Ashley Bowes Portfolio

ASHLEY BOWES PORTFOLIO

DESIGN FOR INDUSTRYNORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

CONTACT

PROFILE

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

ASHLEY BOWES(+44) 7817654110ashleybowes@hotmail.co.ukLoft 42 The TurnbullQueens LaneNewcastleNE1 1NA

I am a curiously creative 25 yr old Industrial design undergraduate, currently in my 2nd year of study. Starting university a little later in life has allowed me to travel the world, explore different cultures, gain a valuable work ethic and a lot of life experience. I have a real thirst for learning and am always very eager to expand my knowledge and skills in terms of design. With this in mind I am looking forward to finding a challenging internship that will allow me to develop my skills as a young designer and give me valuable insight into the product design industry.

Unit44 - Art Gallery and Creative StudioCreative placement My responsibilities at Unit 44 included:

- Creative input incorporating bespoke design into gallery products and print releases. Utilizing the screen printing process and applying it in experimental ways. - Creative input and assistance with the Darren Henderson solo show. Aiding the Australian artist on his full install at Unit44. - Introduction to all elements of the business.

Nicklin - Furniture Design Internship

Nicklin deal internationally designing and manufacturing high quality bespoke furniture. The company works predominately with timber and specializes in unique surface finishes. This internship enabled to work very closely with the companies’ director, I was given the opportunity to contribute in client meetings and allowed me to witness to professionalism and fast pace of the design industry.

My responsibilities at Nicklin included:

- Creative research for the company re-brand. - Research and experimentation with surface finishes. - Designing bespoke fixings for furniture, including door handles and drawer inserts.

CURRICULUM VITAE

WORK

EDUCATION

SKILLS

INTERESTS

REFERENCES

Unit44 : danny@unit-44.com, 07590 273503, Hoults Yard, Unit 44, Walker Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL

Nicklin Furniture : becky@rsnicklin.co.uk, 0191 276 4350, Unit 9-10 Cobblestone Court Hoults Estate Walker Rd Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AB

More available on request

I am passionate about experiencing different cultures and try to do this as much as possible through independent travel as well as reading travel-based literature. I have lived and worked in Australia and Spain and traveled throughout Thailand, Canada and Europe.I have strong interest in art and frequent art galleries and museums as much as possible and as many different cities as possible.I have been involved in a couple of community art projects and was recently commissioned in a project based in Gateshead. My other interests include film, cooking, reading, snowboarding and climbing.

Include : Sketching, Model Making, Concept modeling Abode Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 4.0Graphite V8, Google SketchUp

2009 - 2010 Gateshead College BTEC National Diploma Foundation Art and Design - Distinction

1999 - 2005Hillhead High SchoolScottish Highers - 1 x A grade 1x B gradeScottish Standard Grades - 7 x A grade

Hoochie Coochie 2012 - Present, BartenderOrange PLC 2008 - 2010, Sales AdvisorDigital - Stereocorp 2005 - 2008, Bar Manager

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live project with

live project with

model making

non literal forms with

detailing - pens + radio

corrugami

mollycoddle

external work

CONTENTS

concept

It can be said that a particular shoe can define an era. Sneakers in particular have become arte-facts of societal shifts, reflecting revolution in the 60s, punk rock rebellion in the 70s and the hip hop identity and street culture of the 80s.

The era we live in today is one of multiculturalism, global communication and diversity. This sneaker is a celebration of that diversity and in particular the growing multiculturalism within Britain by recognising the 160 nationalities that reside there today.

moodboard

LIVE PROJECT - SNEAKER DESIGN WITH LUP

As a celebration of multicultural diversity the design of the shoe needs to follow some key points.

· Universal and unisex.

· Simple. Current yet classic. Different yet subtle.

· An abstract representation of our era.

· Made from natural material· Made from natural materials, made in Britain where possible.

160 · ideationsneaker · ideationEach line represents all 160 nationali-ties that currently live in Britain. Start-ing from London, in alphabetical order to every capital city within that group. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and eventually back to London

conceptual application

As a celebration of multicultural diversity the design of the shoe needs to follow some key points.

· Universal and unisex.

· Simple. Current yet classic. Different yet subtle.

· An abstract representation of our era.

· Made from natural material· Made from natural materials, made in Britain where possible.

160 · ideationsneaker · ideationEach line represents all 160 nationali-ties that currently live in Britain. Start-ing from London, in alphabetical order to every capital city within that group. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and eventually back to London

conceptual application

final concepts

design solutionmasked shoe lasts

experimentation with contours

cutting pattern

final concepts

design solutionmasked shoe lasts

experimentation with contours

cutting pattern

GA drawing structure + materials

white embossed leather

concealed zipembossed beige suede

padded collar

gray mesh

photoshop renderings

photoshop renderings

SNEAKERS THAT DEFINED AN ERA...

Cons swung in the 60s.Docs rocked the 70s.

Dunks dropped in the 80s.

defines today...

magazine ad project book

a handmade, laser etched fold out project book was presented to the client, which they kept.

LIVE PROJECT - GROUP COLLABORATION

expressLeading innovator Philips, asked us to design a hair removal product targeted specifically at first time shavers. After an extensive period of research, we translated our findings into a product that promoted choice among young females.

Research Sketch Development Soft Modelling

LIVE PROJECT - GROUP COLLABORATION

express

Rapid Prototyping Concept Modelling Packaging + Services Advertisement

MODEL MAKING - STYRENE WATCH

MODEL MAKING - STYRENE WATCH MODEL MAKING - HIERARCHAL GAME PIECES

NON LITERAL FORM - BANG & OLUFSEN

NON LITERAL FORM - BANG & OLUFSEN NON LITERAL FORM - MODEL + RHINO RENDER

by

Ashley Bowes

NON LITERAL FORM - RHINO RENDER

PEN SKETCHES

PEN SKETCHES RADIO DETAILING - SKETCHES + RENDER

RADIO - PHOTOSHOP RENDER

CORRUGAMI - LOW COST STORAGE SOLUTION

CORRUGAMI - LOW COST STORAGE SOLUTION MOLLYCODDLE - GROUP PROJECT

Brief : design an interactive soft toy for young girls between the ages of 3 and 6.

EXTERNAL WORK

Life drawing Community art project Film Photography - Amsterdam, Paris

THANK YOUashleybowes@hotmail.co.uk

(+44) 7817654110

THANK YOUashleybowes@hotmail.co.uk

(+44) 7817654110