Rachel Tomlinson
MA work
MA work
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Rachel Tomlinson
I am a determined designer, curious about everything. I thrive on tackling difficult social and psychological problems that are potentially stigmatic, designing products that can trickle down into the mainstream and benefit all users.
Poise
Many older people fall and injure themselves, or limit their activities because of the fear of falling.
My work has investigated the actual and imagined physical limits, the emotional anxiety and the social context of falls for an older person.
Poise is the outcome of this investigation. It is a product that allows the older person to understand and reinvigorate their physical confidence and capability, making them healthier, happier and more independent.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Innovation Design Engineering, 2007
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Contact
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07974 169171
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I am a determined designer, curious about everything. I thrive on tackling difficult social and psychological problems that are potentially stigmatic, designing products that can trickle down into the mainstream and benefit all users.
Poise
Many older people fall and injure themselves, or limit their activities because of the fear of falling.
My work has investigated the actual and imagined physical limits, the emotional anxiety and the social context of falls for an older person.
Poise is the outcome of this investigation. It is a product that allows the older person to understand and reinvigorate their physical confidence and capability, making them healthier, happier and more independent.
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Experience
- Assistant Project Manager and Research Assistant, Design Council, London, 2004/5; Industrial Design Assistant, Cambridge Design Partnership, Cambridge, 2003; Assistant Engineer, Montgomery Watson Harza, Cardiff, 2002
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Awards
- Winner, New Business Ideas, Imperial Ideas Challenge, 2007; Finalist, Entrepreneurship, Imperial New Business Challenege, 2007; Shortlisted (twice), Design for Our Future Selves, Helen Hamlyn Centre, 2007