Michael Carr

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Michael Carr

Industrial Design, Strategy & Creative Direction

Current Location

London, UK

Michael is open to new work opportunities

Industrial Design - A proven track record designing products across multiple categories, including watches, technical products, fashion and accessories, as well as their packaging and POS, with a clear vision of brand building, technical development and communication. Product Development - Taking products from ideation & prototyping through to testing, production & delivery, with a sharp attention to detail, holistic understanding of technical manufacturing processes, supply chain management and bringing products to market. Creative Direction - In-depth market awareness and the ability to analyse, forecast and develop full product and brand strategies. Able to plan and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary creative projects from research to design, production, marketing and delivery. Business Strategy - orchestrated successful business collaborations and developed new products and brands from initial conception through to internationally successful businesses. Solid experience planning, directing and managing all aspects of a project. Building the teams behind them and coordinating with everyone from shareholders, management and staff to suppliers, partners and customers. Thought Leadership - Collaborated with iconic designers such as Dietrich Lubs, designing and developing award-winning products for high-profile brands such as Braun (P&G), Vivienne Westwood and Uniform Wares, with particular experience across technical products, fashion & homewares. Featured lecturer, content creator and regular contributor to press, industry publications and academia.

  • Brands Michael has worked with
    • UNIFORM WARES
    • ZEON
    • Inter City Group
    • iGuzzini Illuminazione
    • Research International
Work Preference
Location Preference

Open to relocation

Work Pattern

Open to Full-time work

Employment Preference
  • Freelance Assignments
  • Hourly Consulting
  • Permanent Positions
Experience

Design, Innovation & Strategy Consultant

Oct 2020 - Present

Working on several projects in product categories including watches, technical products, furniture and fashion accessories, to support a range of brands and organisations. Operating at various levels ...

Senior Industrial Designer & New Business Developer

ZEON

Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

Designed and developed mens and womens watches, clocks, technical products and accessories, winning a number of accolades including iF and Red Dot awards, as well as a personal commendation from iconi...

Junior Technical Designer

iGuzzini Illuminazione

Feb 2007 - Apr 2007

Designed and visualised lighting plans for both urban and commercial spaces.

Trend Forecaster & Creative Consultant

Research International

Jul 2005 - Feb 2007

Trend forecasting and idea generation think tank. Working on products, packaging and branding for clients such as Unilever and Pepsi.

Creative Director

UNIFORM WARES

Present

Appointed as overall Creative Director, as well as continuing previous responsibilities (see Design Director).
•Design & Creative Direction for all Uniform Wares watches, accessories, communication a...

  • Keyshot

    (Intermediate)

  • Industrial Design

    (Advanced)

  • Solid Modeling

    (Advanced)

  • SOLIDWORKS

    (Advanced)

  • Adobe Creative Suite

    (Advanced)

  • Design Strategy

    (Advanced)

  • Creative Direction

    (Advanced)

  • Trend Forecasting

    (Advanced)

English

Native

German

Basic

Not specified.

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