BSc PD
Callum Slattery
I'm a final-year Product Design student at Nottingham Trent University, with a background in the aerospace industry and experience in CAD-focused roles. I have a strong passion for problem-solving and a keen interest in design for manufacture. My approach is collaborative; I consistently engage with users and peers throughout the design process to ensure the development of functional, informed, and user-centred products.
Alera
Alera is a discreet, portable food testing device designed to help individuals with nut allergies feel safer and more confident when eating. Using advanced electrochemical sensing technology and single-use test strips, alera identifies the presence of nut allergens in food - quickly and reliably - before consumption.
The device features a minimal, durable polypropylene casing that houses an intelligent circuit, rechargeable battery, and precision sensors. Its intuitive one-button interface makes operation effortless: hold to power on, insert a test strip with buffer fluid, and receive clear results via a built-in LED display: green for safe, red for risk.
Engineered with real-life scenarios in mind, alera is compact enough to fit in your pocket and robust enough for everyday use at home, in restaurants, or while travelling. Silicone seals and button covers protect the device from spills and washing, ensuring hygiene without compromising usability.
Every detail - from the debossed logo to the accompanying silicone-capped capsule for strips and buffer fluid - reflects a considered approach to user experience, giving those with allergies a greater sense of control, reassurance, and independence in daily life.
Pinpoint
PinPoint is a keychain attachment designed to enrich travel experiences by connecting holidaymakers with local culture. This compact device offers three key features: logging points of interest as GPS coordinates, recording personalised voice notes about visited locations, and playing back those recordings. Users can upload these coordinates and voice messages to a dedicated app, where a community of traveller's can discover unique, lesser-known activities and hidden gems before their trips.