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1. andy lewis design

2. development design - prototype - project management - site surveys
Name In brief
Andy Lewis 17 Years experience as a designer for manufacture, working
within the contract furniture, retail & promotional display and leisure
Address industries, with responsibilities that include:
109 Pierrepont Road
Nottingham - All aspects of 3D design, in particular the development of
England furniture and display equipment for prototype and production
NG2 5DX - Close links with both client and manufacturers to ensure the
final solution meets all expectations
DOB - Conversant with Autocad LT and Solidworks, to produce
27.11.1966 detailed drawings for design intent and production, including
the supply of suitable files for direct manufacturing and
Contact dimensioned layouts for graphic design/artwork
t 00 44 115 981 3710 - Project management from brief to installation
m 00 44 7903 661 290 - Experience in sourcing of all materials, equipment and
e andy@ald.uk.com fixings to meet the needs of the project, including the specification of
technology and multimedia equipment for interactive displays
Relevant qualifications - Detailed & dimensioned site surveys with photographic back-up
BA Hons 3D Design (Furniture & Related Product Design) 2:1
Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication, London For the last 5 years I have successfully run my own business as a freelance
designer, working with numerous UK agencies on high profile accounts, such
BTEC National Diploma in 3D Design as Motorola, BP, HSBC, Nike, Adidas, Harvey Nichols, BAT, DKNY etc. My skills
Cumbria College of Art & Design are much in demand due to my ongoing commitment to quality and service
as well as my attention to detail.
Computer literacy
Solidworks 3D CAD, Autocad LT, Microsoft Word & Excel, The future
Photoshop Recent success with a number of international projects has encouraged me
to pursue my career overseas. I am keen to take the knowledge that I have
accrued over the years, along with my recent experience managing blue
chip clients, to challenge myself with new opportunities
andy lewis design

3. development design - prototype - project management - site surveys
Professional Experience
2000 –2001, 2002 - Present Day Andy Lewis Design (Freelance) 1996 - 1999 PTT Design Ltd, Nottingham
Development Designer Designer/Project Manager
Design and development of POS & retail display equipment, including Responsibilities include preparation of quotations for bespoke and standard ranges of
fully specified and detailed drawings for manufacture. Outsourcing furniture, from casegoods to reception desks. Production of presentation and workshop
manufacture & Project Management. drawings for client approval and workshop use, including origination of cutting lists for
Clients include: Ogilvy Action (formerly 141 Worldwide), Fitch, manufacture. Software programming for CNC computer controlled fabrication of
Greenroom Retail, Coutts Arken, Oakley Young, Artform,SD2,Diam furniture components. Sourcing and specifying of materials, fixings and fittings for use
International,Clements Retail Solutions, Michael Sheridan Company, on standard and special furniture products. Full project management from initial client
Design 4 Retail, Pointer Design, Vivid Retail, SDI, Beswick Design etc brief through to completion, including all site surveys and product detailing. Design and
development of new ranges of case good furniture for the hotel and contract market,
2001 – 2002 Artform International, Loughborough including adapting existing ranges for specific projects.
Senior Development Designer
Design and development of POS & retail display equipment, 1994 - 1996 Technology Desking Ltd, London
including fully specified and detailed drawings for manufacture. Designer
Project Management of prototype and first-off fabrication in Metal, Design and detailing solutions for specialist banking furniture, involving the preparation
Wood and plastic extrusion & injection mouldings. Design Manager of presentation isometrics, space-plans and desk sections. Responsible for supplying
for a team of 3D & Graphic Designers. Member of Steering detailed production drawings on CAD for sub-contractors, to manufacture precision
Group committee (alongside Company Directors) responsible for the sheet steel components to house technology, desk frames, accessories and timber
implementation of protocols for new business cladding panels. Responsible for the up-keep of suppliers and samples library, and the
sourcing of potential suppliers and sub-contractors.
1999 - 2000 Shaw Design Associates, Leicester
Senior Development Designer 1993 - 1994 The Splinter Group, London
Responsibilities include design and development of freestanding and Design Co-ordinator
fitted products for retail interiors. Preparation of layout proposals Responsibilities as draughtsman, including interpretation of brief direct from client.
and schematics for client approval and fully specified workshop Design and detailing of all items prior to production drawings. Time and quality
drawings for manufacture.Visiting UK & European sites to prepare full management of projects during factory production. Project management during
survey for concept design proposals and layouts. Project management installation and aftersales back-up.
responsibilities for all aspects of development work, including direct
client contact for ongoing account management 1990 - 1993 The Splinter Group, London
Draughtsman
Preparation of working drawings for client approval and workshop production, of items
of bespoke furniture and specialist joinery. Design presentation drawings, including
layouts, elevations, isometrics and perspectives. Sourcing and procurement of materials
and fixings to meet performance specifications. Researching, documenting and
monitoring of approved supplier and sub-contractor file in accordance with BS5750
guidelines.
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4. development design - prototype - project management - site surveys
Project: Sheppherd & Wedderburn, Edinburgh
A premium reception area for a new build site in Scotland which included a 7 metre reception desk (with storage)
& library wall. All manufactured in quarter cut American Red Oak and patinated pewter panels.
Responsibilities included taking architects brief, material sourcing and selection, detailed production drawings,
project management & installation overview
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Project: Public (Germanos), Greece
A new brand image for one of the largest retailers in Greece. New free standing fixtures and
wall bays were required, including a series of cash and information desks. The store was broken
into departments to cover home entertainment, books, CD’s & DVD’s. After consultation with
the department managers, layout drawings were produced to show stock loading and product
assignment. Detailed production drawings were then supplied to the local shopfitter for
manufacture and installation.
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Project: 5 Star Bathrooms, BP, Vienna
8 Trial sites for BP to re-furbish existing forecourt bathrooms. Site surveys of all stores were taken to
produce detailed drawings of the existing space, then developed to include new fixtures and
fittings as well as some architectural elements. All finishes and fixtures were sourced specifically
with the environment in mind and had to be efficient, renewable or re-cycled. The program
will be tested and rolled out to over 20,000 sites.
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Project: MOTOSPACE (Motorola), Mobile Exhibition, Europe
A series of mobile exhibitions built into vintage Airstream Caravans. The ends were cut open, reinforced and hinged to
create access and presentation space. My role was to survey and supply fully detailed drawings to the
manufacturer as well as full project management of all stages of the design & build. The displays included
interactive product drawers with inbuilt screens, plasma displays with internet access and illuminated
showcases for new product launch
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Project: Motorola Experiential, UK
Development of display fixtures for Motorola within the Car Phone Warehouse stores. Examples
of development GA’s which were then expanded into production drawings for all elements, including
acrylics, timber and metalwork. Development included specific detailing of security elements to
guard against theft of the handsets. Photographs indicate on site results
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