Ana Claudia Sanches Marques Vasconcelos

Ceramic and Product Designer

London, United Kingdom

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Born in Brazil, grew up in Brazil. Lived in Germany for a year and fell in love with it. The language, the country, the people and specially the design. Somehow I've ended up here, in London!

I've worked with interior, product and furniture design through my degree in Industrial Design,. Then moved on to London to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and did another Degree, this time in Ceramic Design. The deep knowledge in ceramics combined with my past experiences in product design has given me some valuable skills. Along with extensive material knowledge in different contexts, I also have the ability to adapt quickly in different fields.

Passionate about design, I want to dig deeper in this world. To discover the world and to be discovered.
Education
- BA Ceramic Design
  
  Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design - University of the Arts London
  
  2011 - 2014
- BA Industrial Deisgn
  
  Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
  
  2006 - 2010
Experience
- Product Designer and Project Manager
  
  Bespoke Barware
  
  Sep 2018 - Present (2 years 6 months)
  
  Responsible for all product development, I collaborate with the directors and manage projects through the wood and ceramic workshops. I am also the designer of any bespoke projects, from concept development and detailing through to procuring and completion. I liaise with clients on a daily basis, these include beverage brands, high end bars, hotels, restaurants and drinks industry consultants.
- Office Operations Manager
  
  Paul Vick Architects
  
  London, United Kingdom
  
  May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Responsible for the smooth running of the office, all social media and communication, including graphics for website, newsletters and other materials.
- Freelancer Product Designer and Studio Assistant
  
  Freelance
  
  Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 (4 years 6 months)
  
  Working with several studios assisting in the production of ceramic products and also display windows.
  At the same time, I've been working on personal projects, exposing in fairs and selling to close clients.
- Visitor Services Assistant
  
  National Portrait Gallery
  
  London, United Kingdom
  
  Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Responsible for engaging with visitors, assisting within both the public and private events programme, greeting and assisting school groups, liaising with duty managers and security throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of the gallery and ensuring the safety and security of the both the collection and temporary exhibitions.
  
  I also had the opportunity to work with the learning department and assist with the Family Art Base, helping families with young children engage with the collection and make the most out of it.
- Design Intern
  
  Studio Levien
  
  London, United Kingdom
  
  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (1 month)
  
  Research and design development within internationally recognised design studio specialized in ceramics.
- Design Intern
  
  Studio Levien
  
  London, United Kingdom
  
  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (1 month)
  
  Research and design development within internationally recognised design studio specialized in ceramics.
- Design Intern
  
  Grestel
  
  Vagos, Portugal
  
  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 (1 month)
  
  Assiting design team and developing new lines of products.
- Account Manager
  
  CDA Design
  
  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011 (7 months)
  
  Coordinate client/agency relationship; brief meetings with clients; projects development and financial management; brief meetings with creative team.
- Design Assitant
  
  WV Design
  
  May 2010 - Jan 2011 (8 months)
  
  New products development; technical drawing of furniture; client follow ups; interior design projects; modelling and rendering products; market researches; costs estimates.
- Design Intern
  
  Bothanica Paulista
  
  Mar 2009 - Nov 2009 (8 months)
  
  Parties’ layouts in AutoCAD; events designing; landscaping projects; client follow ups; special patterns development; new company’s paper material design.
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