Hugo Franklin
Industrial Design and Technology
Final year project
Reducing the risk of falls amongst seniors living independently
hear Charging Dock
On average, 13 seniors in the UK die every day after having a fall. hear aims to reduce the risks associated with falls by using a smart hearing aid with built-in fall detection technology. Reminders can be set by the user for important tasks, such as taking medication. Connectivity between the smart hearing aid and charging dock allows for reminders to instantly feedback to the user.
hear - Smart Hearing Aid
Fall detection technology picks up the moment the user falls and immediately sends out alerts to family members so an urgent response can be provided.
Electric Shaver
Redesign of a men's electric shaver using surface modelling and 3D scanning techniques to incorporate a custom grip for imporved comfort during use.
Vertebra
50% of paramedics suffer from musculoskeletal back pain on a regular basis. Vertebra is a smart stretcher that uses an automatic levelling system to ensure the stretcher is kept flat.
Hugo Franklin
I am an ambitious and passionate designer who enjoys working on products from their early definition through to engineering detailing.
Having worked in the industry for a year, I feel as if I have the expertise and passion to help companies prosper. My one-year professional placement with Princess Yachts has provided me with extensive work experience in an office environment and a manufacturing industry. I have gained various skills and feel comfortable working amongst many different departments from designers to production teams. I am hoping to enter full-time employment at the end of my undergraduate studies and will seize the opportunity to share my skills and ideas, whilst developing myself as a designer.
Awards
'19 Diploma in Professional Studies
Experience
'13 Bentley Design (Furniture)
Placements
June 2017 - July 2018
'18 Princess Yachts - Designer