Projects

Please - take your time and have a gander at some of my work over the years, from Master's research, to professional work, to side projects. :)

Newcastle University

Solid Speculation
MSc dissertation: exploration of mental models for interoperability through civic probes, speculative design, and AI-enabled rapid prototyping.
Expected Summer 2026Civic ProbesSpeculative DesignAI-enabled Rapid Prototyping
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AI Quest
A tangible, mediated Human-AI Interaction console for schoolchildren — combining a self-hosted LLM, 3D-printed hardware, and reflective game design to foster holistic AI literacy.
2026ReactNode.jsOllama
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Like-O-Meter
Speculative design and user research toward transparent, controllable AI recommendations on Instagram Reels — including focus groups, thematic analysis, SUS evaluation, and iterated high-fidelity prototyping.
2026FigmaHuman-centred DesignThematic Analysis
Magic Disco Ball
A delightful, situated local music venue explorer artefact for Newcastle, conceived as an antidote to algorithmic optimisation; wall-mounted, physically interactive spinner encouraging spontaneous community discovery of grassroots music venues.
2026Physical Prototyping3D PrintingMicrocontrollers
Twofold
Paired digital jewellery for long-distance strong-tie relationships — co-designed through a Responsible Research and Innovation framework to mediate intimacy without surveillance.
2025Iterative DesignResponsible Research & InnovationScenario Building

Warner Bros. Discovery

BBC

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Public Service Social Media
Research-driven prototype exploring open web standards for ethical, decentralised social media; conducted literature review, technical data architecture analysis, and developer community engagement; built experimental MVP in React/Next.js/Solid.
2022Ethical WebDigital WellbeingOpen Standards

Freelance