His proof of concept of a bionic prosthetic hand has been submitted as part of his work on the MA Product Design course – and can be seen at the 2023 Degree Show.
Currently complex prosthetics such as hand can cost thousands of pounds to produce, but Stefan’s design using the Ardunio electronics platform could potentially be made at less expense. It would also take away the need for a residual body part, like a knee or an elbow, to control the limb.
Stefan said: “When I first started the project, I was surprised by complex prosthetics are. Even with a non-bionic one there are so many intricate details that go into making them.
“When I did the research, I found that they normally cost thousands of pounds, so I wanted to make a low-cost prosthetic which would be available to much more people.
“It's scary just how much thinking actually has to go in to making them. My aim was to make it a bit simpler.”
Stefan now plans to develop his idea further, in the hope that it could make a difference to people who rely on prosthetic limbs.
He added: “Putting the hand together was challenging, because I was pretty new to it and had to give myself a crash course in developing something like this.
“I've been making stuff since I was around three years old. I've been doing it as a hobby ever since, just going out and making stuff. I've loved being in the workshop every week as part of this course.”
Carolyn Sutton | The Witches in Word, Not Deed.
This dramatic project features 13 female figures wearing dresses that refer to women accused of being witches. The dresses are covered in text that depicts what they were accused of.
Records show that 85% of the 4000 accused in Scotland of witchcraft were women, with the words on the dresses coming directly from historic court records during the Witchcraft Acts of 1563 to 1735.
Created by Carolyn Sutton, as part of her Heritage and Exhibition Design MA, the exhibit also includes a condolence book that visitors can sign in remembrance of the women who sadly lost their lives.
Interest in Carolyn’s work is high and after the degree show, the exhibition Carolyn will travel to the Grain Exchange in Ayr in September and will also be taken to Pendle in Lancashire – an area of England known for its witches history.