Doug Marriott
Product Design and Technology
Final year project
A tracking camera dolly to record and monitor extreme sports in order to analyse and improve technique.
MONOWHEEL
The spherical shape protects the camera from damage. To turn it swings a weighted internal pendulum to one side.
COFFEE MACHINE
This electro-mechanical device automates the use of an aeropress to make a cup of coffee. It was programmed using a PIC microcontroller.
DESK LAMP
This desk lamp was inspired by the work of Charles and Ray Eames. The form was achieved by wrapping, compressing and gluing multiple layers of plywood around a complex jig.
Doug Marriott
There is an abundance of acceptable design in the world. Design that simply does what it is meant to do, accepting the immediate and adequate solution. But I believe design can be so much more than that. It can be exhilarating, adventurous and completely break the mould of what we thought we knew. I don't work hard on my design work so that I can earn more money but because I genuinely love coming up with concepts and have found a field where I can make a difference.
My off the beaten path approach to concept generation and development is my largest strength. I have a strong ambition to become a production designer and move into the film industry. I am fascinated how these designers can craft every element of an imaginary world to help immerse the audience in their vision. I learned a great deal during my exchange both in Delft and in Sydney. Not only did I discover how other countries approach design problems. I got a true insight into the world and people outside the bubble I knew. For my final year project I created a camera dolly that tracks and follows a skateboarder allowing them to film when it is convenient to them and for as long as they desire. The spherical nature of the device provides maximum damage protection. I have also designed and constructed and electromechanical aeropress coffee machine and have created a pressed plywood desk lamp inspired by the work of Charles and Ray Eames. Dissertation Title: Disaster accommodation; Analysing, improving the design, implementation and maintenance of accommodation for disaster relief victims and refugees.
Awards
'18 – Diploma in International Studies TU Delft: University of technology. 14th AUG - 2nd FEB '18 - Diploma in International Studies. UTS: University of Technology Sydney 25th FEB - 8th JUN
Experience
'15 – SBFI Hailsham. Workstation design and manufacture