down

This rucksack aims to be used for more than one thing. The “Settle Bag” is aimed at the busy

commuter who needs the space and protection to carry all their daily needs but gives a chance

to settle in the journey .

multifunction

10 gauge Aluminium zips are durable with a wide opening to carry a laptop

Acts like a conventional bag, but can be quickly lay down for waiting or when there’s no place to sit

briefTo produce one product using three different sustainable strategies

Sustainablestrategies

Framework & BaseHard UPVC gives impact protection and good resistance to weathering

Locking catch location for

top to flip up like a lid

Shoulder mouldings add comfort in fitting the body

BodyUpcycled PET drinks bottles creates a hard shell fibre body

Giving the product a second chance to be shown but in a better, more desirableway.

UPVC can be recycled from old window frames and was used for the main framework of the rucksack which can take the odd knock and is durable for daily use.

UPCYCLING

Straps A combination of upcycled seat belt material and reclaimed carpet underlay for padding

Closed

Loop Cycle

UPVC

Window

Frames

Material Removal

Waste Management Profiles

Trade/Consumer Windows Made

Sustainablestrategies

Brass PoppersUniversal throughout allowing components to be fitted in multiple places

Easy to machine and reduces energy as well as adding character and desirability

Aimed at creating a bag for your exact needs. You buy what you require and build to you

reduceThis rucksack was that can be efficiently bought in as much as the consumer requires and

personalised to their needs

Even though reducing was the main aim, that doesn’t mean unthoughtful on material selection.

Body Material - Wax Cotton

CottonGrows quickly, harvested annually. Renewable keeping farmers in business in this sector in places such as India

Bees WaxAn addition to the Cotton makes the bag totally waterproof and is cleaner to the environment than the paraffin based equivalent

Combined they produce a highly durable material

Umbrella loop

childrens ride-on TOY

HandlebarsSit-on rider configuration. Maximum Ø 30mm

(2-3 Yrs Data)

Ball Bearing MobilityGive unrestricted agility

MaterialAcrylic would be used to give high impact strength with damage

Seat HeightMaximum 500mm

(2-3 Yrs Data)

Anthrometric data for different age groups to fit different modes

HandlebarsStand-up scooter configuration. Maximum Ø 30mm

(2-3 Yrs Data)

FormGreatly influenced by preventing contact with the floor in different configurations

Group designing to come up with a new design of children’s ride on toy. Our three-stage progression toy by which the ride-on grows up with the child as they progress.

Sit-down Crawler Sit-on rider stand up scooter

1-2 2-3 3+

Foamcore model

classic mini cooper accessories

I purchased a classic Mini in early 2014 and felt it needed a few upgrades in terms of storage, the sound system and in some overall quality.

My car is rather collectable and was upgraded from new by John Cooper Garages who offered a range of upgrades. Therefore I needed to design for

fitting in with existing items.

REAR STORAGE BUCKETS

Replaces existing item with item consisting of single speaker, “Cooper” branded cover cupholder which reveals the storage area. Stainless Steel and lined.

FRONT DOOR STORAGE BUCKETS

Replaces existing item. Single speaker, “Cooper” branded cover cupholder and improved side storage capacity

CENTRE CONSOLE

An additional product which creates a rubbish compartment and cupholders for the driver and passenger. Strong “Cooper S Touring” branding to remind the driver of what they’re driving!

Large “Pioneer” speaker for improved sound quality

A combination of Stainless Steel and coloured Vinyl to give a “deluxe” feel

Original parts improved by John Cooper Garages include Alloy door furniture, walnut door cappings. My designs needed to fit with these

Stainless Steel

My 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Si Touring

eco-driving display

final design

model

The display updates itself regularly and to the minute results from the car itself

A complete flower is the aim for the driver. The most

efficientPersuasive mood face

Tips are given to the driver for how to

improve their progress

Centre connection pin between car and unit providing information to display

Wireless connectivity to other electrical

devices to evaluate results

outside the vehicle

Cut groove in rear of unit to allow for rotation locking to the dashboard unit

A fun device which is meant to stand out within the market providing the same result

From research a ‘built in’ system was the best option

The design proposal was to create and refine a brief by primary and secondary research. Interviews and observations

“With the increase in the cost of living and environmental issues of pollution, I aim to design a product which monitors eco-driving in a fun and new influential way.

Persuasive to the motorist who may not be interested and improves awareness, appeal and the benefits and can be fitted to a variety of vehicles”

eco-driving display

Model cars aimed at adding a bit of fun and context to

the display

Layout designed to be a journey from start to finish, taking you down the page

Layout designed to represent a bird’s eye view

of a street map

Foam 1:1 full scale concept model

I used a digital photoframe displaying to represent the

system operating in use

Foamboard mounting to each component of the display brought the

information off the page

exhibitionSelling the concept to the client

scalextric start lights Building the entire

system required getting individual components working, debugged their codes and then combining

int ledPin0 = 3; int ledPin1 = 4;int ledPin2 = 5;int ledPin3 = 6;int ledPin4 = 7;int buttonApin = 11;int buttonBpin = 10; byte leds = 0;int speakerOUT = 12;int numTones = 10;int tones[] = {587,587,659,698,659,587,523,587,659,440};// mid C C# D D# E F F# G G# A

void setup() { pinMode(ledPin0, OUTPUT); pinMode(ledPin1, OUTPUT); pinMode(ledPin2, OUTPUT); pinMode(ledPin3, OUTPUT); pinMode(ledPin4, OUTPUT); pinMode(buttonApin, INPUT_PULLUP); pinMode(buttonBpin, INPUT_PULLUP);pinMode(speakerOUT,OUTPUT);

