About
I am a passionate designer with a keen eye for detail and a love for all things design. With 6 years of experience in the industry, I have had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from art-orientated projects to structured client-orientated design projects, personally and collaboratively. My goal is to create innovative and visually stunning designs that meet clients’ objectives, evoke emotion, and engage the audience.
I believe that design has the power to transform the world. I am constantly inspired by the intersection of art and functionality, and I strive to create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also purposeful and user-centric. I am a firm believer in the importance of research and understanding the target audience, as it allows me to tailor my designs to their needs and aspirations.
When it comes to approaching design projects, I believe in a collaborative and iterative process. I enjoy working closely with clients, understanding their goals and aspirations, and translating them into visually compelling designs. Throughout the project, I prioritize effective communication and feedback to ensure that the final result aligns with the client's vision and exceeds their expectations.
Areas of Expertise:
- Concept Development
- Research & Development
- Sketching
- 3D Modeling (CAD)
- Prototyping
- Basic Electronics & Coding
- Mould Design
- Digital Rendering
- Brand Design & Development
- Technical/Manufacturing Drawings
Experience
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Product & Graphic Designer, Project Management, Manufacturing
Mouth2Mouth Events · Full-time
Aug 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 4 mos
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
Co-Founder.
- Event Planning
- Problem solving
- Designing graphic advertisements
- Designing Environments (Stages, Layouts, Flow)
- Designing and manufacturing of Products, including: lights, stages,
props, interactive art
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Industrial Designer & Manufacturing Specialist
Maiden Voyage Industries · Full-time
Sep 2021 –
May 2023
1 yrs 8 mos
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
Boat Design and Manufacture Company.
My Roles:
- Designing:
- Design Thinking and Problem Solving
- Streamlining existing designs - 3D CAD Modeling
- Designing new parts - 3D CAD Modeling
- Designing plugs to create molds
- Designing of wooden plugs - 3D CAD Modeling
- Creating CNC cutting paths
- 3D Rendering
- Designing and updating Website via Wix tool
- Social Media content
- Photographs (Capturing and editing)
- Videos (Filming and editing)
- Manufacturing:
- Operating CNC Machine
- Construction of Plugs
- Spray Painting Quick Sand Primers, 2K Paint, Gelcoat
- Electrical Planning and Installation
- Plumbing
- Assembling of bolt mounted parts
- Fitting of all components (Rod holders, taps, drains, aluminium frames,
electronics, steering, motors, etc)
- Creation of Jigs and templates to assist assembling process with
utmost accuracy
- CNC cutting and installation of non-skid material
- All additional high accuracy skilled tasks
- Project Management
- Short and long term planning of operations
- Goal Setting
- Assigning tasks to workers
- Problem solving
- Creating clear understanding of tasks that need to be preformed
- Leading tasks
- Supervising workers
- Communicating with workers and directing them set goals
- Quality control of all work done
- Assembly line structuring for most efficient output
- Tracking material usage and assuring material availability
- Keeping track of workers time sheets
Additional Project Management:
- Managing Social Media
- Planning content
- Creating engagement
- Marketing
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Product Designer, Project Manager
KidaCat · Full-time
Jan 2020 –
Jan 2022
2 yrs
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
- Client visits and consultations
- Sketching
- 3D CAD Modelling
- 3D Rendering
- Quotations
- Material Ordering
- Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Quality Control
Education
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Cape Pinunsula Universaty of Technology
Btech in Industrial Design, Industrial Design
2016 – 2020