Innovation & Technology Product Design
Haroon Khan

A passionate product designer with a knack for blending creativity with functionality to craft exceptional user experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user needs. I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation is encouraged. My goal is to create products that not only delight users but also drive meaningful impact and solve real-world problems.

EASE.
Dermatophagia is a compulsive disorder characterized by the repetitive biting or chewing of one’s skin, typically on the fingers and hands. This behaviour often stems from anxiety and stress People with dermatophagia may find temporary relief from biting their skin, but it can lead to physical damage such as cuts, wounds, and scarring. It’s considered a form of body-focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) and can have a significant impact on an individual’s emotional well-being and daily functioning.
EASE is a project designed to provide comfort and support for those dealing with dermatophagia throughout their daily lives. The range of products aims not to cure the problem but to provide a sense of relief and confidence, allowing individuals to embrace their hands without fear of judgment. With EASE, the aim is to empower individuals to feel more comfortable in their own skin. Each product makes the habit more manageable and less conspicuous, helping to alleviate the embarrassment often associated with visible signs of dermatophagia.
EASE is dedicated to providing understanding and support because everyone deserves to feel comfortable and accepted, no matter what challenges they face.
Project Links

Hand Revive Foundation

Guard Ring

Healing Henna

Finger Decals
Luminara Greenscape
Luminara Greenscape aims to transform urban landscapes by integrating innovative technology with sustainable practices. The aim is straightforward yet profound: instead of traditional street signs, Luminara wants to replace them with geopolymer concrete structures that are covered in bioluminescent lichen. This will result in bright, green spaces that improve our cities’ visual attractiveness and environmental health. Centred around a dedication to community empowerment and involvement, Luminara Greenscape creates significant job possibilities while also improving the aesthetics of our metropolitan areas thanks to the enthusiastic involvement of the local populace. Cultivating a network of Lichen Stewards and Eco-Ambassadors, guarantees the healthy expansion of lichen populations, promoting a more resilient and greener urban environment. Not only does the symbiotic interaction between lichen and geopolymer concrete look good, but it also has important scientific implications. The colour of the lichen changes with air pollution levels, offering a visual representation of the state of the environment. This interactive feature engages communities and motivates the next generation to take up environmental preservation as a powerful teaching tool.

Future-Working Heritage: Bioscape
In 2034, land borders will no longer be defined by humans. Instead, we will live and work within constantly evolving bioregions. The decisions we make will be determined by the natural systems that we live in to ensure that all species are accounted for.
Bioscape will work in conjunction with Glasgow City Council in order to implement natural borders in Glasgow. This grants ecosystems the freedom to be defined by the characteristics of the land and the components of nature that exist within them.
To achieve this, we are enlisting the help of the general public to take responsibility and play a role within our new bioregional city. Each of our projects will promote different ways that people can contribute to improving biodiversity as part of the day-to-day working life.
Our exhibition encourages participants to imagine the environmental changes that would emerge in the near future and the wider impacts on entire ecosystems. Bioscape recognises that there is no perfect balance and as such aids Glasgow in adapting to the dynamic systems of the natural world.
