Elise Filleul

Experience

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  NIC JOLY LIMITED

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Art Assistant

  I gained experience working in a small creative team creating art pieces and knowledge of how a small business is run. I had to work to tight deadlines for gallery shipments. I acquired workshop skills including the initial casting and grinding of the castings, priming and painting, set building and framing the final pieces.

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  UCB

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Industrial Designer

  I planned, managed and led a design workshop with seven participants from UCB sites across Europe, to support epilepsy patients. Whilst leading the ideation sessions, I sketched participants’ ideas as they described them to assist in visualisation and group feedback. From these insights, I developed a case for epilepsy medication which should be carried at all times. To develop injection systems, I assisted the Human Factors Lead in formative studies and attended summative studies which validated the design. I drew the visuals for instructions for use manuals and training videos for various safety syringes and auto-injectors used for the delivery of novel drugs. I designed test rigs for the in-house testing of devices. At the end of my internship, I attended a patient collaboration workshop to support Myasthenia Gravis patients (a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles). From the insights gained there, I developed and presented to UCB an idea to facilitate exercise for these patients. They sponsored me to design and prototype this idea for my final year project at Brunel University. Visa mindre

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  UCB

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Industrial Designer

  I designed an exercise facilitation system using wearable sensors, weights and an app to support the physiotherapy of Myasthenia Gravis patients. The Devices Program Lead and Marketing Lead at UCB guided me in the business requirements for this project. The patient’s baseline function and quality of life will be improved by regular, controlled exercise. A specialised physiotherapist sets the exercises following a video call then the patient can set up the app to be like an exercise class suited to their preferences. Non-adherence to physiotherapy could be as high as 70%, so making this as enjoyablean experience as possible is crucial to the success of the product. A key requirement of this project has been to be able to record the progression of the patient. UCB will analyse this data to rapidly detectany worsening of the patient’s condition and ensure that they receive medication quickly. This will lead to faster recovery and decrease the risk of a crisis (the patient needing to go to an Intensive Care Unit). Visa mindre

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  Sense Biodetection Ltd

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Medical Device Designer
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  Elvie

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2025

  Industrial Designer

  At Elvie, I played a key role in the development of connected hardware products, including Elvie Rise. I supported the design process from early ideation through to manufacture, with a focus on usability, inclusive design and product experience.- Designed the overall look and feel, balancing visual identity with engineering constraints and user needs- Created A-surface CAD for stakeholder reviews, visualisation and final manufacture- Developed intuitive physical interactions, tested through iterative prototyping and user research- Prioritised inclusive design, ensuring accessibility across a range of physical and cognitive abilities- Contributed to two granted patents, including a convertible bouncer-to-bassinet mechanism- Led ideation workshops and built early mechanical prototypes to inform product direction- Prototyped functional and visual models (foam, 3D prints, textile, UI) to validate ergonomics and mechanical performance- Designed and tested the physical-digital interface in Figma, optimised for low cognitive load and colour-blind accessibility- Delivered textile tech packs and worked closely with overseas manufacturers to preserve design intent- Supported hardware and textiles development on-site in China-Developed compliant labelling aligned with infant product safety standards Visa mindre