Projects
Swann One
Winner of Australia's Good Design Award in 2015, Swann One is a DIY home security ecosystem - hub, cameras, motion, and window sensors - all seamlessly controlled via an intuitive app. We designed every device and the app interface. The hub, with its homely, non-technical appearance, was designed to quietly welcome you home without flashing status lights or overt logos! It also offered a USB charging port to plug your phone into.
Vixtel Unity
The Vixtel Unity was a multipurpose tablet designed to combine the functions of a laptop, tablet, and VOIP phone system. We developed the tablet, handset, and docking stations from the ground up, giving them a clean, contemporary form. Working closely with the manufacturer, we transitioned the design into production while maintaining the integrity of the concept.
Duo2O Trike
Duo2O is a tandem 2-seater tricycle with a bent plywood body. The trike has a removable rear handlebar that gives the parent steering and braking control via a clever rod mechanism hidden under the body. The front pedals can be disengaged, allowing the parent to push the trike without the pedals rotating. The client received an endorsement from the Prince Phillip Prize for Australian Design.
Saxophone Stand
A professional musician approached us seeking relief from back pain caused by long saxophone sessions. He had developed a rough, mechanical-looking prototype to offset some of the instrument’s weight from his back and neck. We refined the idea into a sleek carbon fibre and brass support with folding legs and adjustable weights—functional, lightweight, and stage-ready in both performance and appearance.
Aged Care Emergency Call Pendant
Our client was developing advanced features for their aged-care emergency pendant that no longer fit within the old generic housing. We designed a new pendant with a softer, more desirable form—moving away from the traditional medical look. With gentle curves, a pebble-like shape, room for a loop antenna, programmable through a translucent window, IP65 rated, easy to clean, and fitted with an easily replaceable lanyard, the design delivered on a long list of practical requirements while remaining discreet and approachable.
Ready to Fill Syringe
A complex, multi-year project designing a first-of-its-kind retractable single-use safety syringe with a glass barrel. Extremely high production volumes — 500 million annually — and a Six Sigma quality requirement (3.4 defects per million) demanded careful tolerance stackup analysis, statistical performance evaluation, and strict tolerance controls. Balancing usability, human factors, activation forces, friction, non-linear rubber compression, a spring at full load, and a 100 N safety lockout—all within a 6.35 mm internal barrel diameter—made this a significant engineering challenge in a very small package.
Portable Chair
Our client, a long-time sufferer of chronic back pain, had found a chair that allowed him to sit comfortably and wanted a portable version for meetings and outings. Our brief was to maintain the exact ergonomics while creating a sleek, lightweight design. We delivered a titanium-shelled, upholstered chair with a clever folding-leg system secured by magnets, combining portability with the comfort he relied on.
Every project showcased here is the product of collaborative effort—I don’t claim sole authorship of the images. My role has typically been as project lead, design lead, and client manager, guiding both the creative direction and the quality of the final outcomes. I’ve had the privilege of managing highly skilled designers and engineers, and while I’m not usually “on the tools,” I’ve contributed meaningfully to most, if not all, design decisions.