Archie Dutton
A creative industrial designer with a mechanical mindset and a love for fixing everyday frustrations. Confident in CAD, curious by nature, and driven to turn overlooked objects into thoughtful, user-friendly experiences.
Why do we put up with bad bins?
Bin bags get stuck. Waste builds up around the rim. Lifting full bags is awkward – especially for older users or those with limited mobility. For something we use every day, the experience and the design hasn’t kept up.
elvo replaces awkward lifting with a smooth drawer-based system and internal folding arms that collapse the bin bag. The user can then remove the bin bag laterally from the drawer with just one hand.
This makes waste removal cleaner, easier, and more accessible – no mess, no strain, no fuss.
elvo is designed to be simple to make and easy to scale. The main shell uses lightweight, durable aluminium (5052-H32) which is CNC pressed, while key internal parts are injection-moulded in ABS and PA66. It can be assembled in under 5 minutes, uses standard materials, and is built with recyclability and efficient production in mind.
BarnBright is a durable, energy-efficient lighting system for dairy barns, designed to boost milk yield and animal comfort with circadian-friendly lighting. Its self-clamping mount enables quick, tool-free installation, while sealed, ammonia-resistant materials ensure long-lasting performance in harsh farm environments.
LUX is a helmet-mounted LiDAR mapping system designed to overcome the limitations of traditional 2D cave maps. By capturing high-resolution 3D spatial data in real time, LUX produces accurate, detailed models of complex underground environments. This project demonstrates my ability to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for inspecting hard-to-reach and challenging areas.