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Michael L.

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I am a design draughtsman with several years experience primarily in the oil and gas sector. My time in industry involved both designing and draughting within the various engineering teams with a focus on downhole tools and equipment. I mainly work with AutoDesk Inventor but have used other softwares in the past including SolidWorks, ProEngineer and AutoCAD. I am highly competent in the use of CAD software and have a wealth of draughting knowledge including industry level procedures and protocols. Currently I work full time as a Design & Technology teacher in the North East of Scotland focussing on CAD and Graphic design, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture and also practical wood and metalwork. I am highly dependable and always deliver high quality work in a timely manner. I operate with excellecnt communication skills and am always available for repeat work with clients.

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3594491
I was hired by a former colleague to design the brand and logo for her new buisness venture. Being from South Africa, she wanted to encorporate that as well as pay tribute to Scotland for all that she has achieved while living and working here. The end result was a South African tribe (Nbele) inspired Saltire with rich blues which connected the two cultures seamlessly and created an eye catching logo in the process.

Tembeka - Company Branding

3594486
After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

194326
As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

194394
A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

3594491
I was hired by a former colleague to design the brand and logo for her new buisness venture. Being from South Africa, she wanted to encorporate that as well as pay tribute to Scotland for all that she has achieved while living and working here. The end result was a South African tribe (Nbele) inspired Saltire with rich blues which connected the two cultures seamlessly and created an eye catching logo in the process.

Tembeka - Company Branding

3594486
After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

After being recommended based on my work in industry, MorphPackers hired me to develop their CAD models for marketing materials. Using standard product files they sent me, I rendered the individual product files for stand alone promotional material and also develop environment shots for the full product line. I used AutoDesk Showcase for the rendering and Inventor for any additional modelling required to enhance the graphics. They later recalled my help for presentation materials including schematics and diagrams.

MorphPackers - Marketing Graphics

194326
As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

As my final year Honours project I focussed on targeting the younger generations as the key to a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the entire planet. By inspiring school pupils to think creatively and engage fully with energy saving technologies and renewable energy sources, they can carry this knowledge into their home lives and spread their learning to family and friends and their own children as they grow. Ultimately creating a chain reaction that in the long term will help to inspire a more energy conscious civilisation. The kit contains 3 main units which help pupils understand the operations, applications and benefits of solar, wind and hydro energies and all operate on existing technologies. The project was centred around the concept of curiosity and my signature simplistic/minimalist style applied throughout the project. This project was shortlisted from 3500 entries in the Incheon International Design Awards 2010.

Teaching Green

194394
A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

A project brief set by the RSA - the aim was to develop a means of deterring bike theft but also encourage active bike use within communities and cities. My solution came in two parts, a domed park based shelter and family unit bike stands. The dome solution was intended as a functional and enhancing element for any public park or large open grassed area. The idea behind the design was to encourage the safe use of public parks and provide safe and adequate storage/shelter for peoples bikes. The dome structure allows for grass/turf/plants/vegetation to be laid on top of it and have it become camouflaged into the surrounding area. Made of cast concrete sections, it would withstand the test of time and always remain a decorative feature in any public park area. The family unit bike stands are also decorative elements which aim to encourage families to make use of parks and be safe in the thought of their bikes being left in a secure location.

Design Against Bike Theft

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Experience

Draughtsman

Jul, 2013 - Present

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13 years

Meta Downhole Solutions

Jul, 2013 - Present

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13 years

Working closely with design and project engineers, I assist in the creation, maintaining and modifying of design models and drawings ensuring work of the highest level is consistently produced. The projects involve downhole isolation equipment which aim to increase well integrity for oil & gas companies and provide lifelong reassurance through drilling, production and completion.

Jul, 2013 - Present

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13 years

Teacher of Technical Education

Aug, 2010 - Jul, 2013

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2 years, 11 months

Aberdeenshire Council

Aug, 2010 - Jul, 2013

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2 years, 11 months

As a technical education teacher, I am constantly working amongst 3D computer modelling, practical model/prototype building, engineering drawings and also extra curricular projects. Specialising on the more senior phase pupils I deal with high detailed technical spec drawings and in-depth product analysis and development design. On a number of occasions now we have also designed and developed underwater ROV equipment for regional oil & gas competitions, coming 2nd in our most recent one (2011).

Aug, 2010 - Jul, 2013

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2 years, 11 months

Graphic Designer

Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2010

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2 years, 5 months

Aberdeenshire Council - Youth Development

Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2010

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2 years, 5 months

Over the span of two years I worked closely with a team of amateur film makers who were looking for someone to produce professional high quality logos and corporate identity materials that they could use to help establish themselves as a working film group. The group originally started up through old school friends of mine who are now youth development workers and the film group was a community based learning group to encourage young people to get involved in the many aspects of film making. Toda

Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2010

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2 years, 5 months

Education

Professional Graduates Diploma in Education - Secondary Schools - Technical Subjects

2009 - 2010

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1 year

2009 - 2010

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1 year

BDes (1st Class Honours) Design for Industry: Product Design

2005 - 2009

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4 years

2005 - 2009

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4 years

Qualifications

Design Short-List Entry

2010

Incheon International Design Awards

After entering their Green Hearts Design competition amongst 3500 other entrants, I was successfully shortlisted to their final 200 with my Teaching Green Educational Kits project (see portfolio).

2010

Publications

Design in the Teaching of Children

Robert Gordon Univeristy

This was part of the research for my Honours project (Teaching Green) and focussed heavily on the various elements that can influence a child's learning through interaction with physical objects. It looked into the fundamentals of child development and how their mind latches onto particular things and how they can determine learning on an independent level. This publication is part of the art school's library of previous student research which is available to be viewed by current and past st

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