Download - Nick Chubb Industrial Design Portfolio
SUMMARY
• 3+yearsconsumerproductdesignexperienceforgloballydistributedbrands.• SelectedbyDevelop3DasoneoftheTop5NewDesignersintheUK.• 1stClassMastersDegreeinProductDesignfromSheffieldHallamUniversity.• Verygoodknowledgeofinjectionmoulding.ProfessionallytrainedinSolidWorks.
QUALIFICATIONS
SheffieldHallamUniversity2008-2012 TheHayfieldSixthForm2006-2008MDesProductDesign(1stClassHons) 4ALevelsincl.ProductDesign
ShortlistedtoexhibitatNewDesigners2012andCreativeSparkExhibitioninSheffield.Runner-UpandCertificateofMerit:02FutureMobileCommunicationsDesignComp.SeatingconceptfeaturedonTrendhunter,world’sleadingblogforcuttingedgeideas.SeveralliveprojectswithcompaniesincludingP&G,02andEvolutionPowerTools.
SuccessfullycompletedSolidWorks5-DayEssentialsCoursethroughCadtek.
KEY SKILLS
Brief, Research & ConceptUnderstandingand interpretingabrief correctly.Creatingdesignbriefs forexternalbusinesses.Generating ideasand thinking laterally,whilst stayingonpoint.Market/user/trendresearch,conductingfocusgroups,halltestsandgettingtotherouteofaproblem.Sketching,markerrendering,digitalsketchingandPhotoshoprendering.Anappreciationofwhoexactlytheproductisfor,whatexactlyitshoulddoandhowtheproductultimatelyreflectswhatthebrandistryingtoachieve.Listeningtotheideasofothersandpresentingconceptproposalsthroughpowerful,concisepresentations.
Design DevelopmentUnderstanding and implementing a brand’s visual DNA. Developing form.Workingout usability requirements and testing these throughbuildingprototypes andusertrialling. Material knowledge. Plastics. Fabrics. Colour ranges. Finishes. Injectionmouldingknowledge.Asoundunderstandingofhowthingsworkandhowtheyfittogether. High competence in SolidWorks solidmodelling. Basic use of SolidWorkssurfacemodelling.Rendering.Creatingunambiguousproductspecifications.
Software & Other SkillsSolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoview 360, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, SketchbookPro,MakerBotDesktop,WacomTablets,Powerpoint,Excel,Word, iMovie,WordPress.Mac&PC.ProductPhotography,PhotoEditing,BrandIdentities,Packaging,CharacterIllustration,Copywriting,WordPressWebDesign.CurrentlylearningMandarin.
EXPERIENCE
Product Designer, Lifemarque 12/2013 - PresentDesigning outdoor, travel and nursery products from concept to production forLifesystems, Lifeventure and award-winning nursery brand, LittleLife. Working onplasticinjectionmouldedproducts,structuralpackagingandsoftgoods.AsleaddesignerforLifeventureandLifesystems,Iamresponsibleforeverythingfromresearchandconcepttousability,visualisations,designdevelopmentandCAD.Communicatingwithsuppliersthroughdetailedandunambiguousspecpacks.AttendinginternationaltradeshowsandvistingfactoriesintheFarEast.
Junior Product Designer, Mamas & Papas 10/2012 - 7/2013Designingpushchairs,highchairs,toys,userinterfacesforelectronicbabyswingsandotherpremiumnurseryproductsfortheglobalmarket.Allstagesof thedesignprocess frommarketanduserresearch,conceptgenerationand form development/styling, to solving technical issues, defining the usabilityrequirements,buildingprototypesandpresentingtotheboardofdirectors.
Furniture Design Intern, Daniel Schofield Studio 8/2012 - 10/2012Development,styling,3Dvisualsandtechnicaldrawings forvarious furniturepiecestobelaunchedatLDF2012.Onepiece,Shifty,receivedaNewDesignBritainAward.
Product/Packaging Design Intern, The Source UK 7/2012 - 8/2012New concepts, rendered visuals and building mock-ups for homeware/cookwareprojectsandpackagingdesigns.ClientsincludingHomebaseandTaylor’sEyeWitness.
Design/Marketing Intern, Rocket Powered Design 11/2010 - 7/2011Researchandconceptgenerationforanumberofunique,human-centredprojectssetbytheMD.Alsoworkedongraphicdesign,branding,copywritingandwebusability.
REFERENCES
KeiranPerkins,NPDManager DavidKidd,DesignDirectorMamas&PapasLtd,HD50RH TheSourceUKLtd,[email protected] [email protected] 01629815600
INTERESTS
ICE HOCKEY FILM SELF IMPROVEMENT TABLE TENNIS MANDARIN CARD MAGIC WORLD TRAVEL
Armadillo Flip
iCandyStrawberry
BabyjoggerCityVersa
BabystyleOyster
Mamas & PapasArmadilloFlip
?
Mamas & PapasArmadillo
Forward &Rear Facing
THE TASKDesign a lightweight, forward and rear-facing pushchair with a compact
fold in both directions, that encompasses the newly defined visual brand DNA.Marketanalysissuggeststhesolutionwouldhavesignificantcompetitiveadvantage.
