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Rhys williams
london, United Kingdom
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About
I am a third year Student studying Industrial Design at Loughborough University,I have just finished my year long placement at Reckitt Benckiser and am entering into my final year on my course.
I have been working at Reckitt Benckiser for nearly a year on new products and product concepts across some of the world's biggest household brands such as Dettol, Air Wick, Vanish, Finish, Nurofen, Scholl, E45, Strepsils and Durex.
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Education
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Batchelor of art Industrial Design & TechnologyLoughborough University2010 - 2014Key skills covered: - Brand recognition and breakdown of VBL - Sketching and orthographic drawings - Prototyping and model making - Packaging - Sustainable design and Services - CAD (Creo & Solidworks) - CAD rendering (Keyshot & Photoview 360) - CAM & CNC processes - Rapid prototyping & 3D printing - Metal work and fabrication - Ergonomics - Electronis & mechanics - Design history - Materials & materials selection and processes
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A-level Physics, Geography, Product DesignEast barnet School2001 - 200810 GCSE A*- C grades including an A in German
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerWib-C DesignsJan 2012 - Present (14 years 5 months)I am currently involved in creating album artwork for local musicians in addition to logos, branding and graphic design for clothing and start up companies.
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Industrial Designer - Sourcing and consumer sciencesReckitt BenckiserMar 2013 - Jul 2013 (4 months)Working in Sourcing and consumer science. Developing products and product concepts across a range of the world's biggest household brands, including Dettol, Air Wick, Vanish, Finish, Nurofen, Strepsils and Durex.
My role includes:
-sketching
-Photoshop visualisations & renders
-packaging prototyping
-CAD (solidworks)
-CAD rendering (keyshot)
-rapid prototyping
-insight and concept writing
-Branding and VBL application
-leading innovation sessions
-model making
-giving and making presentations
-working with design consultancies
-graphic design
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Design Assistant - New technologies groupReckitt BenckiserJun 2012 - Mar 2013 (9 months)Working in Sourcing and consumer science. Developing products and product concepts across a range of the world's biggest household brands, including Dettol, Air Wick, Vanish, Finish, Nurofen, Strepsils and Durex.
My role includes:
-sketching
-Photoshop visualisations & renders
-packaging prototyping
-CAD (solidworks)
-CAD rendering (keyshot)
-CAD animation
-rapid prototyping
-insight and concept writing
-Branding and VBL application
-attending focus groups
-leading innovation sessions
-model making
-giving and making presentations
-working with design consultancies
-Concept and insight writing
-user testing
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Prop Assistnat for Good Housekeeping MagazineHearst Magazines UKSep 2011 - Sep 2011Working as a prop assistant for Good housekeeping magazine, I fabricated props for a photoshoot, including painting and constructing items to be featured in an edition of the magazine, as well as working with the creative directors of the shoot to get the desired effects on the finished props.
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Assistant to shoe fabricatorsGJ Cleverly Bespoke shoesAug 2007 - Aug 2007I have worked on a few occasions for GJ cleverly Bespoke shoes in the Royal arcade on london's New bond street.
-Assisted master shoe makers with leather work and last making
-Worked with a variety of media from Calf to reindeer leather
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@rhyswilliams, member since 2012
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