Final year project
Freedom While Eating Out With Food Allergies [Read more]
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Sicura Device
The Sicura device carries out the allergen protein food test. The product operates with the use of test capsules and is rechargeable via USB C.
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Functional Prototype
The functional prototype trialled the food sample extraction process and the stages involved to perform a food test.
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Step 1 – Set Up
A new capsule is screwed into the device. Each capsule tests for a particular allergen, in this example it is testing for dairy.
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Step 2 – Testing
The device sucks a sample into the capsule. It uses Molecularly Imprinted Polymer technology (under license) to test food samples. This test takes up to 30 seconds.
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Step 3 – Result
LED lights indicate the test result. The capsule must be unscrewed and disposed of after use.
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Form Development
A display of concept sketches focused on the ease of use to develop a form with optimal comfort and efficiency.
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Compact Home Gym
Providing optimum use of space with a wide range of equipment and uses, stored in a compact unit.
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Use
The bench is fully compactable and pivots 180 degrees on an axis that is connected to the storage unit.
Eleanor Bell
Sicura is a device that enables those with food allergies to complete a rapid test and check that their meal is safe to eat. The device extracts a sample and contains this within a disposable capsule to ensure that there is no cross-contamination between tests.
Final year project
Freedom While Eating Out With Food Allergies
Awards
Diploma in Professional Studies (2021)
Work Experience
Design Intern, Team Consulting (June 2019 – June 2020)