Alexander Matthews Mobility & Industrial Designer
Hey There -- I’m Alexander, a Mobility and Industrial Designer from the Royal College of Art.
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attention to the user experience and the value of storytelling through design.
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With a human-centered and inquisitive approach to problem solving, my work is fueled by close Let’s chat!
Experience 2018 -19
Degree Show Co-Chair
Royal College of Art - Intelligent Mobility
London, UK
• Established committee structure and election process for 12 new positions • Facilitated monthly meetings, encouraging peer input and collaboration • Coordinated team deadlines and archived committee efforts for future shows 2017-18
2017-19
Bosch Mobility Hackathon Awarded Best Pitch
London, UK
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Skills
Royal College of Art - Intelligent Mobility
London, UK
Industrial Designer Heroic Water LLC
Technical Expert Apple Inc
Industrial Design Intern ExoDesign - Medical
linkedin.com/in/alexandermatthews
Adobe Creative Suite Advanced
Analog / Digital Sketching
San José, CA
San José, CA
Advanced
Maya Modeling / Keyshot Rendering Advanced
Model M ak i ng / Rapid Prototyping Advanced
Graphic Design Advanced
San José, CA
• Developed handheld medical devices with design and engineer team • Modeled and 3D-printed articulating prototypes for user testing/ feedback • Generated storyboard illustrations and graphic elements for presentations
Team Leadership Expert
C ommuni cat i on Skills
Education 2017 -19
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Program Representative
• Developed skills in effective communication and empathetic problem solving • Managed efficient use of time and resources - preventing/resolving conflict • Shared new-found knowledge with colleagues, positively influencing and empowering my team and our community 2014 -15
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• Collaborated with team of developers to realize Kick-Starter project • Researched market opportunities for optimized product placement • Sketched, prototyped and tested water bottle concept for manufacturing 2014 -17
• Researched London city congestion, proposed design solution in 24 hours • Generated brand identity, graphic elements, UI prototypes for presentation • Prioritized tasks and optomised team skills for best design and proposal
• Elected to Represent student body on a program and college-wide level • Meet with Program Director monthly; discuss collated peer feedback and uncover actionable insights for further enhancing peer learning experience • Attend Senior Leadership, Program Review and School Assemblies 2015 -16
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Royal College of Art
London, UK
Expert
Masters of Arts - Vehicle Design | Intelligent Mobility 2011-17
San José State University ENSCI Les Ateliers - International Design Exchange Bachelors of Science - Industrial Design
San José, CA Paris, France
Languages French
Intermediate