Engineering combines my two passions: Physics and Design. These passions stem from a deep
2 fascination in understanding the mechanisms and aesthetics behind both everyday and complex
3 objects. Engineering comprises a series of processes, from sprouting an idea, to the
4 visualisation of a design plan and finally creating a product. It is the interplay between
5 each aspect of this formula that inspires me to pursue a career in engineering.
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7 Having visited exhibitions, I have been gripped by the arrival of new technologies and the
8 roles they play within engineering. Attending the 'Robots' exhibition at the Science Museum
9 gave me an exclusive look into the future. Having face-to-face interaction
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To me, robotics poses a fresh engineering challenge as it requires synergy
13 between both the mechanical and design aspects of engineering. The possibility of being
14 involved in an evolving field and furthering the bounds of technology are key motivators in
15 pursuing this career.
16 Being recognised as an innovative member of my technology class, I was nominated to enter the
17 Arkwright Scholarship Scheme. The scheme examined my ability to present solutions to real-life
18 problems including designing an automated recycling system. I was able to utilise my knowledge
19 of pulleys and tension forces to design a conveyor belt system that differentiates items based
20 on texture and weight. In progressing, I was interviewed at Brunel university where my lateral
21 and creative thinking was challenged to generate new design concepts for common structures,
22 including a beam bridge. The brief involved the aesthetic and mechanical improvement of the
23 bridge. I was commended for having the most innovative design and for my ability to express my
24 passion for engineering to market leaders; this has only further solidified my desire to study
25 this course at
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Equally my experience at the architectural firm, Llewelyn Davies, taught me a
31 lot about how architects play two distinct roles - the designer and the human. Knowledge of
32 physics was essential for the design, but what took the greatest skill was the ability to
33 communicate with the client, leading to a tailored design that worked for them both.
34 Beyond academia, I have taken on the roles of technology prefect and Marketing Director for my
35 Young Enterprise (YE) team. One of my responsibilities as prefect has been to coordinate
36 technology club sessions, in which we have been designing and building our own small-scale
37 remote-controlled cars. The project has proved to be a complex challenge, and through making
38 use of CAD software, it has allowed me to develop my practical design skills. As Marketing
39 Director of my YE team I was involved in delegating tasks between team members and being
40 responsible for the creation of the company website. In this pursuit my role was to ensure the
41 optimum aesthetic and design of branding - targeted to our market. Teamwork and leadership are
42 two valuable skills that I have learned from these roles which are essential to