Raheel Mughal. Product Designer.
Explore. Develop. Define. Implement.
OCCASION™
Homeware gifts range for IC Innovations Ltd.
Overview: Work completed for a consultancy in Sheffield specialising in homeware gifts.
Brief: The brief was to design and develop a large range products that could be retailed by IC Innovations. The completed proposals would be marketed in 2015 as the new Occasion Homeware Gifts Range. This was issued during a busy time of the year, as Christmas drew nearer and products in the preceding years had been made obsolete.
Action: 14 new concepts were initially generated and presented to the company. However due to various constraints, the designs had to be simplified as they were too daring and bold to be marketed. Following this, between full time office work and out of office freelancing, 31 simpler products were 3D modelled together with 2D drawings, specifying the necessary information for manufacturing.
Duration: 4 weeks (November-December 2014).
Deliverables:
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31 products 3D modelled in CAD
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51 page PDF document with all 31 product specifications for manufacture
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Render visual of redesigned cheese knives set for 2015 range
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Quick motion animation desmonstrating production process for redesigned knives.
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
A showcase of my latest and best work completed through freelance, degree work and industry placements
Freelance design work completed for IC Innovations Ltd. Creating products for the Occasion Homeware gifts 2015 range.
14 concepts were generated through traditional and digital free hand sketch techniques.
2D drawings showing all necessary dimensions for one of the 2015 "Chop & Drop" serving board.
Freelance design work completed for IC Innovations Ltd. Creating products for the Occasion Homeware gifts 2015 range.
Completed in the final year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design.
A snapshot of the market research scope during the Final Major Project.
An example of a sub-assembly drawing which would be included within the manufacturing specification.
Completed in the final year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design.
Completed in the final year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design and was a live competition brief with RSA + Unilever. This was a collaborative design project with Shanen Soltani Icely, BSc (Hons).
Before deeper research could be undertaken, a study into the term "hygiene" was explored. This highlighted target areas within the domestic environment, such as Kitchens and Bathrooms.
Graphics presenting the various elements considered to manufacture the product. It was important to ensure that the design utilised existing plastic manufacturing methods and was designed for easy assembly.
Completed in the final year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design and was a live competition brief with RSA + Unilever. This was a collaborative design project with Shanen Soltani Icely, BSc (Hons).
Work completed while being trained as a mechanical design intern for Cooper Lighting & Safety Ltd. This placement was for 10 months and secured during my third year of University.
Utilising industry recognised software to produce sheet metal parts, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Page showcasing key successes and milestones achieved while working as a Mechanical Design Intern for Cooper Lighting & Safety Ltd.
Work completed while being trained as a mechanical design intern for Cooper Lighting & Safety Ltd. This placement was for 10 months and secured during my third year of University.
CHOP 'N' ROLL™
Roll it. Wash it. Store it.
Overview: Final Minor Design Project - Year 4
This was completed in collaboration with Shanen Soltani Icely, BSc (Hons).
Brief: To design a product that will help improve hygiene in low income areas, using frugal design.
Background: Following a detailed brainstorming session on hygiene, the direction for kitchens in the home enviroment was seen as the strongest area for problems to be highlgithed and creative ideas to be generated. From here, a New Product Development Plan (NPD) was followed, acting as a roadmap for the various phases and milestones of the design process.
Product Information: Chop 'n' Roll is a chopping board targeted for low income households as well as other households within the UK. The final product has been developed with the intention to improve hygiene, along with having a small number of components in consideration to frugal design.
Chop 'n' Roll is an innovative, hygienic and functional chopping board that has the ability to roll into a tubular shape. This allows for many advantages over conventional chopping boards including improved transferral of chopped foods (from board to receptacle), improved efficiency of washing and improved storage capabilities.
Duration: 13 weeks (October - Decmeber 2013).
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Full time paid industry work placement.
Overview: Work completed while on a 10 month internship with Cooper Lighting & Safety.
