Campervan Project_Jump Research Apr 21, 2014 - Nov 30, 2014
The project will require the customisation of a mobile vehicle to fulfil the physical and social requirements of data collection from the public, considering the practical, emotional and aesthetic requirements this raises. The project will deliver a... Read More about Campervan Project_Jump Research.

Enhancing the authenticity and sustainability of the visitor heritage experiences through 3D printing technology Feb 3, 2014 - Jan 22, 2015
This project proposes to offer an alternative approach to the contemporary heritage souvenir experience through the utilization of 3D scanning and printing and online, remote interfaces between the museums, galleries and heritage sites and local 3D p... Read More about Enhancing the authenticity and sustainability of the visitor heritage experiences through 3D printing technology.

Modular Planter May 2, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011

Design Packaging for 'Milkistar' Jun 25, 2012 - Aug 31, 2013

An analysis of Edinburgh & Montreal's Urban Place Mar 15, 2010 - Sep 30, 2012
With the aid of a research grant from The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, I travelled to Montreal (Canada) on two occasions in 2010 to undertake interviews and field research relating to Montreal?s urban redevelopment strategy and ex... Read More about An analysis of Edinburgh & Montreal's Urban Place.

Design of New Feature for Slug Barrier Product Oct 21, 2013 - Jul 1, 2014
This project will produce a design of a new feature that will be integrated with the company?s current slug barrier product. The feature will add the ability to automatically water and fertilise crops contained within it. The project will also invest... Read More about Design of New Feature for Slug Barrier Product.

Grid Iron Follow-on Project Mar 1, 2013 - Aug 1, 2014

Chronicling Empire: Scottish Albums in Colonial Southeast Asia Feb 20, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018
The proposed research project seeks to examine the ways colony-based photographers represented and celebrated the success of the colonial-based enterprises in Southeast Asian at the turn of the 20th century. This research will examine photographs and... Read More about Chronicling Empire: Scottish Albums in Colonial Southeast Asia.

Ocean Plastic: Developing a Model for localised Remanufacturing May 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019
The objective of this research study is to develop a prototype model for gathering and reusing ocean plastic in-situ. The proposal is to visit a number of beachside locations along the Scottish West Coast (including islands), in order to scope the am... Read More about Ocean Plastic: Developing a Model for localised Remanufacturing.

BellyPhants Innovation Voucher Jul 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2017
This project takes a new approach to teaching Mindful-breathing techniques to children aged 4-9.
Diagnosis of anxiety, stress, depression and ADHD in children has seen a significant increase over the last decade. The increase in demand for ADHD dru... Read More about BellyPhants Innovation Voucher.

Deaf Heritage: Scotland’s Hidden Culture Jan 1, 2018 - Sep 25, 2020
The first BSL National Plan (due 22 October 2017) and its mandate for the inclusion of Deaf Culture in Scottish public life provide the context and rationale for the proposed collaborative networking project. This project will fuel BSL promotion, fo... Read More about Deaf Heritage: Scotland’s Hidden Culture.

Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials? Feb 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The textile industry is based largely on the use of cotton, leather and oil derived polymers and these industries are resource intensive and not sustainable. For example, cotton production requires vast quantities of water and is often grown in areas... Read More about Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials?.

Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies Jul 15, 2018 - Mar 1, 2019
In the context of reducing raw material usage and establishing Scotland?s capacity for designing and making furniture for re-use, this study aims to:
? establish key factors in consumer decisions to re-use or discard domestic furniture, and
? prop... Read More about Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies.

The Wee Tie Company: Innovation Voucher Jan 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Development of a working prototype for the "Wee Tie", a new fashion accessory for wearing with open-necked shirts. Our input will be to look at materials and fastening/adjusting mechanisms at the back of the tie.

Shona the Musical - Innovation Voucher Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
development of innovative projection system to allow responsive and live creation and manipulation of projected scenery for theatrical workshops.

Inverewe Night Trail - Follow-On Voucher Jun 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2020
This project is to develop innovative system of creative lighting and projection to underpin a new tourism initiative at NTS Inverewe Gardens.

My Bonnie Coo Jun 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The aim of this project is to design and prototype a new, flatpack, low carbon home accessory for the Scottish tourist, domestic and export markets, using an eco-friendly alternative to medium density fibreboard (MDF), and appropriate Scottish innova... Read More about My Bonnie Coo.

Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for Performance Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for performance, is one of twenty four projects funded by the second WEAR (Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible Innovation) Sustain call.
WEAR is part of a two year, ?3m project, funded by the European... Read More about Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for Performance.

Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles Feb 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2020
We?re looking to develop a pet bedding design from re-used bedding material (Sheets, Duvets, Mattresses & Pillows). The idea is to make a product that is highly functional in nature and also well designed to be in line with the premium positioning of... Read More about Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles.

Development of 3D printing techniques, utilising sustainable polymers towards towards bespoke millinery outcomes Jan 25, 2021 - May 24, 2021
To design and innovate hat designs for rapid prototyping using biodegradable material options in 3D printing.