Serial.begin(9600);}

void loop() { Serial.print(digitalRead(buttonApin)); if (digitalRead(buttonApin) == LOW) { digitalWrite(ledPin0, HIGH); digitalWrite(ledPin1, HIGH); digitalWrite(ledPin2, HIGH); digitalWrite(ledPin3, HIGH); digitalWrite(ledPin4, HIGH);

The Scalextric start lights project was part of my Physical Computing module using the Arduino platform for coding.

Piezo SpeakerUsed to play the BBC F1 theme tune. The Arduino is given the list of notes to play with the value determining the key

Void SetupDefining Inputs and Outputs With The System

Defining pins to the Arduino

Void LoopThe code in which the Arduino reads to give the desired outputs

Button 2Illuminates all the lights

gradually and then they all go out

BBC F1 theme tune plays

Button 1Makes the five LED lights

flash to warn drivers of the start of the race

330ohm Resistors

Piezo Speaker

Earth

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testing

code

musical water fountain

Another part of my Physical Computing module using Arduino.

The Musical Water Fountain uses the Arduino to control five water solenoids and and five LED lights which dance to music.

The Sound Detector reads the sound level of the surrounding level and gives a numerical value to it

If the value is above a certain value (a threshold defined by me )...

- A signal is sent to open the water solenoid allowing water to jet out

- The corresponding LED light which is assigned to the solenoid lights up

- When the value again is below the threshold it then closes

TIP120 Darlington Transistor

- Required to control the operation of the Solenoid

- There are no electrical contacts between the Arduino

and the 12v

- An electromagnet changes it’s resistance when a signal is

sent to it by the Arduino

ManifoldThe Manifold I needed couldn’t be bought off the shelf so I had to fabricate one myself using general plumbing Copper pipe and fittings

12v External PowerArduino is only able to control 5v, low current items.

The Solenoids I used required 12v power and drew high current.I used a car starter powerpack

Water SolenoidsControl flow from the Manifold

and whether water gets to the jet

Sound DetectorReads sound of area and gives a value to Arduino

Water Feed In(Comes from

pump)

Water Return(Back to box)

Manifold splitter to each Solenoid

Manual Pressure Regulator

Jets found in four sides and stuck to base of box

kinetic designThe materials chosen to produce the working model had to be cheap; the construction that created the good design rather than the materials. A combination of Foamcore, Foamboard and Steel wire.

MaterialsBody -Foamcore Board - Foamboard

Pivots & ConstraintsTiny Steel screws used to constrain to work in certain ways

Reliability In Use & DurabilitySteel wire was wrapped carefully around key ends

BearingPlaced through the

foam to give efficient movement and

durability

Sliding TrackUncluttered to fix multiple

moving components.

Push forward to operate

Mechanisms & Structures producing a piece of Kinetic Design consisting of one single input into more than one output in a efficient, elegant and reliable way.

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elastic ball launcherBelt Tensioners Top and bottom to stop belt slack and ball slip

RatchetEarly testing caused shear on early

designs. Using Plywood instead and an increased ‘I’ value was suitable

BeltsSandpaper gave drive top and bottom and gripped the ball

Inner BeltsSmooth sliding surface for pulleys. Harsh edges from sandpaper struggled before

DriveMeshing gears allowed for a top and bottom driving belt

GuidesVacuum Forming plastic on sides and underneath improving accuracy

Crank HandleManual to place energy into elastic

Locking Nuts

ElasticCharacterised by F=KX to tell us it’s performance. Base block fitted to hold end

Rigid Framework

Drive AxleFully stretched elastic - 260N force upon drive axle.9mm diameter required

The group project brief was to create a squash ball firing projector with the energy coming from three one metre lengths of elastic. Three individual shots were then required

Ball loaded

Ball Out

Escape From Colditz BridgeThe brief was to create and refine a self supporting mounted bridge to simulate a way the prisoners of war from Colditz could have escaped the prison during the war.

Criteria for the Design- Bridge must travel 6m straight out and then 2m to the right in order for the escapees to jump to safety and escape the guards- Deployed in under 5 minutes - Carry a 80kg escapee (800N)- Produced from Aluminium 2024- Be split up into component parts to be carried to the escape site

The aim of the project was to create the most material efficient structure through iterations.

initial concepts

TRUSSES

Designed to resist deflection when 800N applied to the end of bridge

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Cheap way to produce models to test at a scale level using scale loads

I Beam

Create stiffness in the beam section to resist deflection

STRING TENSIONERS

Aimed at resisting torsion when load is applied creating tension

testingHIGH STRESS CONCENTRATIONSRequire more material in key areas to reduce shear stress

Escape From Colditz BridgeThe design was refined through many iterations. In real life the bridge is to be produced from Aluminium 2024 with a Yield Stress of 75Mpa and a Factor of Safety of 2. The bridge needs to be disassembled into component parts in order to be carry the weight of itself and the escapees and tackle torsion.

