Profile

An experienced and capable designer looking to develop with, and contribute to a stimulating design studio.

1. •Freelancer since 2004, taking on challenging projects in a variety of media for clients such as DKNY and Oasis as well as private commissions.
   

2. •Working with established companies designing products for Habitat, Innermost, TFL and Anthropologie in the US.
   

3. •Products stocked at independent retailers.
   

4. •Founded the FuseDesignCollective in 2004, a shared network of specialist knowledge and experience to support young designers develop creatively together.
   

My approach to design

1. •Hard working, ambitious, outgoing, with a passion for creativity and learning.
   

2. •I thrive on new challenges and enjoy working with people with high expectations.
   

3. •A keen craftsman and designer, I have enjoyed producing one-offs as well as production pieces.
   

4. •Working with sketch objects helps visualise and develop designs. I enjoy seeing projects leave paper, go through the mocking up/prototyping stage and into reality.
   

Education & Qualifications

University of Brighton 2004

1. •BA Hons (2:1) Three Dimensional Design for Production
   

Chelsea College of Art & Design 2001

1. •Foundation Studies Art & Design
   

Chiswick Community School 1999

1. •A Level, Design Technology
   

2. •A Level, Design Technology: Communication
   

3. •A Level, Photography
   

Driving License

1. •Clean UK driving license held since 1999
   

Employment

Freelance: June 2004 – Present

Major clients to date: Established & Sons, DKNY, Transport For London, Habitat, Innermost, Oasis, On|Off, The Doll, Bërubë, Middlesex University and Anthropologie.

1. •Negotiated distribution at retail shops Beyond the Valley, Thorsten van Elten, and London Transport Museum. Marketing and PR including participating in exhibitions and creating websites, Account keeping and finance
   

Greenwich Village : September – October 2007

Assisting on the exhibition stand during the London Design Festival & Frieze Art Fair.

1. •Sales & Press enquiries
   

WW Mod Cons : June – July 2005 (placement)

Assisting the design and setup of an exhibition at the V&A Museum.

1. •Sourcing materials and equipment. Dealing with logistical issues. Working to strict health and safety guidelines.
   

Bonthrone Ltd : July 2000 – September 2000 (full time)

Workshop manager, running a busy Fulham Road cycle maintenance workshop.

1. •Demonstrating and communicating technical information to customers. Maintenance and upkeep of machines and equipment. Liaising with suppliers. Customer service: advising customers, booking appointments, Merchandising
   

Achievements

2007

1. •Organising and showing at FuseDesignCollective exhibition in conjunction with Partridge Fine Art, New Bond Street during London Design Festival
   

2. •Selected to exhibit with DesignBoom for the London Design Festival
   

3. •Designing an installation for Apple Computers during London Fashion Week
   

2006

1. •Organising FuseDesignCollective’s I♥Design exhibition for the London Design Festival, including coordinating sponsorship, venue, logistics, PR, entertainment, and collateral.
   

2. •Exhibiting with British Council in Shanghai for the Shanghai design Biennale
   

3. •Catwalk lighting installation for fashion label Oasis
   

4. •Lighting installation for fashion designer Julie Bërubë
   

5. •Exhibiting at On|Off for London Fashion Week at the RAA
   

2005

1. •Exhibiting at On|Off for London Fashion Week at the RAA
   

2. •Organising the FuseDesignCollective exhibition for the London Design Festival
   

3. •Exhibiting with Max Fraser at Design UK
   

4. •Catwalk lighting installation for Graduate Fashion Week
   

5. •Exhibiting at Pulse, Earl’s Court
   

6. •Exhibiting work at the Super Studio, Milan with Transport for London’s AllZones
   

2004

1. •Designing, curating and exhibiting a stand at Urban Interiors
   

2. •Exhibiting at the Gainsbrough Studios for the London Design Festival
   

3. •Producing a large lighting installation for DKNY’s flag ship store, Bond Street
   

4. •Exhibiting at New Designers / Brighton University, Graduate show
   

Skills

IT Skills

1. •Mac / PC Literate
   

2. •Adobe CS3 : Illustrator, Photoshop
   

3. •Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook / Entourage
   

4. •Internet website design : HTML, Dreamweaver, iWeb
   

5. •CAD : VectorWorks, SketchUp 3D
   

Technical Skills   

1. •Enjoy employing new and developing media.
   

2. •An excellent understanding of electronics and lighting, including LED, compact Cold Cathode and Fibre Optics.
   

3. •Skilled craftsman, with substantial knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
   

4. •Combining industrial processes into the design of products: water jet and laser cutting, metal forming, welding and digital ceramic printing.
   

5. •I have also utilised demanding materials such as carbon fibre, titanium and plastics  and composite materials.
   

Personal Skills

1. •Well spoken and presented.
   

2. •Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
   

3. •Able to work effectively to brief and deadline under own initiative.
   

Interests

As well as enjoying most aspects of the art and design world, I also have a passion for cycling, photography, food and cooking.

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