Senior Industrial Designer and Project Lead with a decade-long track record delivering successful product launches in the paediatric mobility and medical device industries. A typical day blends hand sketching, CAD development, prototype construction, and mechanical testing, with a consistent focus on human-centred design processes. Experienced in leading internal production and coordinating external contractors, client liaison, strategic planning, and implementation. Holds a design registration (2017) and 8 patents (2021, with 7 pending in 2026), reflecting ongoing innovation and technical delivery across complex, time- and budget-sensitive projects.

david Turner

Senior Industrial Designer and Project Lead with a decade-long track record delivering successful product launches in the paediatric mobility and medical device industries. A typical day blends hand sketching, CAD development, prototype construction, and mechanical testing, with a consistent focus on human-centred design processes. Experienced in leading internal production and coordinating external contractors, client liaison, strategic planning, and implementation. Holds a design registration (2017) and 8 patents (2021, with 7 pending in 2026), reflecting ongoing innovation and technical delivery across complex, time- and budget-sensitive projects.

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Senior Industrial Designer and Project Lead with a decade-long track record delivering successful product launches in the paediatric mobility and medical device industries. A typical day blends hand sketching, CAD development, prototype construction, and mechanical testing, with a consistent focus on human-centred design processes.

Experienced in leading internal production and coordinating external contractors, client liaison, strategic planning, and implementation. Holds a design registration (2017) and 8 patents (2021, with 7 pending in 2026), reflecting ongoing innovation and technical delivery across complex, time- and budget-sensitive projects.

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Work Experience

Industrial Design Engineer at Leckey
July 1, 2014 - Present
Lead designer with project management responsibilities, overseeing internal production and coordinating external contractors. Manages client liaison, strategic planning, and implementation for product development within the paediatric mobility and medical device space. Supported multiple high-profile clients including BP and major public-sector/brand initiatives.
Senior Designer at Stagestruck
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014
Developed design solutions on time and in budget across exhibits and experiential event environments, as well as hospitality and museum interior projects. Managed large-scale, complex projects in collaborative team scenarios for clients including Boeing and Goldman Sachs, as well as event and institutional commissions.
Senior Designer / Project Lead at Hargrove Inc.
November 1, 2004 - March 31, 2011
Responsible for retail store creation and development from conception to opening. Directed the customer experience through visual scenarios and graphic signage systems, and delivered retail interiors and exhibition components within retail rollouts.
Visual Project Manager / Retail Designer at Snow+Rock
August 1, 1999 - July 31, 2004
Developed housewares and consumer durables product concepts and related design deliverables. Supported development of kitchen utensils, draining boards, and kitchen gadgets for retail and consumer durable clients.
Product Designer at Prime Studio
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
In-house product design work focused on lighting design projects and development of new lighting concepts.
Lighting Designer at Aktiva lighting systems ltd.
June 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996
Lighting design role supporting lighting system concepts and product-focused deliverables.

Education

MA Industrial Design - Hons at UAL : Central St. Martin’s School of Graphic & Industrial design, Holborn, London, UK
September 1, 1993 - June 1, 1996
BA Product Design - 1st Class Hons at York St John University, York North Yorkshire, UK
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998

Qualifications

Design registration (1) and patents (8; 7 pending)
January 1, 2017 - August 7, 2026
DFMEA training
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2026
Clinical training Level 3
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment