steven harris portfolio
DESCRIPTION
My product design portfolioTRANSCRIPT
8b Appach Rd, London, SW2 [email protected]
As a senior designer I have gained valuable experience using design to improve many aspects of a business. This has primarily involved product design and branding, but has also extended to improving design methodologies, project management, quality & customer care and increasing sales. I firmly believe that all businesses can benefit from good design and good design management. I love what I do and I want to keep designing new and exciting products.
EMPLOYMENT
TGOGC LtdSenior DesignerApril 2011 – Presentwww.tgogc.com
I was employed to redesign a complete new range of outdoor gym equipment to be manufactured in the UK. When I joined all products were being imported from China. Over the last two years I have managed a small in house design team and worked with several UK manufactuers to produce a range of 14 new products which are now being installed worldwide.During this time I have worked closely with adidas to develop a range of outdoor sports facilities called ‘adiZones’ as part of the London Olympic Legacy project.Recently I have developed a new range of cardio equipment that produces ‘People Power’. These products are already being sold in over 10 countries and have been nominateed for a ‘Green Hero’s’ award.My other responsibilties include all product, marketing and brand related activities within the company. The design and development of any new products, the website, company business cards and brochures.
Crown InternationalSenior DesignerJan 2006 – April 2011www.crown-international.co.uk
I designed and implemented several projects from initial brief and concept sketching through to manufacturing and then overseeing the installations. The VMC Pole project was the largest of these projects worth £1.2 million. This product went on to win serval industry awards. The ‘SmartPole’ Safety Camera was one of my first professional projects after I left university and is being sold worldwide. I implemented new design methodologies into a very traditional manufacturing firm to increase efficiency, quality
and marketability. This resulted in Crown exporting into six new countries, including America, Qatar and New Zealand. The new VMC Pole has also opened up a new motorway infrastructure market for Crown to further develop.Utilising well established good design practices to constantly improve processes, including the introduction of lean manufacturing techniques and the reduction of over engineering. This resulted in increased profitability as well as reduced lead times.I also redesign of the company logo, website and brochure. Producing all presentation, exhibition and advertising graphics.
Realise Design ConsultancyProduct Designer (freelance)Jan 2011 – April 2011www.realisedesign.co.ukRecruited to work every Friday to manage a variety of consumer focused design projects including an inverter for Aflatronics. Hyphen Design ConsultancyProduct Designer (freelance)Jan 2011 - April 2011www.hyphendesign.comWorked on a variety of consumer focused design projects. Helping them specifically with the technical considerations of certain products.
SKILLS
Programs:Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SolidWorks, Photoview 360, 3D Studio Max, ACAD Mechanical, Office Suite, ACAD Inventor, Rhino, V-ray, FlamingoDesign and Development:Excellent concept generation ability enabling fast and productive development of ideas. Very good quick form and technical detail exploration sketching, as well as further developed presentation style sketching skills and Photoshop rendering.
Project and People Management:Extremely competent with running project of any size.Experience managing people and working in groups.Well experienced in managing large and complex CAD models, including drawing, numbering, revisions and bills of materials.Good communicator working closely with the production team as well as managing junior design staff.ensuring brand values played a key role in the design of every project; project management, working to tight time constraints and meeting strict budgets; quality control and ensuring that design details are maintained.
Steven Harris_Industrial Designer
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Windrush Triathlon ClubMay 2013 – PresentI am on the commity at my local triathlon club and have been in charge of the new kit design. I only started triathlon last year, but am really enjoying it and really enjoying being part of my local club.
UWE Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) SchemeSept 2007 – July 2008PAL is an academic support scheme where second year students pass on their experience and knowledge of the course they have studied to new students. I held weekly classes to help students with a number of topics including; 2D and 3D design programs, general design process and concept advice, mathematics and engineering. www.uwe.ac.uk/pal
Grand Designs ExhibitionMy ‘People Power’ energy equipment was nominated for a ‘Green Hero’s’ award by Kevin McCloud. We exhibited all 4 design at the ‘Grand Designs’ exhibition in May.
Core77May 2007Article written about the ‘SmartPole’ speed camera design project.http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/speed_cameras_design_can_change_perception_6399.asp
EDUCATION
University of the West of England, BristolBSc Hons, Creative Product Design (2:1)2003-2006
Guildford County School1995-20022 A Levels: Mathematics, C, Design & Technology, B1 AS Level: Economics, C9 GCSEs: Mathematics, B, Physics, B, Biology, B, Chemistry, B, English C, C, Design & Technology, B, Physical Education, A, Art, B
INTERESTS
I am loving triathlon at the moment for both the fitness benefits and also how social it is. I am a massive music fan and enjoy exploring spitify for new music. I love exhibitions, especially design related. I also love trveling and some I have been lucky enough to experience through work, visiting Europe, Australia and Qatar.
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People PowerOutdoor gym equipment that turns ‘people power’ into useable electricity. You can charge your mobile devise, light up your local park or put the electricity back into the grid. They are pretty good at get getting you fit as well.
