Harith Wilson

Innovation Design Engineering (MA/MSc)
A young man wearing a wide-brimmed brown hat and white shirt, squinting one eye and smiling with a playful expression in front of a light vertical striped background.
A visual of a brightly colored sculpture with blue and orange feathers resembling a peacock.
A visual of a brightly colored sculpture with blue and orange feathers resembling a peacock.
“Mudras in Motion” is a collaborative cyber-physical installation that blends traditional craft with computer vision and machine learning. The interactive peacock sculpture responds dynamically to hand gestures derived from classical Indian dance (mudras), bringing cultural expression to life through technology and movement.
A stool with a bag of brown sugar in front highlighting a unique furniture piece made out of Sugar Cane.
A stool with a bag of brown sugar in front highlighting a unique furniture piece made out of Sugar Cane.
The “Sweet Ivory” Sugar Cane Stool offered a unique opportunity to explore sustainable craftsmanship by harnessing the versatility of sugarcane, a prized commercial crop in Tanzania. This project reimagines the plant’s agricultural role, transforming it into a symbol of regenerative design and circular material innovation. T
A man in an islamic robe sitting on a chair reading the Quran.
A man in an islamic robe sitting on a chair reading the Quran.
The Mantis, Ergonomic Prayer Chair was my final project aimed at addressing knee and back pain for the aging islamic community.
A muslim woman wearing a hijab sitting on a chair in spiritual prayer.
A muslim woman wearing a hijab sitting on a chair in spiritual prayer.
A modest approach to furniture design, MANTIS blends form and function to support dignified worship. Designed with comfort, accessibility, and spiritual focus in mind.
A visual of a brightly colored sculpture with blue and orange feathers resembling a peacock.
A stool with a bag of brown sugar in front highlighting a unique furniture piece made out of Sugar Cane.
A man in an islamic robe sitting on a chair reading the Quran.
A muslim woman wearing a hijab sitting on a chair in spiritual prayer.

About

Harith is a multidisciplinary design engineer passionate about creating impactful solutions at the intersection of technology, user experience, and social equity. With a background in marketing, engineering and design, Harith blends analytical precision with creative exploration to solve real-world problems that span healthcare, accessibility, and sustainable innovation.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, Harith’s work focuses on human-centered, future-forward systems that are as inclusive as they are inventive. His projects range from TB diagnostic tools for underserved regions to adaptive furniture for spiritual practices, demonstrating his commitment to addressing diverse cultural and healthcare needs through thoughtful design.

Harith’s multicultural upbringing and experiences across the UK, East and Southern Africa, and the Caribbean shape his empathetic design approach. He sees engineering not just as a technical discipline, but as a means to elevate communities, preserve traditions, and shape more equitable futures.

A “Cultural Designer”, a systems thinker and storyteller, Harith thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments where complex challenges require agile ideation, user insight, and purpose-driven prototyping.

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