Matt Peers
Industrial Design and Technology
Final year project
Stride - Advanced Physiotherapy for Transtibial Amputees
VISTA
VISTA is a trio of connected smart products designed to aid mental well being and alleviate claustrophobia in small space living by utilising scent, sound and wide angle surface projections.
PULSE
PULSE is a stress prevention product for overburdened ambulance staff. Pulse combines with a paramedic service that utilises underused community spaces to provide a localised urgent care response.
STRIDE
STRIDE is an advanced physiotherapy prosthetic for trans-tibial amputees that aims to fill the existing gap in recovery care. Utilising an inbuilt accelerometer, Stride enables physiotherapists to provide personalised treatment to better enable amputees to achieve their desired level of movement and prevent them developing bad habits and chronic pain conditions.
VISTA Hub
VISTA utilises a combination or short throw projectors, scent, diffusers and surround speakers to enable users to alter their environment, however small, to better suit their emotional needs making them feel more at home.
VISTA Remote
VISTA consists of a projection and scent hub, compact remote and three hi-fi surround speakers.
SNOOZE
SNOOZE is an internet of things connected smart lamp. By tracking sleep patterns, Snooze aims to naturally improve the users sleep phases through specific, targeted advice via the accompanying smart phone app.
SNOOZE
SNOOZE sketching process. The from of the lamp aims to be elegant and non intrusive with soft curves to convey a sense of calm and tranquility to the user.
STRIDE
STRIDE incorporates a system of gyroscopes and accelerometers to monitor and record amputee ambulation ensuring they adopt and maintain the correct walking gait during treatment and adjustment to their prosthetic.
Matt Peers
Hi, I am an Industrial Designer with a focus on creating beautiful products that solve real user needs.
I am a creative individual with a high level of personal motivation, focus and attention to detail. I take a very hands on approach to design and feel extremely rewarded in seeing my ideas come to life. I specialise in designing beautiful products that are a delight to use and have a meaningful impact on users' lives. My design process is fast paced and I strive to find genuine, user-centred design solutions to real issues, whilst maintaining an exceptional product aesthetic and finish. I am an excellent communicator and team worker, have a keen eye for presentation and detail, and excel in finding insightful solutions to difficult problems.
Awards
'19 RSA Student Design Awards, Shortlisted '18 Diploma in Professional Studies, PriestmanGoode '17 WPO WorldStar Certificate of Recognition '17 O2 UX Awards, Commended '16 IOM3 Starpack Silver Award '15 Arkwright Scholarship Award
Experience
'18 - '19 Freelance product and graphic design '15 Siemens UK - Intern
Placements
August 2017 - August 2018
Junior Designer - PristemanGoode, London