EST

1987

DOUGLAS MACFARLANE

WHOI AM

A British Furniture Designer from London

“Why design something that already exists. Strive to be different.”

Doug Macfarlane 2013

Spontaneous

Passionate

Innovative

Dedicated

Familiarise briefRESEARCHThe Market

WhoWhat

WhereWhy

USER EXPERIENCESSpeak to target audience Ask the right questions

Open MindedCREATIVE METHODS

Brain stormingMoodboardsIDEATIONSketching ModellingMOCK UPFull ScaleTesting

Analysing feedback Development

DefineDECIDE

CAD DrawingsColour

Materials Finishes

PRODUCTIONFactory scouring

ProduceFINAL PRODUCT

Quality controlPackaging Branding

Photography Sell

REFLECT

Finalize

HOW I WORK

CreateAnalyse

Analysing

Testing

Mod

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CAD

Idea

tion

FACTORIES I HAVE VISITED To fully understand the complete manufacturing process you need to experience the various production methods and appreciate the cultural differences of manufacturing in adifferent country.

CHINA

INDONESIA

Hello

27 RidgewayEpsomSurreyKT198LDEmail: dougmacfarlane@hotmail.comTel: 07515425280D.O.B. 28/05/1987Full UK Driving Licence

Education January 2011 - January 2012 Bucks New University, High Wycombe (National School of Furniture) MA Furniture Design & Technology - Distinction

September 2006 - July 2009 Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds - BA HONS Design - 2:1

September 2005 - June 2006 Kingston University, Kingston - Art and Design Foundation - Merit

September 1999 - July 2005 - Ewell Castle School A-Levels Design and Technology - A , Art - A , Business Studies - C

Skills Rhino

Solidworks

Keyshot

PAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Employment Furniture Designer/Factory Manager Lloyd Loom of Spalding & IPD Furniture (Owned and run by the same directors)August 2013 - February 2014

The initial role was as a Furniture Designer for both companies but as time went on my role opened up to give me an insight into every aspect of both companies.

Lloyd Loom of Spalding - One of the UK’s most traditional and recognised brands in the furniture industry

-Worked on indoor, outdoor and upholstered furniture design briefs-Product development with a number of independent British Designers -Factory liaison (UK and Indonesia) -Quality control (UK and Indonesia) -Factory visit to factories in Asia -Hosting international clients in the UK -Organising/ curating every aspect of a trade show-Account management -Sales-Customer service-Running a live design project with the University of CASS

IPD Furniture - A UK furniture upholstery manufacturer working with clients including BHS, John Lewis, Oxelys Furniture, Westminster and Andrew Martin.

-Factory management-Production scheduling/management-Purchasing-Transportation-Account management-Quality control-Client liaison/customer service -HR -Worked on company lead briefs designing a full contract/domestic range (10-15 pieces) of furniture

Freelance Furniture Designer Kaydian -The UK’s largest upholstered bedstead suppliers.August 2012 - August 2013

- Worked on design briefs, creating beds/headboards for children, young adults and adults in both single and double bed format as well as Bedside tables. - I deas produced in digital format using Rhino and rendered using Keyshot. - 2 designs now in production and are sold in shops such as Dreams, Bensons and Furniture Village.

Freelance Furniture Designer Azure - The contemporary contract furniture wing of Pineapple Contracts April 2012 - May 2012

-Working to a set contract brief-Idea generation culminating in 4 prototype ideas covering a range of different detailing elements -The final presentation was achieved using Rhino and rendered using Keyshot-All fixtures and fittings sourced through negotiations with suppliers both in the UK and China

Furniture Design InternshipMooma - A contemporary furniture design company, Shanghai, China. August 2011 - September 2011 - Working in a challenging environment where English is not the first language- Designed and developed ideas from a set brief for furniture company Mooma- Manufactured my Joystick chair using local factories- Technical drawings- Quality control- Establishing a good business relationship - Costing’s- Delivery

Design AssistantBloq - A contemporary furniture design company September 2008 - July 2010(p/t)

- Constructing, manufacturing and installation of the furniture- Liaising with customers- Sales- Constructing, manufacturing and installation of the furniture- Trade shows

Get In Touch

I’m Doug, a British Furniture Designer from London

RECENT WORK Professional Masters Personal

1. Lloyd Loom2. IPD Furniture3. Azure4. Kaydian

5. Made in6. JoysicX7. Joystick

9. Laura Ashely

Professional “A selection of projects produced from Full time and Freelance positions. “

1 Lloyd Loom- Renaissance Brief: A modern take on a classic.

Duration: Designed and produced in 2 days for a trade show

Prototype Stage: First

Job: Full time

“Speed Designing”

WhyWhere

WhoWhatModern Button Back Armchair Contract and Domestic Market

New Upholstered Furniture RangeHomes & Hotels

Rounded and inviting on the inside

Clean cut on the outside

Deep Buttoned

Flowing seat design

Design development to include more rounded profile

Ideation

“ A modern take on a classic.”

