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Matthew Lee-Smith

Matthew Lee-Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teaching Fellow in Physical-Digital Design

  • Education

    • Brunel University London

      2011 - 2015
      Product Design BSc with Professional Practice Industrial and Product Design 1st Class Honours

    • Goldsmiths, University of London

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Arts (MA) Critical Interaction Design 72%

    • Loughborough University

      2018 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Design and Human-Computer Interaction Pass

    • Truro & Penwith College

      2009 - 2011
      A levels Photography, Product Design, Computer Science, and Mathematics A+, A, B, B

  • Experience

    • Philips Lighting

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      Technical Intern

      Philips Lighting is a market leader in domestic and industrial lighting and leads the world in lighting innovation.A structured 12 month programme that built a detailed knowledge of lighting design and systems, including key software such as dialux and applied this knowledge in a range of practical industrial lighting projects. Spent 6 months providing hands-on technical support to customers and sales staff and 6 months on customer design projects.Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Philips Technical Intern role is a structured 12 month programme that focuses on building a detailed knowledge of lighting design and systems, including key software such as dialux and then looks to apply this knowledge in a range of practical industrial lighting projects. Lighting knowledge is developed through the Philips Lighting University and by spending 6 months in Technical Service providing support to customers and sales staff. Practical experience is developed by spending 6 months on a wide range of specific client projects.Achievements- First person to complete the Philips Lighting University- Worked on a wide range of lighting projects including Emirates stadium, Unite lighting project- Redesigned the Philips Emergency Lighting Catalogue Show less

    • Innovate Product Design

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Product Designer

      Innovate is a product design consultancy providing cost effective, professional design services focused on early-stage projects. Innovate is a high throughput design environment.Worked to tight deadlines directly with clients and in support of sales staff with a focus on concept generation/development. Worked on a wide range of projects including consumer electronics, kitchen equipment and mechanical systems as well as prototyping. Particular responsibility for supporting sales and client development in France with regular travel to Paris for client meetings.Key skills and experience:- Concept generation and development- Idea exploration and conceptualisation- Bottom-up design- Design with manufacturing strategy- Presentation skills Show less

    • Uscreates

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
      Research Intern

    • Loughborough University

      Mar 2018 - now

      I worked as a casual university teacher during my time as a PhD student. This involved assisting with a variety of teaching modules (ranging from Figma to CNC milling), marking, and student tutoring.

      • Teaching Fellow

        Jan 2025 - now

      • EDI Champion

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Technical Tutor in User Experience

        Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

      • PHD Candidate

        Jan 2018 - May 2023

      • University Teacher (Casual)

        Mar 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Lee-Smith
      Design Council Spark - Top 30 Designs Design Council Mar 2015 My final year project was selected as one of the top 30 proposals from over 300 that were submitted to the 2015 Design Council Spark competition.