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Design CV of Alistair RuffTRANSCRIPT
who am i?
I am a creative designer, specialising in design research, concept generation, prototyping and user-testing for health and wellbeing products. I am comfortable in both a design studio and workshop, able to adapt and learn new skills.
Some Highlights from the last 12 months
My current average week-day
Home
Design
AdminEating
Cycling
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Cycled Londonto Paris
Dressed up as Aladdin
Learned (some) Banjo
Fishguard to Cardiff
Falmouth to Exeter Saw the Olympic Torch Relay
Ran a HalfMarathon
Christmas Dinner for 150
Giving eye drop users confidence and independence through an approachable,
desirable and functional product
Sept 2011 June 2013Dec 2011 Jan 2013
“57% of patients have difficulty with eye drops”
Project 1: Eye drop aid
Most Common problems1. Directing the bottle
2. Squeezing the bottle3. Identifying the bottle
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1990,74,477-480
Eye Drop aid: Prototyping steps & Testing
skills
Studio:Concept GenerationHand drawingTime managementTeam-workingCommunicationPresenting workUCD ResearchInterpersonal skills
Graphic LayoutsBrandingDesign theoryAble to fail and learnConstructive criticism(giving and taking)Hitting DeadlinesHigh pressure work
2D:IllustratorInDesignPhotoshopAcrobat ProFlash CatalystMS OfficeBamboo tablet
Laser CutterCNC router (2D)3 axis CNC millingCard prototypes
Casting & mouldingRapid PrototypingHand tools*Standard workshop**
Making:
3D:3DS MaxInventorGoogle SketchupDassault 3DviaBlenderBasic Rhinoceros
Web:WordpressCargo CollectiveMoonfruitBasic HTML/CSSSocial MediaBlogging
* Router, Jigsaw, hand drills etc.**Band saw, pillar drill, band sander,
wood lathe, linisher etc.
past workDesign Specific:
June 2008: CTS - Set Design5 day experience of international set design production. Working on live projects and completely assigned painting and building projects.
August - Sept 2013: Eco Design Centre - Intern5 week project working with contract furniture designers making recommendations on adopting User-centred design approaches to drive eco-innovation during technology changes.
November 2012 - present: Freelance DesignerProviding various design services including CAD for Environmental Impact photos, corporate presentation graphics, branding & logo design services and working alongside Architects practice to design and deliver outdoor sensory environments for special needs school.
June 2006: B3 Burgess Architects3 day experience completing set project work within an active and award winning practice. Using AutoCAD and Sketchup software.
Designing Better PPE - Prototyping & Sketches
“The Primary Reason for Non-Compliance
[with PPE] is Discomfort (62%)”National Safety Council 2007
“PPE is such a pain, there is so much ground to cover in improving it. I don’t even know where I would start”
Mark Squire (Technical instructor)
Project 2: Better PPE
Other work experience:
April 2011 - June 2013: Student MentorProviding support and information to new students, organising and facilitating events. Continued into position of greater responsibility at University’s request.
March - Sept 2010: Next - Tailoring specialistCustomer service focused, providing first class fitting and sales service. Hitting targets and multitasking led to department winning award.
Jan - Feb 2010: Cardiff High School - Examinations assistantDealing with confidential information, ensuring correct paperwork was present at all exams, invigilating and overseeing collation of papers.
Aug - Dec 2009: Hebron International School - International GuestVoluntary post in South India, teaching assistant in Physical Education and DT. Dorm support, acting as older brother to 12-13 year old boys.
past work
“There is no provision for anaerobic sports monitoring, eliminating bulky sensors that inhibit
movement for gymnasts.”(Aimee Sargent - Competitive trampolinist)
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Project 3: Gymnast Monitoring device
education
Sept 2010 - June 2013: Falmouth University BA (hons) 3D Design: 1st Class
Degree focused on sustainability and user centred work, I have developed a great interest in user-centred design thinking, specifically regarding health care.
Other responsibilites:- Course academic representative- Design department academic representative- Design department representative to SU- President of Christian Union- Voluntary Trustee of Students Union
2002 - 2008: Cardiff High School
A Levels: History - A English - B Art - AAS Level: P.E. - A
12 GCSE’s (6A*s, 5As & 1B)
The Future of Cooking in a world of depleted resources?
Focused on creating a circular environment for resources in the home.
Project 4: Future Cooking
