Janiqua _
Product Design BDes
Otago Polytechnic
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Product Design / Design for Social Good / Sustainable Design
My location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Janiqua _
First Name: Janiqua
Last Name: _
University / College: Otago Polytechnic
Course / Program: Product Design BDes
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Product Design / Design for Social Good / Sustainable Design
My Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
About
Kia ora, I'm a Product Design graduate from Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, completing my degree with distinction. My work is hands-on, thoughtful, and often carries narrative or meaning. I am drawn to projects that challenge assumptions, improve experiences, or make a positive impact.Thank you for exploring my portfolio. If you’d like to chat or collaborate, I’d love to hear from you.Ngā mihi,Janiqua
Seal-Spacer is a simple tool designed to help people keep a safe distance from New Zealand sea lions (pakake) and fur seals (kekeno). As these species recover, human disturbance on beaches has become a growing issue, often caused by curiosity or not knowing the rules. People are asked to stay 20 metres back where possible, or at least 10 metres if space is limited. Traditional signs are easy to ignore. Seal-Spacer makes distance visible. The handheld viewer uses two frames: a rectangle for pups and a circle for adults. The adult frame is calibrated to match the size of an average female NZ sea lion as seen from 20 metres away, helping people instinctively stand the right distance without guessing. The flat-pack A4 kit pops out and folds together without glue, making it lightweight, tactile, and suitable for both children and adults. Its wave-inspired exterior invites colouring and customisation, supporting education programmes, school visits, kiosks, and conservation events. Rather than enforcing rules, Seal-Spacer encourages empathy and awareness by turning safe viewing into an interactive experience. Kaitautoko / Contributor: Giverny Forbes (NZ Sea lion trust)