1. BILL
DILLON
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087 9375823
bill.dillon
Cork, Ireland
billdillon1991@gmail.com
I am a 24 year old Product Design & Technology graduate of the University
of Limerick. My skills as a designer have been shaped not only by my four
years at University, but by my work experience in industry. My focus as
a designer has shifted towards creating experiences that resonate with
people and become valuable to them,rather than simply creating products.
About Me
Education 2004 - 2010
St Michaels College
Listowel, Co. Kerry
Leaving Certificate - 425 points
2011 - 2015
University of Limerick
B. Sc Product Design & Technology
QCA Score - 3.18
Second Class Honours, Grade One
Experience Logitech International SA
I joined the Design & Innovation Team at the Logitech office in Cork from
January to September 2014. I was involved in a project dealing with tablet
peripherals. I was immersed in the full scope of the design process from
initial concept to tooling for manufacture. The most valuable skills I took
from my placement were working with a professional team of designers
and engineers.
After completing my degree I returned to Logitech in July 2015 for
three months. As part of a three person team we examined the trends
of Logitechs target market, with the aim of constructing a clear image
of who that market was, where they were going in the future and what
experiences they strive for.We held brainstorming sessions on how Logitech
could offer them these experiences. This project was a unique insight into
how the contemporary design industry of 2015 works. The project was also
of huge benefit to my ability to work in extremely close cooperation with
a small team.
Skills
Photoshop
90%
InDesign
80%
Illustrator
75%
Team Work
80%
Concept Development
85%
Sketching
80%
Prototyping
90%
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2. Additional Skills
Information
3D Printing & modeling software. I earned an A1 grade in
Solidworks which was taught as part of my degree. While working at
Logitech I learned to use Creo Parametric, which is a more complex tool
used to model more dynamic forms and assemblies.
Presentation & Communication. Presenting work and ideas
was part of my daily routine both in University and to a lesser extent
at work. This has allowed me to hone my ability to present my work
effectively to a large group.
Given the structure of my degree and work environment, teamwork has
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a leader and active team member.While working in Logitech I took part in
a workshop on improving teamwork skills, for example how to avoid being
too passive or aggressive in meetings and how to deal with team members
who you feel may not be contributing fully. However when necessary I am
fully capable of being self directed and working alone.
Additional Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Project
Brainstorming
User Research
User Testing
Infrographics
Product Life Cycle Analysis
Sustainable Design
Report Writing
Further Work
Experience
2011-2012
Dunnes Stores
Checkout Operator, Floor Staff
2007-2010
Centra, Ireland
Checkout Operator, Floor Staff
Awards &
Achievements
While in the University of Limerick I entered a sustainable design
competition as part of a three person team. We assessed how different
buildings on campus used energy and proposed how they could become
more energy efficient and recieved first prize for our presentation.
In the third year of my degree Logitech International ran a design
competition in conjunction with Product Design UL . Each of my forty class
mates submitted a design based on a brief supplied by Logitech. I received
second prize in this project.
Interests Drawing & Painting - I discovered a natural gift for drawing and painting
as a child. Its a talent I value deeply and a pastime that fills a great deal
of my free time.
Aviation - I have always had a fascination with aviation and flying.
Although I do not intend to have a career flying professionally I still peruse
it as a hobby.
Science & Technology - I enjoy keeping up to date with the world of
science and technology reading various journals and watching online
channels.
Graphic Design. In University I was very enthusiastic about graphics
and presentation. I received praise from my tutors and was commended
on my natural ability for graphics. My work in Logitech exposed me to some
professional graphic designers and gave me an opportunity to showcase
my ability to represent my work visually.
2015-
Abtran
Customer Service Advisor

3. Referees Dennis O’Keeffe
dokeeffe@logitech.com
At Logitech Cork.
Padraig Murphy
pmurphy@logitech.com
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Logitech Cork.
Dermot Mc Inerney
dermot.mcinerney@ul.ie
Final Design Project Supervisor at the University of Limerick.
Thank you for taking the time to
read my CV and I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Examples of Work from my portfolio are also available and can
be found attached to my CV