James McNaught

James McNaught

Product & Industrial DesignerGlasgow, United Kingdom
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James McNaught

James McNaught

Product & Industrial DesignerGlasgow, United Kingdom
Projects
  • GSD Putter
    GSD PutterThe GSD Putter is a high forgiveness golf club that offers greater accessibility into golf and provides more inclusivity with its physical and social cultures of the game. It’s interchangeable lattice structures improves player performance and helps golfers develop their putting styles at comfortable rates for effective and efficient outcomes.
  • MANTRA
    MANTRAMANTRA’s Slow Cocktail Kit helps mixology enthusiasts enjoy better tasting drinks, escaping the pressures of ever increasing ‘fast living’ by appreciating delicious homemade cocktails. The process is built upon slow design principles which encourages sensible alcohol consumption and an opportunity to rest with reward.
  • Sweep
    SweepSweep transforms workplace organization and efficiency by offering a unique alternative to organized mess. Workers can effortlessly sweep all their items out of sight, leaving a clean and clutter-free workspace. Its double-sided design accommodates both left and right-handed users with a spacious, secure and accessible drawer.
Work history
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    Design ConsultancySuperpoint
    Glasgow, United KingdomFreelance
    I have been involved with the start of up Superpoint design studio having weekly consultancy with the founder. I have ideated methods and techniques for producing a brand identity that will target specific consumer groups to be designed for with a series of product, graphic and service projects.
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    Digital DesignerEDGE London
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    I produced high quality interior renderings of their new design studio space that was used for marketing future networking events in an attempt to attract potential clients. Additionally, I engaged with social media marketing to boost the company’s online presence and customer engagement.
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Education
    Central Saint Martins (UAL) logo
    Central Saint Martins (UAL) logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Central Saint Martins (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom
    An enjoyable 3 years honing my personal attributes to designing feasible industrial outcomes. I utilized my skills for human-centered design, with a particular focus on sports, equipment and consumables that required thorough user and material research. Completing multiple professional design briefs has taught me the importance of proficient research, accurate prototyping, sensible manufacturability, and sustainability values.
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    Product DesignGlasgow School of Art
     - Glasgow, United Kingdom
    A beneficial 2 years with the completion of several short and demanding post-industrial design briefs tasked with using primary research data to conceptualize empathetic design solutions. This has added a new dimension to my design thinking and encouraged quick and decisive decision making. It was here I discovered my interest in designing physical consumer goods.
Awards
    Central Saint Martins (UAL) logo
    Central Saint Martins (UAL) logo
    First Class HonoursCentral Saint Martins (UAL)