About
Expert in:
High level CAD surface modelling.
Strong skill set in parametric modelling.
Complex mechanical mechanisms.
Additive manufacturing, both plastic and metal printing.
Design for manufacture.
Able to work closely to a design brief to produce fully functioning mechanical products, with a strong and attractive aesthetic. That satisfies the requirements of the client and customer.
My design always have in mind the best way to be manufactured for the most cost effective solution.
Have worked on my own internal projects for the past 10 years, turning concepts into fully functioning commercially successful products.
These include Loopwheels (▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ where I took the idea from a sketch through to production and commercial success.
I have successfully design strollers and car seats for Maxi Cosi (Holland), again taking them from a sketch through to pre-production prototype.
I have worked with Bic (Greece) to help refine the design of their shaver range, working on the aesthetics and translating that into the surface shape.
My early career was working for Psion handheld computers, where I headed up the design team where we worked hand held palm top computers and early smart phones.
I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a masters in Industrial Design
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Experience
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Technical Director - Design and Manufacturing
Zak Mobility Limited · Full-time
Apr 2020 –
Present
5 yrs 9 mos
Nottingham, undefined
Working on the development of an in-wheel suspension wheel for the micro mobility market
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Technical Director R&D
Loopwheels Linited · Full-time
Apr 2012 –
Apr 2020
8 yrs
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Working on the development of mechanical wheels for the wheelchair industry
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FREE LANCER
Jelly Products Limited · Full-time
Jan 2012 –
Mar 2012
2 mos
Nottingham, England, undefined
Working with various external clients on their projects, including Maxi Cosi, Triumph Motor Cycles, Proctor and Gamble.
I did concept work right through to pre-production development.
Education
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Teesside University
Masters in Industrial Design for Engineers, Product & Concept Design, Pass
1991 – 1992
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Leeds University
BEng, Mechanical Engineering, 2:2
1987 – 1990
Other experience
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Excel Spreadsheets
I have worked for many years in Excel to produce complex multi-sheet spreadsheets, for both engineering test programs and financials
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Running my own business
Since 2012 I have run my own design and manufacture business. Developing and manufacturing wheels for the mobility market.
I have a good understanding of what it takes to run a business well and profitably