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Molly Blake

Molly Blake

Trainee Product Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Designer

  • Education

    • Hemel Hempstead Secondary School

      2005 - 2012
      A-Levels: Art - A*, Maths - B, Physics - C

      Activities and Societies: Netball (school, district, club), athletics, house captain. AS Level: Biology - CGCSEs: 12 A* - A

    • University of Leeds

      2012 - 2017
      Master of design (MDes), Bachelor of Science (BSc)(Industrial) Industrial and Product Design 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Course Representative (3rd and 4th year), University of Leeds Netball, club netball. My major masters project was to create an MRI loading jig in conjunction with a Leeds' Chapel Allerton hospital in order to aid diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle. Alongside medical and mechanical engineering students, the aim was to provide a way to recreate the load and positioning of the ankle whilst walking to easily identify the condition. My role focused on research into the problem and patient needs, consideration of all other users, and identifying key requirements to… Show more My major masters project was to create an MRI loading jig in conjunction with a Leeds' Chapel Allerton hospital in order to aid diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle. Alongside medical and mechanical engineering students, the aim was to provide a way to recreate the load and positioning of the ankle whilst walking to easily identify the condition. My role focused on research into the problem and patient needs, consideration of all other users, and identifying key requirements to influence the final design. This included the end design, 3D modeling and rendering for presentation.Notable projects:User-centered microwave interfaceSteampunk aesthetic radioSustainable kettle designKnee pain management with marketing campaign Notable Modules:User Centered DesignContextual Studies & ErgonomicsVisualisation TechniquesCreativity Innovation and Shape SystemsDesign StudioMaterials & ManufacturingElectronicsMaths & StaticsEconomics & Management Show less

  • Experience

    • Silverson Machines

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
      Trainee Product Designer

      I worked in the design/drawing office at Silverson Machines Ltd during my year in industry whilst at the University of Leeds. - My SolidWorks 3D modelling skills were significantly improved which encouraged development within projects and design work at University. - Gained knowledge in technical drawings for manufacture which required focus on clear presentation of work and visual communication. - Aided project prototyping in my degree, including a group project with a local hospital and medical engineering students. - Encouraged in-depth consideration for logical and effective design.- Six weeks experience within the fitting and manufacturing environment. Show less

    • Various Companies

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      Office Temporary

      After graduating from university I undertook temporary work before travelling. This meant learning several new systems and software within a short amount of time, quickly adapting to different working environments, becoming comfortable asking for help, and developing improved time management and organisation.

    • Silverson Machines

      Mar 2018 - Nov 2022
      Product Designer

      - Analysis of orders to form a bill of materials using Syspro. Raising jobs, creating new parts, tracking works in progress.- Design new parts for customer requests. Update and develop existing designs.- Organisation and time management to manage several jobs at one time in different stages of the process.- Communication with sales representatives, agents, and customers. - Create layouts and detailed assembly drawings for customer documentation and approval.- Work with machinists and fitters to solve problems and consider manufacturing methods.- Experience with trials and demonstrations.- Produced renderings for publications and brochures.- Developed demonstrative drawings of new machines and set ups for ease of integration across departments. Show less

    • Light Corporation Architectural

      Nov 2022 - now
      Product Design Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Solidworks CSWA

      Solidworks
      Apr 2016