Harry Benham- Portfolio

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Harry Benham

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About Me

Over my 3 year course studying BA (Hons) Sustainable Product Design I have looked into the areas of User Centred Design, Inclusive Design and Design Specialism. The course has encouraged me to look at everyday items from a designers point of view but also to research the people that I am designing for so that I can create the best product or system possible for that specific user.

I have also been taught how to tackle a brief that could be set by a potential client, from researching the targeted area to sketching down ideas and evolving them into problem-solving designs through models, Computer Aided Design renders and finally into a finished prototype.

I have always been interested in the business side of design, exploring different markets for niches and opportunities to design a product or system that has the potential to be successful in the marketplace.

Portfolio// Projects Harry Benham

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Portfolio// Resume Harry Benham

Name Harry Perry Benham

DOB 14th June 1993

Nationality British

Phone 07800557597

Email [email protected]

Contact Details Employment

Grades

Allsaints Spitalfields Retail, BathSales Assistant1 year (2010-2011)Gained teamworking skills and ability to engage with people/customers.

Volunteer work for Cornwall’s RNLICharity Work1 year (2009)Gained research skills.

Cribbs Restaurant and Bar, FalmouthBar Staff/ Waiter(2014-2015)Gained an insight look at how a business is run and built up confidence dealing with customers, making them feel welcome and relaxed.Job included opening up/ closing down, stock management, cashing up.

The Shed, Box, WiltshireBarista/ Assistant(2015)Served customers in this Deli/ Restaurant, taking orders, making drinks, and maintaining a tidy and comfortable atmosphere for customers to be in.

Batheaston Holdings Ltd, BathIT Assistant(2014-2015)Created spreadsheets to control stock, compiled emails to customers, drew up CAD designs and renders of buildings and company plot. Also maintained cleanliness and refurbishments of site.

Website www.harrybenhamdesign.co.uk

Higher Education

Sustainable Product Design(BA) Hons Degree

A-Levels

3 A Levels passed

Design Technology, Business Studies, ICT

GCSE’s 12 A-C

Portfolio// Resume Harry Benham

High School

Grittleton House School, Wiltshire2004-2009

CollegeRoyal High Sixth Form, Bath2009-2011

UniversityFalmouth University2011-2014

Education

Skills

Communication skills- Made several presentations to groups of people, good listener as well as putting my ideas forward, completed 6,000 word dissertation, enjoy working in teams or alone.

Motivational skills- Always striving for improvement, passionate about business, innovative and engaging.

Presentation- I understand the importance of organisation and arriving to work on time. I arrive appropriately dressed and ready for work.

Interests

Deisign and engineering has always been a keen interest of mine, whether it be designing and creating an entirely new product or sytem, or taking something pre existing and imporving it in any way possible. My father has run his own Furniture company for the past 30 years taking over where his father left, and this has given me a keen interest in all aspects of business, manufacturing and management.

I have always been interested in all the different roles that staff play in production, e.g. time management, communication and respect and how this affects the success of an ongoing business. With this in mind I will always strive to work as hard as possible as this in turn often brings success.

Further Information

Autodesk Inventor, Fusion, Photoshop, Indesign, Excel

Play the drums, reaching grade 8 over 11 years

Full UK Driving License

Surf, Swim, Gym, Running

Sales trading hobby- Buy and Sell online

Device Stabilisation

Steadicam// Device Stabilization Harry Benham

This project tackles the issue of poor recording footage when using small devices such as a mobile phone or digital camera. I came up with the concept when travelling around Europe in summer 2013 as I wanted to record my trip using my mobile phone and camera (both of which are high quality recording devices).

The footage that I took played back with unstable results and awkward jerky movements. I was rather disappointed with the poor quality, so I decided to search the market for such a product that could solve the issue.

I found that there were products available to stabilise recording devices but they were for large cameras and they were also expensive (£100- 4000). I felt that there was a niche in the market for a product that could be used with people’s mobile phones or digital cameras etc. for less than £100, so this project was the perfect opportunity to create one.


The design features a curved semi-circle body which wraps around the device, made from ABS plastic in a variety of different colours. The handle, based at the top of the product, is made from Polypropylene (PPE) and can also be manufactured using a variety of colours. The handle is connected to the main body via a ball and socket joint which is dampened and acts as the counter-movement to the users hand which stabilises the footage being recorded.

At the bottom of the design is a clamp which is made up of 2 rubber walls where the phone or camera is placed. The walls slide up and down 2 threaded screws so the device can be tightly secured using bolts. The clamp also has the ability to change angles so that the user can film wherever he or she pleases.


Modern Windsor

Furniture// Modern Windsor Harry Benham

This project was self-directed which allowed me to steer my learning in a focused way. I was required to write a project brief that builds on one of the themes of the course (Sustainability and User Centred Design).

The project began with the love and fascination of traditional Windsor Chairs and how beautiful they are to look at and own. My Grandfather was the founder of a company called ‘Batheaston Chair makers’, who specialise in traditional Windsor chairs made from Oak, Ash, Beech and other Hardwood timbers.

I always wanted to design my own Windsor with a modern twist and this was my chance to do so. In my opinion, the windsor, although not cheap, is the best made and most comfortable chair there is, however why not pay more for something that will last forever?

