Michael Watts

Worked within Research Design and Development at Dyson as a Design Engineer after being promoted from Graduate Design Engineer, helping to produce the latest evolution of products. Working within teams to meet technical specifications, costs and time requirements to produce products. Using innovative problem solving skills, brainstorms and research to help support new concepts. Communicating between RDD and Global resources to insure effective output. Taking part in design reviews with Design Managers and senior staff.

Junior Designer assisting in the design and fabrication of bespoke products, props for theatre and furniture. This worked ranged from model making using traditional techniques and craftsmanship, to computer designing for either rendering, 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining. Projects included awards for a national talent competition, custom-made tables for bars and hotel reception areas, scenery and props for the ‘Shrek’ musical taking place in the West End and a large 3D representation of the new ‘UEFA Champions League 2011’ logo amongst many others.

Business Development Designer and Design Engineer working with Drive Daddy Ltd to produce a go-to-market prototype built and designed according to customer demand. This involved sketch work, CAD, producing technical drawings, fabricating using appropriate materials, testing and further development. This prototype has gone into production and is manufactured in the UK.