3. What does it take?
• Passion for learning
• Creative
• Curious
• Dedication
• Adaptive and flexible
• Learn quickly
4. How did you get there?
• School:
– Year 10
– Science, Maths and English
– Year 11-12
– Biology, Accounting, Economics, Maths
• Ammunition Technical Officer (Defence Force) 18 - 22
– Technical investigation in ammunition accidents
– Study at Cranfield Uni, Shrivenham, England. Attained GCGI (Mil Tech)
• University 22-26
– Electronic Engineering from The University of Waikato
– Great lecturers and gear
– Focus on learning, not passing
6. University Subjects
• System Control Theory
• Power Electronics
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Quantum and Solid State Physics
• Multivariable calculus
• Differential equations
• Microprocessor applications and control
• Application Specific Integrated Circuits
• Optoelectronics
• Computational Mathematics
• High Speed Communications
7. What do I do?
• Think.
Implement software changes
Develop ideas and document knowledge
9. Software Design
• Generative Coding
– Code that writes code
• System Control Theory
– Improve dynamics
• Leadership
– Rationalise the way functions work together
– Automate the design process
10. My impact
• Cheaper, more reliable appliances in the home
• A more fun working environment
• Profit for company owners
Hi.
My name is antony.
I’m a product designer for Fisher&Paykel.
I believe we all know this guy,… Tony Stark.
Who are product designers?
I had fun finding out how everything worked.
Took my toys apart. Found fun stuff at the Inorganic collections and took them apart carefully to find out what was inside
Think of cool exiting features for fridges
Listen to customers feedback on what they like and don’t like
Making new and better refrigerators
My day is about 50/50 desk work and active work
Think of cool exiting features for fridges
Listen to customers feedback on what they like and don’t like
Making new and better refrigerators
My day is about 50/50 desk work and active work
Knew that he needed a streamline motorbike if he wanted to be the fastest.
Using number 8 wire and working in his garage
In 1993 he set the world record for fastest motor bike, going from standstill to 186 km/h in less than 1 km
Designed and made down in Christchurch
Electric bike designed and made in Auckland
Charges in 30 minutes and folds up so you can carry it around
Now some examples of educational websites to fuel the imagination
DIY website
Make magazine
Gizmo Magazine
Gizmo Magazine
Quick summary of Future in tech website and information available
