3. Curriculum
Vitae
-
Declan
Gallagher,
MSc,
BDes
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Recently
graduated
from
university
with
a
variety
of
skills
and
industrial
experience.
Highly
motivated
individual,
with
the
ability
to
work
within
a
team
or
independently.
I
have
a
high
standard
of
communication
from
both
verbal
and
written
to
providing
clear
and
professional
presentations.
My
creative
attitude
is
that
design
should
be
innovative,
relevant
and
simple.
I
am
a
creative
person
that
thinks
outside
the
box
to
develop
new
ideas
/
strategies.
With
the
skills
I
have
obtained
I
can
develop
an
idea
using
different
methodologies
and
design
methods.
The
ability
to
develop
the
function
and
form
of
the
ideas
using
design
aids
to
ensure
that
the
idea
meets
customers’
needs
/
demands.
With
my
high
level
of
model
making
skills,
which
can
be
used
to
demonstrate
or
test
the
ideas.
I
possess
expert
technical
skills
so
that
I
can
present
and
communicate
the
concept
to
a
variety
of
people
at
a
level
that
they
can
easily
understand.
EDUCATION:
University
of
Strathclyde
MSc
Product
Engineering
Design
(Merit)
Sept
2012
-
Sept
2013
Throughout
this
Masters
Degree,
I
developed
advanced
skills
in
a
number
of
relevant
areas.
Through
the
project
management
module,
I
developed
skills
which
I
use
to
ensure
products
are
delivered
on
time,
on
scope,
on
budget
and
to
an
acceptable
quality.
These
skills
assisted
with
the
management
of
my
master’s
dissertation.
The
Design
Methods
module
helped
me
learn
more
methodologies
within
the
design
concept,
to
structure
the
development
of
the
design
process
and
a
method
to
evaluate
the
concepts.
The
CADE
System
module
developed
my
CAD
skills
through
a
variety
of
CAD
packages.
This
allows
me
to
used
different
CAD
packages
like
Solidworks
&
Autodesk
Inventor.
University
of
Ulster
BDes
Hons
3D
Design
[Product,
Furniture
and
Interior
Design]
(2:1)
Sept
2009
-
June
2012
During
my
time
at
Ulster
University,
I
explored
a
range
of
design
techniques
that
enabled
me
to
hone
and
better
express
my
creative
talents.
I
gained
model-‐making
experience
and
worked
with
a
verity
of
materials,
such
as
fiberglass.
I
gained
some
of
my
technical
skills
in
presentations
and
CAD
through
this
course.
I
used
my
CAD
skills
on
different
machines
like
the
CNC,
laser
cutter
and
a
3D
rapid-‐prototyping
printer.
WORK
EXPERIENCE:
Kiverco
Recycling
Plant
Placement
Aug
2015
–
Nov
2015
This
was
a
placement
within
the
purchasing
and
engineering
departments
of
Kiverco.
I
assisted
with
the
purchasing
of
parts
for
the
manufacture
of
industrial
recycling
machines.
I
would
communicate
with
the
engineers
and
suppliers
to
ensure
that
the
parts
are
designed
/
manufactured
so
that
they
could
be
delivered
to
site
on
time
to
be
assembled.
Stock
control
was
another
area
I
was
responsible
for
and
I
had
to
ensuring
that
there
is
sufficient
stock
and
that
it
would
not
reach
below
the
minimum
level.
I
would
update
the
current
information
within
the
database
and
add
new
information
to
it.
I
also
worked
within
the
engineering
department
in
the
research
and
development
sector.
I
would
be
evaluating
the
industrial
recycling
machines
to
see
if
they
can
be
improved
or
made
manufacturing
process
more
effective.
Planning
a
plant
layout
to
unsure
it
would
fit
within
the
site
boundaries
and
work
within
the
customers
requirements.
There
was
research
done
into
the
current
market
and
evaluate
the
competitors
machines
to
see
how
they
compare
to
Kiverco
machines.
Lough
Erne
Resort
Supervisor
Sept
2014
-
Current
Senior
Team
Member
Oct
2013
-
Sept
2014
Waiter
June
2008
-
Oct
2013
Throughout
working
within
the
Lough
Erne
Resort
I
developed
high
level
of
teamwork,
attention
to
detail
and
independent
working.
Through
the
different
roles
within
the
resort
I
have
developed
leadership
skills,
mentoring,
management
skills
and
excellent
communication
skills.
4.
Weir
Group
Consultant
Sept
2012
–
June
2013
I
worked
with
the
Weir
group
throughout
my
Masters
Degree.
They
had
a
problem
with
one
part
of
their
fracking
pumps
and
the
project
was
to
help
them
to
fix
it.
Through
working
with
them
I
developed
a
proposal
using
CAD
simulations
to
improve
the
part
to
solve
the
problem.
James
Hackett
Lighting
Consultant
Sept
2007
–
Jan
2008
Throughout
my
Undergraduate
Degree,
I
worked
with
James
Hackett
Lighting.
I
helped
them
to
create
a
flat
pack
light
that
could
adjust
into
different
forms.
This
concept
also
got
a
design
award.
Fisher’s
Engineering
Intern
Structural
Engineer
June
2007
A
metal
fabrication
company
that
creates
steel
structures.
I
developed
my
skills
in
CNC
fabrication,
created
3D
model
structures
and
shown
FEA
on
different
structures.
Maxwell
Pierce
Architect
Intern
Architect
June
2006
Experience
with
3D
CAD
and
understanding
how
to
interpret
the
different
elevations
of
the
model.
Observed
the
manufacture
of
design
and
this
helped
to
develop
my
love
of
creativity
and
design.
AWARDS
AND
OTHER
COURSES:
Product
Design
Award
(University
of
Ulster)
March
2010
• There
was
a
competition
to
design
a
flat-‐pack
light
with
an
outside
company.
My
design
was
selected
as
the
winner
of
the
competition.
Peer
Support
(NSPCC)
April
2008
• Peer
support
course
established
skills
such
as
listening,
teamwork,
speaking
(groups
or
on
a
one-‐
to-‐one
basis)
and
leadership.
Heartstart
UK
November
2007
• Emergency
life
support
program,
which
covered
CPR
(Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation),
Choking
and
how
to
detect
Heart
Attacks
or
Strokes.
SKILLS:
• The
ability
to
create
solid
and
surface
CAD
models
-‐
(Solidworks
&
Autodesk
Inventor)
• Professional
presentational
skills
in
the
form
of
posters
/
documents
/
execution
of
presentation
(Adobe
Creative
Suite)
• Successfully
delivering
projects
through
effective
time,
scope
and
resource
management.
• Proficient
in
the
use
of
the
project
management
tools
such
as
Microsoft
Project.
• Experience
of
using
different
manufacturing
machine
i.e.
Laser
Cutting,
Rapid
Prototyping
and
Milling
Machines.
• Application
of
design
methodologies
• Experience
using
evaluation
methods
i.e.
FMEA
HOQ
• Extensive
experience
working
within
a
team
and
on
my
own
imitative
• Experience
of
leadership
within
a
team
• Experience
of
creating
block
models
or
functional
prototypes
using
cheap
materials
i.e.
cardboard
/
foam
/
plastics
• Experience
of
casting
metal,
resin,
and
plastic
Interests:
Currently
a
member
of
the
Institute
of
Designers
in
Ireland,
I
enjoy
the
updates
on
how
design
is
improving
the
manufacturing
industry
and
the
information
on
new
technology.
I
currently
try
to
attend
as
many
different
events
that
I
can
so
that
I
can
keep
up-‐to-‐date.
I
do
enjoy
travelling
and
love
to
learn
more
about
other
cultures.
I
have
also
recently
developed
an
interest
in
photography,
which
I
am
developing
so
that
I
can
learn
to
capture
dynamic
images.
REFERENCES:
Mr.
Dominic
Logan
Senior
Design
Lecture
School
of
Architecture
and
Design
University
of
Ulster
Belfast
BT15
1ED
Tel:
+44
(0)
28
9536
7235
Email:
dj.logan@ulster.ac.uk
Mr.
Colla
McMahon
Purchasing
Manager
Kiverco
Recycling
Plant
26
Gortnaglough
Road
Dungannon
BT71
5EE
Tel:
+44
(0)
28
8773
8811
Email:
colla.mcmahon@kiverco.com
Mr.
Frank
Gaddis
Lecturer
University
of
Strathclyde
75
Montrose
Street
Glasgow
G1
1XJ
Tel:
+44
(0)
141
548
2893
Email:
frank.gaddis@strath.ac.uk
5. A medical device, which will facilitate the
dispensing of medication throughout the
day. A Smartphone App will remind the user
when to take their medication and inform
them of any extra requirements.
