Josh Allsopp, Industrial Design Student in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About

I am a young, enthusiastic industrial design student currently in my third year of study at Northumbria University. I am passionate about the design process as a whole and eager to learn and grow as a designer.

I am currently looking for placement opportunities from March 2014 through the summer. More work can be viewed at www.joshallsopp.co.uk . Thanks for looking at my portfolio and if you have any questions feel free to email me: [email protected]

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Design For Industry

Northumbria University

2011 - 2015

During my studies so far I have had the pleasure of working with companies such as: -PHILIPS -INTEL -Lacoste -Cranswick Pet Products -Orange
Cramlington Learning Village

2007 - 2011

A Levels in Product Design- A, Photography- A* and Business- B

Experience

Junior Industrial Designer

Bay Plastics

Sep 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

After completing my placement period at Bay Plastics I have been asked to return on a part time basis during my studies to progress further with the work I was involved with during my initial stay. I will be developing the product range and brand identity, working closely with the managing director and also a marketing specialist. We are currently on target for launching the brand and product range in the early months of 2014.
Research Assistant

Launchpad Research

Jul 2012 - Present (13 years 11 months)

A part time ad-hoc position as a research assistant; job roles include data entry, transcribing interviews, coding open ended questionnaires, carrying out back checks on respondents for quality purposes and helping put research packs together. The position has allowed me to gain valueable insight into the market research industry and has given me access to professionals in the research sector.
Crew Member

McDonald's Corporation

Nov 2009 - Present (16 years 7 months)

Working at McDonalds has taught me a great deal about teamwork and working in a fast paced environment. This part time weekend job has helped to ease the financial stress of University.
Design Intern

Bay Plastics

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 (3 months)

A three month position at Bay Plastics Ltd; plastic stockists, fabricators and forming specialists. During my stay I was responsible for designing, engineering and branding the first line of own brand Bay Plastics products. I was also highly involved in collecting market research as well as developing marketing and promotional stratergies.
Industrial Design Intern

ZELO Creative

May 2013 - Jun 2013 (1 month)

During my time at ZELO I was involved in the early stages of the design process for a gardening product for a leading UK supplier. My role was to find potential opportunities through research into similar products, user experiences, stockists experiences etc. As a result concepts were created and the project is currently progressing through the design stages.
Design Intern

Napper Architects LTD

May 2008 - May 2008

A two week unpaid work placement to pursue my interest in architecture. During this time I worked on a project designing an extension for footballer Shay Given. The experience allowed me to improve my sketch work and ideation and also introduced me to CAD; both 2-D and 3-D. The placement set the foundations for my design education and introduced me to the design process in a professional environment.

Awards

Design Innovation in Plastics - Highly Commended Award

Lacoste Sports Active Live Project- 3rd Place

Skills

Industrial Design

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Josh Allsopp

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