nick chubb industrial design portfolio

nickchubbindustrial design portfolio

07930 856 096 nickchubb@outlook.com @nick_chubb 20, W13 0TF

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,DE451GTpeter.smith@mamasandpapas.com david@thesource-uk.net014844382000 01629815600

INTERESTS

ICE HOCKEY FILM SELF IMPROVEMENT TABLE TENNIS MANDARIN CARD MAGIC WORLD TRAVEL

Armadillo Flip

iCandyStrawberry

BabyjoggerCityVersa

BabystyleOyster

Mamas & PapasArmadilloFlip

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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

nickchubb

07930 856 096 nickchubb@outlook.com @nick_chubb 20, W13 0TF