WORK
Research Associate Helen Hamlyn Centre London, UK — 2007-2008
Chief investigator on a well received research project at the Royal College of Art. The project investigated how emerging technologies could be used to improve the wayfinding experience of visually impaired people. The series of devices and information architecture that resulted from this research have implications that could improve how we all interact with information.
The study was sponsored by the Audi Design Foundation.
Industrial Design Intern Panasonic Osaka, Japan — 2006
Worked as a designer in the Information Equipment and Wiring Devices design group.
Produced an integrated, home automation control system and outlined a series of interaction scenarios, using the product line which this group has developed.
The design greatly simplified the complexity of the previous arrangement and employed many innovations that has informed Panasonic’s future direction for this product.
Product Developer DIY Kyoto London, UK — 2006-2007
Device fabricator and prototype developer for this manufacturer of environment-awareness products. Developed interactive behaviours for Wattson, their successful energy monitoring device.
Design Intern MIT Media Lab Europe Dublin, Ireland — 2004
Worked with the Common Sense group. Involved in the design and production of an interactive public installation that facilitates the exchange of social information. Had a wide range of duties including, electronic circuit and PCB design and the development of a mobile Bluetooth application.
Freelance and other project work
Nokia - Olympus (KeyMed) - Design Stream
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
Visiting tutor RCA Industrial Design Engineering
Visiting lecturer CSM Industrial Design
EDUCATION
Royal College of Art, London, UK — MA Industrial Design Engineering 2007
Imperial College, London, UK — DIC Mechanical Engineering 2007
University College Dublin, Ireland — B.Eng. 1st Hons Electronic Engineering 2004
SKILLS
High Level of project management, production and presentation skills. Competent throughout the design process with practical experience in field research and user testing. A very high level of technical and innovation awareness supported by a thorough understanding of the design industry and its history. Motivated to achieve perfection in the production of prototypes and models. Electronic circuit design, Audio DSP, all types of rapid prototyping.
Experienced user of most commonly used design software, including Rhino, Solidworks, MaxMsp, Processing, C++, Java, Flash, Adobe CS, etc. A clear communicator who has completed the Senior Advanced Level in Speech and Drama (1st Hons, Leinster School of Music).
AWARDS
Finalist in the INDEX : AWARDS 2009
Winner of a Society of Environmental Graphic Design Merit award, 2009
Recipient of the Audi Design Foundation’s research fund, 2007
Finalist of the InnovationRCA Selected Works 2007
Winner of the Dyson RCA Centenary Scholarship 2006
REFEREES
Available on request