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  • Architectural Collaboration & Technical Consultation: Architetto Francesco Trisorio

    Arch. Francesco Trisorio

    Technical Collaborator | Italy | Apr 2010 – Aug 2012

    1. Technical Draughting & Compliance

    In collaboration with Architect Francesco Trisorio, I provided essential technical support for complex residential and commercial projects, ensuring every blueprint met rigorous construction standards.

    • Architectural Master Drawing: Produced comprehensive technical drawings and structural layouts, focusing on precision, spatial efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
    • Design Consultation: Actively collaborated on the conceptual development of interior spaces, selecting materials and finishes that balanced aesthetic vision with structural feasibility.
    • Field Surveys & Audits: Conducted detailed on-site surveys and technical audits to inform the development of high-fidelity restoration and renovation plans.
    Architectural Collaboration Drafting

    2. Bringing Vision to Life

    Spatial Problem Solving

    Resolved complex structural and spatial challenges within historic and modern Italian contexts, providing innovative solutions for residential layouts.

    Material Integrity

    Advised on the selection and technical integration of materials, ensuring durability and high-end aesthetic finishes in accordance with the project vision.

    Structural Narrative

    My collaboration with Architetto Francesco Trisorio honed my technical rigor and architectural intuition, creating a strong foundation for my subsequent work in large-scale structural design.

  • Design Internship & Visual Synthesis: Alkimia SNC

    Alkimia SNC

    Design Intern | Italy | Nov 2010 – Feb 2011

    1. Foundations of Design

    Working under the mentorship of Matteo Tessera and Valerio Vinciguerra, I gained valuable insight into the fast-paced world of Italian branding and visual communication.

    • Visual Identity Support: Contributed to the development of modern brand identities for regional clients, ensuring scalability and aesthetic consistency across media.
    • Digital Asset Production: Assisted in the creation and optimization of vector graphics, ensuring high-fidelity layouts for both print and digital platforms.
    • Studio Workflow: Developed an early understanding of studio operations, including project pipelines, client asset management, and technical documentation standards.
    Alkimia SNC Design Studio Italy

    2. Technical Craft & Collaboration

    Vector Precision

    Mastered the fundamentals of vector synthesis, creating clean and versatile icons and logos for diverse commercial industries.

    Design Ethics

    Embraced the core principles of effective visual communication, focusing on clarity, impact, and user-centric design solutions.

    The Italian Design Legacy

    My internship at Alkimia SNC provided a critical foundation in the visual language of design, fostering a career-long dedication to precision and aesthetic excellence.

  • High-Street Scenography & Retail Branding: Topshop

    Topshop

    Product Designer (Scenography) | London | 2017

    1. Dramatic Retail Environments

    Working on Topshop projects required a rare combination of artistic flair and rapid technical execution, translating seasonal fashion trends into massive physical installations.

    • Conceptual Window Design: Collaborated with world-class scenic studios to engineer dramatic, large-scale window displays at flagship locations like London’s Oxford Circus.
    • Brand Storytelling: Designed structural elements that reinforced Topshop’s high-energy brand identity, using light, form, and texture to engage high-street shoppers.
    • Production Agility: Managed high-pressure fabrication cycles for multi-site rollouts, ensuring that every design element was as durable as it was visually stunning.
    Topshop High-Street Window Scenography

    2. The Art of the Fleet Street Build

    Scenographic Engineering

    Architected modular set elements that could be rapidly deployed and reconfigured, optimizing the visual impact for seasonal transitions.

    Flagship Visuals

    Delivered high-fidelity 3D prototypes and technical drawings that served as the blueprint for some of London’s most iconic retail moments.

    Retail Reimaged

    My work for Topshop redefined the boundaries of retail scenography, proving that high-speed high-street fashion can be elevated through structural precision and artistic vision.

  • Pattern Digitalization & Exhibition Design: Mica Gallery

    Mica Gallery

    Product Designer Consultant | London | Mar 2014 – Aug 2014

    1. Digitalizing Heritage

    During my consultancy at Mica Gallery, I was tasked with modernising traditional Islamic geometric art, converting intricate hand-drawn sketches into high-fidelity digital landscapes.

