Design Research Support for Student Project

We are looking for a freelancer to support a student design project that we would like to further develop into a research-based competition submission.

This is not a full product development job, and it is not a graphic design / portfolio layout task.
We already have the existing project concept, visual materials, sketches, prototype direction, and some early testing ideas. What we need now is someone who can help us make the project more structured, evidence-based, and submission-ready.

Project background

The student project is a wearable sensory-intervention design for children with sensory processing difficulties.
The concept involves a wearable product that provides tactile / vibration feedback to help improve sensory input and behavioral response.
The student already has:

background research
user context
precedent research
sketches and design development
a basic prototype direction
some coding / interaction prototype material
visual portfolio pages

We now need support to strengthen the project so it reads more like a research-led design project rather than only a portfolio project.

What we need help with

We are looking for someone who can help with some or all of the following:

refine the aim / objectives / research question
help design a small-scale testing framework
suggest how to organize evidence, testing results, and conclusions
improve the logic of the project as a research-based submission
help structure the written material into a clearer report format
support light evaluation / reflection / safety considerations
optionally, advise on improving a simple interaction / prototype demonstration
Ideal background

We are not looking for a generic writer or translator.
We would prefer someone with experience in one or more of these areas:

UX research
design research
industrial design research
interaction design
HCI
wearable prototype development
Arduino / physical computing / simple interaction prototype support
academic design project editing
Deliverables

Depending on your expertise, the deliverable may include:

a refined project structure
testing plan / evaluation framework
report outline or edited report sections
feedback on prototype logic
advice on how to make the project more evidence-based and credible
Important notes
This is for a student project
We are not looking for ghostwriting or unethical submission support
We need someone who can help us improve the project’s research quality and structure
Experience with design education, student projects, or competition submissions is a plus
To apply, please send:
a short introduction about your background
relevant examples of similar work
which part(s) you can help with
your estimated timeline and rate

We are open to working in stages, starting with a short paid consultation / review first.