2024
PRODUCT DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
PAUL SUNDERLAND
Curriculum Vitae
PAUL SUNDERLAND
Work Experience
Natgraph Ltd (January 2024)
Mechanical Design Engineer
Wiltech Acoustics (July 2022 - Dec 2023)
3D Design Engineer
Formerly Hodgsons Acoustic Company LTD. Responsible for the design of specialist noise control solutions, mitigating noise generated through Power Generation. Using SolidWorks software to produce sales layouts, complex assemblies and technical drawings for manufacture and installation. Helping to streamline the design process through the development of component standardisation and universal design methodology.
AGS Noise Control (February 2022 - July 2022)
Design Engineer
Working in the field of Acoustic Shielding, providing bespoke turnkey solutions to a wide variety of applications. Using Autodesk Inventor software to produce sales layouts, technical drawings for manufacture and installation. Performing on site measures to ensure computer generated designs align with real world geometries; working in partnership with the team to oversee and overcome any potential issues during manufacture and installation.
Global EMC (March 2020 - February 2022)
Design Engineer
Working in the field of Electromagnetic Shielding and Anechoic Chambers. Through the use of Inflow and Solidworks I was responsible for all areas of design, ranging from sales layouts, technical designs for manufacture, installation and processing activity of the business. Taking ownership of each customer order from the point it is accepted, to product delivery; striving for complete 100% customer satisfaction.
Throughout my time at Global EMC I began documenting the design processes and key information about products to help educate and unify the way in which the design team worked together. Specifically within Solidworks, aiming to utilise the software capabilities with configuration driven standard parts libraries, allowing assemblies to be adapted and updated easily; standardising part drawings for efficiency and accuracy and updating Global drawing templates.
PS Composite Repairs (November 2018- 2021)
Composite Equipment Repair Specialist - Freelance
Repairing a range of composites equipment including surfboards; white-water; slalom and sprint racing kayaks, canoes and paddles. Clients include the University of Nottingham and international athletes from France, Great Britain and Ireland.
Derby Museums (January 2020 - March 2020)
Workshop Assistant
Temporary part-time internship based at the Silk Mill, within the Derby Museum of Making, collaborating with volunteers and experienced technicians. Supporting the design and construction of display furnishings, shelving units and storage items; working with renewable and sustainable materials. Assisting with workshops and demonstrations, encouraging volunteers to get involved within the manufacturing processes in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Southbank City Bar (November 2019 – February 2020)
Bar and Waiting Staff Member
Working within a demanding environment, as part of a team, showcasing interpersonal relationships to ensure clients are provided with the best customer experience.
Alex Wilkinson Media Ltd (May 2019 – February 2020)
Photographer and Sales Representative
Working with a range of clients in a dynamic fast-paced environment, undertaking photography, sales, website organisation and distribution of product.
IISE (May 2017 - April 2018)
Research Assistant in Product and Process Development with 3D Printing
Providing technical support, delivering projects to key clients including Rolls Royce Aerospace, centred on product and process development using 3D print manufacturing technology. Conception and development of designs using Solidworks CAD software, following client briefs lead to physical prototype manufacture. To prove suitability for final manufacture materials, substrate materials were researched, and I devised and implemented trials to test that the materials would be appropriate for application.
Easy Composites (September 2013 - September 2016)
Research and Development Assistant
Part time role, assisting in the field of R&D; the main areas of research were the development of new clear cast resin systems, closed cell foam core materials and flow media.
Education
Product Design Engineering Bsc,
University of Derby.
Classification: 2|1
Diploma in Professional Practise
September 2015 - 2019, United Kingdom.
Skills & Expertise
Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, CES, Cura.
Additional Qualifications
Member of the Institute of Engineering Designers
CSWA- Solidworks Associate.
Formlabs Form 2 Trained by CREAT3D.
Mensa High IQ Society Member.
Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Red Cross First Aid Training (2016)
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About Me
Additional to my professional career, I lead a highly active lifestyle, including training and competing in the sport of Canoe Slalom. Throughout my time at University I was a part of the Talented Athlete Sport Scholarship Programme, Sport Scholar for my University and competed for the Great British Under 23 Canoe Slalom Team.
Aside from Canoe Slalom I enjoy road cycling, surfing and currently spend a lot of time restoring my 1995 BMW e36.
My dedication to my sport has given me a wealth of opportunity, and enabled me to compete and train at different venues across the globe. My sporting career has taught me that in order to succeed you must focus on what is important and be persistent; as over time, hard work will be rewarded by success.
