About me

Product Designer passionate about creating fresh unique designs with maximum lifestyle impact, by using design thinking during the user centered design process. Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies united with needs analysis ensures translation of subjective intangible information into insightful design briefs and specifications; meeting customers current and future needs / expectations. Combined with other skills including concept generation, sketch modeling, high quality visualization and manufacturing drawings / schedules enables contribution throughout the complete design process. Worked with Far East, European and UK manufactures alongside a Chinese Design / QC team on a daily basis to develop / introduce various products for the UK market.

Visionary, methodical, eager to learn and determined individual thriving on hard work both within the creative team and independently. Excellent attention to detail and problem solving qualities are also key strengths.

Skills

MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Rhinoceros, Autodesk Showcase 2010, Alias Spider, Alias Studio 2010, AutoCAD 2010, FastCad, Excellent sketching, Excellent Foam / Facsimile model making, Able to prepare CAD files for milling, Design Research, Strategic thinker, Windows and Mac operating systems

Sector Experience

Despoke Design (Editor), Run by 100% Design: Apr 11 Present (Voluntary), Write critical articles and reviews for all design disciplines. April editor of the month, NorisDesign (Creator / Editor): Jan 11 Present (Voluntary), Covering all design disciplines and lifestyle observations. Write creative reviews, critical, analysis and personal observations., RTS Cladding and Survey Consultants (Design Engineer): Stourbridge, Jan 09 Oct 10, Faade cladding and glazing solution design for various new build and redevelopment sites across the UK, such as the London 2012 Olympics, Birmingham New Street Station and Salford Hope Hospital. Involved with the complete design, fabrication and installation process with regular client correspondence., Aventis AV (Product Designer): Wallingford, Aug 07, Work experience at TeamMate Audiovisual Lecterns and Technical Enclosures., Activities included CAD development of a new inclusive lectern stand followed by hands on experience of product assembly.

Awards

Education, Sept 2010 Sept 2011 - MSc Industrial Product Design, Coventry University, 2005 - 2008 - BA (Hons) Product Design (First class), Staffordshire University, Awards, 2010 - Sovio label design competition, Work displayed at the Maurice Einhardt Neu Gallery in London, 2008 Pulse Fitness Competition, Awarded 3rd place for the HydroCycle design that can be seen in my portfolio, for which I have a Certificate of Registration of Design.

Clients

New freelance designer therefore currently looking for clients