Giorgia D'Agate Portfolio 2024

Portfolio Giorgia D’Agate 2020-2023

About

I am an adaptive designer who is aspiring to work within the commercial side of the design industry. My passion lies in creating timeless designs, and I thrive on exploring unfamiliar processes that contribute to the development of unique pieces.

I have design experience within the Ironmongery and CAD manufacture industry as well as supervisor experience in the retail industry. I am looking to progress my career within design to develop and apply the skills I’ve learnt through-out my studies and work. Known for my strong work ethic, flexibility, creative problemsolving approach, and adept time management, i approach tasks with commitment and diligence.

Contact

Email - Giorgiadagate@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/giorgia.dagatedesign LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/giorgia-d-agate

Education

Nottingham Trent University 2.1 BA(Hons) Furniture and Product Design

Work Experience izé, Associate Designer - Product Development - design and visualisation for client, technical detail and manufacturing guide for production, quality control.

- Liaising with clients and Architects for sample drop off, sales meetings and Photography.

- Marketing - Social media management, Templates for brochures, cut sheets, technical drawings.

- Sample sorting, CRM management Creative Designer, Intern at Mark Industries Ltd. - Research, development, and production of new products.

- Assisting in client-based projects - this would include CAM for manufacture, using small power tools, detailing/ quality control, assembly, and finishing.

Architecture Workshop Support, Nottingham Trent University - Help organise the space and help students with queries they have.

- Assist within the space. This involved cleaning, assisting students using the machines/ modelling projects.

Skills and Software

Adobe - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator CAD - Solidworks, Fustion360, Slic3r Sketching Model-making 3D Clay Printing

Other interests

Bouldering, Crafts, Photography

01 izé

Design Associate izé About izé offer bespoke design and production, the customization of individual ironmongery items or products from their ranges with architects.

My Role

Skills Gained

I assisted in Product development, Marketing and Sales of bespoke ironmongery.

- Project management - Basic understanding of Ironmongery, door manufacturing and assembly - Liaise with clients, suppliers and manufactures - Design Development, Attention to detail, CRM system -Understanding technical drawings

Product Development Communication with the client and technical analysis until completed product.

Creating manufacturing guides, visuals and attaining prototypes of items.

Correspond with the team and contractors/ suppliers.

Marketing Create temples for technical drawings and brochures for product ranges.

Manage social media platforms such as Instagram, Pintrest and LinkedIn. This included descriptions, photography, posting and handling enquiries.

Sales Sample gathering and invoices.

Liaise with clients and present, as well as participate, in meetings.

1.1 Window Shutter Knob Project/ Task - Design and create a visual of a knob to propose to client (residential) Problem - Need a bespoke knob to fit within the space between window and shutter Requirements 1. Must not exceed 25mm projection 2. Must have a ribbed texture design 3. Must fit a 8mm spindle

1.2 Cabinet Pull Project/ Task- Create visuals and manufacturing guide to produce a Brass prototype. Later to be added to the cabinet range Requirements 1. Must represent the original design 2. Must be suitable for fixing on a cabinet

1.3 Window Lever handle Project/ Task - Create visuals for a proposal in a residential home Problem - Adjust existing design on for a window fitting.

Requirements 1. Must represent the original handle design 2. Must have exposed fixings (screws) 3. Must fit within specified measurements

02 ReVolVe

Brief The University project was provided with The Conran Shop to design a timber product that sits proudly within their product portfolio. It may be functional, or decorative, but certainly enduring.

Inspiration In today’s digital age, where virtual interactions dominate our daily lives, there is a growing concern about the potential disconnection between humans and physical objects. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the significance and tangible presence of objects seem to diminish, raising questions about the impact on human experiences and relationships.

Research Due to the limited material choice in the brief, I took the opportunity to explore the process of Wood Turning as I have limited knowledge of this process.

I also wanted to explore ways in which shapes I could create that might entice the user. A spinning motion as a form of engagement along side the process of turning seemed fitting, which lead to the start of defining shapes.

Ideation and Prototyping After this research was carried out, full-scale models were created to develop and define flaws.

As wood turning was a new process to me I learned the limitations to what could be achieved to help narrow down to the final piece. With these unusually shaped pieces, alongside my limited skill of turning, the vessels were turned by a technician at Nottingham Trent University.

Final outcome These vessels aim to encourage interaction through the motion of spinning, when prompted, which stimulate positive emotion and entertainment when associating with this everyday object. Adding motion creates an introduction for enticement and engagement for the user to create a connection with a ReVolVe vessel of their choice.

There is also a functional side to ReVolVe. Some vessels allow placement of small items like keys or jewellery from the front side and when placed ‘upside-down’ they become a standstill functional item that allows placement for small objects on the vessel. Having these two options, one where the vessel spins and the other stagnant leaves it open to interpretation of how it is used by the consumer within the space.

03 Radii

Brief This was a Self-Directed project driven from my own interests.

I want to explore a process and its capabilities but with one I haven’t tried before. The idea of a mix of traditional/ natural material with manufacturing techniques was particularly interesting to me, so I looked into ceramic and wood techniques.

Inspiration When researching about different processes I came across the 3D Ceramic Printer. By coincidence the Nottingham Trent University had one witch has not been in sure for over 2 years which a great opportunity to delve into this manufacturing process.

Research

Ideation and Prototyping

As this was a new process a lot of time went into learning new software and hardware in a short amount of time.

Due to being a new process, there was a lot of trial and error.

However through many failed attempts I taught myself to overcome discouragement which allowed me to produce a unique table top.

This development lead to a bespoke outcome for the end user to customise through what style of tile they would prefer.

Along side this, research on past, current and future uses of the process was conducted, however a common theme was theoretical or experimental based so I wanted to explore the possibility of commercialisation with this process.

Final outcome Radii is an Oak table that consists of a bespoke 3D ceramic tile centre. All these tiles are 3D printed with clay, some with an extruded pattern. These patterns are made up of triangle ridges to show off the natural finish of the 3D clay printing which came from exploring the process. The tiles currently used are fired until vitrified to keep the natural look and feel of the clay to compliment the coiled ridges created from the printing.

04 Intern at Mark Industries About Mark Industries is a Design and Digital Fabrication workshop that offers a consultancy and a fabrication service for other Designers, Architects and private clients. They specialise in CNC manufacturing.

My Role I worked as a creative designer for a period of 6 months.

The tasks my job entailed were supporting within the workshop and design team, from CAM drawings to manufacturing products. Some of my speculative work can be seen and was fortunate to work on client and studio based projects.

I was put under management for the Laser cutter during my time there. This allowed me to gain the necessary skills of team communication, time management, relevant software and hardware.

Skills Gained - CNC manufacturing - CAD drawings for CNC Manufacturing - Laser cutter manufacturing - Sketch-up - Illustrator - Material and making knowledge (specifically in Plywood) I also had the opportunity to liaise with clients on certain projects.

05 Extras 5.1 Clothing rail 2022 This is a clothing rail designed to replace the idea of the ‘laundry chair’ as seen in many bedrooms. It still allows the user to throw the clothing items on the furniture piece without taking away another furniture item function.

Project time: 3 weeks

5.2 Drawings of multiple concepts

Thank You.

Contact Email - Giorgiadagate@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/giorgia.dagatedesign LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/giorgia-d-agate