Who am I?
As a Product Designer with an Honours Degree in Design with Engineering Materials from Loughborough University my innovative insight and passion for design has allowed me to take on a range of projects, spanning sectors such as consumer products, furniture and sports equipment. Whilst carrying out my degree I won numerous design awards accredited by established organisations. As well as these awards I am an accrediated member of the ‘Institution of Engineering Designers (iED) and ‘Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)’.
I am a confident, innovative and focused designer who thrives on responsibility and precision. I have won awards for both individual and team based design projects and I strongly believe that communication is vital for any design to succeed. I pride myself on being a hard-working, highly efficient product designer, with a keen eye for detail, aesthetics and trends. I am experienced in all stages of the design process including research, concept development, manufacturing, prototyping and 3D printing along with marketing and branding. I am keen to develop my skills further by taking on new challenges in an area that I am so enthusiastic about.
Curriculum Vitae
Expertise
Product Design
Concept Generation
Product Development
Innovation
Prototype Modelling
Rapid Prototyping
Design Processes
Product Marketing
Anthropometry
Ergonomics
Manufacturing Methods
Team Management
Materials Science
Mechanical Testing
Laboratory Research
Personal
Skills
Innovative
Focused
Deadline Orientated
Eye for Detail
Confident
Punctual
Creative
Professional
Information
Institution of Engineering Designers (iED)
Student Member
Dec 2010 – Dec 2014
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
Graduate Member
Dec 2010 – Dec 2014
Software Packages
*Images taken from 'Google Images'
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Honours and Awards
1st Prize in Summer Research Project Studentships Poster Competition 2012
Prof. RC Thomson: Director of the Materials Research School (Loughborough University)
August 2012
Adding Value Tin Plate: Design Award 2011
Winner
The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers
December 2011
Adding Value Awards: Poster Design 2011
Winner
The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Wokers
December 2011
Product Design Technology Prize
The Bulmershe Sixth Form
July 2009
Systems and Control Technology Prize
The Bulmershe School
July 2008
Loughborough University
Sep 2010 – July 2013
BEng (Hons) Design with Engineering Materials
Second Class Honours, Upper Division
The Bulmershe 6th Form (Specialist School for Sports)
Sep 2008 – June 2010
A Levels:
Product Design (A)
Maths (C)
Physics (C)
AS Level:
History (B)
The Bulmershe School (Specialist School for Sports)
Sep 2003 – July 2008
GCSEs:
Religious Studies (A)
Religious Studies (A)
Chemistry (B)
Biology (B)
English (B)
English Lit (B)
Systems & Control Technology (A*)
Maths (A*)
Physics (A)
ICT (A)
History (A)
Freelance Product Designer (Part Time)
MOS-Design (Self Employed)
January 2014 – Present | Reading
Renovation Labourer (Part Time)
DIY Home Solutions
July 2013 – Present | Newbury
Office/System Administrator (Part Time)
September 2007 – Present | Wokingham
Research Assistant (Materials Research School)
Loughborough University
July 2012 – September 2012 (3 months) | Loughborough
Porter
Henley Royal Regatta
June 2011 – July 2011 (2 months) | Henley
Shop Assistant
Waitrose
August 2009 – September 2010 (1 year 2 months) | Woodley
Intern/Work Experience
Snap-on Tools
April 2007 – April 2007 (1 month) | Reading