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Lydia Durnall

Assistant Designer

Lydia Durnall

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Assistance Experience

I have worked freelance as a Technical and 3D Design Assistant for Bakehouse Factory in Bristol. This position involved taking rough 3D Sketch-up models and translating them into detailed and precise technical construction drawings for production. For this I used Autocad and Rhino 8, producing drawings which include accurate 3D renders of each item and prepping all CNC files for cutting.

I have a wide breadth of design and making skills from physical model-making to 3D CAD:

  • 3D Modelling – Rhino 8
  • Technical Drawing and 3D Technical Drawing – Autocad and Rhino 8
  • Graphic Design – Adobe Photoshop
  • Storyboarding – Photography and Photoshop
  • Script Breakdown – Spreadsheeting with Google Sheets
  • 1:25 Model-Making
    • Painting: Model & Scenic
    • Soldering
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Printing
  • Hand & Machine Sewing Skills & Basic Alterations
  • Basic Carpentry and Prop-Making Skills

I am a Welsh-Speaker and I have a full, clean UK Driving License.

Training

MA Performance Design - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Date of graduation

July 17, 2026

Region

London
South East
South West
West Midlands
Wales

3D Technical Drawing
3D Technical Drawing, Commercial
1:25 Model-Making
1:25 Model-Making, Nell Gwynn
Script-Breakdown
Script-Breakdown, Nell Gwynn
Graphic Design for Prop-Making
Graphic Design for Prop-Making, Nell Gwynn
3D Modelling and Rendering
3D Modelling and Rendering , INFERN.CO
Storyboarding
Storyboarding, INFERN.CO
1:25 Model-Making
1:25 Model-Making, Set Menu
Graphic Design & Prop-Making
Graphic Design & Prop-Making, Set Menu
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Assisting Skills

Model Making

  • 1to25 model making
  • Soldering
  • Sculpting
  • Painting
  • Creating surfaces and textures
  • 3D Printing

Technical Drawing Skills and CAD Programmes

  • AutoCAD 2D

Other Computer Software Design Skills

  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Rhino

Research/Sourcing Skills

  • Period knowledge of costume set and props
  • Basic knowledge of construction methods and materials
  • Ability to put together digital mood boards
  • Prop and costume sourcing
  • Knowledge of prop houses, hire shops, local knowledge of shops
  • Ability to keep track of petty cash

Costume Practical Skills

  • Hand sewing skills
  • Costume Machine sewing skills
  • Costume fitting/alteration

Set and Prop Practical Skills

  • Ability to use workshop machinery
  • Scenic Art skills
  • Hand sewing skills
  • Prop Machine sewing skills

Experience in different types of performance

  • Plays
  • Devised
  • Theatre for young audiences

Other Skills

  • Second Language
  • Driving Car/Van

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