Alice
Harper
At the core of my work is a drive to encourage social change.
I use products or services as a stepping stone to behavioural and cultural progressions. I'm now gaining knowledge in business strategies for companies within the creative industries.
Service & Strategy Design
2020
MSc Design for Business
Starting an MSc at The University of Dundee. Gaining insights in to business strategies and entrepreneurship within the creative industries.
2020
Modual: Open Futures
A two week intensive workshop collaborating with creatives from different backgrounds to design new alternatives to current social issues.
2020
BDes Product Design
Graduating with a first class honours degree from the Glasgow School of Art.
2020
Sustainable Futures in Africa
A two part collaboration with the SFA focusing on the current education system in rural communities.
2019
HH Illustrations
Attending workshops focusing on photoshop, illustrator and general graphics skills.
2019
Art and Design Teacher
Volunteering in a local primary school to teach hands-on lessons promoting creativity as well as collaborating with teachers to develop new ways of engaging with pupils.
2018
NHS
Collaborating with The Ayrshire Sexual Health Clinic and NHS staff to develop a new website as well as a new method for swab testing.
2018
Outdoors Learning Assistant
Helping to teach primary school aged children woodwork skills, craft techniques, camping essentials and teamwork exercises.
2017
Bridge of Weir
Creating a publicity campaign for the company which also helped to recycle their leather off-cuts.
2017
Kelly Munro
Attending jewellery making workshops to learn new craft techniques.
2016
Barnardo's Children's Charity
Working for several months as a fundraising representative for Barnardo's. Gaining public speaking and sales strategy training.
2016
The Glasgow School of Art
Beginning the BDes Product Design degree in the Innovation School of The Glasgow School of Art.
2016
WISH London
Valuable work experience in the interior design and architecture company WISH London.
2015
Design and Manufacture Tutoring
Working with several high school pupils to support them in their development of creative and practical technical skills.
2013/14
NC Vocational Engineering
Attending The North Highland College to gain knowledge in welding, soldering, electronics and metal work.