James Fearon

I am a creative problem solver. I am reliable, dedicated, responsible and able to comfortably tackle problems with a broad understanding of design as a whole

I have learnt to approach projects analytically, to be human centric and research driven. I have built the skills to consistently deliver results from project conception to realisation.

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With General Assembly I studied and practiced UX / UI, Agile methodologies in Figma. From wire-framing and prototyping to usability testing Research methods included interviews, affinity mapping, user journey creation, persona development, competitive and comparative analysis My portfolio consists of solo design sprints, collaborative group work and a live client project

Astro Lighting - Exhibition Designe

I most currently worked as the Exhibition Designer for a leading global contemporary lighting company based in the UK

I was challenged with tasks requiring critical thinking, nding soloutions to build engaging experiences for audiences in the design and retail sector.

General Assembly -

Most recently, I undertook a 12 week intensive course to practice human centric methods that build meaningful experiences across digital platforms and products.

Royal College of Art-

My experience at the RCA tested my ability to make the intangible - tangible. My nal piece was a kinetic sculptural representation of protein folding and dissertation researched our interaction with the internet.

Goldsmiths, University of London-

Here I learnt to question not what design is but what it might be.

My final dissertation, ‘Metaphors, Abstractions, Humans and computers’ questioned our interaction and comprehension with machines and interfaces.