2. Personal Statement
I am an adventurous person looking to push the boundaries of innovation! My passion for
understanding how things work has inspired me to design and innovate new products.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design | 2012-2016 | Humber College
Skills & Abilities
Softwear
· Highly skilled with: Solidworks, Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
· Moderate skill level: Autodesk, Keyshot
Model Making
· Can clearly communicate verbally, through written text and by sketching ideas
· Excellent presentation skills, comfortable talking in front of crowds
Leadership
· Excellent interpersonal skills, lots of experience working in interdisciplinary teams
· Take charge attitude, strong sense of initiative
Contact Information
E: heathermcdiarmid664@gmail.com
P: (647) 686 - 3235
Experience
Junior Industrial Designer | Nova Product Development Services LTD. | May-August 2015
· Worked with clients to design and deliver high quality custom made molds and parts for small
scale injection molded urethane pieces.
3rd Prize Winner | SKYJACK inc. | November 2015-February 2016
· Worked within a team of designer alongside skyjack to create a new esthetic for the DC electric
scissor lift
3rd Prize Winner | ABC Group Inc | September-October 2015
· A team project to product an innovative new truck bed extender.
Competitor | I.F. Design Award | 2014
· In a team created a near visible light imaging device for prenatal care
Competitor | Target & Umbra Competition | 2014
· Created a bedside caddy for compact living spaces
Competitor | Bayer Pharmaceuticals | 2014
· Designed and produced a display for Bayer One A Day Vitamins
3. Car Accessories
Light Weight Car Accessory
Fall Semester - 2015
Project duration - 6 Weeks
Group members - Kevin Kim & Dorothy Leung
In cooperation with:
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4. What
Light Weight Accessory for Pickup trucks
Why
To reduce the weight of the car or accessory
How
Polyurethane composite board
6. Features
Attachment Clips Tail lights in Upper Molding
Step to Truck BedMaintain Truck Bed Width
Bucket Storage Accessible When Nested in Truck and When Extended
7. Preg (Polyurethane composite board) is
comprised of five layers. Two outer faces
that can be textured to suit the product, two
adhesive layers that sandwich an aluminum
or plastic honeycomb structure. This
composition increases strength and
decreases weight of the device.
Manufacturability
The device is made up of several
components. They would be assembled
onto the truck and modified tailgate.
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9. Scissor Lift
DC electric scissor lift redesign for improved ergonomics and usability
Winter Semester - 2015/ 2016
Project duration - 6 Weeks
Group members - Troyden Rosario & Rob Gemmel
In cooperation with:
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10. Who
People working at heights:
Construction workers,
electricians, painters, etc.
Why
To help people working at
heights
Where
Retail environments or mild
terrain construction sites
11. Ideation
This project seeked to increase the
functionality and style of a DC electric
scissor lift. The main components
examined were: the rail design, the
control systems, and the base of the
device.
12. Features
Extension Kick Plate
Recessed Base Controls Proximity Sensor Upper Control Box
Additional Features
Foot Pedal ControlErgonomic HandlesInterior Opening Gate
Wheel Well Protection
3’ (0.91 m) Roll Out Extension
Deck
Variable speed, front two wheel
Hydraulic drive
90° steering
(zero inside turning radius)
Dual holding brakes
Proportional controls for drive
& lift functions
24V DC power source
Low voltage battery protection
14. Kitchen Mixer
Sleek and stylish redesign to create a more modern product.
Winter Semester - 2013
Project duration - 2 Weeks
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17. Visible Light Imaging
Baby monitoring system, creates a 3d image of the fetus using near
visible light.
Winter Semester - 2014 / 2015
Project duration - 6 Weeks
Group members - Victoria Basciano & Curtis Rumbell
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18. Who
Midwives, nurses and doctors will use the device on pregnant woman
What
Creates 3D image of the baby using visible light imaging
19. Device Function
Visible light is emitted from seven
pods. The reflected light is
captured and compiled to create
a 3D image on a smartphone.
Section View
Manufacturability
The white outer body is made
of injection molded ABS cast
in a single cavity male female
mold. The other components
are then assembled into the
main body.
20. Prototyping
The large central pod and
one small pod were turned
on the lath. The small pod
was then cast to create
multiples. Each pod was
painted to simulate high
gloss plastic and adhered to
a simulated green rubber
base. Then the pods were
put in a case made from a
painted hat box.
22. Vaporized Medication & Oxygen
Minimizing respiratory distress for patients with degenerative respiratory
diseases.
Year Long project - 2015 / 2016
Project duration - 28 Weeks
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23. Who
Smokers and people with
decreased respiratory function
What
Vaporized respiratory distress
medication
Why
To improve quality of life, minimize
stigma and deliver treatment
25. Final images in siture
All Components
Functionality
The device is comprised of several
systems of components. Chemical
synthesization occurs due to a
reaction of hydrogen peroxide
and a catalyst, forming oxygen
and water. The oxygen produced
is then mixed with vaporized
medication and delivered to the
patient.
