A little about me.

Hi, I'm Ben, an Industrial Designer passionate about creating products that are functional, refined, and built for real-world use.

My approach combines user-focused thinking with a strong understanding of manufacturing and product development, allowing me to take ideas from concept through to production with clarity and purpose. I enjoy simplifying complexity, refining details, and developing products that feel intuitive from the first interaction.

For me, great design isn't just about how something looks, it's about how naturally it fits into people's lives.

Skills
CAD Modelling Mechanical Drafting Technical Drawings Large Assembly Design Design for Manufacturability Tolerance Analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Technical Illustrations Rendering Instruction Manuals & User Guides IP Documentation
Toolkit
Solidworks Autodesk Inventor Rhino Catia Composer Solidworks Visualize Keyshot Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Canva Figma FigJam Miro
Experience
Steadyrack — Industrial Designer
Feb 2024 – Current
  • Preparing 3D CAD models, detailed technical drawings, and specifications for assemblies and components based on manufacturing requirements, enabling efficient production and meeting key production goals.
  • Ensuring that components are designed with tooling requirements in mind, optimising manufacturing efficiency and a reduction in assembly time.
  • Documenting the assembly and disassembly of prototype products to verify product functionality, improving the overall performance and refining product details.
  • Estimating material costs and quantities for projects, ensuring that designs align with both mechanical specifications and production cost constraints outlined in the initial brief.
  • Conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on components to evaluate product performance and identify potential weaknesses before moving to production, helping to support design decisions and improving quality assurance.
  • Performing in-field testing of products to analyse performance, identify weaknesses, and support design improvements for later product revisions.
Enerlytica — UX Designer, Freelance
Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
  • Led a comprehensive company-wide rebranding initiative that included a full redesign of the company website and the creation of digital assets, resulting in improved user engagement, increased conversion rates, and a cohesive brand identity that effectively guided users toward the company's desired goals.
Claydon Drills — Product / Industrial Design Engineer
Jun 2018 – Dec 2021
  • Played a key role in the development of new products from concept to production, leading projects through all stages from initial design to final manufacturing, while ensuring that each phase met key goals and quality checks.
  • Created and maintained detailed technical drawings and 3D CAD models, translating engineering concepts into detailed specifications for both internal teams and external manufacturers, ensuring seamless communication and implementation.
  • Produced technical documentation, including engineering drawings, instruction manuals, and user guides, to support end-users and streamline product integration, improving both customer satisfaction and usability.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including agronomists, production specialists, and quality control, to refine designs, improve yields, and ensure consistent manufacturability across all product lines.
  • Provided hands-on support during the initial prototype builds and product testing, working to resolve design and manufacturing issues early on, ensuring a smoother transition from prototype to full-scale production.
AYD — Product Designer, Internship
Sept 2015 – Dec 2015
  • Led an initiative focused on durability testing, analysing prototype products to pinpoint design flaws affecting structural integrity and user safety. Generated a report based on durability findings, presenting the required changes before product launch.
  • Implemented structural changes, improving found flaws in the prototypes to successfully meet safety regulations, resulting in 6 new products being brought to market.
Inigo Jones — Product Designer, Internship
Jan 2015 – Apr 2015
  • Generated bespoke designs for merchandise and exclusive products for new and existing clients.
  • Created a trophy for the 2015 National Tourism Award, combining local materials and modern aesthetics, earning an endorsement from the Welsh Government.
Urban Picnic — Product Designer, Internship
Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
  • Led bi-weekly design consultations and meetings with external clients, resulting in the successful application of design solutions.
  • Worked with pre-existing design systems for seamless integration across marketing materials, contributing to a unified brand identity.
  • Designed apps and web pages meeting branding guidelines, resulting in an enhanced user experience, reinforced brand image, and an increase in engagement metrics.
Education
University of Bangor — MA. Business & Marketing
Sept 2016 – Sept 2017
Merit
University of Bangor — BSc. Product Design
Sept 2013 – Jul 2016
First Class (Honours)
Further
Google Training — UX Design Professional Certificate
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
Sairee Cottage Diving — PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Internship
Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

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