Shin Zou

邹齐圣心

Designer | Developer | Strategist | Researcher

I am a passionate designer based in London who has 3 years of industrial design experience, usually an idea generater in the team, and accomplish every task to its perfect result. From the work of several part-time jobs, my time management and self-learning skill has been developed a lot that I can always deal with huge amount of information and finish my tasks on time. I believe my skillset can create values for the team’s success.

Work Experience

工作经历

Art teacher and curriculum designer

08/2023 - Present

Employer: Yimu Education

(School specialising in customising foreign language education for children)

Designing a comprehensive scheme of work and lessons for art and crafts, focusing on hands-on creation and iterative processes to meet student’s learning objectives.
Teaching students aged 3-11 in separate classes using designed material, covering various art genres and developing students’ drawing and painting techniques

Industrial Designer

05/2022 - 09/2022

Employer: Hikiwee

(A Design studio targeting on improving the relationship between humans and pet cats)

Conducted 10+ interviews with cat breeders and experts, summarised latest pet product and user profiles for future product development
Innovated and developed 20+ concepts for novice cat breeders, with 4 concepts being selected by directors
Communicated seamless with engineers, manufacturers and directors to conduct prototyping, testing and manufacturing processes, leading to the products nearing completion and set for launch

Content Designer

03/2022 - 06/2022

Employer: Weve2050

(A circular economy designer brand committed to inviting the public to sustainable living)

Worked in a team of 6 people to develop sustainable DIY workshops with external designers and organisations included London Shaolin Temple and Purkinje Hermit London
Led social media marketing team, created texts, graphics and videos for social media and official website, Instagram followers raised from 1000+ to 1700+, Red followers increased from 1000+ to 1500+
Worked as sales assistant in the official pop-up store in London China Town, with average £ 700 profits per day

Involved Events:

Content designer for Sustainable Easter Egg making workshop

Social Media assistant for Chinese culture marbling workshop associated with Shaolin Temple London

Content designer and sales assistant for ' We have a Pop-up' Event in London China Town

Director Assistant

07/2021 - 02/2022

Employer: Matter of Stuff

(A furniture procurement and sustainable material manufacturing consulting company)

Researched and contacted 50+ sustainable brands for the material supply for Exhibitions in V&A Museum in 3 days, with 10+ suitable companies contacted successfully and selected by the Museum

Updated product and material specifications for 20+ companies update on official website and graphic catalogues, streamlined company resources for greater efficiency
Organised physical material showroom and sample storage, established efficient systems to catalogue 500+ materials and sample and facilitated quicker decision-making for clients

Involved Projects:

Sustainable Material Researcher for Exhibition in V&A Museum

Social Media assistant for 2021 Hix Events at Business Design Centre in London

Education

教育背景

09/2019 - 06/2023

BA Product and Industrial Design,

Central Saint Martins, London

(First Class Honours)

Research and Analysis, Product Concept Developing, Sustainable Design Studies,

Model Making, CAD Rendering

Collaborated projects with Social Design Institute and UPM

Course Student Ambassador

09/2015 - 06/2018

Sibford School,

Banbury, Oxfordshire

A-level studies of Fine Arts Painting, Design and Technology, Mathematics (Grade: A*, A*, A)

09/2012 - 06/2015

Attached School of The Central Academy of Art and Design,

Beijing, China

中央工艺美术学院附属中学

Pencil sketching, basic studies of perspective and chiaroscuro
Gouache and acrylic colour studies

Extracurricular Experience

课外经历

Vice President

06/2020 - 06/2022

Organisation: UAL Chinese Students and Scholars Association

Collaborated in a team of 30 students from different departments for the preparation and operation of 2021 student fresher’s week event for 400+ students
Led the core management team of 15 to deliver the 2021 Chinese Mystery Exhibition at MCM London and Hoxton Gallery featuring 8 artists and attracting 70+ people opening attendees, and curated the 2022 Nowshowing Exhibition at Miart Gallery London showcasing 19 artists and bringing in 100+ opening visitors
Managed official social media accounts’ posts with academic, press and visual communication departments, growing Wechat official account followers from 12,000+ to 16,000+

Organised events and links:

- Director and event coordinator of CHAOs Chinese Mystery Exhibition at MCM London and Hoxton Gallery.

Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fPD91nXexQHeuh8bCEb5WQ

- Director, curator and event coordinator of 2022 Nowshowing Exhibition at Miart Gallery London.

Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jb-pNF4zgfNObRt0ugEGZg

Illustrator

04/2021 - 08/2021

Organisation: OSPA (Overseas Students Philanthropy Actions)

Collaborated with overseas students from different universities in US and UK
Illustrated picture books for children and teenagers about the education of health and hygiene.

Vice Secretary

11/2021 - present

Organisation: Chinese Students & Scholars Association in the UK, Communication Department

Managed CSSA Wechat official Social Media Account, followers increased from 4,0000+ to 4,2000+
Designed layout for Wechat official account articles

Creative Volunteer

10/2020 - Present

Organisation: Redwood Academy

Interviewed professors and doctors for online public lectures, assisted with lectures’ marketing assets and seamless operating preparation
Edited recordings for 60+ hours of content uploaded to official Youtube account, average views increased from 200 to 3k in the past 2 years

Designed graphics for public lectures’ posters and articles layout on social media accounts including LinkedIn and Wechat, elevating branding and visibility of events

Exhibition Volunteer

08/2020 - 09/2020

Organisation: Beijing Times Art Museum & Wavelength Studio

Guided visitors and assisted with front desk work, ticket sales, and security at exhibitions, gaining well-rounded experience supporting museum operations
Contributed to the set-up and take-down of the exhibits with 10+ fragile pieces, ensuring smooth exhibits and gallery transitions

Skills

技能特长

Software

Graphic:

- Adobe Photoshop

- Adobe Illustrator

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Adobe Indesign

3D Modelling & Rendering:

- Solidworks

- Rhino

- Keyshot

Wireframing:

- Adobe XD

- Figma

Video & Moving Images:

- Adobe Premiere Pro

- Adobe After Effect

Practical

- Consumer Research

- Sketching

- Ideas Generation

- Attention to Details

- Prototyping

- Storytelling

Awards

- Shortlisted in IF Talent Award 2022

- Winner of Cherishing Food Design Competition 2021, Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/n_GEfh7p4YiQZDVQCDmtKg

- 3rd Prize of International Chinese Character Culture and Creative Design Competition 2021, Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/M7uBQA81BSOIQYDFifMm9Q