UoL Design Show 2025

University of Liverpool Product Design Engineering / Industrial Design 2025 Design Show

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Design Show 2025

University of Liverpool Design Show. 13th of May, 2025, from 2pm to 5pm in the Harrison Hughes Building, Engineering Tower, in the Design Studio (ALL304).

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Aura Ring

Smart Accessory for Deaf Users. Discreet. Elegant. The notification aid is designed for those who need it most.

The Aura Ring is a MagSafe-compatible device designed to provide primarily deaf users with at-a-glance information through a combination of an LED ring and a small display, forming part of a wider family of products that share the same core function for different environments.

Designed by James Baker, Cameron Rose, Jinyu Wang and supervised by Fazil Akin.

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Echoes of Effort

Designing Emotional Connectivity in Hybrid Teams. Empowering Work Through Wellness-First Flexibility.

Hybrid and remote work environments often lack meaningful acknowledgement of task completion; this project introduces a shared wind chime bell system that acknowledges task completion with a gentle chime and light; triggered via a mobile app. Designed for hybrid teams, it brings emotional connection and subtle celebration back into the modern workplace.

Designed by Malak Atwa, Yiqing Gui, Samuel Baker and supervised by Fazil Akin.

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Light Tower

Light-Driven Connection: Designing Emotion Through Intuitive Interaction

Light Tower is a pair of lamps that remotely exchange ambient light data. By adjusting a shutter structure and light intensity, each lamp mirrors the other's environment, creating a poetic sense of presence. It enables subtle emotional communication through light and shadow.

Designed by Siqi Ding, Tianze Yang, Ziyan Fang and supervised by Fazil Akin.

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The SMART Suit; Grip Strength Assistance

Developing an assistive wearable to increase the grip strength of DMD patients.

The project aims to replicate the biology of the human hand using artificial tendons, allowing for mechanically assisted grasping motion.

Designed by NICHOLAS PLATT and supervised by DR FARNAZ NICKPOUR.

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A Therapeutic Huggable Product Family

Soft products integrating heat, light, and biometric support for people with fibromyalgia.

The project aims to develop a family of huggable products to support physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals living with fibromyalgia.

Designed by MALAK ATWA and supervised by FAZIL AKIN.

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EHB Instruments | Metrica Series | Revolv

Health and productivity wearable suited for modern working life.

The project aims to develop a wearable that supports health and productivity in modern working environments, in a non-disruptive, contextually sensitive manner.

Designed by JAMES BAKER and supervised by FAZIL AKIN.

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Smart Cushion For Old Adults

A non-intrusive cushion that tracks posture for elderly users using smart sensors.

The project aims to develop a smart cushion that detects poor posture and pressure imbalance in elderly users and provides simple, non-intrusive feedback.

Designed by ZIYAN FANG and supervised by DR KARLA HUERTA-LUCIO.

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Artivio

Assistive Elbow Mobility Device for Teenagers and Young Adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The project aims to design and develop a discreet, user-driven elbow mobility device supporting controlled arm flexion and extension for users with DMD.

Designed by SOPHIE GOLDBERG, and supervised by DR FARNAZ NICKPOUR.

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Candy Bowl Lamp

A caring friend who helps build better moods, better sleeping patterns and a more regular routine.

The project aims to design a light therapy lamp with an effective reminder mechanism that helps build better emotions and life.

Designed by YIQING GUI, and supervised by FAZIL AKIN.

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Design and Validation of a Hydrocyclone System

A Compact System for Improved Fine Particle Removal in Municipal Wastewater.

The project aims to develop a hydrocyclone system for separating fine particles from water with low energy input and material sustainability.

The project is designed by ISABELLE HUDSON and supervised by DR STEPHEN WILKINSON.

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A Helping Hand

Improving hand function and independence in teenagers with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The project aims to design and produce a functional wrist-hand orthosis that provides dynamic support to prevent wrist drop in teenagers with DMD.

The project is designed by AODHAN RODGERS, supervised by DR FARNAZ NICKPOUR.

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Rescuing Endangered Animals

A product to educate the youth through gaming.

The project aims to design a handheld device which can scan QR codes to distribute virtual endangered animals for children to learn about. It will be used in wildlife centres.

Designed by CAMERON ROSE, supervised by FAZIL AKIN.

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Elbow-assistive Device for Muscular Dystrophy

A product with electromechanical systems that is both desirable and functional.

The project aims to design an elbow-assistive device focused on improving the independence of users with upper-body mobility disabilities.

Designed by SAMUEL BAKER, supervised by DR FARNAZ NICKPOUR.

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Aligna

A Wearable Assistive Device for Adolescents and Young Adults living with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy.

The project aims to design a wearable assistive device to support scapular alignment through a discreet exosuit seamlessly integrated in a vest top.

Designed by ELENA SEGURA PICÓN, supervised by DR FARNAZ NICKPOUR.

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Bio-Inspired Seismic Table

A biomimetic design applying the load-distributing spinal mechanics of the hero shrew to enhance seismic resistance.

The project aims to answer the question of how biomimetic principles can improve the seismic resistance of furniture by mimicking the spine of the hero shrew.

Designed by SIQI DING, supervised by DR KARLA HUERTA-LUCIO.

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The Inquisi-Light

An anthropomorphised lamp that encourages long use and focused work.

The project aims to design a lamp that makes focused studying fun and easier through playful design and intuitive adjustability.

Designed by FFION SMITH and supervised by FAZIL AKIN.