Renaissance Chair

2 IPD Furniture - Harlequin ChairBrief: Client lead, 1960’s inspired dressing table chair

Duration: Designed and produced in 1 week

Prototype Stage: First

Job: Full time

“Cocktail Dresser”

WhyWhere

WhoWhat 1960 inspired chair Hotel Client

Bedrooms Refurbishment

IdeationRetro style functional chair

Quick turnaround for client presentation

Unique style to the market

Harlequin Chair“ Finished product to customer specification ”

3 Azure (Pineapple)- Fireside Chair

Brief: Modern upholstered hotel fireside wing chair

Duration: 7 Days

Prototype Stage: Initial Ideas

Job: Freelance

“Fire Seater”

WhyWhere

WhoWhat Rounded modern Fireside Chair Contract - Hotel

Hotel Lounges New Range

IdeationDeeply curved back, with integral wings which are a smooth continuation of the curved back

The back of the chair should be upholstered vir-tually to the floor, but the upholstery at the front of the chair should finish higher.

When viewed from the side, the bottom line of the upholstered arms should slope down from the high front where the metal front legs are, to the low back upholstery line.

Arms should be slim, and upholstered with prominent stitch lines instead of piping.

The chair should have stunning styling, to make it stand out from the crowd!

WingChair“ Notepads, Kindles and tablets are slowly replacing papers and books. The arm wings support this. “

ClippedChair“ Variation on a theme “

RoundedChair“ A softer approach “

SeparateChair“ Possible mass produced option “

Kaydian- Beds and Media Pods

Brief: Client led, Single and double headboards +Media Pod

Duration: Periodically

Prototype Stage: In Production/Media Pod Initial Ideas

Job: Freelance

“Deep Sleep”

4

WhyWhere

WhoWhat Single/Double beds Children/Young adults/Adults

Domestic and Contract New Range

IdeationBoys single

Girls single

Not “ Disney ”

Cross gender design

ChildSingle“ The Button “

IdeationHeadboard Design

New Styles and Variations

AdultDouble“Walkworth Ottoman“

Media Pod“Contemporary bedside pod with bluetooth connectivity “

Masters

“How can observations from your surroundings, a place or a culture inspire and influence furniture design? “

Made in .....Brief: Compare and contrast British & Chinese manufacturing. Duration: Periodically 7 months

Prototype Stage: Manufactured

Masters

“UK or China?”

5

WhyWhere

WhoWhatJoystiX Chair (working to same spec document) The British Furniture Industry

China & UK To Compare and Contrast

£302.44 £369.20Quality

Made in.....“ Which is which? “

JoystiXBrief: Breakout area furniture.

Duration: Periodically 7 months

Prototype Stage: Manufactured

Masters

“X marks the”

6

WhyWhere

WhoWhat Chair - Moves In All Directions Office professionals

Breakout Areas Dynamic Seating

IdeationMovement whilst seated

Improved posture

Compact design

Four

+ Side To Side

JoystiX“The Final Movement“

JoystickBrief: Development of JoysticX Duration: Periodically 7 months

Prototype Stage: Manufactured

Masters

“Work & Play”

7

WhyWhere

WhoWhat Office/Home Office Chair Professionals

Offices/Boardrooms/Breakout Development of JoysticX

IdeationTaking forward everything I learnt from the Chinese experience.

Reducing costs

Transport - Flat pack

Office / Home Office Chair

Plywood Seat

Joystick“ Always returning to one central point “

A-SHADEBrief: New take on exposed bulb and wire trend Duration: Periodically 7 months

Prototype Stage: Manufactured

Masters

“Ceiling to Bulb”

8

WhyWhere

WhoWhat2D Lamp Shade Owners

Bars/Clubs/Resturants/Shops A new take on an existing trend

Ideation2D shade outline

More lampshade than hanger

Minimalistic

To look like the wire is coming from the ceiling to the bulb

A-SHADE“A new take on a minamilistic style“

Personal“ Projects undertaken in my own time “

9 Laura Ashley - Ashtead SofaBrief: Modernise the Baslow Corner sofa Duration: 1 week

Prototype Stage: Initial Ideas

Personal Project

“Modern Development”

What

Where

Who

Why

Baslow Corner Sofa Mid Life Professionals

Domestic Sitting Rooms Consumer Adaption

Product Analysis

House style and Brand Loyalty

Racked back

Traditional style

Soft lines

Fabric covers\wooden legs

Lack of symmetry/armrests and backrests

Clean and understated

Individual cushions

Going Forward

IdeationCreating something new without changing the style and feel of the Laura Ashley product range?

Development

AshteadCornerSofa“ A Modern Sofa for a New Era “