Contents
Design Projects
WJS-1
Wheel Jacking Stand
University Major Project
At the end of summer in 2018 following a string of bad luck, I was left with the task of replacing the my car's gearbox, clutch and several body panels; along with the usual servicing processes. During this time it was realised that there are very few places to safely lift and support modern mass production vehicles due to the absence of chassis rails. Most vehicles seen on today’s roads are manufactured with a unibody chassis; a structure which integrates both the body and the frame of the vehicle. The WJS-1 is an innovative vehicle lifting solution, allowing the user to safely raise their vehicle from the wheel; leaving the vehicle's designated jacking points free for application of a jack stand. The product is aimed at the DIY mechanic or car enthusiast for home use.
Bearings fitted either side of the upright sections allow the inner frame to glide smoothly during lifting. Vibrant decals help the user to locate their selected jack in the center of the base plate beneath the jack pad. Hinging leg assemblies allow the product to fold away neatly for storage.
The universal nature of the product allows the consumer to use whatever lifting equipment already available such as a bottle jack, trolley jack or scissor jack.
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Revive
Upcycled Reception Table
A client sponsored, Advanced Eco Design University project.
The aim of the project was to create a statement piece to be located within the reception area of the office. The design was to follow the smart industrial theme the company intended to create.
Due to the environmental emphasis of the module, it was decided to use the opportunity as an upcycling project, sourcing unwanted waste materials and providing them with a new lease of life.
The table top was manufactured from Birch off cuts provided by a sofa manufacturing company and the leg assembly was produced from small gauge scaffolding/water pipe. Thanks to the modular nature of the leg assembly, it allows for quick and simple disassembly for transportation and storage.
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Kolona
Brassware Collection
A client sponsored, University group project.
The aims of the project were to research, evaluate and develop conceptual design work for a new product (or range of products) that offer significant functional, aesthetic and commercial advantages as a saleable product for the client.
The 'Kolona Collection' draws inspiration from contemporary renaissance design styling to offer an elegant solution for any modern or traditional bathroom suite. The collections offers a traditional 3-piece set with hot and cold mixers or a single 2 way mixer, faucet and soap dispenser.
The collection is available in a range of finishes, inlcuding Chrome, Antique Gold, Polished Nickel and Burnished Gold, along with the option of the crystal soap dispenser or cast version the set is highly customisable.
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The 'Headcase'
Extreme Sports Helmet
With Inetegrated Action Camera
A Univeristy Project to design and develop a helmet concept, with an integrated camera for a selected company. The brand assigned to myself was Olfi, a small action camera company based in North Wales. The company identifies with extreme sports and outdoor exploration. Further research into the company and their product styling (limited to a single product at the time), lead to the final design outcome.
The design features a soft touch polymer helmet; complete with internal padding; detatchable visor and a universal mount with adjustable arm. The decision to make the product more universal allows the user to easily buy compatible replacement parts if they ever fail, or to customise their own set up. The adjustable arm provided with the helmet is designed to break upon significant force, in order to primarily protect the user and minimise impact damage to the camera. A unique selling point of the design is that due to the location of the mount and the rotation of the adjustable arm, the user is able to film both first person footage and selfie style footage.
Since the completion of the project, in my own time I have produced a 1:1 scale prototype of the product complete with foam padding, fully functioning straps and visor.
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Condiments Set
University project to produce a condiments set for a restaurant chain of our choice. For the project my restaurant choice was Harry Ramsden's Fish and Chip Shop.
The design incorporates a nautical theme, just as Harry Ramsden's offers traditional seafood, I wanted the final design to reflect the traditional methods used to source the food served. The tray reflects the shape of a sailing boat and the containers for the salt and vinegar take inspiration from the wooden barrels used to store fish, wine and other food goods aboard ships. The containers can easily be re-filled by removal of the lid; secured with an interference fit, thanks to the ring seals between the body of the container and the lid.
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Composite Kayak Seat
A personal project to improve the security of a paddler within a slalom kayak, enabling a better energy transfer within the boat, due to less wasted movement.
The sport of Canoe Slalom takes place on whitewater rapids, where individuals race to complete a designated course, negotiating gates hung above the river in the fastest time possible. Races are often won by split second time differences. In a sport where the margins are so fine, any additional advantages can make a huge difference.
The Galasport Ford seat was used as a base to make the plug, wax coated foam was then used to adapt the shape in order to extend the front sections of the seat. By extending the seat the paddler is better supported thanks to the greater contact area. The additional thigh supports also help to keep the paddlers knees up into the knee braces.
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