Robin Smith, Managing Director

CEng, MEng 1st Class, MI-IMECH

Robin is both a mechanical engineer and design innovation specialist. His forte is delivering practical solutions to engineering problems using a hands-on, no-nonsense approach.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Enthusiastic
• Driven
• Logical

Will Mitchell, Design Director

BA (Hons)

From medical devices, television props and liferafts, Will has worked on over 500 product design projects since graduating from Glasgow's School of Art. His key areas of focus are always aesthetics and functionality.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Creative
• Pro Active
• Dedicated

Ewan, Aberdeen Associate Director

BSc, MBA, CEng, MICE, Eur. Ing., MCIM, Cert.Dip.AF - [Aberdeen Associate Director]

Ewan specialises in helping high-technology businesses and engineering companies with innovation, investor readiness, technology commercialisation and funding. In a career spanning nearly 4 decades, Ewan is a key consultant in our systematic approach to innovation.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Experienced
• Entertaining
• Methodical

Michael, Product Design Engineer

MEng

Having worked in both America and Australia, Michael thrives on the unknown and prides himself on his practical and methodical approach to problem-solving. With a Masters degree in Product Design Engineering, he is truly passionate about innovation.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Energetic
• Sharp
• Ambitious

John, Mechanical Engineer

CEng, MEng, MI-IMECH

As our senior mechanical engineer John is an expert in 3D CAD modelling, John has demonstrated his prowess by becoming a SolidWorks Certified Professional. With experience as both a design and manufacturing engineer, he thrives on finding creative solutions.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Cool
• Contemplative
• Witty

Brian, Product Design Engineer

MEng

Having studied as a Product Design Engineer and with work experience of both Product Design and Architectural Technology, Brian is a well rounded designer. He has experience of moving from concept to prototype and is proficient with Rhino3D and Solidworks.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Nerdy
• Tensegrity King
• Known for the 'Loudon Leap'

Tom, Workshop Manager & Modelmaker

BA (Hons)

With global (yes, global!) experience as a model maker, Tom's ability to understand and represent the mechanical and design issues of a project inevitably lead to quicker and more efficient solutions. He combines a degree in model making with over a decade of practical workshop experience. Tom is particularly skilled in PLC Logic, Laser Cutting and CAD CAM machining and welding.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Intuitive
• Perfectionist
• Geeky

Ann, Office Manager

With over 20 years of administration experience including a position at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Ann keeps us all in ship-shape at 4c Design.

How would your colleagues describe you?

• Cheeky
• Organised
• Patient