Hi, I’m Kelly Parker—a committed third-year mature university student with experience in design thinking, user research, and creative problem-solving. I am proficient at framing problems, identifying effective solutions, and developing detailed designs for manufacturing with a focus on form and materials. I use online design studios, conduct user research, and apply innovative strategies to generate impactful design ideas. I manage my time well, balancing home life with two children and full-time study. I engage with complex environments through observation, mapping, and analysis, and I enjoy prototyping and exploring designs that enhance user satisfaction while considering societal factors at multiple levels. I’m dedicated to leveraging design thinking to address challenges on individual, group, social, and global scales and to fostering meaningful connections through thoughtful design. I love collaborating with others and learning from their expertise. I enjoy exploring what kinds of design make people happy and trying ways to empathize with others’ experiences to inform my work. I’m comfortable turning ideas into tangible prototypes and into detailed designs for manufacturing, with attention to form and materials, photography, drawing, and careful observation.

Kelly Parker

Hi, I’m Kelly Parker—a committed third-year mature university student with experience in design thinking, user research, and creative problem-solving. I am proficient at framing problems, identifying effective solutions, and developing detailed designs for manufacturing with a focus on form and materials. I use online design studios, conduct user research, and apply innovative strategies to generate impactful design ideas. I manage my time well, balancing home life with two children and full-time study. I engage with complex environments through observation, mapping, and analysis, and I enjoy prototyping and exploring designs that enhance user satisfaction while considering societal factors at multiple levels. I’m dedicated to leveraging design thinking to address challenges on individual, group, social, and global scales and to fostering meaningful connections through thoughtful design. I love collaborating with others and learning from their expertise. I enjoy exploring what kinds of design make people happy and trying ways to empathize with others’ experiences to inform my work. I’m comfortable turning ideas into tangible prototypes and into detailed designs for manufacturing, with attention to form and materials, photography, drawing, and careful observation.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Parker—a committed third-year mature university student with experience in design thinking, user research, and creative problem-solving. I am proficient at framing problems, identifying effective solutions, and developing detailed designs for manufacturing with a focus on form and materials. I use online design studios, conduct user research, and apply innovative strategies to generate impactful design ideas. I manage my time well, balancing home life with two children and full-time study. I engage with complex environments through observation, mapping, and analysis, and I enjoy prototyping and exploring designs that enhance user satisfaction while considering societal factors at multiple levels. I’m dedicated to leveraging design thinking to address challenges on individual, group, social, and global scales and to fostering meaningful connections through thoughtful design.

I love collaborating with others and learning from their expertise. I enjoy exploring what kinds of design make people happy and trying ways to empathize with others’ experiences to inform my work. I’m comfortable turning ideas into tangible prototypes and into detailed designs for manufacturing, with attention to form and materials, photography, drawing, and careful observation.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Shop Assistant at NAFFI, Gibraltar
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Improved product visibility with strategic shelf arrangements, assisted customers, handled cash transactions, updated window displays, and maintained stock levels. Delivered friendly customer service and supported team during busy periods.
1-2-1 Teaching Assistant at Little Kingshill Primary School
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Managed administrative tasks, supported pupil progress in meetings, assisted in lesson planning, and led targeted small-group sessions to reinforce learning concepts.
Forest School Leader at St David's School, Ramstein
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Designed outdoor activities, taught basic survival skills, organized child-led sessions to promote independence, and provided regular health and safety briefings.
Teaching Assistant at St David's School, Germany
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Supervised students across classrooms and school environments, facilitated active learning with engaging resources, prepared classroom materials, and supported teachers with lesson delivery.
Teaching Assistant at Mount Pleasant Primary School, Falkland Islands
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Ensured pupil safety during extracurricular activities, provided feedback to support learning, led small group sessions, and assisted in behaviour management and classroom preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Design and Innovation at The Open University
October 1, 2023 - February 21, 2026
Diploma of Higher Education: Specialist Support in Teaching and Learning in Schools at Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Diploma of Higher Education: Access to Higher Education English with GCSE Equivalence at Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3: Forest School
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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    A design project where i designed a service for a community