Dominic Smyth
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Dominic Smyth

Product DesignReading, United Kingdom
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Dominic Smyth

Product DesignReading, United Kingdom
About me
The habits people have when using what is around them is where I get my inspiration for my designs, the exploration into the environment that the product exists helps me understand the user and why they use certain products over others. As a culture we all seem to have nuances that dictate how we go about the littlest thing, the repetition of these nuances gives us comfort and familiarity and after time becomes a necessity. The way I design embraces these little habits, allowing the user to appreciate the little things they do every day, to try and evoke a feeling of joy when they use these items.
Projects
  • Knife Storage
    Knife StorageChopping board with inbuilt storage for a knife. Simple mechanism that allows the knife to be easily removed. Colour coordinated board's with knives for the purpose of the boards.
  • Lego Spoon
    Lego SpoonSpoon that's handle can be built up with Lego to suit the user and every need.
  • Cracked Bowl
    Cracked BowlCherry bowl split by the ageing of the wood. Melted pewter was then poured into the cracks.
Work history
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    Brass technicianSelf Employed
     - Reading, United KingdomFreelance
    Servicing and minor repairs of a wide array of Brass instruments. Development of skills was required to keep up with the work load acquired and to facilitate more repairs.
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    Duty ManagerNew Mozart Orchestra
     - United KingdomFreelance
    Facilitating in the set up of rehearsals and concerts to ensure that they all run smoothly, as well as liaising between the Orchestra and the staff of the venue to keep both sides happy with how the event is being run.
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Skills
  • Exhibition Design
  • Prototyping
  • Furniture Making
  • Mould Making
  • Model Making
  • 3D CAD
  • Design Development
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Homeware Design
  • Adobe Acrobat
Education
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    BABucks New University
     - United Kingdom
    Product Design: Interior Product (Hons) BA 2:1
Awards
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    Pewter Live - Open Brief 2017the worshipful company of pewterers
    Second Place.