Sian Allen

Sian Allen

UI DesignerBeaconsfield, United Kingdom
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Sian Allen

Sian Allen

UI DesignerBeaconsfield, United Kingdom
About me
I am a reliable, hard working and positive graduate seeking a role that allows me to develop new skills and challenges my existing knowledge. I have a creative eye, excellent communication and attention to detail, enjoy being part of a team but am capable of working independently. A fast learner who is approachable and motivated to succeed.
Projects
  • CoBot - Ongoing project
    CoBot - Ongoing projectI am currently the Art Director for CoBot, a game of teamwork and communication. Two players can partner up to take joint control of Ed-E, a robot with two artificial intelligences, as it attempts to find its way through the factory where it was created. A game by Jack Brooksby, #CoBot is currently in development at the National Film and Television School’s Games Design and Development MA course and will be presented at this year’s EGX, taking place from October 17-20 in London. Follow Cobot
  • Sensory Garden - Final University Project
    Sensory Garden - Final University ProjectThe research question behind this project was: Can we encourage the development of social and emotional skills in children with Autism through play? The outcome was an outdoor learning environment which gives these children the opportunity to better understand the social world which in turn reduces anxiety and increases confidence through the development of cognitive, motor, social and sensory skills. I made an animation to demonstrate the experience created by the dome and quickly learned ho
  • Jaguar Land Rover PLAY
    Jaguar Land Rover PLAYA group industry project that ended with an individually resolved design. We worked closely with a member of the SVO team from JLR to design innovative, distinctive timepieces that reflected a strong link between the vehicles, the brands and owner lifestyles. The experience was invaluable as we progressed through the project at a realistic pace moving through the design phase to development and ending on delivery where we pitched our ideas to a group of JLR employees and conveyed our ideas clea
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Work history
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    UI DesignerBrilliant Basics
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    Supermarket AssistantWaitrose
     - Northampton, United KingdomFull Time
    Promoted to a supervisor level within 3 months, with responsibilities including opening/closing store, closing cash office, authorising purchases for underage colleagues, upholding values of the business.
Skills
  • Product Design
  • Adobe Create Suite
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Clear Communication
  • Presentation Design
  • User-centered Design
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Indesign
Education
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    MDes Product DesignCoventry University
     - Coventry, United Kingdom
    Marketing & Branding, Professional Studies, Product Design Exploration, Product Design for Making, Design Competitions, Photoshop and InDesign.