Role: Working as a mechanical design intern, assistant to the senior mechanical design engineer and reporting to the technical director in the Fire R&D department of the business.
Actions: designing sheet metal components to a manufacture ready standard. The greatest success amongst a list of other positives, was that a specific number of the metal work produced for my Minor and Major intern projects were ordered and implemented by new and existing clients of the business. This helped drive the company forward through sales and maintained the strong company reputation.
Duration: 10 months (September 2012 - June 2013).
Achievements:
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Met with and presented to people at all levels within the company - from office collegues to managing directors.
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An order for minor intern project was requested and implemented by Dublin Airport in late 2012.
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An order for the major intern project was requested by ARUP and implemented into the Leadenhall building in early 2014.
Various design work completed either while working freelance, on work experience or for personal enjoyment.
Product styling completed while freelancing for Sprue Safety Ltd.
Completed during my 3 month work experience at Janan Luxury Fashion. The company specialise in clothing, bridal ware and accessories for the Indian and Middle Eastern markets. My work was featured in local newspapers such as Asian Express and Telegraph & Argus, as well as in magazines such as Asian Chic.
Various design work completed either while working freelance, on work experience or for personal enjoyment.
Completed in the second year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design and was a live brief with Wilkinson Ltd. This was a collaborative design project with Chris Carter, BA (Hons).
A snapshot of the market research scope during the live project with Wilkinson. The pie charts summarises the key facts which were gathered from looking at market reports and other sources relating to night lights and home gifts.
A visual presenting the different colours Soothe has to offer. A pastel palette was selected to fit the target market of young children.
Completed in the second year of my degree in BSc (Hons) Product Design and was a live brief with Wilkinson Ltd. This was a collaborative design project with Chris Carter, BA (Hons).
OTHER DESIGN WORK
More than just your typical product designer...
Various design work completed either while on work experience, freelance or for personal enjoyment. Ranges from graphic/print design featured in newspapers and magazines, to automotive and transport design completed during leisure time.
Work completed between 2012-2015.
SOOTHE™
A soothing light through the sands of time .
Overview: Second Year Collaborative Design Project
This was completed in collaboration with Chris Carter, BA (Hons).
Brief: To research and make product design proposals for a new product/range that Wilkinson could retail for 2013. Proposals should fit into the following catergories: Sleep, Home and Storage.
Background: Following research into the Sleep, Home and Storage catergories, it was concluded that Sleep was an area of particular interest. From this, highlighted issues to do with the current night light products. This created a target for market research to be undertaken followed by problem and object analyses. The strongest problems created the foundations for creative thinking and allowed concepts to be generated.
Product Information: The procedure of sleep can be perceived as an organic, calm and simple process which is a key factor to human life and development in young children.
Introducing Soothe, a night light solution inherited to compliment this natural cycle. It is self-sufficient, low energy and a quirky suggestion to revolutionise existing night light systems through the refinement of form, function and intuitiveness.
Following the algorithm of sand within traditional hourglasses, Soothe has the ability to slowly fade the light until it gradually becomes dark within the room.
Duration: 12 weeks/2012.
LUTA™
Lean - a different way...
Overview: Final Major Design Project - Year 4
Brief: To design a product that will help to solve the common or unseen problems within the home.
Background: Following a comprehensive research report, data was gathered and eventually streamlined into the scope of household waste. From here, an New Product Development Plan (NPD) was followed, acting as a roadmap for the various phases and milestones of the design process.
Product Information: Luta is a kitchen household waste bin, targeted for all consumers in the UK owning a kitchen where food is prepared, cooked and served.
Luta allows any size plastic waste bag to be placed inside, holding a fixed volume of 50 L.
Thanks to Luta's unique and innovate shape, the user the option of placing anything from resusable carier bags to existing standard sized household refuse sacks.
Accolades: This design was showcased at the New Designer's Show in London, 2014.
Duration: 18 weeks (January-May 2014).