Calum Gambrill

Using an empathetic and emotive approach to design with an eagerness to find problems as well as solve them. Calum creates meaningful products, services, and experiences that put the needs of the user above all else. With a strong array of skills deployed throughout design sprints and the double diamond processes, Calum weaves narratives that help to define the need and viability of products that can make genuine differences in people's lives. With an avid enthusiasm for inclusiveness, accessibility, and representation, Calum ensures each of his projects is highly conscious of the user needs, as well as sustainability and brand identity. A self-starter, Calum works well independently and in collaboration, highly valuing the perspectives and insights of others to nurture a holistic working environment.

Fixperts Inclusive Kitchenware [RCA Nominated] – Inclusive Kitchenware designed to fulfil the needs of our client, who had suffered a stroke leaving him unable to use his right arm. Features an 'anti-swivel' jig on the underside to ensure the saucepan won't rotate when contents is stirred, as well as an 'easy pour sieve' for easier pouring and a 'hob lock' to make sure the saucepan is firmly connected to the hob. Nominated for a Royal College of Arts Helen Hamlyn Award 2019.

Suni Vitamin D Tracker – 1 in 5 people in the UK have a vitamin D deficiency, particularly those with darker skin tones. Developed during lockdown when many of us were stuck indoors with limited exposure to sunlight. Suni let's you keep track of the amount of UVB (Sunlight) you've been exposed to, so you know if you have had enough to balance healthy vitamin D levels.

LIFT Smart Weights – Lifting is a common workout, but many people often don't complete consistent, full reps. Or think that fast, intense reps mean quicker gains when this isn't always the case. LIFT utilises audio and haptic feedback within the dumbbell grip to ensure the user performs full, concise reps within the correct motion each time they workout, increasing lifting dexterity and confidence (and potential gains).

Saucery Stock Cube Packaging – Putting an enchanting twist on a common shelf item found in supermarkets. Saucery brands stock cubes as the magic ingredient with the potential to conjure amazing dishes.

Monster ft. SoundCloud Retail Display [Popai Nominated] – Revitalising an audio brand through an experiential retail display. Monster ft. SoundCloud attempts to allure shoppers with a dynamic fusion of light and sound to create a unique branding experience. Nominated for a Popai Student Design Award 2020.