M-Hornsby
Industrial Designer
Personal Information
Matt Hornsby
Enthusiastic and creative Indsutrial Designer with a passion for transforming ideas into tangible products. Proven ability to combine design principles with technical expertise to deliver innovative and user-centric solutions.
Key Skills:
User research and persona development
Industrial Design Ideation and Concept Generation
3D modeling and prototyping
User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design
Graphic design and visual communication
Seeking challenging and rewarding opportunities to apply my design expertise and contribute to developing innovative products that enhance function and experience.
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Enthusiastic and creative final-year Product Design student at Aston University with a passion for transforming ideas into tangible products.
Key Skills:
User research and persona development
Ideation and concept generation
3D modeling and prototyping
User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design
Graphic design and visual communication
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Education
Bachelor in Science (Hons) Product Design & Technology
My product design degree has instilled in me the ability to craft solutions that address real-world problems and fulfill user needs. The program fostered my passion for design, and I'm eager to leverage my skills and experience to bring innovative products to life in the industry.
Aston University (2020-2024)
Marks Awarded
1st Year: 73%
2nd Year: 78%
3rd Year (Placement): 75%
4th Year: 82%
A-Levels in
Product Design & Technology
Physics
Maths
Hedingham School & Sixth Form (2018-2020)
Braintree
Birmingham
Awards Received
Annual IED Student Prize
Sora Project - Final Year
Industrial Advisery Board - Overall Excellence
Sora Project - Final Year
Product Design Award 2
Sora Project - Final Year
Work Experience
Aerospace Engineering Intern
I played a crucial role in the research, development, and innovation of new galley products. My responsibilities encompassed:
Ipeco Holdings Ltd
Southend-On-Sea
Conducting thorough research and testing to identify areas for improvement and potential new features for Ipeco’s galley products
Designing innovative concepts that aligned with Ipeco’s portfolio and addressed customer needs
Prototyping and testing the designed concepts to evaluate their functionality, usability and adherence to design specifications
Presenting new ideas and findings to the engineering team and management, effectively communicating the potential benefits of the proposed innovations
Ipeco is a world leader in aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating, and is now branching out into the electrical galley insert sector.
Barista
Pret A Manger
Birmingham
Alongside my degree studies, I worked as a part-time Barista at Pret. Working at Pret has provided me with a valuable foundation of transferable skills that will be highly beneficial for a career in design.
The fast-paced and demanding environment of the food industry has honed my ability to work efficiently under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
