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JENNIFER WATLINGProduct and Furniture Designer
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About Me
Hello, I’m Jennifer Watling.
Currently I’m studying MDes Design Products at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK and I’m searching for internships to broaden my knowledge of design in practice. My skills include: Conceptualisation, Ideation, Sketching, CAD Modelling, 2D and 3D rendering, Model Making, Graphic design.My work currently consists of projects from my first and second year (in progress) at university of which I hope to expand upon through the undertaking of on internship.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]: (+44) 7892 803312
Software skills: Solidworks, Alias Automotive, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook Pro, 3Ds Studio Max, CES Edupack.
Contents
Projects
.01 Aquaflex Hydration System
.03 “Chicago” Headphones
.05 Space Saving Chair Concept
.06 Divan-Stead One-Week Project
.07 Casual Trainer Sketches
.08 More Project Examples
Aquaflex Hydration Pack
I noticed during the London 2012 Olympics that the delivery system for hydration to
the swimmers in the long distance swimming races was hap-hazard, and not as efficient as it should be for an elite sport. So I looked in to how to stay hydrated when in the water and
Aquaflex is the resulting concept.
Compressable Water Bottle?
Filter-as-you-go?
Easy carry hydration
pack?
.01
Ideation
The key feature of the pack is the flexing of the two solid parts, making it ideal for the movement of swimmers and for sports activities. The hydration bladders are designed to be solid for the use of lifejackets, so the water is not squeezed out of the compartments when it is not needed.
Aquaflex Hydration Pack
Project Featured on:
.02
Prototype Model
“Chicago” Headphones
1950’s Blues Inspired Headphones
I designed the headphones with inspiration from 1950’s Chicago blues. The intended outcome was a highly finished, full scale aesthetic model, due to the complex geometry of the design I explored Rapid prototyping methods.
.03
CAD Model produced in Alias and SolidworksRapid Prototyped Using SLS machine
“Chicago” Headphones
.04
The final model was finished in white pearl and the internal layer was dyed producing a contrasting matte and pearl finish and texture.
Space Saving Chair
.05
Brief
For the first stage of this project (currently running) 3 different concepts were generated and developed for review and the best of these con-cepts would be further developed in to a fully defined folding chair. I wanted to create something that was functional and provided a practical solution, but also visually captivating.
The Door Hanging Chairs In many homes doors become lost space in a room, so what I tried to do with this concept is maximise the space in a room by using the door as a storage space for 4 chairs.
Divan-Stead Concept
Inspired by timeless wingback chairs, this concept adds a twist to the classic with the use of adjustable wings; ideal for storage and night time comfort. The inclusion of shelving and LED reading lights provide additional functionality, as well as ample storage in the side and end drawers.
.06
This design was a response to our second year design week competition brief given by Sealy UK to design a bed which incorporates the style and functionality of a bed-stead with the construction of a divan bed.
One-Week Live Competition Brief
Casual Trainer Sketches
.07
An example of footwear sketches done for fun in my own time
More Projects...
.08
Wall Pod- Children bedroom
Storage System
Alessi Theme Baby Monitor
Sketching Practice
Current Project
Childrens Furniture Concepts
Thanks for reading.
Feel free to contact me at:[email protected]