Combination of Locking Pins and HingesDesign can be disassembled and carried by the escapees

Dimensions calculated using moments along beam

Truss Frame Reduction in deflection and increase in torsional stiffness

Dimensions calculated using components method

Internal I BeamCreates a uniform stress beam. If the beam is going to fail, it will fail everywhere

Top BracketsKeeps the sides at 90 degrees, increasing rigidity and performance within bridge

Filleted Balcony FittingCreates minimum stress concentration and thickness with a FOS of 2

Large Open SectionAllows for the escapees to walk down the centre of the bridge

final design

triumph motorcycle handlebar luggage

Specification- Waterproof

- Dimensionally fit the current range of machines- Easy to fit by consumer using basic tools

- Aesthetically fit the range of different of Triumph machines- Fit the majority of the possible “small” items which may be carried

- Opened using gloves- Protect items inside from damage

- Secure from the lid opening when in use- Be quiet when in use

- Something the rider would be happy to leave on their bike all the time!

My Design for Manufacture project where we could produce any item we wanted as long as it had a maximum of three “designed” parts and retailed for a £25 or less.

The Triumph Handlebar Luggage can carry the basic necessities a motorcyclist may require, for example sunglasses, a lock, mobile telephone or a wallet and can be opened easily whilst wearing gloves. It has been designed for those days when the rider just requires a little bit extra!

Locking Tab

Main Body- PolypropyleneINJECTION MOULDED

Handlebar Downsizers- Neoprene RubberINJECTION MOULDED

Fully Waterproof Carrying Compartment

Protection Inserts- Polyurethane Egg Crate FoamSecured with double sided tapeBOUGHT IN COMPONENT

Waterproof lip and groove edges

Locking Tab Engager

Mounting Brackets- PolypropyleneINJECTION MOULDED

DownsizersWrapped round the handlebar and then the brackets placed,

allowing fitment to different sized handlebars

Bolts- M6 Stainless SteelPass through base to the bracket threaded inserts to fixBOUGHT IN COMPONENT

Live Hinge

Live Hinge

BracketsCurved and narrow cross section for putting underneath tight fitting handlebars

WaterproofingAchieved by the lip and groove design between the base and lid of the luggage.

Large Locking Tab Secures lid during use. Allows for opening with a gloved hand

triumph handlebar luggage

- Retail Price- Profit Margin (Traffic light system)

Main (For 10,000 units)Manufacturing Cost - £3.61 ($5.38)- 35% Margin taken (due to expensive moulds)Can be increased to over 50% once 50,000 units have been produced

Sale From Designer - £5.51 ($8.28)

Breakeven Sales Required = 763

MouldsMain Body - £15,711.75Brackets - £2,951.50

MaterialMain Body - £0.19Brackets x2 - £0.04Handlebar Downsizers x2 - £0.01Fasteners x4 - £0.03Threaded Inserts x4 -£0.08Foam - £0.005Double Sided Tape - £0.03

Packaging & Labour - £0.45

Set up/Unit - £2.78

triumph motorcycle handlebar luggage costings

Reducing Costs In Injection MouldingCosts were reduced for moulds thanks to

different surface finishes

Exterior Surfaces - SPI-A2 High PolishInterior Surfaces - PM-F1 Low Cosmetic

18 Scobell ClosePershore

WorcestershireWR10 1QJ

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Education

University of the West of England, Bristol Product Design Technology BSc 2013-2017 (Predicted high 2:1)

Pershore High School & Sixth Form, Worcestershire2006-2012

11 GCSE’s (A-D)A-Level Maths, Physics, Product Design and Geography

Year 13 Tutor supervisor giving presentations to Year 8 to Year 12 groups on various topics

Work ExperienceR.M. Revill & SonFarmhand September-December 2012

Vale Magazine Delivery2007-2013

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Skills

Computer Skills Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Solidworks, Rhino 5, V-Ray, SketchUp, Simulation Mechanical, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Arduino, Fritzing

Design SkillsSketching (Pencil, Marker, Pastel), Model Making (Foam Core, Foam Board, Card, Clay, Plasticine, Rapid), Design Exhibitions, Contextual research studies including interviews, Teamwork. Design for Manufacture, Exhibitions and Presentations

Engineering SkillsVickers Hardness Test, Ductility Testing, Mathematic Calculations. Knowledge in materials and manufacturing techniques

Activities & HobbiesVintage Motorcycle Club Member

Mini Cooper Register Member and own a 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Si Touring

A keen historian of Classic Triumph Motorcycles and own a 1964 Triumph Tiger 90

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Awards

2011Outstanding Achievement in Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (AS), Pershore Sixth Form

2012Outstanding Achievement in Product Design (A2), Pershore Sixth Form