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TVR Clay Model

Colin Williams


Colin Williams

Address: 10 Corby Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2SE

Home Telephone: 01484352577       Mobile: 07970548980

Date of Birth: 15th March 1979

E-Mail: realitynext@hotmail.com

Marital Status: Single

Nationality: British


I have now completed my final year at Huddersfield University. In the four years of the course, the first two years covered a wide range of theory and practical applications relevant to Industry. These areas have been listed in the accompanying CV.

The third year was an industrial placement year where I was successful in securing a sixteen month position at TVR Engineering Ltd, in the Design Department. Part of my responsibility outside those listed on the CV, included the most recent facelift of the TVR CHIMAERA which included the new style headlights that incorporate the covers all as one unit.

I was instrumental in the design of the roof catch cover, currently used on the TVR TUSCAN. This was designed to fit 3 different generations of roof for the car.

Another item I was responsible for was the design of the boot spoiler found on the TAMORA.

I was also involved in numerous other projects including Interior and Exterior work, Tool Making for components in preparation for Manufacture and the building of Prototype Concept Cars.

The time spent at TVR provided extensive knowledge in working in Industry, and as an active member of a design team.

My year out at TVR was the culmination of several years where I had spent my summer vacations working there since age 14.

In my final year at University, I was involved in the designing of a full scale pre- production prototype now known as the TONIQ- R. based on my knowledge gained at TVR, I led the team through the building and styling of the project and through to the finished stages of paint.

This was a real challenge in putting my experience into practise, working with designers of the future. The team worked coherently with each other throughout, making it a great success.

This final year project has demonstrated that I am capable of working as part of a multi-discipline team.

I am confident I could fit in to any design department with my easy going nature, willingness to learn and overall passion for any job in hand.

In the future I would like to work for a multi-national company that works in higher production volumes, to that which I am used to. I enjoy a challenge and I feel that I would be able to adjust to any environment with my ability to learn and adapt quickly.


Education

1990 – 1995: Poltair comprehensive school, St Austell, Cornwall
GCSE: -
Mathematics      C
English      C
Combined sciences (higher certificate)      CC
French      C
Geography      C
Art and design      C
History      D
CDT and Electronics      D

1996 – 1998: Cornwall College, Cambourne, Cornwall
BTEC National Diploma: -
General Art and Design      Pass

1998 –2002: The University of Huddersfield, School of Transport Design, Queensgate, Huddersfield
BA (Hons) 4 year sandwich course: - Transport Design      Awaiting results
Subjects and Skills achieved: -
     Consumer/Industrial Buyer Behaviour
     Design for Manufacture
     Ergonomics
     CAD including Alias and Solidworks
     Colour and Product Graphics
     Visual Studies (Advanced Rendering Skills)
     Live Design Projects (Rover, TVR and Mitsubishi)
     3D Modelling (Clay and Denaco moulding resins)
 

Live Final Year Design Project: - TONIQ - R

Employment History

Summers of 1998 & 1999: Paid work experience at TVR Engineering Ltd

June 2000 – September 2001: Design stylist at TVR Engineering Ltd
Duties include: -
    Interior and exterior design
    Full scale 3D modelling
    Surface finishing
    Component moulding using polyester and epoxy resins
    Tool making
    Concept development in relations with development engineers

Hobbies

Hobbies include: -
DIY Mechanics
Vehicle Restoration and Customising
Motor-Sport, Formula One, Touring Car and World Rally
Social Events, Pool and Dance Clubs

References

Mr David Swann
The School of Design
The University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3DH
Tel: 01484 472522
Fax: 01484 472940
E-mail: d.m.swann@huds.ac.uk

Mr Damian Mc Taggart
TVR Engineering Ltd
1 East Mead
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9LN
Tel: 01253 316972
E-mail: damianmctaggart@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Mitsubishi Concept
Toniq-R Concept Sketch
Mitsubishi Concept
1st Year Clay Model