Elise Hounslow
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Elise Hounslow

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Elise Hounslow

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hi There, I'm a toy designer based in London, UK, and have worked for companies like Hasbro and WOW Toys. Please see my website www.elisetoydesign.com for more about me and my work. Thanks, Elise
Projects credited in
  • Hasbro - My Little Pony
    Hasbro - My Little Pony
  • E-Tree
    E-TreeThe obtrusive appearance and movement of current hybrid wind/solar energy systems caused a lack of appeal within the consumer market, subsequently, there have been minimal developments in models. Principles of 'biophilic design' indicate the advantages exposure to organic forms can have on well-being and general vitality. The E-tree looks to harvest energy from organic sway and solar radiation, with the intent of reducing aesthetic pollution in urban environments. Trees are able to endure large
Work history
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    Senior Industrial DesignerIMC Toys
     - Terrassa, SpainFull Time
    Working on the Product Development Team as the Senior Industrial Designer for 2 main brands, Bubiloons and Bloopies. Other brands worked on include Club Pets (plush lines), Playfun and all new inventor products and new brands for 2022 onwards. I also had the responsibility of being on the sustainability development team and new materials team working closely with one other designer and travelling to conferences such as BIOTOY 2021. v Concept ideation both hard and soft-line preschool to age 12 girls and boys toys, collectibles v Sketching (hand and digital), concept illustrations, visuals v CAD design + engineering of components and products and 3D printing v Rendering, Photoshop + Vector illustrations for concept development and presentations v Technical manufacturing specifications and liaising with FE office to coordinate to factories v Designing unboxing experiences and working with packaging teams to realise ideas v Working with marketing teams and cross-media teams with generation of content and ideas for series and branding v Creating sustainability strategy for the company and travelling to global conferences v Bluesky thinking for new materials ideations, involved in external collaboration and meetings
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    Toy DesignerWOW Toys
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Working on the full design process from research, concept development to final product sample sign-off, liaising with FE factories for 7 toys, including the design of new product categories and soft-lines for the company and sourcing relevant factories such as RNLI Baby Toy Range. • Concept ideation both hard and soft-line girls and boys toys • Developing bespoke lines such as RNLI, John Lewis, Longleat Safari • Sketching (hand and digital), concept illustrations, visuals • Rendering, Photoshop + Vector illustrations for concept development and presentations • Future design thinking, materials knowledge + creating sustainability strategy for the company • Working with external licenses on a collectible product line for 2021 • CAD design + engineering of components and products, technical manufacturing specifications • 3D printing + character design model making • Digital media design, content creation, planning + engagement strategy - web + social UX/UI • Instagram, Facebook, Amazon Seller + Vendor Central advertising strategy and implementation
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Skills
  • Toy Design
  • Product Design
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • CAD Design
  • Concept Design
  • Solid Works
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Sketching
  • Adobe Create Suite
Education
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    B
    Industrial Design and Technology with Professional PracticeBrunel
    Uxbridge, United Kingdom
    Level 3: Human Factors, Environmentally Sustainable Design, Innovation Management, Major Project Placement Year A+ Level 2: Design Process, Systems Design, Website Design, Electronics with C programming, DFM Major - SolarBotanic E-Tree
Awards
    3M Company logo
    3M Company logo
    BPMA-3M Design Award3M Company
    4th prize for Squeezy Soap Dispenser