Chris Johnson

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Non-Executive Director • Design Consultant with a portfolio of innovative projects across various sectors @
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Belper, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Chris Johnson

"Does exactly what it says on the tin," except its more, Farrow and Ball than Dulux.I offer innovative, challenging ways of thinking gained from valuable commercial experience. I have collaborated with high-profile shareholders on numerous cutting-edge designs. Working with many of the leading automotive and industrial OEM’s including recent activity within the academic sector. I have been involved with a range of aspects within the design industry, from designing complete “Turn-key” projects, managing whole teams, developing strategy through to programme management and corporate identity. My portfolio of work includes, cars, vans, trucks, buses, trains, earth moving equipment and various other large automotive products. This has included the Benninghoven, (Benarrow) PB5 super car; the Divex hyperbaric diving chamber, now in use in the North Sea on two tender vessels;and the Volvo P24 / S60-V70, a pioneering product taking Volvo into a new and valuable market segment.For the past 3 years I have been building my own successful design consultancy, Micawber Design Ltd and am looking to assist and mentor growing design agencies as a Non-executive Director.Key skills and and value added characteristics:-Inquisitive and Insightful | Holistic Strategic Vision | Design Innovation | Problem Solving | Team Building & Motivation | Programme Management | Emotional Intelligence | Creativity | Goal Oriented | Conceptualisation | Constructive Challenge | Relationship Building | Partnership Management

