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Andrew Hodgson

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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    Diverse experience in the development, integration, and normalisation of disruptive products and technology.

    Dedicated to sustainable design and the deployment of Circular Economy thinking within the product life-cycle.

    A hands-on industrial designer with an interest in truly beneficial innovation and a keen eye for aesthetics.

    Seeking a position that would allow me to apply my design and project management experience; and my academic knowledge to help develop innovative products with longevity.

  • Education
    • MRes Product Design and the Circular Economy
      LSBU
      2016 - 2018
    • BSc (Hons) Product Design
      LSBU
      2011 - 2015
  • Experience
    • Freelance Design Consultant
      NA
      London, United Kingdom
      2016 - Present (7 years)
      Services include:

      Product Design
      Design for Manufacture
      Concept Generation and Development
      Rapid Prototyping
      Detail and Assembly Drawings
      Materials Selection
      Photorealistic Rendering
      Life-Cycle Analysis

      Projects include:

      Smart jewellery for a private client
      Electric watercraft components for a British Company
      A portable solar power system for SELCE and LSBU
      A security bracelet for a London based luxury brand
      A children’s vehicle for a British Automotive Company
      Garden Furniture for a private client
      Lighting design for a London based company
    • Innovation and Supply Chain Manager
      DriveDaddy Ltd
      London, United Kingdom
      Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 10 months)
      Responsibilities included:

      Development and implementation of work packages for both the core team and external partners Reviewing of team deliverables
      Future product and market identification
      In-house manufacturing set-up
      Supply chain development and management
      Liaising with manufacturers in UK, Europe and China
      Component procurement and testing
      Mitigation of supply and manufacturing issues
      Development of integration packages to ensure product take-up
    • Design Engineer - Multiple Brands
      DriveDaddy Ltd
      London, United Kingdom
      Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 2 months)
      Responsibilities included:

      The coordination of the design team consisting of two product designers and two engineers
      Development of the RolleyHarbour product line
      Development of two Last-Mile Electric Vehicles aimed at the Courier industry from initial sketches through to working prototype
      Further redesign of key components of the RolleyGolf for Die-Cast and Injection Moulding
    • Design Engineer - RolleyGolf
      DriveDaddy Ltd
      London, United Kingdom
      Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 4 months)
      Responsibilities included:

      Redesign of the full chassis of the RolleyGolf comprising of 110 individual components moving from a Welded Fabrication Process to CNC machined versions allowing for greater manufacturing capacities
      Full redesign of key components for improved strength, weight and functionality, most notably the steering mechanism
      Redesign of key components to improve ergonomics and user experience
      Creating additional features for the product rage, including but not limited to: a 4G enabled Hub attachment for enhanced connectivity, Secure storage system for Club Fleets, an extended handle system for taller users
      Concept creation, prototype development and testing of new components
      Website design / Marketing material design / Rendering
  • Awards

    Alexander Rose 2015 - Garden furniture design - 2nd Place

    DFS 2016 - Design a sofa for contemporary urban living - 1st Place

    Delight in Light 2015 - Lighting design - Runner up

    Alexander Rose 2016 - Garden furniture design - Runner up

    BBC Radio 4 2012 - Design a Radio - Runner up

    Japan Tobacco International 2014 - Design a product to help integrate smokers into society - Runner up

  • Industries
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Garden, Yard & Garage
    • Residential Furniture
    • Transportation
  • Skills
    • CAD Design
    • Design Management
    • Product Design
    • Project Management
    • SolidWorks
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    @AndrewHodgson, member since 2013
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