1. USB Console2. Cross Trainer3. Hand Bike4. Spinning Bike5. Recumbent Bike
Devise HolderPowder Coated Steel
LED Power DisplayWatts
User SignageBrushed Stainless Steel
Etched Finish
USB PortsFor Devise Charging
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WinnerHighways IndustryProduct of the Year
2010HighwaysMagazine
WinnerInnovation Award
2010CIHT*
WinnerHighways IndustryProduct of the Year
2010InterTraffic
As Senior Designer at Crown International I worked on the largest and most complex project I have undertaken so far in my career. As part of the planned M4 motorway upgrade scheme, the Welsh Assembly Government wanted improved access to motorway signs. My team and I produced a comprehensive brief, designed the product and modelled a finalised digital prototype within a three and a half month deadline. We designed a cantilevered pole to carry a variable message sign over the carriageway. What makes the VMC (verge mounted cantilevered) pole stand out in terms of innovation, is that it allows the sign to rotate round 90° and then lower onto the verge by the side of the road for safe maintenance.
*Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation
VMC PoleRotates and lowers motorway signs from over the road to the verge to be easily and safely maintained
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VMC Project Plan
Technical Drawing (ACAD Inventor) ACAD Inventor Model
VMC Pole
Initial M4 Install
Initial M4 Test
Initial Production
AlfatronicsA new case design for an AC to DC inverter for electronics firm Alfatronics on behalf of design consultancy Realise. The concealed rear heat sink and integrated fans enables this high power unit keep cool. The ‘A’ rear clip improved ease of installation as well as being on brand.
Solidworks Rendering
Sketch Development Pages
Alfatronics
Solidworks Exploded Assembly
Gym RangeThe complete outdoor gym range designed for ‘The Great Outdoor Gym Company’. All manufactured in the UK. There is something for everyone, from cross trainers to chest presses.
1. Hand Bike2. Step Up & Treadmill3. Recumbent Bike4. Fitness Bike5. Ski Machine6. Cross Trainer7. Oblique & Leg Press8. Chest Press & Seated Row9. Lat Pull Down & Shoulder Press10. Dips & Leg Raise11. Sit Up Bench12. Pull Up & Assisted Pull Up
Gym RangeI undertook a comprehensive user and customer research project before undertaking the design of the new range of TGOGC outdoor gym equipment.
This page shows a range of early concept ideas and mechanism considerations. Each concept was developed into a 3D Solidworks model, manufacturing technical drawings produced, and prototypes made and tested. These products are now in production.
Product Sketch Delopment
The project was undertaken to update the previous design. The brief was to improve vandal protection, the ease of operation and, if achievable, improve public perceptions.
The result is a clean, fully inclusive design that is smooth and easy to operate and importantly requires no maintenance. The softer aesthetic is far less aggressive than its predecessor.
All of the major camera vendors have opted for the new ‘SmartPole’ design and there are current over 200 in operation from Sussex to Qatar.
INTERNATIONAL
Project Process
The ‘SmartPole’ enables full ground level access to the camera system for safe set up and maintenance. The camera tray is lowered manually on linear rails aided by a counter-balance.
Smart Pole
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1. Product Overview
2. Lowering To Ground
3. Securing In Position
Technical Drawings Scaled Down Initial Prototype
ACAD Inventor Model and FEA Analysis
Smart Pole_DevelopmentRedesigning the safety camera was a unique project to have straight out of university. To understand what improvements were needed I approached experienced maintenance staff, motorists and councillors of the ‘Safety Camera Partnerships’. I produced a bespoke design for each of the five worldwide camera vendors.
Sketch Progression
INTERNATIONAL
24 Old Mill RoadPortishead
BristolBS20 7BX
tel +44(0)1275818008fax +44(0)1275818288email [email protected] www.crown-interational.co.uk
Registered Office: Precision House, Derby Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5HU: 2639945
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
24 Old Mill RoadPortisheadBristolBS20 7BX
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+44(0)1275818008+44(0)1275818288+44(0)7786138819joe.sapak@crown-interational.co.ukcrown-interational.co.uk
Joe SapakOperations Director INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
24 Old Mill RoadPortisheadBristolBS20 7BX
telfaxmobemailweb
+44(0)1275818008+44(0)1275818288+44(0)7786138819joe.sapak@crown-interational.co.ukcrown-interational.co.uk
Joe SapakOperations Director INTERNATIONAL
Above: Website Snap ShotsAbove Right: Letter HeadsRight: Business Cards
Crown_BrandingCrown International, formally Crown UK Ltd, was a traditional manufacturing firm with a dated brand identity. In 2007 I rebranded the company and redesigned all marketing material to emphasis the strengths in design and quality as well as their growing international reputation.
Brochure Sample Pages
Website Snap Shots Business Cards
Pure Offices Business ComplexS18 Kestrel Court, Harbour RdPortisheadBristolBS20 7AN
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+44(0)1275 390535+44(0)7786 138819joe.sapak@exclusivef1experiences.co.ukexclusivef1experiences.co.uk
Mr Joe SapakDirector
Exclusive F1_BrandingExclusive F1 sell Formula 1 race experience packages and employed me to redesign their brand identity and improve their website to make them stand out in an extremely competitive market. Due to their recent success they are now starting ‘exclusive ski’.
Business Cards
Brochure
Brochure
Georgie DelaneyCreative Director48.5 Peckham RyeLondonSE15 4JR
T:+44(0)207 450 4854M:+44(0)783 814 [email protected] Great Outdoor Gym Company Ltd
TGOGC_BrandingWhist working as Senior Designer at TGOGC I felt there needed to be a rethink of the way the brand was communicated. I redesigned the website, brochure and business cards to help communicate a more vibrant and coherent image of the company.
