Portfolio — Cicero Gleadall
Product
Lead &
Design
Engineer
5+ years delivering complex products at Dyson, Ford, and my own AI studio. Patent holder. First Class Honours in Product & Industrial Design.
About
Design has always been more than just a job—it’s my passion.
With a First Class degree in Product & Industrial Design and 5+ years of engineering experience at companies like Dyson and Ford, I bring a rare perspective that bridges physical and digital product thinking. From patented sensing technology to AI-enabled applications, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and engineering.
Years Experience
International Patent
Services
A comprehensive look at what I offer
From patented hardware systems to AI-enabled applications, I deliver across the full product spectrum — blending engineering rigour with design craft.
Product Design Engineering
End-to-end product design from concept through production-ready systems, bridging physical and digital domains.
HW/SW System Integration
Architecture and integration of hardware-software systems across consumer technology and automotive platforms.
AI-Enabled Products
Full-stack AI applications across mobile, desktop, and hardware-integrated systems — from discovery to deployment.
UX & Interface Design
High-fidelity interfaces, design systems, and user experiences built for clarity and scale.
Branding & Identity
Visual identity systems, logo design, and brand guidelines that create lasting impressions.
Product Leadership
Cross-functional engineering leadership, supplier coordination, and global product launches across NA and EU markets.
Experience
5+ years of engineering & design
From patented sensing technology at Dyson to connected vehicle systems at Ford and founding an AI product studio — each chapter has deepened my ability to deliver complex products at scale.
BA (Hons) Product & Industrial Design
First ClassUniversity of Hertfordshire
First Class Honours. Built a foundation in design thinking, user-centred methodology, and creative problem-solving across physical and digital product domains.
Design Engineer
Patent HolderDyson
Designed the dust detection sensing subsystem for Dyson V16, integrating high-speed particle sensing into a new product platform. Named inventor on international patent PCT/GB2023/051711.
Director & Founder
FounderVAI — AI Product Studio
Founded an AI product studio designing and delivering AI-enabled digital and hardware-integrated products from concept through deployment. Full-stack applications across mobile, desktop, and embedded systems.
Design / Release Engineer
$800k SavingsFord Motor Company
Managed design and release of software and hardware systems for connected vehicle services across Ford's next-generation EV platform. Delivered ~$800k annual cost savings through architecture simplification.
Portfolio
Explore my portfolio of creative solutions
Each project represents a unique challenge solved through strategic thinking, meticulous design, and relentless attention to detail.
RadarPro
RadarPro
A pioneering live vitals monitoring platform for elite athletes — branding, UX, and interface design across iOS and watchOS.
Ocadox
Ocadox
Brand identity, UX, and UI design for a same-day express grocery delivery experience during Ocado's strategic rebrand.
Vai
Vai
AI product studio — brand identity, responsive design system, full-stack development, and PWA deployment. Built end to end.
