A bit more about Keir
He has a real passion for healthcare products that are physically and emotionally desirable and deliver a positive user experience. Keir works across all design and development areas from initial idea generation right through to prototype production and supplier liaison.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Industrial Design and Technology, Loughborough University (2005)
Experience
Health Design and Technology Institute, Coventry University (2007-2013)
Industrial Designer, Bombardier Transportation Ltd (2005-2007)
Freelance design, dual language computer keyboard (2004)
Workshop Technician, Gibbons Fan Products (2003)
Expertise and interests
- People-centred design – placing the user at the centre of a design led research and development process
- Design research activities (trends, emerging technology and market appraisal)
- Idea generation techniques, sketching and design visualisation
- Industrial design styling and human factors
- Rapid prototyping processes and techniques
- 3D computer aided design and simulation
- Maintaining design intent right throughout the product development process
- Producing accessible graphic design for all