Evie Gribben

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Hi, I'm Evie, a Product Designer with a passion for channelling emerging technology into projects tackling social injustice. My strengths lie in research, CAD, sustainability and additive manufacturing - alongside my industry experience in graphic, UI and UX design.

Mane Protection

Shielding the Pride

The neck is an incredibly vulnerable structure, left exposed during police operations. Existing body armour leaves major arteries and vessels unprotected, Mane Protection changes this. The traditional requirements of body armour are reimagined through additive manufacturing, making Mane Protection lightweight and flexible. Bespoke sizing ensures the right fit, everytime; protecting officer safety.

Protection is available in both black and hi-visibility yellow to match police uniforms. The modular two part system allows for officer autonomy over storage and protection.

Two layers of 3D printed TPLA on tulle, offset to create a 70% protection level.

Experimental print patterns were developed to increase stab resistance.

A stab rig drop test was constructed to prove effectiveness against 12J, compliant to CAST 2017

Stages of Use:

Salomon Optic: 1 Week Project

53% of deaf adults complete less than 30 mins of sport or physical activity a week.

20% state communication as a participation barrier.

Optic harnesses the capabilities of AI to allow deaf people to participate safely and independently in trail running.

HotDawg: Mechatronics Project

A group project to create a robot which could complete an obstacle course and extinguish flames through Bluetooth control.

Surface Modelling

Achieving G2 surfaces on SolidWorks using a range of evaluation techniques

Work Experience

Centre for Energy Equality – Product Design, Graphics Design, UX, UI and Marketing

Edwards Vacuum – Engineering Internship

OurTide – Design Review of Educational Tools

Other – Freelance Graphics and Website Designer