CURRENT JOB:Freelance DesignerProduct DesignerAugust 2015 - NowI have been freelancing at Hasbro since graduating, and working on ‘inventor concepts’ to pitch companies, developing sketching, organisational, managerial and pitching skills.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: SolarBotanic:Lead Product Designer2014-2015 1 year project in Collaboration with Brunel UniversityDesign of a Solar and Wind harvesting Tree for SolarBotanic planned to launch in 9 months time. Research into current perceptions of renewable energy in the UK, design of a structure that bridges the gap between biomimicry and industrial street furniture. The design of a new solar cell that combats the financial burden of the project, creating a viable, socially acceptable wind and solar harvesting tree-like solution for a start-up fund-raising initial product line.

Hasbro:Games Product Designer 2013-2014 1 year placementWorking on Monopoly, Scrabble, Game of Life, Bop-it, PAY DAY, Pictureka and more...

After 7 months I was given responsibility managing 7 products in the 2015 product line. Tasks included: game ideation, game mechanics, prototyping mock-ups, games testing, concept presentations to Rhode Island team, product sign-off. Attended numerous trade fairs such as Spiel, Essen. Worked on the following products from concept to shelf:Scrabble Junior (USA only) - Lead DesignerGame of life Junior - Lead DesignerGame of Life Despicable me - working with Universal on design decisions

Successfully pitched a concept of mine for further development to the StarWars team through the senior design team and heads of the company.

The Glynde Place Dance Studio:2008-2010Dance studio receptionist and Shop Assistant, and Supply Dance Teacher

Temporary Work:2010-2012 (Gap-year onwards)Roles:Receptionist, Data entry , Waitress/Silver service, Steward

Companies: Highways Agency, Hidden Hearing, Tesco Clubcard, numerous hotels and wedding venues, Toovey’s Auctioneers, Wisley RHS Gardens, Digital Paper......

Work Experience:September 2007 (1 week)

Satherley Design (Felbridge, UK)Overlooking: Prisoner tags, Drobo, Medtronic, Servomex and Blue-Arc products

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE + TRAINING:SolidworksAdobe Design Suite CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator...)Microsoft OfficeWebsite Design Tools: HTML5, CSS5, Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash3D Printing: Object 3D Printer + Makerbot

EDUCATION:2011-2015

Brunel University LondonIndustrial Design and Technology with Professional Practice (BA) 2:1

Modules Studied:Level 3:Human FactorsEnvironmentally Sustainable DesignInnovation ManagementMajor Project - Solar and Wind Harvesting Tree for SolarBotanicContextual Design

Placement Year A+ (120/240 credits)

Level 2:Design Process, Systems Design, Website Design (HTML + CSS), Electronics with C programming, Design for ManufactureLevel 1:Graphics, Design Process, Electronics, Mechanics, Product Analysis, Workshop Practice, Materials Science

2008-2010 The College of Richard Collyer Horsham, West Sussex

A Level: Product Graphic Design AGeography BFrench BDance AAS Levels: Mathematics , Critical Thinking

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ELISE HOUNSLOW

DESIGN AWARDS: BPMA Design Award 20134th prize for Squeezy Soap Dispenser design

EXTRA INFORMATION: Driving LicenceI hold a Full British Driving Licence and have my own car.

First AidI have first aid knowledge. St John’s Ambulance trained.

LANGUAGES:French: A level (Regular Practitioner)German: GCSE

Other CAD: Corel draw Keyshot Some experience with AutoCAD + Rhino

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VOLUNTARY WORK:September 2015 Inventors Workshop - Toy Hackfest (Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire)Runner up for Teen/Adult game design - ‘Vinyl Jeopardy’

2015 Design Article PublishedArticle on the online design tools that can help with our design process. Giving insight to new designers. Selected and Published in ‘Le Nurb’ and ‘Snapshots’ magazines at Brunel.

2015 24 Hour Design challenge (Brunel University London)Working in a small team to design toys for toddlers in 2025 for Early Learning Centre (ELC).

December 2013 Hillingdon Play AssociationWinter Wonderland Designer and Creator - Hasbro Global Day of Joy

2011-2013 Brunel Dance Club Executive Member (help to run the club and shows)Jazz dance Rep. and Ballet Rep.

2011 Gap Year Travelling Save the Bandicoots Day Project (Melbourne, AUSTRALIA)

2008 The Glynde Place Dance Studio websiteWebsite Designer - http://www.glyndeplacedancestudio.co.uk

RECENT PROJECTS: Game of Life Despicable me

HasbroWorked on this project from concept to Universal handover. I worked on this project alone from concept to Universal handover. I designed a game mechanic of ‘mini spinners’ which allowthe direction of play to be randomised, which fitted perfectly with the crazy nature of minions. Gained experience of working in collaboration with Universal on huge licences.

Squeezy Soap Dispenser

BPMA Design Awards 2013 I was awarded 4th place out of hundreds of entrants for the ‘innovative promotional product‘ I designed from the adaptation of a soap dispenser I had previously designed. Lowering the cost through size and material selection and simplification of parts allowed it to be sold as a promotional product. I exhibited the product at marketing week live securing potential investors for a future Kickstarter campaign.

Shower Safety Octo-harness

Human Factors - Brunel University LondonLooking into bathtime safety for toddlers and babies I decided to explore the user experience for families without a bath in their homes (an increasing occurrence). From user research it was found that many parents shower with their child due to ease of supporting the child in the shower, which is essential to the child’s safety; this prevents the parent and child playtime interaction time that is achieved with the bathtime routine. Octo-harness allows for the fun and parent-child engagement to be brought back into the showertime routine whilst keeping them safe. Looking into standards and child safety.

Monopoly Venture

Contextual Design Project - Brunel University LondonFrom studying Monopoly as a brand we re-positioned it 10 years into the future. Monopoly Venture allows for outdoor family bonding and cherishing those memories stored in a night-light-picture-frame. In 2025 as cities become more compact, likewise of accommodation, the adventurous nature of the children and bonding in families, especially split families and hybrid families, will become more difficult, Monopoly Venture helps to re-unite these families.

“No design works unless it embodies ideas that are held common by the people for whom the object is intended.” - Adrian Forty

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ELISE HOUNSLOWINTERESTS: DanceMember of Brunel Dance Club Executive for 2 years, helping to run the club, teaching classes and organising shows.

I have completed all the major examinations in Tap, Intermediate Foundation Ballet and Intermediate Modern Dance. Other styles studied include, Jazz, Contemporary and Salsa.

WaterskiingRegular monoskiier and wakeboarder in the summer months.

General health and fitnessActive gym member: swimming, Zumba, Yoga. I strongly believe that good fitness levels cause for a more positive attitude and better energy levels.

PaintingPaint and sketch in free time, especially watercolour. I attend life-drawing classes in Brighton.

Saxophone and SingingBeen a part of several orchestral bands including the Brunel Film Orchestra.

Musicals and TheatreRegular visitor to the theatre and musicals. I support several friends in shows and concerts.

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Toy Design Principle Pyramid - By Elise Hounslow

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