Survival Vest
Ergonomic survival equipment for helicopter rescue crews.
Designed for air rescue crews, this vest balances protection, comfort, and rapid usability in critical conditions. The form was shaped around movement and harness integration to reduce pressure points and simplify donning.
Key considerations:
Ergonomic contouring for unrestricted upper-body motion
Integrated harness and flotation support for safety and efficiency
Use of durable technical textiles to withstand operational wear
Arc Chair
Sculptural lounge seating designed for relaxed posture and simple flat-pack assembly.
Shaped to follow a relaxed seated posture, the chair uses laminated hardwood components to achieve structural strength with a light visual profile. The frame assembles without exposed fasteners and packs flat for efficient storage and transport.
Key considerations:
Ergonomic form shaped around natural seated posture
Laminated Hardwood construction for strength with minimal bulk
Flat-pack assembly for efficient manufacturing and shipping
Vertamesh
Acoustic self-checkout station designed for calm, intuitive library service.
Built from locally sourced materials, Vertamesh softens the acoustic environment while guiding users through a simple, standalone check-out workflow. The woven felt structure provides warmth and durability in a high-use setting.
Key considerations:
Felt weave for sound dampening and approachable tactile feel
Locally sourced materials and simple fabrication methods
Standalone form to streamline self-service book checkout
Mighty Carnival
Reconfigurable camper interior with one-step transitions between modes.
The interior layout was developed to maximise comfort and usability within a tightly constrained vehicle footprint. Seating, dining, and sleeping functions are achieved through a single, continuous motion reducing steps and setup complexity for the user.
Key considerations:
Efficient transformation between lounge, dine, and sleep modes
Ergonomic movement paths to support quick reconfiguration
Integrated storage and surfaces to keep the space organised in daily use