Chris Johnson's Current Company Details
MICAWBER DESIGN LIMITED

Micawber Design Limited

Non-Executive Director • Design Consultant with a portfolio of innovative projects across various sectors
Chris Johnson Work Experience Details
  • Micawber Design Limited
    Design Director
    Micawber Design Limited Apr 2016 - Present
    Derby, United Kingdom And Wherever Required...
    Automotive Design, Product Design, Consutancy, Programme Management, Strategy and Research.Young Driver (5-10 year old) car design for Brandscape Group.(firefly). Sophisticated product, twin electric motors, high range, independent suspension, disc brakes, proximity sensors, working lights and full electronic display. Ongoing project with further developments to trim, interior and features scheduled, including bespoke designs for leading OEM's.See the video here: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-jJ20qBPjIWRS RacingCurrently working with a new startup company to produce a “Super car” based in London. Exterior design is being further developed; work has commenced on interior/ human factors and also in the process of assembling the team and aligning the supplier base with the means of production.
  • Coventry University
    Head Of Industrial Design, Director Of Design Project Work, Senior Research Fellow
    Coventry University Oct 2003 - Apr 2016
    Coventry Uk
    Joined as Head of Industrial Design with a split role to manage the world famous set of courses and to promote outside consultancy, This led on to the role as, Director of Design Project Work, with overall responsibility for all commercial design activity within the purpose built studios. Overseeing several major design projects, directing, sourcing and designing with a medium sized core team. Also responsible for the delivery of Knowledge transfer partnerships, external collaborative projects, initiatives and research grants.Managed the world-famous set of design courses whilst promoting and securing outside consultancy. Oversaw several major projects, directing, sourcing and designing with a medium sized core team. Also responsible for the delivery of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, external collaborative projects, research grants and fee earning initiatives.Divex Deep Sea Hyperbaric dive chambers, interior design.Honda Hero 3-wheeler, Delhi. Proposals for a new "Tut Tut." Carried out at their Design studio's in India.Two door Range Rover Sports prototype. Full build and working.2009 Beninghoven "Benarrow PB5" Designed in the University studios. Running around test track in 7 months from clay sign off. Bespoke and hand made. Have a look at: http://www.benarrow.de/sprachen_1.phpConcept Design and support work for “Top Gears, Worlds smallest car” (P45), televised February 2013
  • Bombardier Transportation
    Consultant Designer
    Bombardier Transportation 2001 - 2003
    Derby Uk
    Production related design work including signage and graphics for various projects including London Underground.
  • Ad Tranz (Daimler Benz)
    Consultant Designer
    Ad Tranz (Daimler Benz) 1997 - 1999
    Derby Uk
    Tender work on the West Coast mainline Virgin Trains proposal. Design and CDRS modelling.Tender proposal for West Rail Hong Kong. Design and CDRS modelling.Tender Proposal for South African Transit Authority
  • Rover Group
    Principal Designer
    Rover Group 1996 - 1997
    Brentwood Uk
    Rover 400 Sedan exterior and interior facelift. Carried out as a consultant through MSX International.
  • Volvo Car Corporation
    Principal Designer Interior S60
    Volvo Car Corporation 1994 - 1996
    Brentwood Uk Gotenborg Sweden
    S60 / V70 interior design programme. Consultant Designer through Mascotech / MSX international. Responsible for all aspects of the interior Design.Based in Brentwood UK (Less than a mile from Fords headquarters, though they never knew), First part of programme before moving the programme to Sweden for final development.
  • Canewdon Consultants Limited
    Lead Designer
    Canewdon Consultants Limited 1991 - 1993
    Rochford Uk Cologne Germany
    Ford Combi Interior and elements of the exteriorFord PSO Accessory Design. (62 products including wheels which became OEM).Daewoo concept interior (Matiz)Fleur De Lys sports car concept.Ford Scorpio Facelift proposal.Support for advanced computer modelling, (CDI 3D Modelling system).
  • Psa Peugeot Citroën
    Consultant Designer
    Psa Peugeot Citroën 1990 - 1991
    Poissy France
    Training Design team in the use of CDRS.Contributing to the Hi efficiency small car programme.Interior Design support.
  • Mga Associates Limited
    Senior Designer
    Mga Associates Limited 1987 - 1990
    Allesley Coventry Uk
    Design of the following: -Leyland DAF Trucks new cab interior designFord Escort VanRediffusion Simulation Concept 90Vega Show car with Cliff WilkinsRenault Trucks exterior faceliftLDV Vans new interiorTriumph Motorcycles New Daytona 1990 model, with Lawson SwinfieldMarch super car proposalBentley sports pack proposals.
  • Creative Industries Detroit
    Executive Designer
    Creative Industries Detroit 1986 - 1987
    Rochester Hills Detroit Usa
    Major project, GM Truck and Bus show vehicle, (Pegasus 1), Chevrolet Blazer XT1. designed and built as a fully running prototype in under 6 months. First "Real time"fully working electronic displays. Debuted at the 1987 Chicago Auto show. It has since turned up in futuristic films as a background vehicle.
  • Volvo Car Bv
    Lead Designer Interiors
    Volvo Car Bv 1985 - 1986
    Helmond Netherlands
    Interior Design, 440, 460 series models. Design, supplier liaison, production tooling sign offs.
  • Rover Group
    Designer Interiors
    Rover Group 1982 - 1984
    Canley Coventry Uk
    Rover XX programme, (800 series) Interior Design. Early work on 400 series interior.
  • Heuliez
    Designer
    Heuliez 1981 - 1982
    Cerizay France
    Responsible for the exterior design of the GX97 commuter and inter city bus / coachWork on ECO 2000 French government sponsored lo-energy carMitterand's Presidential limo (Stretch Renault 25)Mistral show car with, Gerard Godfroy, Paris 1982.Citroen BX coupe proposalsRenault Feugo cabriolet conceptRenault Alpine interior proposals

Chris Johnson Skills

Industrial Design Product Design Automotive Design Design Management Sketching Concept Development Design Strategy Design Thinking Rendering Concept Generation Model Making Concept Design Cad 3d Visualization Rapid Prototyping Illustration 3d Modeling Interior Design Photoshop Modeling Alias Studio Tools Drawing 3d Rendering Catia Adobe Creative Suite Vehicles Rhino Solidworks Interaction Design Indesign User Centered Design Illustrator Design Education Research Design Design Research Marker Rendering Product Development Management Project Management Computer Aided Design

Chris Johnson Education Details

  • Lanchester Polytechnic, (Coventry University)
    Lanchester Polytechnic, (Coventry University)
    Industrial Design/Transportation Ba (Hons).
  • Helena Romanes School, Gt Dunmow, Essex
    Helena Romanes School, Gt Dunmow, Essex
    High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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Chris Johnson works for Micawber Design Limited

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Chris Johnson's current role is Non-Executive Director • Design Consultant with a portfolio of innovative projects across various sectors.

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Chris Johnson attended Royal College Of Art, Lanchester Polytechnic, (Coventry University), Helena Romanes School, Gt Dunmow, Essex.

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Chris Johnson has skills like Industrial Design, Product Design, Automotive Design, Design Management, Sketching, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Rendering, Concept Generation, Model Making, Concept Design.

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