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LocationUnited Kingdom

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SOFTWARE, I am highly proficient in Adobe CS3/ CS5 Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Indesign, Sketchbook Pro and Designer. I have moved my design process to digital and am proficient using a Wacom tablet. I am able to work in 3D and am proficient in Solidworks both modeling and rendering. I am also proficient in all components of Microsoft Office., ARTISTIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES, Painting on canvas using acrylics and oils, I enjoy using a wide range of materials and methods with watercolors, inks, markers, airbrush, charcoal, pencil, stone and clay., HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES, In my spare time I enjoy hiking, drawing, cooking, painting, and spending time with friends and family., OTHER INTERESTS, I was involved in the UCLAN University Peer Mentoring Programme in my third year and mentored a second year Product Design student.

Sector Experience

Glasdons - (Blackpool) - Product Designer Intern, September 2011 - Present - Responsible for the re-design of faltering products within their range. Working on technical drawings, physical models and prototypes to define solutions. Communicating with current and potential suppliers to increase company exposure and reputation., Disney (London) - Product Designer Intern, August 2011 - In the Toys and Consumer Product Department focusing on boys toys. Involved in research into new product areas, ideation, team discussions, conceptual design, development, presentations, product styling, colouration and textures., X-treme Design (Kendal) - Intern, May 2010 - August 2010 - Involved in research, concept generation, CAD and team discussions for an underwater river turbine project., Signworks (Grange-Over-Sands) -Workshop Worker, May 2010 - September 2010, Woodlands Hotel (Meathop) - Sous Chef, July 2008 - August 2010

Awards

EDUCATION, UCLAN University, Product Design BA Honours - First Class, A-Levels:, Art and Design (A), Product Design (B), Business Studies and Economics (B), AWARDS, Best of Show UCLAN 2011, Superyacht Design Competition 2011 - Winner, Abitare La Barca - Finalist

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Hi, I'm a passionate product designer and love designing a wide range of products. Please take a look and don't hesitaste to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks!!

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