Product Design

David Honer

I am a passionate Product Designer who thrives on creating solutions that make a difference. During my time at TUDublin, I had the opportunity to expand my creative thinking through the European Project Semester in Barcelona, fuelling my love for exploring the world of design. My final year project has led me to pursue a patent on my product, with the ambition of developing it into a fruitful business venture. I am also proud to represent my work with my team, at the national finals of the WTINE competition, showcasing my desire of designing to help others. I’m driven by an intrinsic motivation to challenge myself, make an impact, and continuously learn. My approach to design is shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to crafting meaningful experiences that benefit people’s lives. Design is the foundation for the world around us, and I want to be a part of that. 

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SelfServe

Supermarket customers today can become frustrated by queues, loading and unloading products and relying on staff for assistance. 

SelfServe is a portable checkout trolley attachment designed to eliminate traditional checkouts in retail. It retrofits into existing trolley fleets using weight-measuring caster wheels and a hands-free scanning unit acting as a personal assistant. It features a customizable UI with two key functions: in-store product locating and machine learning–driven identification of loose items like fruit and bread. It’s backwards compatible, charging via existing Scan-as-you-Shop docks. 

Customers tap in via loyalty card, setting their spend limit. The scanner releases from the dock and pairs to the trolley using NFC. A motion sensor activates the scanner only when needed. As items are scanned, the four caster-mounted load cells verify the weight. If spend limits are reached and items aren’t scanned, the trolley’s wheel locks activate—ensuring a secure, frictionless, and modern retail experience.