Profile
Summary
John Annett is a recent graduate of the Central Saint Martins' BA Hons Product Design program in London. His designs include speculative objects, ecological probes and forays into multi-disciplinarian territories.
Specialties: Solid Works, Adobe Creative Suite, Maxwell render, Excel and Windows, Project management, Implementing creative strategies, Style and trend forecasting, Trend research, Development of briefs, Model making & Prototyping, Construct and implement creative processes / systems, 3D modelling & CAD – development of working CAD models for manufacture, Sketching, Rendering and conceptual development, Concept rendering – CGI visualizations, Client relations, Strategic design and Production development.
Specialties: Solid Works, Adobe Creative Suite, Maxwell render, Excel and Windows, Project management, Implementing creative strategies, Style and trend forecasting, Trend research, Development of briefs, Model making & Prototyping, Construct and implement creative processes / systems, 3D modelling & CAD – development of working CAD models for manufacture, Sketching, Rendering and conceptual development, Concept rendering – CGI visualizations, Client relations, Strategic design and Production development.
Experience
- Sept 2012 - PresentAssistant / Jennifer Newman
- Aug 2011 - PresentSpecialist / Apple Retail
- Sept 2010 - PresentDesign Assistant / Beta TankI worked alongside the studio's founder and lead designer Eyal Burstein. The work was rewarding as it was challenging, I gained a lot of insight into the machinations and nuances of operating a successful studio. Tasks varied greatly - web design / content management, organising, facilitating and undertaking a product shoot, press-prep / copywriting and managing logistics when required. Fantastic experience and opportunity to utilise previously acquired skills. Eyal himself is an exceptionally astute and dedicated individual, who is not afraid to blend territories.
- Apr 2008 - PresentBarista / Clock CaféPromote values and mission of successful coffee establisment, Deliver excellent service to customers, Promote punctuality and attendance, Mentor and train new partners, Create positive team environment, Manage cash policies, Supervise workstation duties, Facilitate partners to follow policies and procedures, Maintain quality control on retail products.
- Oct 2006 - PresentAssistant Photographer / AOPExperienced assistant with good knowledge of digital and film. Proficient in Phocus, Capture 1, Lightroom, Aperture and Apple Macs. Competent on location and in the studio. All cameras. All lights.
Education
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2006 - 2010Central Saint Martins College of Art and DesignBA (Hons) Product Design in Industrial and Product DesignActivities: Senior Course Representative
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2005 - 2006Belfast Metropolitan CollegeHigher National Diploma in Design Practice in Industrial and Product Design
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2003 - 2005Belfast Institute for Further & Higher EducationDouble AVCE (Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education) in Art & Design A-Level in Photography in Art & Design, Photography
Additional Information
Websites:
Honors:
Association of Photographers ‘Assistant Photographer of the Year’ Shortlisted, Honorary Licentiateship bestowed by the Royal Photographic Society, ‘Post-Mundanity’ in Emerging Talent Exhibit, Haymarket Gallery - Short Listed, Portrait No.3 awarded ‘Poster of the Month’ by Don’t Panic, Homophone awarded ‘Best New Music Blog’ courtesy of The Hype Machine.
Interests:
Wet film, Practical philosophy, Futurity, Map making