Compact Fold InOne Direction
Compact Fold InBoth Directions
Lightweight
ResearchConcept GenerationUsabilityForm/StylingPhotoshop VisualsPrototypesUser TestingTechnical ProblemsPresentations
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EXTRA PADDING
AT HEAD/SHOULDERSSLOTS FOR
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FEMALE POPPER
INTEGRATED INTO
MOULD FOR
SOFT GOODS
ATTACHMENT
RELEASE
LEVER ON
HANDLE
LEG
BASE
armadillo flip
GIVING BIRTH. WHY ARE WE DOING IT ALLWRONG WHEN CHIMPS ARE DOING IT RIGHT?
WINNERDEVELOP3DTOP5NEWDESIGNERS
New Designers Exhibition, London 2012
“Giving birth laying flat on your back is clearlyharmful and needs to be eradicated”
UPRIGHT BIRTH POSITIONS SUCH AS KNEELING AND SQUATTING (LIKE CHIMPS) HAVE BEENMEDICALLY PROVEN TO BENEFIT MOTHER AND BABY. PROBLEM? WE HARDLY USE THEM.
FRAME ENCAPSULATED
IN SONIC-WELDED
ABS SHELL
DOMED LUGS HOLD
CUSHION IN PLACE
CUSHION FORMED BY
REACTION INJECTION MOULDING
STOOL FOR
MIDWIFE
ADJUSTABLEBACKREST NON-SL
IPHANDLEGRIPS
RETRACTA
BLECASTORSREMOVABLECUSHIONS
PULL-OUTSTOOL
COLLAR TO
ATTACH STRAP
PIVOTING SPOUT. PUSH
DOWN TO REVEAL
DE-BOSSED BRANDING
ON FRONT CAP. PAD PRINT ON BODY
LIFESYSTEMSWATER FILTRATION BOTTLE
SIDE ACTION IN MOULD TO
CREATE TAB ON CLASP
LIFESYSTEMS BRANDING
DE-BOSSED & POLISHED.
REST OF BOX MATTE
LIFESYSTEMSWATER PURIFICATION TAB BOX
Lifesystems were producing two hard cases for many years. Oneforchlorine,another forchlorinedioxide.Thecaseswerebulkyandunnecessarilycomplex.Myre-design isnowinproduction, likedforit’smodern appearance and ability to cater for both tablet types -reducingthecapitalexpenditureontoolingandallowingthecompanytobuymuchlargervolumeswithoneorder,alsoreducingunitcost.
CHLORINE DIOXIDE
ELASTICATED LASHINGS
FOR EXTRA STORAGE
ADJUSTABLE
BACKSYSTEM
ADJUSTABLE
BACK SYSTEM
UNIQUE LITTLELIFE
ANCHOR POINTGOOD STORAGE WITH STRETCH
POCKET ON SIDES AND
ZIP COMPARTMENT ON BACK
COUNCIL MAINTENANCE WORKERS PLANT THOUSANDS OF BULBS IN PUBLIC SPACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WHY DO THEY USE THE SAME BULB PLANTER AS MY DAD?
RUBBER
OVERMOULDED
HANDLE
CHARGING PORT
ON BACK
FEATUREDTRENDHUNTER
2012
Trendhunter.com | Featured Concept 2012
CAN PUBLIC SEATING BE MORE ENGAGING? CAN IT ADAPT OR CHANGETO SUIT THE NEEDS OF BOTH INVIDUALS AND GROUPS?
USE SOLAR ENERGY TO GENERATE
HEAT ON A COLD DAY AND SPRAY MIST
WHEN HOT
ENCOURAGE
SHARING SPACE
WITH WIFI
USERS BUILD THEIR OWN
ARRANGEMENT DEPENDING
ON THEIR NEEDS
MULTI-USE.
UPRIGHT = CHAIR
LAY FLAT = WORK POD
ORBIT SEAT PODS TO
ARRANGE IN DIFFERENT
COMBINATIONS
Sixpodsmovearoundaninneror outer ring and can eachrotate individually, creatinga framework that allows formany different arrangements.
Spin the pods toadjusttheheight.
Holesinbasepreventwatercollecting.Screw-stopmechmeansthepodscan’tbescrewedallthewayoffwhenspinningtoadjustheight.
VISUAL CONFLICT /INCOHESIVE RANGEI believe the current footwearoffering by Under Armour doesn’treflect the clean, uncluttered visualDNA that the brand championsin it’s apparel range. I set out toconceptualise a shoe that does.
DAB RADIOS. WHY DO SO MANY HAVE THE SCREEN AND CONTROLS FACING DIRECTLYFORWARDS WHEN WE ALL PUT THEM ON A SURFACE BELOW OUR EYELINE?
FRONT PANEL
PROJECTS UPWARDS
TO USER
CONTROLS ON
TOP FOR
BETTER ACCESS
FRONT PANEL
PROJECTS UPWARDS
TO USER
slant
WINNER
ShiftyDaniel Schofield Studio
NEWDESIGNBRITAINAWARD
2013
New Design Britain Awards 2013
