I am a designer by training (MA Design Products, RCA) but as a science and data geek at heart, am forging my career in the cross section of these fields.
Since graduation I have worked as a designer in the bio technology sector, finding my skill set to be the perfect tool for public engagement in science. In December 2015 I set up Dot One, a consumer genetics startup, which produces DNA personalised products as a way of getting genetics out of the lab and into the public domain in a fun and accessible way.
As a designer, with no formal scientific background I'm delighted (mainly surprised) to be selected as one of 2017 Progress 1000's 'Top influencers in London' in the Science and Technology (Boffin) category.
When I can escape from London, I dedicate time to my other loves, exploration and dogs; training huskies in the Finnish Arctic for Cape Lapland.
Projects
- Dot One - Your DNA. Your Design.You share 99.9% of your DNA code with every other human. This leaves just 0.1% [Dot One%] of your DNA which makes you...you! From a simple cheek swab, Dot One analyses 20 points in this 0.1% associated with different genetic traits, and visualises the data as the design for your DNA Personalised product. See how it works below for our Personalized Scarf: [video in partership with Helix.com]
Work history
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Graphic / Product DesignerBento Lab
London, United KingdomFreelance
Due to my combined genetics communication X design background I
have been working as a freelance designer for Bento Lab - a
biotechnology startup creating a portable DNA testing laboratory.
Main Duties:
• UX and front end web development
• Product & Packaging Design
• creative content for marketing and promotional materials
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FounderDot One
London, United KingdomFull Time
I am building my own company Dot One (dotone.io) which creates
design & fashion products personalised to the customers genetic
code as a way of engaging the public with their data in a fun and
accessible way. Since launch Dot One has formed partnerships with 2
of the largest US genomics companies 23andme and Helix, with
products featuring on ITV, BBC, CNBC, and articles in the likes of
Nature, Wired, The Week and The Observer.
Main Duties:
• business launch & development from idea to trading
• logo design / branding
• front end web development
• data visualisation
• product development
• commercial campaign planning for Uniqlo & Unilever
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Data Visualisation
- B2B Strategic
- Branding
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Product Design
- Design Innovation
- Adobe
Education
MARoyal College of Art
- London, United Kingdom
I studied MA Design Products at the RCA - where not only I learnt many practical design skills but where I developed my design thinking.
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BAChelsea College of Art (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
I studied Textile Design at Chelsea which turned out not to be something I really enjoyed so half way through the course I decided to direct my briefs towards woodwork / product design and electronics which I found much more exciting.
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Awards
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Progress 1000 - Most InfluentialThe Evening Standard Magazine
I was included in 2017 Progress 1000 - most influential people in London in the Science and Technology sector.