    • Vector Pattern Synthesis: Systematically converted complex Islamic pattern sketches into precise digital vector versions, ensuring mathematical perfection and scalability.
    • Product Collection Development: Transformed these patterns into sixteen distinct concept products, spanning ninety-six different versions across home decor and architectural accents.
    • 3D Visualization: Provided high-end 3D models and photorealistic visualisations of the products within curated interior environments to drive gallery sales.
    Mica Gallery Islamic Pattern Collection

    2. Exhibition Design & Showcase

    100% Design Showcase

    Led the technical preparation for the collection’s showcase at the prestigious 100% Design exhibition during the London Design Festival.

    Spatial Layouts

    Designed integrated product-and-interior simulations that demonstrated the versatility and cultural impact of the geometric collection.

    Tradition Reborn

    My tenure at Mica Gallery demonstrated my unique ability to respect traditional artistic heritage while leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to create scalable luxury products.

  • 3D Fabrication & Entrepreneurial Innovation: Goosebumps Lab

    Goosebumps Lab

    Founder • Product Designer | London | Dec 2013 – Oct 2015

    1. Pioneering 3D Manufacturing

    As the founder of Goosebumps Lab, I established an innovative 3D design studio focused on high-quality, additive consumer products and high-resolution CAD/CAM services.

    • Lab Infrastructure: Orchestrated the setup and day-to-day operation of an industrial FDM 3D printing lab, including maintenance, hardware upgrades, and precision part replacement.
    • Full-Cycle Product Design: Managed the entire product journey—from conceptual sketches and 3D modeling to structural testing and final market-ready fabrication.
    • Global Service Delivery: Successfully scaled services via international platforms like 3DHubs.com, managing client relations and bespoke technical requirements for global projects.
    Goosebumps Lab 3D Printing Studio

    2. Business Strategy & Growth

    Operations Management

    Managed critical business cash flows, developed comprehensive multi-year business plans, and architected the operational scaling strategy for the lab.

    Market Integration

    Optimised product listings and digital marketing strategies to capture market share in the rapidly growing 3D-printed home accessories and parts sectors.

    The Future of Craft

    My tenure at Goosebumps Lab was a formative journey in entrepreneurship, where I combined technical 3D expertise with robust business management to deliver innovative consumer solutions.

  • High-Tech Couture & Parametric Sculpture: Studio Waldemeyer

    Studio Waldemeyer

    Product Designer | London | Oct 2016 – Jan 2017

    1. Engineering the Futurist Aesthetic

    Working at Studio Waldemeyer placed me at the cutting edge of wearables and artistic technology, where I helped bridge the gap between complex mechanics and high-fashion aesthetics.

    • The Jamiroquai ‘Automaton’ Helmet: Contributed from ideation to production for the iconic kinetic helmet worn by Jay Kay. This project required precise integration of mechanical segments and LED electronics.
    • Parametric Design Sculpture: Designed and developed algorithmically-driven sculptures for a major client installation, leveraging computational design for physical form.
    • Kinetic Systems: Created bespoke mechanical systems for a concept project involving movement and ceiling-mounted hanging rings.
    Studio Waldemeyer Jamiroquai Helmet Engineering

    2. Advanced Fabrication Toolkit

    Digital Prototyping

    Utilised a rapid-iteration cycle of 3D printing and laser cutting to test kinetic components and structural integrity before final assembly.

    High-Tech Assembly

    Applied precision CNC milling and expert soldering techniques to integrate delicate electronic components into wearable and structural art.

    Where Art Meets Electronics

    My time at Studio Waldemeyer was a masterclass in the intersection of engineering and artistic vision, resulting in some of the most recognizable kinetic designs in modern pop culture.

  • High-Fidelity Fabrication & Luxury Retail: Elemental Design

    Elemental Design

    Product Designer • CNC Programmer • Draughtsman | London | 2013 – 2017

    1. Precision Production for Global Luxury

    Working with industry giants like **Fendi** and **Harrods**, I transformed complex design concepts into tangible, high-fidelity physical realities.

    • CNC Mastery: Led the programming and operation of advanced CNC machinery, delivering structural components with sub-millimetre precision.
    • Manufacturing Strategy: Evaluated creative designs from a production perspective, optimizing material use and assembly workflows without compromising aesthetic intent.
    • Advanced Draughting: Produced comprehensive technical drawings, assembly instructions, and materials inventories for large-scale retail installations.
    Elemental Design Precision Engineering

    2. Prototyping & 3D Visualization

    High-Resolution R&D

    Managed dedicated 3D design labs, utilising additive manufacturing (3D Printing) to rapidly iterate and test bespoke luxury components for flagship stores.

