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How I Finished a Design Degree in Lockdown 1.0
How I Finished a Design Degree in Lockdown 1.0
By Connor S.
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Qiskit continues to become more performant with each release, and memory usage is an area where we've made significant strides. We've undertaken…
Qiskit continues to become more performant with each release, and memory usage is an area where we've made significant strides. We've undertaken…
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November vs June. There's something happening and it's a problem I learned about yesterday at New Designers following a load of conversations. Some…
November vs June. There's something happening and it's a problem I learned about yesterday at New Designers following a load of conversations. Some…
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Experience & Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Guest Speaker
Reigate Sixth Form College
- 2 years 4 months
Education
In 2019 and 2021, I spend a day in the September/October period with the design & engineering students at Reigate Sixth Form College. I present a lecture about my experience studying design at NTU in a retrospective manner. Whilst also adding insights into my current role in the industry. The talk is aimed to inspire and provide advice to young students who are interested in the field of design post A-levels. I do this in my own personal time to transfer knowledge that I wish I had when I was…
In 2019 and 2021, I spend a day in the September/October period with the design & engineering students at Reigate Sixth Form College. I present a lecture about my experience studying design at NTU in a retrospective manner. Whilst also adding insights into my current role in the industry. The talk is aimed to inspire and provide advice to young students who are interested in the field of design post A-levels. I do this in my own personal time to transfer knowledge that I wish I had when I was in their position years ago. In hoping that it will allow these young students to have an easy transition into their chosen design degree or other career path.
Honors & Awards
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Winner of NTU Design Industries' 'Design for Humans' Category
Werlabs & NTU Design Industries
My design project Pure won NTU Design Industries' 'Design for Humans' Category by Judge Bhu Kandola (Former Head of Design at Werlabs).
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Arts Award Silver (Level 2)
Arts Council England
Entered by Resource Productions
Given for the following units:
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Prefect
Oakwood School
During my final year at Oakwood I was given the chance to be a Prefect. This role allowed me to support my fellow students at this school and give visitors tours around the facilities of the school.
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Governer's Award for Excellent Progress
Chair of Governors at Oakwood School
This award was presented to me during an annual awards ceremony at my secondary school in July 2013. This award is given to one student per year, to honour the progress achieved throughout the years of studying at the establishment. I was recognised for my hard work, determination, and continuous improvement during my time at Oakwood School.
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English
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