Final year project
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Vela Band
1 in 250 pregnancies in the UK end in stillbirth. In order to reduce the chances of a still birth, early identification of reduced fetal movement is key. With many women struggling to accurately monitor their baby’s movement, this device provides them with an efficient, easy to use and accurate monitoring system. It provides real time feedback to the mother with daily updates on her baby’s movements.
Vela Band
The device aims to reassure the mother that her baby is moving in a manner that is to be expected throughout their pregnancy. Made from expandable and breathable material for comfort, this device had been designed to stretch and mould to the mother’s belly as it grows throughout pregnancy.
Vela Band - connected app
Through a connected app, the mother is able to clearly see and understand her baby’s movement patterns and be alerted of any changes.
Vela Band - sensor technology
With in-built sensor technology, the mother can accurately and efficiently monitor her baby’s movements on a daily basis throughout pregnancy.
Plugg
Plugg is a smart drainage solution, designed to reduce water waste in the household. It allows users to monitor their water usage and subsequent wastage. Paired with an app it encourages behavioural change and aims to promote a more sustainable mindset towards water usage.
Plugg
The aim of Plugg is to change user behaviour and attitude around water consumption with the incentive to help the environment and reduce consumer costs.
Plugg - key features
Plugg works by monitoring water drainage from every sink, shower, bath and household appliance to provide users an overview of their water consumption and costs. With a connected app, Plugg provides tips and advice on how both these factors can be reduced.
Blossom Christey-Bendit
I am a creative and forward thinking designer, motivated to solve real world problems through the design and innovation of products, services and systems.
I am driven by a desire to solve problems through the implementation of design and innovation. I strive to create user-centred solutions whilst keeping creativity, sustainability and longevity at the core. Within design my interests are drawn to sustainability, in particular how design can be used to implement and encourage behavioural change in order to solve some of the worlds biggest problems.
Dissertation
The benefits and challenges of wearable devices in the healthcare industry
Final year project
Fetal movement monitoring device - improving early identification of reduced fetal movement during pregnancy
Awards
'20 Diploma in Professional Studies
'17 Student Starpack Awards - Highly Commended
Placements
October 2018 - August 2019
Design Intern, Shore Design