PROOF-OF-CONCEPT

Everyday problems.
Limited skills.
At-hand resources.
Zero budget.

Anti-anxiety dog crate

Problem

Anxious rescue dog jumps out of the crate when alarmed - usually in front of traffic.

Not safe for all around.

Solution

Lo-fi prototyes of various crate extensions, which he could duck behind when startled - with the added bonus of it being too high for him to jump out of.

Wind proof fence
on a budget

Problem

Traditional fence panels catch the wind and cause the wall to collapse.

Slatted venetian fence panels allow wind to flow through, but are very expensive.

Solution

Sketched out and budgeted all the timber for a DIY project in Figma.

Saved ££££££

Nike ‘Crocs’ / Laces waste time

Problem

We are a no-shoes-inside household.

I make 20+ trips to the outdoor garage / laundry room = wasted time putting on shoes.

I don’t do Crocs®

Solution

Cut the back off a pair of old gardening shoes so that I can slip them on easily.

They live by the back door.

Nike has released a similar version in 2024