Nathanael
I have extensive design and UX experience, working on multi million pound projects.
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50 Free UI and Web Design Wireframing Kits, Resources and Source Files http://t.co/DYwgk0ze
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@NewroUgh @Energia Probably France as it is just over the channel, and there is a big thing about film in original languages.2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@th1rteen7 Flargleblast!2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@NewroUgh @Energia @Revolveruk They have UK DVD rights AFAIK. Their website (& method) certainly suggests it. I'll buy from the EU mainland2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@Revolveruk That's ridiculous. I hope you get sued; bad neighbour business practices are not to be supported, & I won't give you my money.2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@Energia @Revolveruk I won't buy the UK DVD of #IronSky for that reason. I'll buy it elsewhere, and I encourage others to do likewise2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Don't see Iron Sky in a UK cinema or purchase a DVD here. Distributor is screwing the filmmakers. Get your money to the artists another way.2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Purchased two books on Steve Jobs (The Steve Jobs Way, & Presentation Secrets of...) Feel a little dirty2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Looking For That Big Break? Steve Niles Needs A Serious Artist! http://t.co/67PqvyWJ
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Well it seems that Twitter doesn't want to delete my Gmail contact data. Naughty, naughty, Twitter. Especially in light of the Path fiasco.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Fantastic. I may have to start doing this: Fresh Impressions on Brandmarks (from my 5-year-old): http://t.co/FUOd2SB9 via @youtube
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@pseudodeviant Very frustrating I know. I do a +/-3 years to those requirements, but that's the advertiser not the JCP.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant So it was very much a case of the people were great, working in a system that didn't quite suit our needs.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant The Staff at the JCP were also frustrated with the limits and restrictions on the service they could provide to me.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant However, the support and training they provided (in conjunction with Warwick University) was invaluable.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant To be fair, I had 5 years of industry experience at that point, and it still took 9 months, and my job was through an agent3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant Sadly, you may be wrong. I suspect that the one in Tile Hill in Coventry was really good due to Warwick Uni.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@pseudodeviant That's precisely what they did for me.3 months ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Summary
An experienced Design Consultant with Project and Team Management experience. Creative and driven, works equally well as part of a team and thrives when working under own initiative, complementing any management team with an objective focused approach, and the ability to work well and communicate effectively with all levels. Proven ability to liaise and build beneficial relationships with Clients whilst generating innovative ideas and design solutions.
Specialties: Architectural modelling and Visualisation,
UI design,
Usability Consultation,
User experience design,
Graphic design,
Branding and product identity,
DTP,
Technical drawing and design/illustration,
Creative Design,
Digital Illustration (e.g. Photoshop),
Traditional Illustration,
Team/Project leadership & management,
Change Control and Documentation,
Technical design,
Video Production & Editing,
Animation,
2D/3D model design & construction (CAD),
Visualisation,
Wireframing.
Experience
- Jan 2011 - PresentUsability Designer / Insightsoftware.comUsability guru and designer.
- Apr 2010 - PresentCo-Founder / Cooper Nero MartinusCo-Founder of Cooper Nero Martinus, which operates a small press publisher dedicated to limited print, premium books.
- Apr 2010 - PresentOwner / Constructive Design SolutionsOffering freelance design and consultancy services in UX, UI, art and graphics fields. Clients have included upliftingstunts.net, a wheelchair cheerleading stunt team who needed a logo design which can be seen on their website and T-Shirts, and Compagnie Tête-à-Tête who needed a new website developing which should be rolling out in the coming months. I am available for UX, Media production, Project Management, Creative/Design positions, and 3D/2D CAD roles.
- Dec 2010 - PresentWBS Consultancy / GPSVisionProvided consultancy services in helping GPSVision develop a marketing communications plan
- Oct 2010 - PresentStudent / Warwick Business SchoolStudied as part of the HOST programme
- Sept 2007 - PresentSenior Media Designer / telentKey Responsibilities Leading a team of 5 producing 2D and 3D assets for acoustic simulation and UI/UX projects respectively whilst liaising with other production teams. UI and UX design, development, usability assessment & consultation for touch screen control interfaces and management/efficiency tools. Lead developer of enhanced media and 3D graphics used for bids and presentations as part of rail and metro marketing campaigns. Construction and Project management of the creation of 3D models of London Metro and Underground stations for Tubelines and Metronet OPO projects, including the Tottenham Court Road re-design, Waterloo, Euston, and Liverpool Street amongst many others ensuring delivery according to scheduled deadlines through management of team resources. Various levels of video production, including project management, design, pre-production, production, and post production. Liaising with clients on design decisions and objectives. Design Visualisation/Pre-Visualisation Marketing material design and implementation. UX Development and maintenance of division intranet presence. Information Architecture Key Achievements: Developer of media and 2D/3D graphics used for bids and presentations, helping to win large contracts worth millions of pounds including a £12 million contract supplying London Bus with new bus stop timetable displays. Creation and delivery of technical drawings as well as recreating substandard drawings at an acceptable quality for a major rail FTN upgrade project, saving the company large non-conformance fines.
- Jul 2006 - PresentAdvanced Media Designer / telentKey Responsibilities Design of UI/UX for touch screen interfaces including icons, station maps, asset selectors, and navigation management. 3D & 2D modelling. UI/UX design and development. Liaising with clients on design decisions and objectives. Graphic Design Design Visualisation/Pre-Visualisation Acoustic Modelling Lead role in research into potential new technological aids such as real time 3D tracking and mapping using new technology and software developments to save time and money in the creation of 3D models. Software and services branding. Marketing material design and implementation. Key Achievements Developed in house 3D design capabilities as integral part of a acoustic modelling/simulation team developing tools for use in acoustically problematic environments. Developed a 3D design process to help streamline engineering design and keep site visits to a minimum by teaching engineers 3D design tools to help visualise designs more efficiently, saving the company money on site visits and design rework. Core part of a team involved in winning acoustic design approval for all Tubelines operated stations away from the incumbent provider, saving the company millions of pounds, and lowering costs for the client. Key role in UX development of HCI on MICA software controling all Tubelines operated stations on the London Underground.
- Aug 2005 - PresentInstallation Design Administrator / telentKey Responsibilities Documentation and change control Information Architecture Record Management Technical drawing Illustrative drawing Key Achievements Pre-production of corporate marketing video
- Jan 2005 - PresentAdministrative Support / telentInitially worked for Telent on a Temp basis, offered full-time role in the Design team. Key Responsibilities Documentation and change control Information Management Key Achievement Update of documentation presentation procedures in order to increase efficiency of data records and work flow, saving the company money in man-hours and data storage costs.
- Jan 2004 - PresentContract Worker / VariousVarious short term contracts for multiple firms and service providers through various agencies. Roles involved PR, business administration, and database administration.
- Sept 2003 - PresentOffice Manager / Compagnie Tete-a-TeteBrought in to manage the day-to-day administration of the business, dealing with clients, marketing, and regular contact with clients and potential clients in the education sector for a theatrical production company specialising in the foreign languages education field of Theatre in Education. Responsibilities involved dealing with the sending and receipt of contracts, invoicing, customer relations, public relations, booking and scheduling, marketing, and office administration & management.
Education
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2010 - 2010University of Warwick - Warwick Business SchoolHOST Programme
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2000 - 2003University of TeessideBA(HONS) in Computer AnimationActivities: Ethnic Minorities Representative, Rock Soc
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1992 - 1999Bablake
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