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Joel Levitt Employment Cleaning & Interconnects Category Manager,
Techlink, October 2010 - Current
Developed from concept to manufacture: four complete ranges of Audio/Vision Interconnects with 240 SKUs. Launched in Apple in 17 countries (1 range), Dixons Europe-wide and other worldwide distributors (3 ranges). Created and then conducted the Interconnects presentation to potential and current distributors. Travelled to the Far East on a solo trip to manage the new ranges and explore new manufacturing processes.
Research Projects
I proposed new materials, colours and trends. Techlink adopted a number of the suggested finishes in the 2011 product ranges.
Product Designer, Techlink, August 2008 - October 2010
Developed premium screen and keyboard cleaners (part of Keepit Clean Range). Launched in Apple retail stores in 17 countries, and then Dixons stores UK and Europe wide under This Cleans. Designed an ergonomic MacBook stand exclusively for Apple UK retail and online stores. Launched into DSGI a series of Audio Visual Furniture: Ark, Reveal and Opus. Proposed and conceptually developed an iPhone app to compliment Techlink’s iWires product in Apple stores. Collaborated with an external App design company for the coding. 300 downloads per month (avg.) worldwide. Lead presentations to clients at Apple, Aurora and internally to colleagues.
Conceptual Designs
Concepts included: iPad accessories, domestic furniture, laptop furniture and a discreet DSLR camera bag.
Junior Point of Sale Designer, DisplayPlan, August 2007 - August 2008 Developed Counter Top Units (CTUs) for Wella, M&M’s and Walkers Crisps Designed and prototyped a Clipstrip range for Black & Decker’s Light Bar Designed and launched in-store Gondola dressing for Uncle Ben’s in Germany.
Conceptual Designs
BlockBuster games stations, Whole Food Market - Kensington Store Window Display
Research Projects
Blue-Sky thinking for Walkers Crisps Cradle to Grave cycle, looking at innovative distribution methods. Sustainable materials research sourcing new materials including: Hemp (used for a Walkers Crisps project) and Bamboo for use in an eco-friendly project for Nike.
Skills Computer Skills
Solidworks 2011 (Windows) Cinema 4D R11 (Mac) Studio Tools Alias 12 (PC) Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Windows & Mac) Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Microsoft Office & Mac iterations Word/Pages, Excel/Numbers, Powerpoint/Keynote
Manual Skills
Quick/Detailed Sketching Marker/Digital rendering Workshop skills Wood, plastics, metal Prototyping skills Foam, card, rapid-prototyping
Awards and Exhibitions Winner: RSA Design Directions
Wired Design - “Coiled” Public Seating
Winner: DMU Thorpe Kilworth Trust “Coiled” Public Seating
New Designers, London
De Montfort University exhibition stand
IFA Electronics Fair, Berlin Techlink exhibition stand
Education 2:1 BA (Hons) Product & Furniture De Montfort University, Leicester
Interests Illustrations, Vector Art, App Design Rugby and Football Films, Music and Theatre
3 A-Levels B - D, 8 GCSE’s A - D Gresham’s School, Norfolk
Available from Apple retail & online stores in 17 countries.
Screen & Keyboard Design
iPad Cleaner Design
iWires: Connectivity App
Kohaku: Concept Fitness Torch
Kohaku User Interface
Button Interface
Projector
Torch
Data Syncing Capabilities
USB Computer Syncing Bluetooth Music Transfer Upload data to Nike+ Website
Speed // Time // Calories Display
Navigation & % Complete Display
Distance Travelled // Music Display
WINNER
Design Directions - Wired Design
Coiled: Public Seating System
Quartet: A Children’s Kitchen Aide
Childs’ Kitchen Activities
4-5 Years
5-6 Years
6-7 Years
7+ Years
Whisking Mixing Rolling
Mashing Kneading Tenderizing Draining
Chopping Mincing Dicing Slicing Cutting
Grating Boiling Peeling Grilling Blending
Electricity Required: Boiling Grilling Blending
Chosen Techniques
Mashing
Chopping
Whisking
Grating
Further Viewing: Other Projects