Liam Robert Burns

Designing a variety of consumer products across a broad range of sectors, with a focus on Beverage & Fluid Dispensing Systems: vending equipment and technologies. Working within the Development Department as a Lead Designer, responsible for overall design, construction, component/material choices and manufacturing processes for prototyping, leading to batch/mass production. Managing projects with direct client communication from first prototype through to production, liaising with manufacturers; domestic & internationally.

Collaborating closely with the Concept Department on styling direction and supporting aesthetical challenges, along with identifying, researching and presenting new ideas. Proficient in PTC Creo and presentation software; Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite alongside 'office' software. Prime understanding of the design process and knowledge of manufacturing techniques: injection moulding, thermoforming, extrusion design, sheet metal and machining processes.

Designed and developed new play equipment and outdoor furniture, directly Influenced by in-house fabrication processes. Planned playground equipment layouts which complied fully with ISO safety standards and supplied all 2D installation documents. Responsible for database management (PTC Pro/ENGINEER), production and release of engineering drawings for components & assemblies. Produced visualisation material for client presentations using Autodesk 3ds Max and Photoshop.