The aim of this project is to prove how sustainable a Windsor chair is, compared with alternative plastic chairs. My objective is to design and build a modern windsor which is made with sustainability in mind. To do this, I needed to look into Embodied energy, Life cycle analysis (LCA) and Transportation of materials.


The seat was milled using a specialised machine to create an imprint suitable for comfortable sitting. I had also extruded two holes for the armrest to slot into and a back panel for the backrest. The seat also had four holes extruded at the bottom for the legs. Made from British grown Oak, the seat was sanded and varnished for a higher quality finish.

The backrest is made from a single straight piece of British Oak for optimum support to improve back posture. The armrest, made from British Ash is made from three steam-bent pieces which have been nailed together, slotted into the seat and glued. There are also holes in the armrest for the headrest.


The Legs are made from British Ash which have been machine turned and are thin at the top, getting gradually thinner towards the bottom. The legs were sanded and varnished after being shortened to the same lengths. They were then connected and held together using stretchers which increase the strength of the chair massively.

During this project I visited the University of Bath which developed the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE database). With the help of a professor who helped develop the database, we worked out that my windsor chair has a total embodied energy of 12 mj (megajoules: how much energy is used to manufacture something), compared to a plastic chair which totalled 78mj.


Children’s Lighting

3D Printing// Childrens Lighting Harry Benham

This project focuses on children’s lighting using a process called ‘rapid prototyping’ or ‘3d printing’. 3d printers are becoming more popular and more advanced, so I decided to use this to my advantage in this project.

My initial research was based around the children’s lighting market, analysing several products on the market to get a clearer picture to what is available, price ranges, materials used and any requirements. This then led to lighting that could be linked to 3D printers, to be re-used rather than thrown away.

What is important to understand is that children grow up, consistently changing their favourite cartoon characters, movies, sports, music etc, as trends come and go, so I needed to design a product with this in mind.

To fully understand the limitations of 3d Printers, the compatible materials, their ease of use and costings involved, my idea to use 3d printers to eliminate waste of children’s products was extremely important to my research.



Inspiration//Concepts//Development


The product is an encased light bulb, which projects different images onto the wall of a childs bedroom. The idea is that the child can 3d print whatever he or she wants using different layers of coloured acrylic so it can be projected onto their wall. It also eliminates waste as the plastic can be reused and reprinted into another object when the child decides that its time for a change.

ParkinsonsMug

The main symptoms of Parkinsons disease are usually stiffness, shaking (tremor), and slowness of movement. Symptoms typically become gradually worse over time. Treatment often provides good relief of symptoms for several years. This project allowed me to focus on ‘Inclusive Design’, mainly for elderly people who are most likely to have the disease. I wanted to improve an object that would potentially be dangerous for people with Parkinsons Disease which would not necessarily be dangerous for people without the disease so that it would be safe to use. The idea that I had in mind was a mug used for hot liquids such as tea, coffee or soups etc.. As the main symptom of Parkinsons is shakiness of the hands, I realised it could be dangerous for a patient to handle a mug with such hot liquid.

Medical// Parkinsons Mug Harry Benham

PD mainly develops in people over the age of 50. It becomes more common with increasing age. About 5 in 1,000 people in their 60s, and about 40 in 1,000 people in their 80s have PD. It affects both men and women but is a little more common in men. Rarely, it develops in people under the age of 50.

One person in every 500 has Parkinson's. That's about 127,000 people in the UK. Symptoms and how quickly they progress are different for everyone.There's currently no cure, but drugs and treatments are available to manage many of the symptoms.

As well as affecting movement, people with Parkinson's can find that other issues, such as tiredness, pain, depression and constipation, can have an impact on their day-to-day lives.

www.parkinsons.org.uk


Rounded brass bolts (brass is well lubricated) to allow gimbals to rotate smoothly.

Handles made from ceramic to prevent getting hot.

Both the inner and outer gimbal are made from aluminium for lightness and strength. The gimbals rotate around the bolts so that the handles are able to move in all directions.

Main body made from coloured ceramic.

As the user grasps the handles, the shaking (tremors) movements will be absorbed by the gimbals so that the hot liquid in the mug stays motionless and danger free. The user moves the mug toward their mouth and takes a sip as normal, safely.


Automotive// Land Rover Concept Harry Benham

Land Rover Concept(CAD)

Automotive// Land Rover Concept Harry Benham

Digital Watch

Leisure// Digital Watch Harry Benham


Inspiration//Concepts//Development


This digital watch features a smart LCD touch-sensitive display and side turnstyle button for navigation. The body is made from Aluminium and the wrist strap uses leather for a more comfortable wear (available in different colours).

The user can navigate through a series of menus to display time, date, images, settings, and reminders. The use of aluminium makes the watch lightweight and the styling combines traditional design with modern technology.

Aluminium Casing

Leather strap

Brass navigation button

LCD Digital Display

Headphones

Entertainment// Headphones Harry Benham


These headphones wirelessly connect to the users phone, computer or other music device with a 3.5mm audio jack using the wireless transmitter. Once connected and the headphones are turned on, music will play from the users device. The user can turn the volume up and down as well as power using the buttons on the headphones. They use a ball and socket joint to connect the earphones to the headrest, allowing comfortable movement of the individual earphones. The headrest is made from flexible PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). Both of these features allow the headphones to adapt to different users heads.

Furniture// Enclosed Chair Harry Benham

Enclosed Chair

Furniture// Enclosed Chair Harry Benham

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