Design Lead - TInnGo (H2020) (see Featured section above)Developing 'design provocations' to stimulate debate, define and understand real user need.Transport Innovation Gender Observatory, TInnGO, aims to become the reference portal for all issues related to gender and mobility in the EU. We are working closely with EU partner hubs to design solutions that address the needs of diverse genders, in a future transport system.Designed the Nurturepod, user-adapted breast feeding… Show more Design Lead - TInnGo (H2020) (see Featured section above)Developing 'design provocations' to stimulate debate, define and understand real user need.Transport Innovation Gender Observatory, TInnGO, aims to become the reference portal for all issues related to gender and mobility in the EU. We are working closely with EU partner hubs to design solutions that address the needs of diverse genders, in a future transport system.Designed the Nurturepod, user-adapted breast feeding space. Design registration no. 6083544. Announced during 2020 Breastfeeding awareness week. https://oip.transportgenderobservatory.eu/ideas-lab-contribution-78Designed the TInnGO e-Trike https://oip.transportgenderobservatory.eu/ideas-lab-contribution-80 Show less

1. Maturolife (H2020); Industrial Design and Co-creation with user group and manufacturers.2. Co Creating Welfare Project (Erasmus+); Training and co-creation tool development.3. Sarissa Biomedical; Industrial design of medical diagnostic device and functional prototypes for Innovate UK funded clinical trial. (Handheld device shown below).

Lead Designer at HDTI, Health Design & Technology Institute, responsible for delivery of design projects across a wide variety of Assistive Technology products ranging from walking and bathing aids to highly complex, patient equipment tuning systems and handling of sensitive data, through to beautiful human-centred furniture for Neonatal or Senior users.Skills:Developing client relationshipMentoring and management of teamCo-ordination of the studio, workshop and rapid… Show more Lead Designer at HDTI, Health Design & Technology Institute, responsible for delivery of design projects across a wide variety of Assistive Technology products ranging from walking and bathing aids to highly complex, patient equipment tuning systems and handling of sensitive data, through to beautiful human-centred furniture for Neonatal or Senior users.Skills:Developing client relationshipMentoring and management of teamCo-ordination of the studio, workshop and rapid prototyping facilityDesign Direction of all projectsEnsuring protection of novel Intellectual Property Conceptual development in sketch and sketch model formDevelopment of Patentable innovationsDesign for Prototyping and manufacture. Experienced multi platform CAD user, currently primarily Solid Works1. Adventure footwear designed around the needs of diabetics.2. Abianco Walking stick ferrule, co-created to prevent discomfort of walking stick users.3. The post-car KUBE, walking/storing/sitting lifestyle support. Show less

Led the Design Hub's design team in delivery of design services to a client base of SME's and start-up entrepreneurs. Projects included: training footwear, parking-space systems, material testers and portable medication coolers.

Worked closely with start up companies to embed design thinking at the early stages of planning and development for real world solutions that best exhibit client IP.

Joined the Deeds Reconciliation team tasked with location and presentation of architectural and engineering assets. Introduced image capture, GPS location and digital presentations of the sites.

Worked with clients around the exhibition and furniture industry.

Supported the organisation of donations, secured permission from local authorities and business (to access sites and perform collections) and handled the UK wide team of volunteers.

Recovery and restoration of 200 year old Farmhouse to its former glory. Now complete.

Produced artwork and exhibition display stands for client presentation. Designed and managed production of, bespoke POS units for premium London Hotels bringing in new activity to the business.

Major project looked at the heightened senses experienced by occupants of extreme vehicles and the design of a 'go-anywhere' vehicle that offered different experiences for each occupant.

First role after undergraduate study. Assisted the prototype team with production of appearance models of Coca Cola drinks dispensers and POS/display unit.

Final project concentrated on a personal augmented reality device to assist daily life as well as the potential to incorporate into emergency services, manufacturing and teaching.

Studied Fine Art, Illustration, Art & Design History and Product Design.

Prior to attending Art school, based in the styling studio. Assisted with the clay mule, exterior sketching, part detailing and experienced the creative development of the x200 (S-Type).