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Pill Sorter

Pill Sorter

Meal prep your pills

Introduction

My mum takes multiple supplements. Meaning she has to open, pour, and shut several different containers every day. Pill sorters aim to fix this, providing one container that stores a week of pills sorted by day.

However, the existing products are space inefficient, lack durability, and often spill pill when travelling.

Solution

I designed a solution that is single walled for efficiency. Has individual metal hinges for each lid to provide durability. Instead of protruding lips for opening the lid, I made recesses so no accidental opening would occur in your bag. The shape fits nicely in your hand for comfortable use.

Process

I worked in 3 stages. Firstly analysing the problems and criteria. Looking at examples of existing pill sorters and talking to the client, my mum.

Next I designed the body, chose a snap shut mechanism and metal hinge.

Finally was manufacturing, assembly and iteration to get it just right.

Introduction

However, the existing products are space inefficient, lack durability, and often spill pill when travelling.

Process

I worked in 3 stages. Firstly analysing the problems and criteria. Looking at examples of existing pill sorters and talking to the client, my mum.

Next I designed the body, chose a snap shut mechanism and metal hinge.

Finally was manufacturing, assembly and iteration to get it just right.

Solution

Whisky packaging

Whisky packaging

Reusable, luxury whisky packaging

Introduction

Upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) dictate that packaging must be reusable, recyclable or compostable. Each group was tasked to design whisky packaging that maintained luxury while upholding the regulations.

Solution

We designed a limited edition Hogmanay (New years eve.) pack (package) that you reuse as a clock.

The pack opens with a retro hasp latch. Then opens with decorative, diagonal piano hinges, beautifully framing the bottle. As you remove the bottle the spring hinge rotates the clock into position, stopped by a latch. This latch can be rotated to further lift the clock and replace its batteries.

The pack's body would be made of laser cut walnut. It would have a navy velvet interior. Silver accent hinges and latches.

Process

As a group we started with research. We looked into the luxury whisky market, looking at themes and countries. We made some initial concepts based off this. We picked the theme of traditional Scottish because of our location and connection.

We furthered our research into the user, materials, and forms. We developed some concepts, yet wanted to make reusable packaging. We settled on time as our theme for reuse, based on the First Footing tradition which occurs at New Year Eve.

From there we developed our first prototype based on a clock in a box we had found.

After some refinements to the design we made the real thing. Choosing a wooden box with navy velvet interior.

Introduction

Process

From there we developed our first prototype based on a clock in a box we had found.

After some refinements to the design we made the real thing. Choosing a wooden box with navy velvet interior.

Solution

We designed a limited edition Hogmanay (New years eve.) pack (package) that you reuse as a clock.

The pack's body would be made of laser cut walnut. It would have a navy velvet interior. Silver accent hinges and latches.

Fix a Friend

Fix a Friend

Storage boat

Introduction

You are paired up with a colleague and redesign a product they find frustrating, while in their style. I redesigned a communal storage bowl. This sat on his coffee table in the living room. Used for quickly grabbing and storing general items such as: keys, pens / pencils, tape measure, cards and more.

The problem he had was that the bowl was unorganised; Losing small items; and lacking a place for his keys.

Solution

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Process

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Introduction

The problem he had was that the bowl was unorganised; Losing small items; and lacking a place for his keys.

Process

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Solution

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House on a Rock

House on a Rock

Brand & book cover

Introduction

Creating a brand for House on a Rock Publishing. Designing a book cover for "What neurodivergent clients want their therapists to know".

I was given the name, and brand concept of a house on a rock. Based on the biblical idea of God being our Rock and foundation.

Solution

Using soft saturated primary colours to grab attention but remain calm. Alongside simple nature illustrations.

Process

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Introduction

Creating a brand for House on a Rock Publishing. Designing a book cover for "What neurodivergent clients want their therapists to know".

I was given the name, and brand concept of a house on a rock. Based on the biblical idea of God being our Rock and foundation.

Process

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Solution

Using soft saturated primary colours to grab attention but remain calm. Alongside simple nature illustrations.

Senses

Senses

Weighted lap toy

Introduction

Touch was the sense I was given. I researched related problems, both in person and online. Then picked which problem to take forward and design a solution for.

Solution

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Process

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Introduction

Touch was the sense I was given. I researched related problems, both in person and online. Then picked which problem to take forward and design a solution for.

Process

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Solution

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Hybrid Huskies

Hybrid Huskies

Hybrid training club

Introduction

Designing a logo for a university hybrid training club. Starting from the idea for the club, and helping develop the branding.

My client wanted the logo to be minimalistic; represent the university; and follow along the lines of his inspirations from Hyrox & LDN 404.

Solution

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Process

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Introduction

Designing a logo for a university hybrid training club. Starting from the idea for the club, and helping develop the branding.

My client wanted the logo to be minimalistic; represent the university; and follow along the lines of his inspirations from Hyrox & LDN 404.

Process

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Solution

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ACT Design

ACT Design

Logo mark & branding

Updated Branding

Introduction

Update the companies branding. Keeping the human centred aspect from the previous version. While creating something more professional and flexible. Paying attention to design a simple logo mark.

Solution

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Smaller projects

Products & more

TV remote stand
Introduction: Upgrade my TV Remote stand.
Process: Fixed problems from my previous design. Added extras for a better look and function.
Solution: The remotes are angled for easy grabbing. A lip prevent falling out. The aluminium rods add weight to prevent tipping. Rubber and cork add grip for the remotes and base.
Sunglasses tray
Sunglasses tray
Brief: Creating an organised, aesthetic place to store my 4 pairs of sunglasses.
Solution: My design was inspired by the asymmetry and curves of the classic Dualit toaster. I added a lip for the edge of the lens for stability.
Status: This version is finished. In the future I could improve the protection for the lenses, potentially with fabric.
Advertising
Brief: Updating marketing templates for Acorn to Oak Education.
Process: I combined my inspiration from Van De Graf's page construction with the existing templates.
Solution: The frame guides the readers eyes. Several colourways add variation. Webinars have photos and regular posts, solid background for distinction.
Madrid Magnets
Brief: Create a multi use fridge magnet based on our trip to Madrid design festival 2026
Process: I gathered inspirations and focussed on the brand LOEWE and scent which peaked my interest.
Solution: The back has the magnets. The inside has cotton balls with scent oil on. The front has screws for refilling and vents to diffuse scent.

What we do

& Who we are

Client based Identity design

Logos
Branding
Websites
Book covers
Marketing templates

In house Product Design

Homewares
Storage
Organisation
Accessibility

Values

Accessibility
Helping people
Human centred design
Long lasting & high quality

Contact

Email us about enquiries

Contact information

Email: actdesigncompany@gmail.com

Instagram: @actdesigncompany

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Pill Sorter

Pill Sorter

Meal prep your pills

Meal prep your pills

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

Whisky packaging

Whisky packaging

Reusable, luxury whisky packaging

Reusable, luxury whisky packaging

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

Fix a Friend

Fix a Friend

Storage boat

Storage boat

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

House on a Rock

House on a Rock

Brand & book cover

Brand & book cover

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

Senses

Senses

Weighted lap toy

Weighted lap toy

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

Hybrid Huskies

Hybrid Huskies

Hybrid training club

Hybrid training club

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

ACT Design

ACT Design

Logo mark & branding

Updated Branding

Introduction

Solution

Process

Introduction

Process

Solution

Smaller projects

Smaller projects

Products & more

TV remote stand

Sunglasses tray

Sunglasses tray

Advertising

Madrid Magnets

What we do

What we do