Research Assistant - (2023 - Present)
University of Lincoln
Designing a new system for female wheelchair users to urinate independently with dignity and comfort. Co-Design methods and specific user research is central to the project.
Product Design
Tool Making - 3D printing and silicone moulding prototypes
Managing exhibition content and user research
Publish date TBC
Lecturing experience - (2014 - Present)
Associate Lecturer in Product Design Ba(Hons) University of Lincoln
Level 2 Cultures Module - (2022-Present)
Level 2 Visual Language module - (2022-Present)
Level 3 Negotiated Project 1+2 Double Module - (2022-Present)
Supporting Course wide Additional Drawing and making sessions - (2023-Present)
Level 1 Digital Design - Part module - (2022)
Final Year Engineering: New & Sustainable Product Development - (2022)
Level 2 Visual Language - Packaging project - (2022)
Level 2 Visual Language - (2021)
Level 2 Visual language and Cultures Module - (2019 -2020)
MA Design Guest Lecturer - User-Centered Design Process and practice - (2015 - 2019)
Product Design Lecturer Assistant - Marking, tutorials and interviewing - (2014 - 2015)
Product Designer - hydria life (unipowa) (2021 - Present)
Designed, developed, and launched hydria life product range 2022
Start-up company. Working remotely with an international team
Launched June 2022 UK and USA
Organized trade show events including Gardeners world live NEC 2022
Won Glee Best New Product of the year award 2022
Designed product, packaging, artwork, and a range of accessories
Concept Design and DFM
Managed production and QA with the team
Created social media content and strategy
Product photography, visual language, branding
CRM set-up for launch
Product Designer – TTS (RM Group) (2017 - 2021)
• Designed over 175 products to market - Toys and Furniture over multiple catalogues across 4 years
• Educational Toy Design for Early Years, Sensory and Special Educational Needs.
• Injection moulded products, furniture, electronics, wooden and plush toys
• Experienced in Solidworks, multi-component parts, technical drawings and reviewing data
• Idea generation and concept design through clay, foam and 3D printing
• Researching trends and market themes
• Building good relationships with clients, suppliers and customers
• Reverse Engineering product ranges to increase efficiency and improve user experience
• Received promotion to ‘Product Designer’ from Junior position - June 2018
• Won employee of the month, and runner-up of the year 2017
Training courses:
Visualize Rendering training in Solidworks - 2019
Advanced Part Modelling Training in Solidworks - 2017
EU Toy Safety Directive Testing (EN 71) - 2018
Stratasys 3D Printing with GrabCAD software - 2019
Cranfield School of management: Customer experience course – 2020
Future Learn Courses:
Collaborative working in a remote team –2020
Well-being and resilience at work -2020
Project management principles, practices and Systems – 2020
Open-learn Courses:
Introductory Level Courses: Children’s perspectives on play - 2019
Introduction to child psychology – 2019
Intermediate Level Courses: Exploring children’s learning – 2020
Supporting children and young people’s well-being -2020
The role of play in children’s learning – 2020
Understanding early years environments and children’s spaces -2020
The impact of technology on children’s physical activity – 2019.
Visualize Rendering training in Solidworks - 2019
Advanced Part Modelling Training in Solidworks - 2017
EU Toy Safety Directive Testing (EN 71) - 2018
Stratasys 3D Printing with GrabCAD software - 2019
Cranfield School of management: Customer experience course – 2020
Future Learn Courses:
Collaborative working in a remote team –2020
Well-being and resilience at work -2020
Project management principles, practices and Systems – 2020
Open-learn Courses:
Introductory Level Courses: Children’s perspectives on play - 2019
Introduction to child psychology – 2019
Intermediate Level Courses: Exploring children’s learning – 2020
Supporting children and young people’s well-being -2020
The role of play in children’s learning – 2020
Understanding early years environments and children’s spaces -2020
The impact of technology on children’s physical activity – 2019.
Design/Project Assistant - Apollo Engineering Technology Ltd (2015 - 2017)
• Design and development of commercial material handling equipment
• Producing manufacture drawings for in-house fabrication
• Administration, organising projects including planning, scheduling and budgeting
• Website development, catalogue design and marketing materials
Software:
Solidworks (8years+)
Rhino /AutoCAD
Keyshot / Visualize
Adobe Creative Suite
GrabCAD/Meshlab - Stratasys
Education:
MA Design - University of Lincoln (2014 - 2015)
Distinction
• Researched, designed, developed and manufactured mobility focused product range
• User Centered Design methods with inclusive design
• Business and design logistics, collaboration and project management
• Research methods: exploration, user focused, data collection
Enterprise Scheme and Prince’s Trust Business Course (2014)
• Business planning and structure management
• Copyright and IPR guidance
Won 'Excellent International Team Award' (2013)
• Represented the University of Lincoln at an International British Council Design Challenge in Hunan Province, China.
Won the ‘Excellent International Team Award’ for Upcycling design.
Represented the University of Lincoln at the House of Lords (2013)
Representing Art and Design to discuss the arts and their role in the creative industries.
Product Design BA(Hons) - University of Lincoln (2011 - 2014)
2:1
• Product design and development following a clients’ brief
• Worked for external clients; Umbra, Slam, Squared Rose and Co-oproduct
• Collaborated with Nottingham Trent University and Philadelphia University
• Exhibited at: The Dutch Design Show 2012, New Designers 2014
Guthlaxton College (2007-2011)
AS/A Level: A2 Product Design, A2 Fine Art, A2 Physics, AS Maths with Mechanics, AS Critical Thinking
GCSE Level: A English Literature, A* English Language, A Art, A Physics, A Biology, A Chemistry,
A Geography, A R.E, B Business Studies, B French, B Math's, B Statistics, C P.E.