About Stephen Guess:
After graduating from CPUT I had the opportunity to join Pedersen + Lennard, at the time an exciting startup, who are now recognised as a leader in the design space in South Africa. Being part of a design and production focussed business, I have gained a unique insight in how the relationship between materials, processes and machinery can drive good design.
My focus has always been on sustainability and producing quality, timeless products that add value to people's lives. I thrive on highly technical design challenges that require problem solving and focus.
Coming from a country of diversity I have witnessed the positive impact that good design can have on people from all walks of life. This has shaped my approach to design and has enabled me to develop products that resonate with its users.
Over the years, I have sought opportunities to nurture my passions outside of furniture. These include classic car restorations, engine swaps, architectural projects and many more.
SKILLS
Solidworks, Aspire (CNC), Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Photoview 360, Sketchup, Procreate
Designing in CAD - Highly Proficient
Concept and technical sketching (digital and paper) Hands-on prototyping
CAD rendering
Digital painting
Fine Art
Factory Management
Client Communications
Working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Pedersen + Lennard
Design house and manufacturer specialized in residential and commercial products and designer furniture.
Junior Industrial Designer
2013 - 2016
- Designing bespoke and volume production furniture
- Communicating with interior designers, private clients and architects
- Concept and technical sketching
- Producing CAD base models and
- technical drawings
- Hands on Prototyping
- Full production handover to skilled factory staff
- Side roles such as welder, fabricator, carpenter, admin, driver and factory manager in addition
Senior Industrial Designer (Pedersen + Lennard)
2016 - Present
- Designing predominantly volume production furniture
- Ideating and initiating new designs
Concept and technical sketching - Producing CAD base models and technical drawings
- Facilitating prototyping and pre production runs
- Full production handovers to a factory operations manager
- Designing a full range of furniture including, chairs, tables as well as non furniture items such as kids bikes and remote work cabins and iPad stands
- Developing innovative solutions, techniques and best practices
- Training of junior designers
Education
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
3 Dimensional Design Diploma
2008 - 2012
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Industrial Design B-Tech Degree
2012 - 2013
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