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Michael Ballard

Michael Ballard

Banbridge, GB

 

About 

Employment 

Self, Banbridge, GB, Designer/maker

Principal in furniture design and production, product concepts and interior design.

Jan 2014 - current
 

Southern Regional College, UK, Lurgan, GB, Lecturer in Design

Lecturer in Design - Part-Time on the BAHons Design Craft course, specialising in furniture design and manufacture.

Sep 2003 - Jun 2010
 

University of Ulster, Belfast, GB, Lecturer in Design - Course Director

Lecturer in Design, Course Director, BAHons Design, Interior, Product, Furniture at the Belfast Campus.

Oct 1986 - Jun 2003
 

Bimbo Designs Ltd, Belfast, GB, Director/designer

Co-Founder and designer at Bimbo Design Ltd. designers and makers of contemporary furniture, retail, commercial and domestic interiors.

Jan 1981 - May 1986
 

Ballard Studio Workshop, Ballywalter, GB, Designer Maker

Furniture designer and manufacturer

Jul 1974 - Jan 1981
 

Education 

Art & Design Centre, Ulster Polytechnic, Belfast, GB, Dip Art & Design, Furniture Design

One year Foundation Course in Art & Design followed by three years in the School of Design specialising in furniture design and production.

Sep 1970 - Jun 1974
 

Awards 

‘National Art at Work Awards’, Honorable Mention

Commendation for foyer furniture design and installation, Brookemount Buildings, Belfast.

1994
 

Philip Smiles Gold Medal, Award

For Final Year Dip. Art & Design furniture design student work.

1974
 

Areas of Specialization