PATRICK SIEROSLAWSKIPortfo l io & CV

ABOUT ME

Having worked in the UK jewellery trade for more than 13 years I have developed a great understanding of the design and production processes involved in creating beautiful one off pieces as well as pieces for mass production. I have adapted my skills with every new project at hand.

I specialise in digital design development and work with a variety of software packages to achieve the best results. Having worked for a smaller jewellery house has helped me develop a variety of additional skills that challenged me creatively as well as technically.

My time at the Royal College of Art was mainly spent experimenting and refining my skills to become the best in my field.

All the work you will see in this portfolio has passed through my hands for design development and 3D design amongst other things and required a variety of skills, a great deal of teamwork, a greater deal of problem solving and mostly a passion to create the best work possible. On many I worked closely with the creative director, but I also included some independent projects.

This is only a small selection of work, should you require more detail on specific projects please do not hesitate to ask me. Unfortunately a lot of the most recent work is still under development and won’t be available to view.

I hope you like what you see,

Patrick

ASPREY WOODLANDI worked on the creation of a signature collection for Asprey and in close consultation with Creative Director ‘Ben Rowe’ I transformed his drawings into a beautiful collection of woodland inspired pieces. Beside the creation of the 3D work I was also responsible to oversee the creation of the masters used for production, ensuring the pieces will be coherent, commercially via-ble and made to the highest standard. Following is a small selection of piec-es. (Paint ups by Ben Rowe)

The collection is currently still being sold at Aspreys and is one of their biggest sellers.

ASPREY STORM SUITEThe initial designs for this collection felt a little flat, so we developed a layered effect for the pieces. To ensure a gradual enlarging of the colletts I worked with a plug-in usually used in architecture. The 3D designs and files created were used by a Geneva workshop to manufacture the pieces to our specifications. I managed the project in close collaboration with them and stayed in close contact with the workshop throughout the process.

BEETLE BROOCHThis beetle brooch was created for a private client. Throughout the production process we faced many challenges due to its size. The final brooch measures 24cm in length and took roughly 18 months to complete. The final result is a stunning piece, CNC-ed from aluminium, pave set with sapphires, with bespoke tanzanite buds set in platinum and 4 uniquely crafted en-tremblant beetles, one with carved rock crystal wings. The entire piece was planned and sculpted on the PC with many modern techniques paired with traditional manufacturing used to create this one of a kind brooch.

SWAROVSKI ‘SWIFT’Swarovski approached us to create a tiara for the Vienna Opera Ball in 2015 and following that they wanted us to create a collection around it. After the initial designs had been approved I only had 10 days for product development and CAD of 12 pieces. We provided them with 3D files to be used in their factories as well as product sheets for manufacture. (Paint up by Ben Rowe)

SHISEIDOShiseido wanted us to design special packaging for one of their cosmetic lines, accompanying this we also created a one of a kind necklace. I worked on the product development of the packaging as well as the creation of the jewellery.

(Drawing by Ben Rowe)

SHAUN LEANE COLLECTIONSIn the past 12 years I had the amazing opportunity to grow with this jewellery house, having been responsible for the creation and development of many collections in silver and gold. Some collections are amazingly organic whilst others are very clean and geometric, each needing a different approach to ensure the best result possible. Often the most simple looking designs took the longest to develop. Working closely with the Creative Director, Ben Rowe, I was able to refine my skills and look back at a huge body of work.

Following is a small selection of pieces that are either just beautiful or required me to develop a certain skill or technique to create.

SHAUN LEANE BESPOKEBespoke jewellery always was and is an important aspect of our creative output. Our bespoke service ranges from traditional engagement rings to outlandish creations, each needing extra care to produce to give our customers a once in a lifetime experience. Due to the nature of the one off piece I was able to work with great creative freedom, but always in close collaboration with the Creative Director.

FASHIONI have worked on various projects for the fashion industry, from large and exciting catwalk pieces to smaller elements used on a commercial level.

Following is a selection of projects. My RCA degree show work for Alex Mattsson was featured in German Fashion Magazine - TUSH.

For the Alexander McQueen - Savage Beauty exhibition at the V&A I was managing the restauration of several pieces for Shaun Leane.

ARCHITECTUREAfter winning a commission to create bespoke gates for a new building project in London, the design that we proposed at Shaun Leane was so striking that the property developer decided to expand the concept onto the entire facade. Due to be completed in spring 2018 I was managing the entire digital design development side of the project. Creating bespoke designs for each balcony, sculpting the leaves whilst working to specific requirements to adhere to building standards.

SPECIAL PROJECTSEvery time I get the chance to explore new things I try to develop my skillset. I started doing a lot of product photography, photo realistic renderings (there are a few amongst the images used in this portfolio) as well as more creative shoots, I have tried some product animation with Keyshot and I am currently working on developing my coding skills as well as experimenting with digital painting.

I always look for new, exciting and creative ways to learn and create and whilst these projects might not be as polished as the previous work, it was greatly important for my personal growth.

Other projects in the past include various exhibitions and events.

Street Lights was organized by Carol Woolton - Jewellery Editor of Vogue UK and I took part in creating a beautiful, hand painted, window display for Fine Jewellery House CHATILA, inspired by sea side fair grounds, with a feature in Vogue UK.

Whilst at the RCA I co-curated the exhibition Metal Rocks at the V&A in London, a one evening event, bringing exiting jewellery concepts into a new environment.

Smith & Harris commissioned me to design the new chairmans cup for the British Silver Society fusing traditional and modern technology.

Patrick SieroslawskiProduction Designer/ Industrial Designer, Design Development

Summary Statement Design & Software Skills

Employment

SHAUN LEANE

Education

A career driven designer with experience in a wide array of manufacturing processes, materials & design techniques, specialising in digital design development with a strong focus on problem solving & fusing of traditional techniques with modern technology. Creating 3D-designs and 2D-visuals suitable for the creation of exclusive high jewellery as well as mass production of the highest quality. Has transformed and helped modernise one of the most exciting Jewellery Houses in the UK in the past 12 years.

Rhino 3DzBrushAdobe SuiteMaterialise MagicsMaxwell Render & KeyshotHand RenderingTechnical DrawingRapid PrototypingPhotographyHTML

Problem SolvingOrganizationCreativityTime ManagmentTeamwork

EnglishGermanPolish

Flat 7, St James Court331 Bethnal Green RoadE2 6LJ, London U.K.e: patrick.sieroslawski@network.rca.ac.uktel: +447855969253dob: October 31st, 1980German nationality

Digital Design Development, 2009-present

Returned to full time work after graduating with an MA from the Royal College of Art (RCA), taking on the responsibility of creating a digital design department, specializing in 3D design, sculpting and rapid prototyping, working closely with the Creative Director, developing new skills as needed.

Current responisibilities also include: research and develop-ment of designs and materials, technical design as well as html-coding for newsletter and web-design, product photo-graphy and some graphic design.

Since joining the jewellery trade in the UK more than a decade ago I have acquired a great range of skills that I constantly work on developing further. Having worked closely with workshops in the UK, Germany & Switzerland I was able to help create some of the most exciting jewellery in the UK.

Specializing in digital design development and manufacture with a focus on a variety of software packages, I am extremely versatile and have been extremely flexible to my approach at work. I am keen to experiment & am drawing from my hands-on experience on the bench for many years. Having worked in a professional environment I always strive to create the best product possible and take pride in excellent work.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ARTLondon, UK, 2007-2009MA in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellerywith focus on digital design.

SIR JOHN CASS, SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN & MEDIALondon, UK, 2003-2006BA in Silversmithing & Jewellery

Freelance Digital Design & Manufacture, 2006-2009

Working on a freelance basis, whilst studying at the RCA, creating 3D designs of all collections and some bespoke work.

Personal Skills

Languages

Personal Development

Future Development

Part-time Benchworker 2003-2006

Part-time jewellery manufacture experience at the workbench whilst studying.

SPECIAL PROJECTSDesign Development & Project Managment, 2007-present

Other notable projects in the past years include the creation of high jewellery collections for Asprey in London, a collection and special pieces for Atelier Swarovski, catwalk jewellery for Alexander McQueen, exclusive pieces for high profile clients, jewellery related events at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Looking for new & exciting opportunities to develop personally and professionally in a new environment and help to create some of the most exciting contemporary jewellery.

Patrick SieroslawskiSt James Court, Flat 7

331 Bethnal Green RoadE2 6LJ, London, UK

patrick.sieroslawski@network.rca.ac.uk+447855969253