6. 2nd Medicine
PLACEBO
PLACEBO
Options
PLACEBO
Reminder to take medication
Smartphone
App Layout
Home Screen
Clock with
Segments
Options
Alarm
Take medication
+
Picture of what the
medication should look
like
Reminder of any
requirements after taking
medication
Reminder of any
requirements a before
taking medication
Edit
Refill
Prescription
Information
Contact
Appointment
Able to change the
layout of the alarms to
suit medication
Shows step by step,how
to refill one weeks worth
of medication
+
Shows picture of what is
in compartment
Will have a list of the
medication that the
person will have to take
Can select a medication to
get more information on.
ie.side effects
Can book an
appointment to see the
doctor or to talk to the
pharmacist
Can communicate with
doctor or pharmacist if
they are having any
problems
Be able to request a
repeat prescription
(send to doctor to be
approved)
Doctor sends prescription
to pharmacist and barcode
to device
Show barcode to get
prescription
Doctor can request a
check up
This is the layout and screenshots of the smartphone app that helps to aid in the use of
the placebo bottle. The smartphone app is designed to remind and inform the user.
Generating
Ideas
7. Manufacturing Process
After the CAD models were created and it was 3D printed. The bottle parts
were casted to show how the bottle would be manufactured. The parts
had pour rods attached to them so that the liquid plastic or resin could get
inside the moulds and the air out. The parts then were put into a wooden
box and silicone was poured over them to create the casting moulds.
To start the casting, the moulds are but back into the wooden frames to help keep the shape
of the original parts. The liquid plastic or resin can be poured into the moulds. When the
plastic or resin is set the moulds can be removed to leave the cast part. The image below
shows the parts just out of the moulds and the progression to the finished parts of the bottle.
8. Evacuation
Attachment
For
Wheelchair
An attachment for a wheelchair that can be
used in case of evacuation that can help an
independent wheelchair user to evacuate
from a floor above ground level.
When in an emergency, attach to the wheelchair. The wheel will expand
to help the wheelchair and user to travel downstairs. The brake and
suspension will be used to help make a smoother journey and to
descend safely.
Clamps to Wheelchair
Suspension
Expanding Wheel
Disk Break
9. Deploying Expanding
Wheel
To release the expanding wheel, pull the red handles on either side of the wheel (shown in the
image below). This will release the spring to quickly deploy the wheel for evacuation.
The frame of the attachment is made of lightweight materials. It can folded up to make it
easier to store or transport for the wheelchair user. The expanding wheel can be removed from
the frame compress the attachment even further.
10. Eco-Fridge
To create a product and service that will
help lower the waste of good food. This
promotes sharing of unwanted or unused
food. The product will be self-sustaining
using renewable resources.
11. Models were used to help ensure that the system would work and as a visual and
functional aid to help the design process. They were also used to demonstrate the
concept as full-scale block model.
Protoypes
To explain the process and how the eco-fridge worked the above information boards
were design. The process of how the eco-fridge would work is that people would
leave unopened food that they did not need and put it into the fridge so that other
people could use it. The eco-fridge worked by using a capillary core and water
evaporation to create a cooling effect to keep the food fresh.
Information Display
Boards
13. From the use of sketches, 3D CAD and dimensional drawings, I was able to get cross sections
which helped to create the foam core of the chair that the fibreglass was getting applied to.
After the foam core was finished, there was a block of wood inserted into the base of the
chair to allow the legs to be attached.
Filler was applied to the joins to seal them and then a plaster layer was applied. The foam
core was covered to protect it from the fibreglass when it was applied.
Manufacturing Process
After the fibreglass was applied, I found that there was a mistake with the ratio mix of the
fibreglass that I was given. This meant that it would not set.
So the fibreglass had to come off which damaged the foam core. However even through
the foam core was damaged, I quickly patched it up and reapplied the correct fibreglass.
When it was set I could apply ispon to fill and then sanding could be done to smooth the
surface which then could be painted.
14. Summary
Any further details required or if you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Highly motivated, all rounded product designer that can work independently or in a team to a
reach a desired outcome. I can contribute to different areas of the design process from the initial
concept development to redesign work of a project. Includes a wide ranges of skills from ideas
generation, model making and CAD, that can aid in any design task / problem.
Solidworks
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD
ArchiCAD
Adobe PS
Adobe Ai
Adobe ID
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Program Skill Set:
Sketching
Concept Generation
Concept Development
Model Making
Communication Skills
Concept Testing
Presentational Skills
Skill Set:
