As a product design engineer, I possess a strong fascination for the complexities involved in technical design and the overall functionality of products. My natural curiosity, combined with my artistic sensibilities, drives my pursuit of innovation, allowing me to create designs that harmoniously integrate form and function. My approach to design is grounded in user-centred design, connecting imagination with practicality. I believe that aesthetics are crucial in both design and engineering, guiding my creative process and leading to solutions that exhibit a refined finish. My educational journey at Swinburne University of Technology has been pivotal, providing me with the tools and experiences necessary to hone my skills and expand my creative horizons. Being part of such a practical course I have developed many skills and have had access to cutting edge technologies. A significant highlight of my academic experience was my capstone professional project, Tutela Via.

Tutela Via - meaning safety on the journey - is an innovative child safety restraint system designed specifically for V/Line trains, aimed at addressing a critical gap in child safety within public transportation. This initiative stemmed from rigorous research and extensive stakeholder engagement, emphasising the risks children face while travelling. By seamlessly integrating safety, functionality, and aesthetics, Tutela Via presents a practical solution for families, ensuring secure seating for children between the ages of two and seven.

The project highlights essential aspects of product design, including sustainability, modularity, and user-centricity, aligning with contemporary engineering principles and my commitment to creating products that are both meaningful and impactful. I am dedicated to further exploring trends such as inclusive design, materials innovation, and the incorporation of smart technologies to create future products that not only meet but exceed user expectations. Through my passion for product design, I aspire to enhance user experiences while addressing critical needs in our communities.

TUTELA VIA x V/Line

TUTELA VIA x V/Line

CARROT BOT x KUKA

Designed a stick-building end effector to be used in conjunction with the Kuka iiwa. Timber off-cuts were used to build structures such as small-scale walls, based on the assumption that 100 units would be produced in the first year of operation. The CARROT BOT comprises a servo motor actuated claw that collects its payload from a sorting conveyer mechanism that aligns the off-cut timber sticks into the desired orientation. These have been coded with Arduino to operate hands-free.

VENOM x RYOBI

VENOM is for the average 'tech-savvy' homeowner who seeks to prolong the useful life of their power tools without needless overconsumption or the creation of landfills of e-waste. VENOM is a domestic leaf blower designed with the right-to-repair movement in mind and adheres to circular economy principles, making it fixable, easy to recycle, and a pleasure to use. It is sustainable and usable for a long time.

GREY NOMAD x AVAIL

Reimagining mobility aid devices for ‘grey nomads’ (retired Australians who live for extended periods of time on the road) who enjoy travelling yet require some mobility aid assistance. The GREY NOMAD is portable in nature whilst also offering quality assistance by increasing safety, maintaining independence, and delivering dignity when travelling in caravans. The aesthetics of the product align with Avail's high-quality products and entice the target segment. It is safe, easy to use, and complements the customer's use areas, whether that be in a camper trailer, by the beach, out in the wilderness or in their home.