General info
Industrial Designer
Bath, UK.
Bath, UK.
If you've received a link to this, it's because I am examining the next step in my career adventure & personal development.
I've spent the last 8 months working on the Dyson electric car project, in which time I've received awards for the quality of my work and dedication to the task.
I love to work on cars, especially interiors, but also bicycles and related products. In my experience, enjoying this breadth of interests has allowed me to often provide unexpected insights within each discipline. I am also pragmatic and I understand that not every brief can be an opportunity for genre-defining innovation. In these cases I use my detail orientated approach to ensure each design challenge is executed flawlessly by working hands on in data with surface engineers or if necessary doing it myself.
I've spent the last 8 months working on the Dyson electric car project, in which time I've received awards for the quality of my work and dedication to the task.
I love to work on cars, especially interiors, but also bicycles and related products. In my experience, enjoying this breadth of interests has allowed me to often provide unexpected insights within each discipline. I am also pragmatic and I understand that not every brief can be an opportunity for genre-defining innovation. In these cases I use my detail orientated approach to ensure each design challenge is executed flawlessly by working hands on in data with surface engineers or if necessary doing it myself.
Contact
james.harness@network.rca.ac.uk
Mobile: +44 (0) 7866 522619
Landline: +44 (0) 1625 262688
28 Alpine Gardens
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5PE
UK
Mobile: +44 (0) 7866 522619
Landline: +44 (0) 1625 262688
28 Alpine Gardens
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5PE
UK
Experience
Senior Designer
Design Contractor
My work at Bentley has been extensive and varied. Being a relatively small OEM studio, all team members work on a range of projects from Advanced Design to full scale Production.
My work is almost completely within the Interior Design Team, where I have worked on all aspects, but in particular the Interior Components & Details that elevate the interior of a Bentley above that of any other. I have also worked occasionally on HMI related projects, as well as Exterior Design.
I have also given presentations on behalf of the company at Product Launches and represented the Bentley Design Team within the international design community.
My work is almost completely within the Interior Design Team, where I have worked on all aspects, but in particular the Interior Components & Details that elevate the interior of a Bentley above that of any other. I have also worked occasionally on HMI related projects, as well as Exterior Design.
I have also given presentations on behalf of the company at Product Launches and represented the Bentley Design Team within the international design community.
Industrial Product Designer
I worked with the acclaimed design visionary Ross Lovegrove and his design team on proposals for his commercial partnerships with Artemide, Serralunga & Biotherm.
Industrial Product Design Intern
At Scott I worked with the design team on early stage Advanced Design for the current Addict, Plasma and Spark models.
Advanced Design Intern
At Decathlon I worked within the Advanced Design team where my role was to support the 'House Brands' with new design concepts. This involved many design innovation workshops which were a fantastic catalyst for new products from this forward thinking brand.
Also while at Decathlon I was able to develop my own concept - a Multi-Use Road Bicycle or Vélo Polyvalent which I proposed internally to B'Twin.It featured many innovations for 2008 - variable depth & section carbon aero rims and adjustable Road/TT/Track geometry.
Also while at Decathlon I was able to develop my own concept - a Multi-Use Road Bicycle or Vélo Polyvalent which I proposed internally to B'Twin.It featured many innovations for 2008 - variable depth & section carbon aero rims and adjustable Road/TT/Track geometry.
Design Consultant
I worked on the design development, patents and testing of the MDev90 'Flat Pack' Bicycle Concept.
'Dr Moulton is happy with the Mdev 90 representing his ultimate endeavor of 50 years aspiration to make riding more pleasing than on the classic big wheeled bicycle.'
'Dr Moulton is happy with the Mdev 90 representing his ultimate endeavor of 50 years aspiration to make riding more pleasing than on the classic big wheeled bicycle.'
Education
Vehicle Design MA
Foundation Art & Design BTEC Diploma
Awards
'Team of the Year' - Winners 2016
''With the Bentayga’s interior, Bentley has transformed its design history and specific details of the brand into an entirely new vehicle configuration. What has been created is a perfect, British luxury interior.”
''With the Bentayga’s interior, Bentley has transformed its design history and specific details of the brand into an entirely new vehicle configuration. What has been created is a perfect, British luxury interior.”
SKILLS
Physical Skills
Freehand Sketching & Rendering
Clay & Hard Model Making
Tape Drawing
Ergonomic Rig testing
Collaboratively working cross functionally with many departments - from modellors, engineers aerodynamicists and ergonomists, to marketers, purchasing, and project teams.
Clay & Hard Model Making
Tape Drawing
Ergonomic Rig testing
Collaboratively working cross functionally with many departments - from modellors, engineers aerodynamicists and ergonomists, to marketers, purchasing, and project teams.
Digital Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Alias Studiotools
Keyshot
VRED
Wacom
Alias Studiotools
Keyshot
VRED
Wacom
Design Processes
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation Workshop Management
Innovation Workshop Management
Interests
All cycling - Road Racing, Track Racing, Cyclocross, Time Trial Competition, Sportive and XC.
Small wheel bicycles too!
Small wheel bicycles too!