Hi, I’m Ross
An experienced Freelance Industrial Designer approaching 10 years in industry.
I specialise in creating concepts and transforming them into commercially viable, market ready solutions. I have been involved with all stages of design work from front-end concept innovation through to 3D CAD development, prototyping and design for manufacture.
With experience collaborating with design teams in both consultancy and in-house environments, I have played a key role in guiding and shaping design solutions from initial concept through to final manufacturing.
I have worked across a wide range of industries, including audio products, pet products, FMCG, structural packaging, transportation, point of sale, toys, medical devices, and pharmaceutical equipment.
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What does my experience look like?
Freelance Industrial Designer
July 2023 - Present
I specialise in creating concepts and transforming them into commercially viable, market-ready products.
I assist inventors, start-ups, and companies of all sizes in realising their vision and bringing their product ideas to life, creating impactful and meaningful product experiences.
Papa Bravo
April 2021 - June 2023
I lead the front-end conceptual output for Papa Bravo, working across a range of industry sectors, including consumer products, transportation, interiors, pet products, and structural packaging. My role involved working closely with the engineers and manufacturing specialists in the South office to create new product designs and experiences that were engaging, visually appealing, and optimised for manufacture.
Additionally, I utilised consumer insights and market research to channel my design concepts and ideas, creating practical product solutions that provided genuine benefits and added real value for the end-user.
Freelance Industrial Designer
February 2020 - April 2021
Helping inventors, start-ups, small and large companies to captivate ideas into feasible, market ready solutions and products.
Designer/Inventor
April 2016 - January 2017
I was awarded a place on the Makerversity Under-25 scheme to develop my final major leaf collector project. An international winner and national runner up in the 2015 James Dyson Awards. The scheme offers young designers the opportunity to explore their chosen discipline whilst engaging with the design community.
Bespoke Furniture Designer
October 2014 - April 2016
Responsible for the design and manufacture of high quality, tailor made kitchens and contemporary furniture. I worked closely with other designers, clients and architects. My role involved working with 2D and 3D CAD packages (Solidworks) to develop and oversee the design and installation process whilst generating 3D Visuals and manufacturing drawings.
Product Designer - Lead Designer
May 2017 - February 2020
Responsible for the design and development of consumer products and structural packaging for existing and new clients.
I developed early stage concepts, proving out design ideas whilst producing functional working models and detailed prototypes to meet specific manufacturing guidelines. Concluding with 3D CAD development, design for manufacture and technical document construction.
Ravensbourne University
September 2011 - August 2014
Design Products BA (HONS) 1:1
Packaging Designer
April 2013 - October 2013
After my success in the annual sustainable packaging design module at University I was awarded an internship at M&S HQ. I worked on a range of new packaging concepts for a variety of products across General Merchandise departments.