I’m Ioan, a Welsh product and service designer based in Nottingham, dedicated to making life easier, more sustainable, and more inclusive. With a Master’s degree in Product Design from Nottingham Trent University and hands-on experience in everything from sustainable systems to digital service journeys, I bring both creativity and practical thinking to every project. I’m passionate about understanding real human needs, collaborating across disciplines, and turning insights into solutions that work in the real world. Whether I’m prototyping, designing a brand, or developing user experiences, I aim for clarity, purpose, and positive impact.…

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I’m Ioan, a Welsh product and service designer based in Nottingham, dedicated to making life easier, more sustainable, and more inclusive. With a Master’s degree in Product Design from Nottingham Trent University and hands-on experience in everything from sustainable systems to digital service journeys, I bring both creativity and practical thinking to every project. I’m passionate about understanding real human needs, collaborating across disciplines, and turning insights into solutions that work in the real world. Whether I’m prototyping, designing a brand, or developing user experiences, I aim for clarity, purpose, and positive impact.…

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I’m Ioan,
a Welsh product and service designer based in Nottingham, dedicated to making life easier, more sustainable, and more inclusive. With a Master’s degree in Product Design from Nottingham Trent University and hands-on experience in everything from sustainable systems to digital service journeys, I bring both creativity and practical thinking to every project.
I’m passionate about understanding real human needs, collaborating across disciplines, and turning insights into solutions that work in the real world. Whether I’m prototyping, designing a brand, or developing user experiences, I aim for clarity, purpose, and positive impact.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
3D Model
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
Adobe Lightroom
Intermediate
Brochure
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
Canva
Intermediate
Microsoft Powerpoint
Intermediate
Product Design
Intermediate
Presentation Design
Intermediate
Business Card
Intermediate
App Design
Intermediate
Advert Design
Intermediate
Banner
Beginner
Postcard
Beginner
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Language

Welsh
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Product & Furniture Design Ba at De Montfort University
September 24, 2018 - September 24, 2021
Product & Furniture Design MA at Nottingham Trent University
September 19, 2022 - September 27, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics
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