Designer, Researcher
and Maker
3+ years of experience driving product development from concept to production. Combining a background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Strategy and Design Management.
Adept at leveraging design thinking and strategic foresight to transform complex challenges into actionable innovation roadmaps. Skilled in translating research insights into compelling product strategies that balance creativity, feasibility, and business objectives.
Consumer electronics and tech
Vitamin supplements
Campervans and RVs
VALUES
innovation:
Creativity and strategy together can solve the toughest challenges.
collaboration:
Great design happens when diverse minds come together.
longevity:
I believe in creating products that last, functionally and emotionally.
empathy:
Design rooted in understanding, creates meaningful impact.
APPROACH
By clearly defining strategic and creative objectives, I try to create a framework where research insights fuel purposeful creativity.
3+
year career in design
across the full product development process, from ideation to manufacture.
2x
masters degrees
in fields of Engineering Design (MEng), 1st Class (Hons) and Design Management (MA), 1st Class (Hons).
5+
designers managed
during my time working as an industrial designer and design manager at hoc.
4x
higher sales achieved
in refrigerated placements for Zooki sachets through strategic dispenser design.
DUTIES
gathering insight
designing strategy
ideation + iteration
project management
Michael Morrison,
Head of Marketing
“Ben’s creativity and strategic thinking were pivotal in elevating Zooki’s packaging and dispenser projects. His focus on user experience and brand strategy made a real impact.”
Leslie Crombie, Associate Lecturer
“Ben’s research, client engagement, and ability to build on feedback—combined with his strategic and creative thinking—led to a realistic yet ambitious plan for change.”
Tony Elkington, Creative Director
“Ben is highly proactive and brings clarity to projects through well-structured methodology and an ability to distill complexity into actionable insights.”
James McInerny, Head of Design
“With product design, it is easy to perfectly execute a flawed plan. Ben’s inquisitive nature and strategic mental models helped ensure clients always got a commercial solution.”
Owen Evans, Design Director
“Ben assisted furnace on a project to improve a camper van interior. Ben’s enthusiasm and skills were a huge help to the project and enabled us deliver on time.”