Stephen Ian Rawson, Product Designer in Nottingham, United Kingdom

About

My name is Stephen Ian Rawson, I am an aspiring designer with strong passion for designing and making products which challenge conformity and engage the user but also with strong roots in the world of the craftsman. After a year in industry with Lazerian I have developed an excitement for experimentation with different materials and processes but also a keen eye for the quality of a well-crafted product. In-turn this has given me a real appreciation for the way products are designed developed and manufactured and something that I can bring forward into my own work.

Education

BA (Hons) Product Design

Nottingham Trent University

2012 - Currently Enrolled

Currently a final year student at Nottingham Trent University Achieved a 2.1 for both my first and second year at University. Completed a year in industry with Lazerian in Manchester. Currently in my final term having completed: Minor Project, involved designing a Wood Splitting Axe and achieved a 1st for this project. Dissertation, titled: 'How important is craftsmanship in the modern world and should we seek to preserve the skills in the future?' Presently designing a storable piece of Garden Seating for Major Project.

Experience

Service Crew Member

Wm Eyre & Sons

Jun 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Till operation and customer service.
Bar and Waiting Staff

Travellers Rest

Apr 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Bar and Waiting duties along with additional responsibilities such as cashing and locking up.
Coffee Shop Worker

Baytree Coffee Shop

May 2010 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Kitchen and front of house duties.
Design Intern

Lazerian

Manchester, United Kingdom

Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 (11 months)

The placement involved shadowing Liam Hopkins the only designer-maker within the organisation with everyday tasks within the business in addition to projects for both commercial clients and the company’s product range. The Internship was very manufacturing based, however it involved other elements such as CAD, meetings with clients and everyday office tasks.
Design Intern

REthinkthings.co.uk

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

My work Placement was carried out from the 15th to the 22nd of June 2011 where I accompanied Ilsa Parry Design Consultant, with some of her current projects. During the week I assisted with writing a report, CAD work and materials research for one of her developing products.

Awards

01/11/2012 - Short-listed for TOMY Toys Packaging Competition

Involved designing packaging for the new range of toys called 'Big City'. Short-listed to the last 10 from over 100 entries.

01/11/2011 - Lady Manners School The Governors' Prize For Ceramics

Awarded to the student who displayed the most effort and passion for the subject throughout the course .

01/08/2011 - Lady Manners School Sir David Huddie Prize for Design and Technology

Awarded for outstanding effort throughout the course of the year Level 2 Award in

01/11/2010 - Pool Lifeguarding Supervision and Rescue

Completed a 1 week course awarded for succeeding in all modules of course

01/07/2009 - Hope Valley College Governor's Cup for Outstanding Progress

Awarded for hard work over 5 years and for exceeding the target grades set Hope Valley College

01/07/2009 - Peter Thompson Trophy Technology

Awarded for the student who showed the most effort towards the subject during the year

Skills

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