I come from a design engineering background, and have experience of coming up with brand new designs during my freelance projects. These projects required understanding of form & function and to communicate effectively through sketching and 3D models to meet the customer's criteria. I also have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, and have held a quality engineering position where I was involved with New Product Introductions to companies such as JLR and BMW. During my time as a quality engineer I also had the chance to strengthen my project management skills. My experience from different departments has helped me to become a more versatile designer, and to consider quality and manufacturing capabilities during the design process instead of just focusing on the aesthetics of the product. Examples of my work can be found on my online portfolio at: http://anttidesign.tumblr.com/