Hi, I’m Paul J. Lingwood, a versatile designer with multi-discipline design experience spanning Exhibition, Large Format Printing, Public Space Design, Rapid-Prototyping and Product Design. I’m a team player who thrives under pressure, quickly grasps new concepts, collaborates and listens, and loves turning ideas into compelling 3D environments. I lead and inspire teams toward outstanding results and bring a pragmatic, creative approach to every project.…

Paul J. Lingwood

Hi, I’m Paul J. Lingwood, a versatile designer with multi-discipline design experience spanning Exhibition, Large Format Printing, Public Space Design, Rapid-Prototyping and Product Design. I’m a team player who thrives under pressure, quickly grasps new concepts, collaborates and listens, and loves turning ideas into compelling 3D environments. I lead and inspire teams toward outstanding results and bring a pragmatic, creative approach to every project.…

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Hi, I’m Paul J. Lingwood, a versatile designer with multi-discipline design experience spanning Exhibition, Large Format Printing, Public Space Design, Rapid-Prototyping and Product Design.

I’m a team player who thrives under pressure, quickly grasps new concepts, collaborates and listens, and loves turning ideas into compelling 3D environments. I lead and inspire teams toward outstanding results and bring a pragmatic, creative approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Studio at Bell Stone Associates, Peterborough
November 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Led the design, production, and delivery of custom modular exhibition displays, managing quality to meet strict deadlines and overseeing installation processes.
Creative Director at PJ DesignWorks, Burton Latimer
November 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of design and delivery at a freelance design studio with a focus on creative leadership and versatile design projects.
Head of Studio at Bell Stone Associates
November 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for the design, production, and delivery of quality custom modular exhibition displays, ensuring projects met strict deadlines.
Creative Director at PJ DesignWorks
November 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of design and delivery at a freelance design studio.
Head of Studio at Bell Stone Associates, Peterborough
November 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Managed design, production, and delivery of custom modular exhibition displays. Ensured quality and timely execution under deadline pressure.
Freelance Design Studio Creative Director at PJ DesignWorks Burton Latimer
November 1, 2024 - Present
Leading all aspects of design and delivery as a freelance Creative Director. Managing projects independently while bringing transformative design solutions across various disciplines.
Special Projects Designer at The School Renovation Company, Brackley
September 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Designed layouts, costing, and visualisations for school and nursery renovation projects, delivering detailed plans and feasibility studies.
Special Projects Designer at The School Renovation Company
September 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Handled layout design, costing, and visualisation of school and nursery facility projects.
Special Projects Designer at The School Renovation Company, Brackley
September 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for layout design, costing, and visualization of school and nursery renovation projects, delivering customized design and construction solutions.
Head of Studio at Bell Stone Associates
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Responsible for the design, production, and delivery of quality exhibition displays, ensuring execution meets strict deadlines.
Special Projects Designer at The School Renovation Company
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Layout design, costing and visualisation of projects for school and nursery facilities.
Play Designer at TCL Group Ltd (idverde), Northampton
December 31, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Designed and visualised playground layouts and landscaping solutions for the play division of the UK's leading landscaping and estate maintenance group.
Play Designer at TCL Group Ltd (idverde)
December 31, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Designed layouts and visualisations of playgrounds and landscaping solutions for the play division of the UK’s leading landscaping and estate maintenance group.
Play Designer at TCL Group Ltd (idverde), Northampton
December 31, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Designed and visualized playgrounds and landscaping solutions for the UK’s leading landscaping and estate maintenance group’s play division.
Graphic Artist at Wicksteed Leisure Ltd., Kettering
March 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for layout design and visualisation of playgrounds and bespoke product designs for a leading UK playground equipment manufacturer.
Play Designer at TCL Group Ltd (idverde)
March 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Layout design & visualisation of playgrounds and landscaping solutions.
Graphic Artist at Wicksteed Leisure Ltd.
March 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for layout design and visualisation of playgrounds and bespoke products at a leading UK playground equipment manufacturer.
Graphic Artist at Wicksteed Leisure Ltd., Kettering
March 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Designed layouts and visualizations of playgrounds and bespoke products for a leading UK playground equipment manufacturer.
Graphic Artist at Wicksteed Leisure Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Layout design & visualisation of playgrounds and bespoke products.
Designer at Lappset UK Ltd., Kettering
March 1, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Designed playground layouts and customised products for the UK branch of an international playground equipment manufacturer, focusing on bespoke solutions and visualisation.
Designer at Lappset UK Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Designed playground layouts and customised playground products for the UK branch of an international playground equipment group.
Designer at Lappset UK Ltd., Kettering
March 1, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for playground layout design and customized product design at the UK branch of an international playground equipment group.
Designer at Lappset UK Ltd.
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2013
Layout design of playgrounds and design of customised products.
Assistant Designer / Rapid Prototype Model Maker / Art-worker at Airwair International Ltd. (Dr Martens), London
November 30, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Supported the design and marketing studio by creating and completing seasonal product ranges, running the rapid prototyping department daily, and assisting design teams with seasonal footwear collections.
Assistant Designer / Rapid Prototype Model maker / Art-worker at Airwair International Ltd. (Dr Martens)
November 30, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for creation and completion of seasonal product ranges, ran the rapid prototyping department, and assisted the design team with seasonal footwear ranges.
Assistant Designer / Rapid Prototype Model Maker / Art-worker at Airwair International Ltd. (Dr Martens), London
November 30, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Contributed to creation and completion of seasonal product ranges, ran the rapid prototyping department and assisted design team in seasonal footwear ranges.
Assistant Designer / Rapid Prototype Model Maker / Art Worker at Airwair International Ltd. (Dr Martens)
September 1, 2000 - November 1, 2005
Created and completed seasonal product ranges, ran the rapid prototyping department and assisted design team in the completion of seasonal footwear ranges.

Education

As Level Photography at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
City & Guilds Footwear Manufacture at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
BTEC Fashion Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2000
GNVQ Art & Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2000
4 GCSEs including English and Science at Tennyson High School, Mablethorpe
September 1, 1991 - June 30, 1996
As Level Photography at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
City & Guilds Footwear Manufacture at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
BTEC Fashion Design GNVQ Art & Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2000
4 GCSEs at grade C and above including English and Science at Tennyson High School, Mablethorpe
September 1, 1991 - June 30, 1996
AS Level Photography at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
City & Guilds Footwear Manufacture at Tresham Institute, Kettering
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
BTEC Fashion Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2000
GNVQ Art & Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2000
4 GCSEs including English and Science at Tennyson High School, Mablethorpe
September 1, 1991 - June 30, 1996
AS Level Photography at Tresham Institute
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
BTEC Fashion Design GNVQ Art & Design at Boston College, Lincolnshire
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2000
4GCSEs @ grade C and above including English and Science at Tennyson High School, Mablethorpe
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1996

Qualifications

BS EN1176 Safety Standards
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
BS EN1176 Safety Standards
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
BS EN1176 Safety Standards
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
BS EN1176 Safety Standards
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment