Hello, I'm

Nicholas Medland

Electronics Engineering Student

I combine electronics, mechanical design, fabrication, and software to turn ideas into working physical experiences. I'm especially interested in interactive machines, robotics, and the small details that make technology feel delightful to use.

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Selected work

Things I've made.

A mix of school, commissioned, and personal projects—each one built by getting hands-on and figuring things out.

Assembled automated card shuffler prototype
Working prototype
Card shuffler electronics and control system diagram
System design
Prototype in motion
School project 2025

Automated Card Shuffler

A working electromechanical prototype designed to shuffle a standard deck at the press of a button.

I designed the mechanical system, iterated through 3D-printed parts, and integrated an Arduino with motors, sensors, buttons, and a remote. The project turned a deceptively simple action into a useful lesson in tolerances, testing, and physical systems.

Tools & skills

ArduinoElectronicsCAD3D PrintingPrototyping
01 The challenge+

Move inconsistent playing cards reliably without jams, while keeping the machine compact and easy to operate.

02 What I learned+

Small mechanical tolerances matter, and the fastest route to a reliable design is often to build, observe, and revise.

Custom black honeycomb organizers installed at a bar
Installed on location
Detail of custom cup and glass organizers
Fitted compartments
3DLoading interactive model…
Coffee organizer — interactive 3D model
Commissioned project 2026

Custom Barware System

A family of fitted organizers that keeps cups and glassware tidy, protected, stable, and ready during busy service.

Created for a live hospitality environment, these pieces were measured, modelled, printed, and refined for the exact spaces where they would be used. The honeycomb design gives otherwise ordinary storage containers an elegant, distinctive appearance.

Tools & skills

Fusion 3603D PrintingProduct DesignClient Work
01 The challenge+

Fit awkward, high-traffic spaces and multiple container sizes without slowing down service.

02 What I learned+

A useful product starts with watching how people actually work—not just measuring the available space.

Finished large gold FIFA World Cup trophy replica
Finished display piece
Black assembled trophy replica sections during fabrication
Section assembly
Trophy replica components during priming and painting
Surface preparation
Commissioned project 2026

FIFA World Cup Trophy Centrepiece

A four-foot-tall centrepiece created for several private events.

This project required breaking an organic form into manufacturable sections, assembling the full-scale structure, filling and finishing the surface, and completing a convincing metallic paint treatment.

Tools & skills

Large-Scale Fabrication3D PrintingFinishingAssembly
01 The challenge+

Translate a detailed sculptural object into printable sections while keeping the assembled form rigid and visually seamless.

02 What I learned+

The last ten percent—surface preparation, assembly, and paint—can determine whether a prototype reads as a prop or a finished product.

SFU HUB student website homepage
Student dashboard
SFU HUB parking information and campus map page
Parking tool
BACKENDBuilt for the teamREST APIs · Prisma · Unit tests
Backend contribution
School project 2024

SFU HUB

A student-focused campus web app, built with a team to make everyday SFU information easier to find.

I worked primarily on the backend: building REST APIs, connecting data through Prisma, and writing tests so the app’s features stayed dependable as the project grew.

Tools & skills

TypeScriptREST APIsPrismaUnit TestingTeam Development
01 The challenge+

Organize several student utilities behind a consistent, testable interface while coordinating work across a development team.

02 What I learned+

Clear API contracts and tests make teamwork faster because everyone can build against shared expectations.

Detail view of the can holder
Installed on location
Black honeycomb can holder installed at a bar
Honeycomb construction
3DLoading interactive model…
Interactive 3D model
Commissioned project 2026

Service-Ready Can Holder

A compact holder designed to keep cans organized and hidden from guests.

The final part was shaped around real containers and an existing station. It is a small object, but a good example of design that quietly improves a repetitive task while keeping the bar more presentable for guests.

Tools & skills

CAD3D PrintingRapid IterationHuman-Centred Design
01 The challenge+

Create a container that keeps the bar clean and organized without slowing down service.

02 What I learned+

Feedback from the people using a product is essential. It took several iterations before the holder fit naturally into the bartender’s workflow without slowing service down.

White 3D-printed thermostat cover hinged open above the thermostat
Hinged access
White thermostat cover installed on a wall
Clean front view
3DLoading interactive model…
Interactive 3D model
Personal project 2026

Thermostat Cover

A clean wall cover that hides a thermostat.

I modelled the enclosure to slide over the thermostat and block the light coming from its display. A hinged panel provides easy access, while embedded magnets keep the cover securely closed.

Tools & skills

CAD3D PrintingHinged MechanismEnclosure Design
01 The challenge+

Block the light coming from the thermostat without reducing its functionality.

02 What I learned+

Different colours of the same material can behave very differently, especially when the design needs to block light.