I have a passion for hands on design work with experience on a diverse range of projects from the initial concept phase through to assembly and installation in both residential and commercial settings.
I am always looking to extend my broad knowledge and skills inall aspects of design & business. As an Industrial Designer, I have developed a large knowledge base in materials, processes including machining, sheetmetal production, injection moulded parts, marble manufacture, packaging, sugarcane packaging and much more.
My experience has lead me to develop skills not only as a Designer to conceptualise, CAD & build new products for launch but also in all forms of business. I have managed sales teams, product & cost analysis and system building. For new product launches I lead photography sessions for PR & website development to deliver beautiful products at cost, on time and within amazing brands.
I have a passionate and instinctive design technique is to absorb the fine and frequently overlooked interior details including material, manufacture and style to encourage my work to integrate, influence and develop the environment within which it stands.
Projects
- lode. jewelleryBorn from the love of eyewear design and to keep the longevitiy of specs - Lode jewellery helps to keep your glasses safe around your neck when not in use with loop necklaces. Keep them on your person and not in danger from falling off the top of your head or squashed in a pocket. Lode necklaces come in a range of finishes - raw brass, tarnished steel, gold & silver. www.lode.store - website build, photography , design concepts, supply chain management, packaging all done by Chris Cooper.
Work history
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Lead DesignerBert Frank
London, United KingdomFull Time
• Design manager from conceptual to final deliveries.
• Managing design team, costings, manufacturing & detailing.
• Head of all custom work - quoting ,design and delivery.
• A complete Solidworks rebuild of every lighting collection with every drawing updated to bring the manufacturing backend up to a professional standard.
• Maintaining a high level of Solidworks production drawings for parts, assemblies in a range of processes and materials.
• Documenting and creating spec. sheets, build manuals, templates and instrucations.
• Overlooking prototyping & final manufacturing runs.
• Overlooking design trade show organising from the design process to final build. This includes - Decorex, Maison & Objet & Euroluce.
• Showroom install, maintenence and upgrades.
• Managing brand identity through channels suchs as events, being the external PR company contact, photography product shoots.
• Directing system upgrades in sales, order management & manufacturing.
• Assitance in Sales & Technical customer service - online, phone & in person.
Lead DesignerBuster + Punch
- London, United KingdomFull Time
• A key member of the company, becoming integral for the design team.
• Product design, development and manufacturing in lighting, hardware, accessories, electrical and furniture.
• Extensive knowledge in design detailing, part drawing packages, assembly methods, quality control checks, certification, design registration, packaging and technical information.
• Contributing to development of most ranges understanding all product parts & construction as well as the technical information for each product.
• Main point of contact for all custom design and technical related queries.
• Working predominantly in the London office as well as independently abroad with manufacturers in China and eastern Europe for extended periods of time.
• Developed into a product lead maintaining my own projects.
• Management of other employees, interns and office management.
• Trade Show & showroom builds with Sales experience. London showroom, Wanted Design NYC, Euroluce, London Design Festival.
Skills
- Product
- Creative Art Direction
- Lighting Design
- Accessories
- Project Management
- Art Direction
- Industrial Design
- Manufacturing
- Technical Design
- Photography
Education
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Bachelor of Industrial DesignSwinburne University of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
Diploma of Product DesignRMIT University
- Melbourne, Australia