Ben Michel

I am a Boston and Chicago based designer and filmmaker making solutions for people.

Some recent work.

Kaleidoscope: Distributed Machine System

A toy for young kids to connect with each other safely in COVID times.

CHeckout Kiosk

A newly-imagined way of checking out in a J.P. Licks to improve line speeds.

Coming soon!

Signal Detection

An Arduino controlled signal detection study.

Virtual Closet

An AI-supported closet to make a mundane task better.

Cashier Robot

An emotive robot to make the grocery store better.

Prepaired Inhaler

An inhaler designed for adolescents with asthma. This project features a 3D printed prototype and phone app.

COVID-19 Test Kits

Three real-world COVID-19 test kits for self-administration that I designed and were usability tested for FDA submission (Password Protected)

Group Selfie Concept

A concept UI for a new way to take group selfies over Facetime.

Portfolio Creation

Come learn why my portfolio looks the way that it does.

Honda Redesign

Redesign of the adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist to make it better and safer.

Gem Hunt

A competitive two player game using one phone and a 3D printed phone holder.

i’m Ben Michel and I solve problems.

I’m a senior at Tufts University studying engineering psychology.

Engineering psychology is the study of people and technology interact to make the experience better, safer, and more satisfying.

experience

emergo by UL

2019, 2021

Collected and analyzed usability data of 32 participants for a validation test of a medical device for FDA submission
Drafted reports findings such as use errors, operational difficulties, and close calls for submission to the FDA

B-Roll Productions

2012 - Present

Founded video production company specializing in creating college recruiting films, commercials, and graphic design work for publication on businesses’ websites

UserWise Inc.

2020

Designed COVID-19 self-collection instructions for three nasal swab and antibody tests

Created the uFMEA (Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for a total knee arthroplasty surgical robot
Developed a comparative analysis for screens displayed to users of the surgical robot.

Essex Realty Group

2018

Investigated real property ownership rights for over 700 buildings and evaluated potential investment opportunities for strategic acquisitions

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