Mike Lau
Interior Designer
Design Consultant
CAD Technician
Professional Info
I am a graduate from the University For The Creative Arts in Canterbury studying Interior Architecture and Design with 3 months experience in Kitchen and Bathroom design. I am a highly motivated and professional Designer. Capable of delivering at the highest level, I have first-rate organisational skills and the ability to produce a consistently high standard of work. With excellent interpersonal skills, I am an effective team player and am capable of engaging and liaising with a broad range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I am committed to facing fresh challenges and to pursuing my future career goals. a friendly, polite, formal, and reliable person. Willing to take part in any task given to me and always work to the best of my abilities and getting involved. In the past I was working for Chilfen Joinery Ltd as a CAD Technician, though my daily responsibilities would be more than a CAD Technician. I am currently working at Unispace as a Designer - Technical Specialist where I will start my career.
Education
University For The Creative Arts
​2009-2013
2:1
2nd Class Upper Division
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
Hitchin Boy's School
​2001-2007
GCSE's
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R.E – B
Math’s – B
Art – C
English – C
English Literature – C
Science Double Award – C
Technology (graphics) – C
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AS
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​Maths
Computing
Art and Design
Product Design
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A Levels
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Art and Design
Product Design
​Competition
Janine Stone Interior Design Competition - 3rd Runner Up.​
Work experience
Direct Supplies Limited - Junior Kitchen and Bathroom Designer + Assistant
Jobs
Waitrose - Supermarket Assistant/Keyholder/Acting Team Leader
Chilfen Joinery Ltd - CAD Technician
Career
Unispace - Designer Technical Specialists
Interests
I am interested in many different designs mainly focus on Architecture and Interior Architecture. I am able to 2D draft in Auto-CAD and 3D Design in Revit and Maya. I love to be able to see the space I am designing visualized on a 3D environment and rendered to a photorealistic image or close to it. I also love making models and am able to use a laser cuter to draft up prototypes of the space/building I am designing with the help of using Auto-CAD. During my free time I go to Design Exhibitions around the country.
Languages
​English
Cantonese
Skills
Sage
Maya
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Autocad (2D/3D/Isometric)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Premier Pro(Basics)
After Effects(Basics)
Revit(Basics)
Google Sketch Up(Basics)
Organization
Document Control
Furniture
Joinery
Time Management
Photography
Admin
Project Management
CAD Setter Out/Draughting
Research
Cutting Lists/CnC
Doc Elite
Conject
O&M Manuals
Customer Service
Client Liaison
Design Co-ordinator
Technical Detail Designer
Project Experience
Retail:
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Display plinths, tables, cubes and counters
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Gondola and perimeter units
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Panel production (cutting, shaping, drilling, edge-banding, spraying and laminating)
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Cash desks and back wrap units
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Component parts and shelving
Commercial:
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Interior fit outs
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Restaurants (including bars)
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Reception areas
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Meeting and board rooms
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Tea stations and break-out areas
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Post rooms, resource areas
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Storage walls
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Fitted seating
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Panelling (wall & ceiling)
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Restroom fit outs
Education:
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Library shelving
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Desks and workstations
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Computer benching
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Screens and divides
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Modular seating
High End Residential Fit Outs:
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Bespoke doors, panels and seating
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Fitted wardrobes and storage
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Kitchens
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Cinema rooms
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Libraries and studies
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Bathrooms