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4+ years experience
Originally from an automotive and product background, but have been mainly footwear focused for the last two years.

I am interested in design of a very technical nature and look to find novel applications for materials both new and old, appreciating qualities that give a greater purpose or appeal. I enjoy the challenge of bringing a concept to life - to consider the user and what is being asked of me by the company or brand and create solutions from the technical to purely aesthetic.

I have worked in teams to bring projects from initial idea to manufacture, with both hard products and footwear. I always make an effort to learn the processes involved so I can keep them in mind when starting a new project of the same nature.

I have also designed, produced and managed office environment installations that have been successfully implemented. This has developed my project management and communication skills through dealing with external contractors, strict deadlines and budgetary requirements.

EDUCATION
Coventry University -
1st Bachelor of Arts + Honours
Automotive Design & Professional Enhancement

University of the Creative Arts -
Merit
Btec Foundation Art & Design


DISCIPLINES
Sketching
Sketch Modelling
Photoshop
Illustrator
Rhino
AliasStudio
Maxwell Light Simulator
Good Sense of Humour


CONTACT
chriswoollettdesign@gmail.com
(+44) 0 788 769 7718 Read Less

Product & Footwear Designer
Pentland Brands
April 2011 – Present (10 months) London, United Kingdom
- Footwear & product design for Pentland Brands
- Interior & office environment design for Pentland

Freelance 3D Visualisations
Skew Studio
September 2010 – October 2010 (2 months) London, United Kingdom
3D productions for a popular, televised game show for program pitches in Russia, America and Europe

Freelance Product Designer
LEGO
September 2008 – 2009 (1 year) Billund, Denmark
(Freelance - 9 months in total)
Creative Designer for Lego Bionicle
From initial idea, to concept through to production
- Imaginative design to engage with a large age group from five years to early teens.
- Comprehensive knowledge of plastics and molds to implement component design.
- End user and quality testing to ensure the high standards of LEGO are maintained.

Freelance 3D Visualisations
Trader Media Group
August 2008 – 2009 (1 year)
Static 3D visualisations of their trademark robot for use in Trader Media magazines. Read Less

New Balance + counterkicks.com
Short-listed 5th
To design the next iconic New Balance sprint spike.

http://counterkicks.com/2010/12/08/new-balance-x-counterkicks-design-competition-the-winner-is/

PEAK + counterkicks.com
Short-listed 5th

When the Lights are Off
Design basketball shoes that are not only structurally-innovative and visually appealing, but will be inspired by the notion of "When the lights are off" emphasizing what elite athlete's do to better themselves in their own time.

http://counterkicks.com/2012/04/15/counterkicks-design-competition-top-10-peak-basketball-shoe-concepts-and-the-winner-is/7/

designboom.com & Macef
Beyond Silver
For functional and prestigious silverware with a new twist.
innovative, must-have, high-value home accessories, tableware, utensils - made of silver.

Herman Miller @ Milan Furniture Fair
University Entry
Teleworking - Home & Office Read Less