    Technical Integrity

    Ensured the technical integrity of all deliverables, coordinating directly between design teams and on-site production workshops to meet the rigorous standards of global luxury brands.

    Luxury at Scale

    This experience solidified my expertise in technical draughting, CNC production, and high-fidelity 3D modeling for the world’s most demanding environments.

  • Large-Scale Scenography & Production Estimation: Souvenir Scenic Studios

    Souvenir Scenic Studios

    Product Designer | London | Mar 2017 – Jun 2017

    1. Engineering the Narrative

    At Souvenir Scenic Studios, I translated theatrical and commercial concepts into structural blueprints, ensuring that every artistic vision was backed by technical feasibility.

    • Technical Draughting: Produced high-fidelity drawings for site installations, window displays, and complex architectural set elements for the London stage and retail sectors.
    • Strategic Production: Evaluated high-level designer concepts to determine the most efficient manufacturing paths, leveraging the specific equipment and technical expertise of the studio staff.
    • Documentation & Inventory: Generated detailed assembly instructions and material inventories, streamlining the communication between the design office and the production workshop.
    Souvenir Scenic Studios Technical Draughting

    2. Commercial Estimation & Bidding

    Proposal Architecture

    Architected project proposals including detailed costings and delivery timelines, ensuring commercial viability for high-stakes retail and scenic projects.

    Feasibility Audits

    Conducted thorough feasibility audits on upcoming projects, identifying potential structural risks and optimizing fabrication techniques to meet tight installation deadlines.

    The Geometry of Spectacle

    My work at Souvenir Scenic Studios reinforced my ability to manage the technical and financial complexity of large-format architectural installations for the global stage.

  • Structural Elegance & Large-Scale Art: Paul Cocksedge Studio

    Paul Cocksedge Studio

    Product Designer | London | Jul 2017 – Oct 2020

    1. Orchestrating Technical Ambition

    Working with Paul Cocksedge Studio required a unique blend of structural intuition and rigorous project management to bring world-renowned art installations to life.

    • Advanced Fabrication: Led the production of complex structural forms using CNC foam cutting, laser-cut acrylic, and precision metal welding.
    • Operations & Logistics: Revolutionized the workshop workflow by implementing comprehensive material inventories and digital spreadsheets for project tracking.
    • Material Mastery: Applied a multi-disciplinary approach across moulding, carpentry, and professional spray painting to achieve high-fidelity finishes on public art projects.
    Paul Cocksedge Studio Fabrication

    2. The Art of Digital Manufacturing

    Structural Innovation

    Executed large-scale polystyrene structures using custom CNC pathways, ensuring mathematical precision in organic, flowing forms.

    Hybrid Craft

    Sublimated the line between industry and art, integrating automated processes with handcrafted refinement for global gallery and public exhibition standards.

    Precision in Public Space

    My tenure at Paul Cocksedge Studio was defined by the challenge of scaling intricate digital designs into durable, monumental public statements.

  • STEM Education & Workshop Infrastructure: St Matthew Academy

    St Matthew Academy

    DT & Science Technician | London | Oct 2017 – Aug 2020

    1. Orchestrating Advanced Fabrication Labs

    In this role, I was responsible for the operational readiness of high-end STEM laboratories, bridging the gap between design theory and hands-on manufacturing.

    • Predictive Maintenance: Managed the performance and safety checks of advanced workshop machinery, including Laser Cutters, CNC Routers, and 3D Printing Labs.
    • Digital-to-Physical Workflow: Supported students and teachers in mastering CAD/CAM processes using industry-standard tools like AutoCAD and Rhinoceros.
    • Safety Leadership: Served as a core member of the Academy’s Health and Safety Committee, conducting comprehensive annual audits across the entire campus.
    St Matthew Academy Workshop Schematic

    2. Educational Innovation & Support

    STEM Pedagogy

    Designed and led technical demonstrations that made abstract scientific and engineering concepts tangible for thousands of students.

    Resource Optimisation

    Implemented a streamlined inventory collection and resource management system that improved the efficiency of technical setups by 20%.

    Bridging Education & Technology

    My work at St Matthew Academy laid the technical foundation for my future roles in high-fidelity product design and technical documentation.