Resume
Jim Rokos MA RSA
Industrial Design

I am interested in creative research. New creative techniques are sought to generate original ideas. Understanding and engaging with
user psychology is key.
I am interested to apply these techniques to social contexts, for the improvement of people’s lives.

IN PRODUCTION
Pedal Bowl - Licensed to Savic and Funtime Gifts and selling through Europe.
Mirror mirror (Falcon) - In collaboration with Kristjana S. Williams of ‘Beyond the Valley’.

OTHER SKILLS
Model-Making
Managed several large jobs, delivered on time and on budget at an exceptional standard.                       
Photographic
Photographic skills mastered over several years working as a photographic assistant.
Computer Skills
P.C. & Mac fluent, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dream-weaver

EMPLOYMENT
DESIGN                        
Design consultant Pedal Bowl Products Ltd. 2001 - 2008
UK, USA Patented and on sale throughout Europe. I designed and developed this Cat Feeder independently, from conceptual drawings,
through mechanical design, prototyping, to product testing. A limited company was formed with a licensing practitioner who sought
licensing deals and ran the business.

MODEL-MAKING
Movies-
Gosford Park, Tomb Raider, Muppet Treasure Island, Entrapment, The Flintstones, Lost In Space, Buddy           
TV-
Band of Brothers, Victoria and Albert, Knight’s tale
Subcontract-
AZTEC, The Modelworks, Magic Model Company, Harris Blythe, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Windrush Models, Eagle Models,
Jamie Campbell, Shirtsleeves, The Mask Studio, Any Effects, Asylum, Complete Fabrications, Crawley Creatures, Wizard,
Kohn Pederson & Fox (Architectural)
Independent Construction Projects for Photographers-
Tony Latham, John Gladwin, Andy Flack, John Ward

PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANT
Listed on The Association of Photographers main assistants list                                     1997 - 2003
My duties included loading film, taking light readings, setting up shots, ensuring that clients were relaxed and ad hoc duties as
required by the photographer.  One job included a complete set build for the Sunday Times Magazine.
I have worked with:            John Ward, Tony Latham, Donna Trope, John Knill, Adrian Cook, Dave Green, Paul Windsor,
Bay Hippsley, Martin Lenfield, Simon Kingston, Rex, Sheamus Ryan, Andreas Schmidt, Sarah Zinelli, Andy Flack, Edward Alwright &
Alan Mahon. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC                       
Covers and publicity for Bands Press
Tintagel, Mediva, Fontanella                                                                                   
British Journal of Photography, PPM, New Design

TEACHING                        
Visiting Lecturer: Presentation of MA final project to current MA students at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design for
‘Critical Interrogation of Practice’.                                                                            Jan 2007

Associate teacher College Park, Bayswater, a special needs school.                               2003-‘04

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS/ EXPERIENCE
M.A. Course Rep
I would find out how my colleagues on the Industrial Design M.A. felt about the course and represent them at course committee
meeting, applying excellent interpersonal skills.

Independent Movie
‘Genius’-            Script Advisor, Art Direction/ Set Dressing, Props, Acting
                                                                                               
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
(Gold)           
                                   
Raleigh International
Expedition to Chile                       

Film Extra
Johnny English, Necta, Female Stage Beauty, Henry VIII, Wimbledon, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Silent Witness, Spooks, The Golden Compass,
Good year, VO5, Stormbreaker, Harry Potter...

EDUCATION
MA Industrial Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design 2004-‘06  
After discovering the benefits of working in a team, a continuation to offer and receive advice on solo projects became natural. We
were not formally taught skills, but encouraged to learn how to research and self- teach. Development is a process that continues
through the career.
 
HND Design (Model-Making)
Rycotewood College, Oxfordshire                                                                              1992 - 1994

ND Art Foundation Year
Anglia Polytechnic, Cambridge                                                                                 1991 – 1992

REFEREES
Rory Dodd                               Marta Badia-Marin - Manager
Designersblock                        Portugal Prints

Biography
Originally a model-maker in the film industry, then a photographer’s assistant, then a film extra, Jim went on to design an innovative
cat-food bowl – over 50,000 have been sold throughout Europe.
Jim then went on to teach at a special needs school in London, before completing a Master’s degree in Industrial Design at Central
Saint Martins College of Art & Design, part of London’s University of the Arts.
Jim is now interested in creative research. New creative techniques are sought to generate original ideas. Understanding and engaging
with user psychology is key.
Jim is interested to apply these techniques to social contexts, for the improvement of people’s lives.
2007/2008 - RSA Design Directions - Winner for 'Think Again' - Recovery from mental illness.

Consultancy
Please get in touch to discuss what you have in mind.

Website and branding created for 'Adaptalog Ltd', who design silicon chips - please see www.adaptalog.com