Welcome.

Hi, I'm Samantha Helm.

I recently graduated from Loughborough University with a 1st-class Honours Degree in Design. Additionally, I have been awarded a Diploma in Professional Studies.

Focusing on Environments Design, I look at creating experiences and services within a space.

I am currently working as a Junior Product Developer at Howdens Kitchens.

Selected Work

Discover a curated selection of my work with a range of live briefs and personal projects.

Selected Work

Discover a curated selection of my work with a range of live briefs and personal projects.

Selected Work

Discover a curated selection of my work with a range of live briefs and personal projects.

Awards

Awards

Awards

1st Place JLR Design Week

Brief: How might we improve passenger experiences? Solution: Wonder Window - interactive displays on rear passanger windows.

2025

1st Place JLR Design Week

Brief: How might we improve passenger experiences? Solution: Wonder Window - interactive displays on rear passanger windows.

2025

1st Place JLR Design Week

Brief: How might we improve passenger experiences? Solution: Wonder Window - interactive displays on rear passanger windows.

2025

1st Place Howdens Kitchens Design Week

Brief: What will kitchens look like in 2024? Solution: Hideaway Shelving - Shelving that rises from the worktop that keeps track of expiry dates on food.

2023

1st Place Howdens Kitchens Design Week

Brief: What will kitchens look like in 2024? Solution: Hideaway Shelving - Shelving that rises from the worktop that keeps track of expiry dates on food.

2023

1st Place Howdens Kitchens Design Week

Brief: What will kitchens look like in 2024? Solution: Hideaway Shelving - Shelving that rises from the worktop that keeps track of expiry dates on food.

2023

Highly Commened Student StarPack

Brief: Create a sustainable packaging solution for a wellness brand. Solution: Better The Body Butter - A duel-sided refillable container for 'The Body Shops' Body Butter.

2022

Highly Commened Student StarPack

Brief: Create a sustainable packaging solution for a wellness brand. Solution: Better The Body Butter - A duel-sided refillable container for 'The Body Shops' Body Butter.

2022

Highly Commened Student StarPack

Brief: Create a sustainable packaging solution for a wellness brand. Solution: Better The Body Butter - A duel-sided refillable container for 'The Body Shops' Body Butter.

2022

About Me

About Me

About Me

Samantha Helm

I'm an Environments Design graduate with a year of hands-on experience as a Product Design intern, I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and practical design skills. My academic background equips me to create innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environments. During my internship, I managed projects from concept to prototype and excelled in both collaborative and independent work.

Junior Product Developer

Howdens Joinery

2025 - Present

1st Class Graduate

Loughbrough University

2022-2025

Product Development Intern

Howdens Joinery

2023 - 2024

Front of House

Brunning and Price Pubs

2021 - 2023

Teaching Assistant

Stagecoach Performing Arts

2019 - 2021

Junior Product Developer

Howdens Joinery

2025 - Present

1st Class Graduate

Loughbrough University

2022-2025

Product Development Intern

Howdens Joinery

2023 - 2024

Front of House

Brunning and Price Pubs

2021 - 2023

Teaching Assistant

Stagecoach Performing Arts

2019 - 2021

Junior Product Developer

Howdens Joinery

2025 - Present

1st Class Graduate

Loughbrough University

2022-2025

Product Development Intern

Howdens Joinery

2023 - 2024

Front of House

Brunning and Price Pubs

2021 - 2023

Teaching Assistant

Stagecoach Performing Arts

2019 - 2021

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