Curriculum Vitae

Personality profile

My main area of interest is in product design, particularly homewares, lighting and furniture but I am also concerned in how graphics are implicated in products and interiors. I feel passionate that design comes hand in hand with functionality as well as aesthetic value. I like experimentation and exploring selected art and design theories to develop my own ideas and practical work. Objects, graphics and materials that I collect inspire me in my work and I enjoy researching for ideas and concepts to reach their full potential.

I enjoy studying Design at Goldsmiths because of the devotion shown on the course to the cultural influences on design and the wide mix of skills to be learnt and opportunities to be taken. I chose this course because of its multi-disciplinary context and feel it will train me to consider every aspect of a product and its user. I wish to further this with industry experience.

Skills profile

I consider myself more 3D based with tendencies towards craft design (as I took on extra work during my A-levels in life drawing, photography and ceramics.)
I have skills in 3D making, textiles, image and graphics from the 1st year of degree.
I am currently doing workshops in graphics, electronics and manufacturing.
I am also taking time to improve my CAD/CAM skills outside of course time.

I am looking forward to gaining knowledge and improving my skills in my placement term.

Education

Currently studying Design BA (Hons) at Goldsmiths College, University of London
A-level’s 3; Art and Design (A grade), English Literature, General Studies and AS Biology
GCSE’s 11; all above C grade including A’s in Art and Design, Graphic Products and R.E.

Experience

Part time work – Monsoon Accessorize for two years

Have returned for Christmas and Summer holidays.
Developed skills in a work environment of commitment, indepence and time-planning,
Also gave an insight into high street design and how that part of the industry works.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Bronze, Silver and Gold

I value this as a great achievement and have developed an enjoyment of hiking and camping.
Required determination, a lot of self-motivation and organisation through volunteer work and other activites.
During Gold award I became a Young Award Leader.
I feel the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award shows my ability to work as a team as well as a personal commitment.

Referees

Jennifer Gabrys – Year 2 Co-ordinator, Design BA, Goldsmiths College, New Cross, London SE14 6NW – 020 7919 7171

Mr A. Silverwood – 6th Form Tutor, Walton High School, The Rise, Walton on the Hill, Stafford ST17 0LJ – 01785 356300