Ben Kirkby

Furniture & Product Designer

A: 32 Deepdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2EH M: 07535661181 E: kirkby.ben@gmail.com W: www.coroflot.com/benkirkby

Holz Chair

Holz is a unique, monobloc chair made from an entirely natural bio-composite using gas-assisted injection moulding. Produced using Arboform, a material derived from lignin, a by-product of the paper industry, it has similar properties to polypropylene and ABS. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, in the domestic and contract environment. Also, available are a set of additional components including an armrest, and cushions.

Holz Chair

Holz is a unique, monobloc chair made from an entirely natural bio-composite using gas-assisted injection moulding. Produced using Arboform, a material derived from lignin, a by-product of the paper industry, it has similar properties to polypropylene and ABS. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, in the domestic and contract environment. Also, available are a set of additional components including an armrest, and cushions.

Inclusive Kitchen

This kitchen counters the stigma by its design for use by the able bodied, and people with lesser physical capabilities side-byside. Designed in reponse to a brief created by Howdens Joinery, in collaboration with the Helen Hamlyn Centre, it was based on research undertaken during visits to potential customers houses.

The sink has been redesigned with a lowered front to make it easier for people who are seated to use. This doesnt affect how it functions for people who want to use it standing. Optional under sink strorage is available if leg room is not required.

A pull out table provides an extra work surface that can be used for seated food preparation or to free up more space on the counter. The unit beneath the table has storage space, or can be used for waste produce and recycling.

Splash-back and mid way storage allows the user to keep items that are commonly used, such as mugs, refreshments and utensils, in a place that is always accessible. Shelves and hooks can be slotted into the wall to create storage opportunities.

The drawers and cupboards use push to open runners and hinges, this removes the need for fiddly knobs and handles. A ceramic insert inset into the panels provides a texture and colour change that highlights the area that you need to press.

Inclusive Kitchen

This kitchen counters the stigma by its design for use by the able bodied, and people with lesser physical capabilities side-byside. Designed in reponse to a brief created by Howdens Joinery, in collaboration with the Helen Hamlyn Centre, it was based on research undertaken during visits to potential customers houses.

Modular Public Seating

Wave Bench was designed in response to a brief to create an innovative seating solution using thin materials. The bench replicates a wave with the peaks giving varying seat heights and the troughs providing additional bag storage. It has been specified to be made from 1.6mm stainless steel, making it fit for use both indoors and outdoors.

Modular Public Seating

Wave Bench was designed in response to a brief to create an innovative seating solution using thin materials. The bench replicates a wave with the peaks giving varying seat heights and the troughs providing additional bag storage. It has been specified to be made from 1.6mm stainless steel, making it fit for use both indoors and outdoors.

Bent plywood rocking chair with an injection moulded polypropylene saddle The aim of this project was to develop sketching and quick CAD modelling skills, so little has been considered in terms of technical definition. The rocking horse is designed to be made from bent plywood with an injection moulded saddle. This project is currently being developed further to enable batch production.

Childrens Seating

Window moulded into the body allows the user to see how much medication they have remaining. When medication is running low a visual prompt encourages the user to recycle their empty inhaler.

Silicone rubber Pump aids the expulsion of the medicati on by forcing a blast of air past the dose wheel. This releases half of the required dose. The other half is released when the user inhales. The use of a pump means a propellant isnt required as air becomes the propellant.

Polypropylene body is easily recyclable, it also allows a living hinge to be used meaning the inhaler can be moulded in two parts and then joined together using High Frequency Welding.

Childrens DPI

This inhaler was designed in response to an RSA brief called Double Duty Devices. Research showed that up to 80% of the medication in an inhaler is wasted through incorrect use. And that the majority of inhalers end up in landfill at when the user has finished with it even though they are made of recyclable materials. This response looks at addressing both of these problems.

Childrens DPI

This inhaler was designed in response to an RSA brief called Double Duty Devices. Research showed that up to 80% of the medication in an inhaler is wasted through incorrect use. And that the majority of inhalers end up in landfill at when the user has finished with it even though they are made of recyclable materials. This response looks at addressing both of these problems.

USB Memory Stick

A project to develop CAD modelling, rendering and technical drawing techniques. A USB pen designed by a member of staff was given out and the aim was to accurately model the product with all relevant internal details, then to produce a full set of technical drawings, and a photo-realistic render.

Computer Mouse

This project was used to learn advanced CAD modelling techniques in collaboration with future technologies, such as 3D scanning and additive manufacturing. A mouse was disassembled, reverse engineered and then the case redesigned, modelled and built.