About this deal
At Filament, I was the lead designer on the product from when the client came to us with the basic idea, right through to sourcing the injection moulders (and seperate vest manufacturers) and overseeing the initial production samples.
Turtle Packs - in at the deep end
Experts have warned against a ‘lost generation’ of swimmers due to over one million children missing out on swimming lessons throughout the past year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The cons? Floatsation is expensive, and the equipment is large. If it’s out of reach for you as an individual, it might be worth speaking to your local pool about whether they could acquire it for public use. Stay safe Whether you’re planning some seaside holidays or a paddle at your local baths, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of swimming accessories available. Don’t sweat it. We’ve selected some of the best swimming aids for kids and grown-ups that will help you progress in your swimming. And they’ll also make for an enjoyable swimming session.
As a swimming teacher and now a new parent, I know how much kit you accumulate. That’s why we’re so pleased to have created a product that performs double duty; swimming aid and dress-up costume in one.” A West Lothian dad has joined forces with his crime-fighting boyhood superheroes to create a float to help teach children how to swim.
up launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles swim aid Start-up launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles swim aid
The main swimming aid for the littlest on the list is all about keeping their heads up—and giving parents’ arms a break! The baby float seat is a classic. It is essentially an inflatable ring with a built-in, flexible seat. Your baby sits in the centre, with their bottom submerged in the water and their head and arms above.Recently I worked with her for my Scottish Edge pitch at the final. A 3 minute pitch followed by 8 minutes of questions in front of over 200 delegates and 5 high profile judges including James Watt of Brewdog. lessons are expensive but it's are night and day compared to what we were doing before" - Karen Fleming Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs. While the new product will provide the in-pool support like the award-winning original, it will also give kids the chance to play dress-up as their favourite TMNT - Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello or Leonardo - while swimming. Design engineering (selecting material & manufacturing method, calculating buoyancy and therefore volume required to meet product regulations, etc.)