Industrial - Bachelors
The positive pressure respirator aims to provide a respiratory protection solution for rural firefighters in Australia. The respirator creates a safe and comfortable breathing experience for firefighters while actively monitoring oxygen intake which status is displayed in real time and can be monitored by users and team members alike. This respirator provides protection to frontline staff and gives them the best opportunity to look after their safety while they look after ours.
“The problem with P2 masks is that they are flimsy. They can get wet, the can get bumped, they start to fall off when you start sweating, it becomes uncomfortable and anecdotally a lot of the time the P2 masks were spent hanging around peoples necks rather than their face”
Brett Carle – Firefighter cancer coalition
Main Takeaways/Benefits of Prototype
-Exploring filter attachment options
-Exploring rough sizing of components
Main Takeaways/Benefits of Prototype
-Understanding weight of components + need to distribute evenly
-Understanding size of filter housing
-Exploring attachment/fitment to face
-User experience of changing filter
Main Takeaways/Benefits of Prototype
-Exploring side mounted filter housing options
-Understanding visual restrictions and user experience of a larger mask body
-Fitment and sizing of body
-User experience when manouvering and wearing mask during activities
-Aesthetic exploration
Main Takeaways/Benefits of Prototype
– Compatibility with standard issue helmet
– Aestetic design direction
– User experience testing – filter change, mounting, wearing, storage etc.
– Fitment of internal parts and body shells
– Fault finding prior to final model
Søren Waldmann is a third year industrial design student at QUT. Throughout his degree Søren has developed a comprehensive skillset, which when coupled with his strong work ethic has allowed him to consistantly deliver high quality results. Innovation, sustainability and real-world application are some of the underlying driving factors of his design approach. Søren aims to immerse himself in the design industry and be part of creating a better future.