Daniel Laverick
Daniel Laverick
Design Student
Design Student
Nottingham, UK
Looking for an Intership beginning Summer 2026
About me
About me
Hello ! I’m Dan, an award-winning designer driven by curiosity, craft, and the belief that great ideas start with a spark and a sketch. Inspired by my grandfather’s hands-on approach to making furniture, I value design that’s honest, thoughtful, and made to be used and loved. Whether I’m creating visuals, shaping brand identities, or refining layouts, I bring that same energy, empathy, and a genuine passion for design that makes a difference.
Feel free to reach out, and take a moment to explore my CV, Thank you for your time.
Education
Education
Darlington, UK
2022 - 2024
A-Levels
Carmel College
3 A-Levels with a ‘B’ in Product Design and English Literature with a ‘D’ in Physics at Carmel College
Darlington, UK
2022 - 2024
A-Levels
Carmel College
3 A-Levels with a ‘B’ in Product Design and English Literature with a ‘D’ in Physics at Carmel College
Nottingham, UK
2024 - 2028
BSc Product Design
Nottingham Trent University
Currently pursuing a BSc in Product Design, with a planned industry placement during my third year to gain hands-on experience and deepen my practical skills.
Nottingham, UK
2024 - 2028
BSc Product Design
Nottingham Trent University
Currently pursuing a BSc in Product Design, with a planned industry placement during my third year to gain hands-on experience and deepen my practical skills.
Skillset
Skillset
Product Design
User-Centered Problem Solving – Approach design challenges by identifying user needs and crafting solutions that are functional, intuitive, and meaningful.
Concept Development – Generate and refine ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and iterative design processes to create innovative and well-thought-out products.
User Research & Testing – Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights, validate ideas, and refine designs based on real user feedback.
Prototyping & Model Making – Create physical and digital prototypes using 3D printing, laser cutting, and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), ranging from low-fidelity mockups to fully functional models.
Product Design
User-Centered Problem Solving – Approach design challenges by identifying user needs and crafting solutions that are functional, intuitive, and meaningful.
Concept Development – Generate and refine ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and iterative design processes to create innovative and well-thought-out products.
User Research & Testing – Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights, validate ideas, and refine designs based on real user feedback.
Prototyping & Model Making – Create physical and digital prototypes using 3D printing, laser cutting, and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), ranging from low-fidelity mockups to fully functional models.
Branding
Visual & Brand Design – Develop strong visual identities and cohesive branding concepts, applying principles of typography, color theory, and layout across physical and digital touchpoints.
Brand Guidelines Creation – Build cohesive brand guidelines that ensure consistency in tone, visuals, and application across print, digital, and physical environments.
Mockups & Real-World Applications – Apply branding to packaging, posters, social media, stationery, and digital interfaces—testing how a brand lives in the real world.
Presentation & Rationale – Confidently present brand concepts with strong visual storytelling and well-reasoned design decisions backed by research and intent.
Branding
Visual & Brand Design – Develop strong visual identities and cohesive branding concepts, applying principles of typography, color theory, and layout across physical and digital touchpoints.
Brand Guidelines Creation – Build cohesive brand guidelines that ensure consistency in tone, visuals, and application across print, digital, and physical environments.
Mockups & Real-World Applications – Apply branding to packaging, posters, social media, stationery, and digital interfaces—testing how a brand lives in the real world.
Presentation & Rationale – Confidently present brand concepts with strong visual storytelling and well-reasoned design decisions backed by research and intent.
Digital/UI Design
Digital/UI design involves creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for digital platforms like websites, apps, and software.
The process blends aesthetic design principles—such as color theory, typography, imagery, and spacing—with functional interface elements like buttons, icons, sliders, and input fields. This balance between beauty and usability ensures that designs are both visually cohesive and practical for real-world use.
Strong UI design emphasizes clarity, usability, and responsiveness, ensuring that each interaction—such as clicking a button, scrolling, or submitting a form—feels smooth and intentional. Thoughtful feedback mechanisms, like hover effects and animations, reinforce a sense of control and engagement.
Digital/UI Design
Digital/UI design involves creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for digital platforms like websites, apps, and software.
The process blends aesthetic design principles—such as color theory, typography, imagery, and spacing—with functional interface elements like buttons, icons, sliders, and input fields. This balance between beauty and usability ensures that designs are both visually cohesive and practical for real-world use.
Strong UI design emphasizes clarity, usability, and responsiveness, ensuring that each interaction—such as clicking a button, scrolling, or submitting a form—feels smooth and intentional. Thoughtful feedback mechanisms, like hover effects and animations, reinforce a sense of control and engagement.
Sketching
Idea Generation & Exploration – Use rapid sketching to explore multiple design directions quickly, helping to visualize and iterate on early-stage concepts
Communicating Concepts Clearly – Create clean, purposeful sketches that convey function, form, and user interaction—helping others understand ideas at a glance.
Sketching as a Collaborative Tool – Use sketching in group settings to co-create, problem-solve, and quickly communicate with peers, engineers, and stakeholders.
Sketching
Idea Generation & Exploration – Use rapid sketching to explore multiple design directions quickly, helping to visualize and iterate on early-stage concepts
Communicating Concepts Clearly – Create clean, purposeful sketches that convey function, form, and user interaction—helping others understand ideas at a glance.
Sketching as a Collaborative Tool – Use sketching in group settings to co-create, problem-solve, and quickly communicate with peers, engineers, and stakeholders.
Softwares
Softwares
Awards
Awards
Silver Award
Starpack Student Competition 2025 , Breif G
Silver Award
Starpack Student Competition 2025 , Breif G