Experience

Swifty Scooters

• United Kingdom
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Manchester UK Swifty Scooters launched to critical acclaim in September 2011 with SwiftyONE, arguably the world's first premium folding kick scooter. Recognised as the best and most beautiful folding scooter in an emerging market of kick scooters, Swifty has already been endorsed by high profile collaborations, notably The Conran Shop (London and Paris) and Paul Smith (worldwide). Swifty Scooters was founded by husband and wife team, Jason and Camilla Iftakhar in Manchester UK. Their shared passion… Show more Swifty Scooters launched to critical acclaim in September 2011 with SwiftyONE, arguably the world's first premium folding kick scooter. Recognised as the best and most beautiful folding scooter in an emerging market of kick scooters, Swifty has already been endorsed by high profile collaborations, notably The Conran Shop (London and Paris) and Paul Smith (worldwide). Swifty Scooters was founded by husband and wife team, Jason and Camilla Iftakhar in Manchester UK. Their shared passion for design, sport, and two wheels gave birth to Swifty Scooters, where Jason hand built and assembled the original SwiftyONE in their workshop. The feeling of riding a Swifty brought a sunnier vibe to life in the North West (UK) and has been embraced by customers from all four corners of the globe. GQ Magazine, March 2012 “when traffic is glacial, trains overloaded and exercise time at a premium, kick scooters are an appealing alternative for city commuters.” Show less



Jamily design studio

• Creative director

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2012

  JAMILY Design Studio was founded in 2008 by product designer Jason Iftakhar and fashion designer Camilla Taylor. They both graduated from The Royal College of Art in 2005, and have worked in London and abroad before founding JAMILY. Based in Manchester, UK, JAMILY develops products, objects and apparel for itself and other companies. JAMILY is an ethically driven consultancy that pursues sustainable product development, and their policy is to keep the studio exciting by tackling contrasting… Show more JAMILY Design Studio was founded in 2008 by product designer Jason Iftakhar and fashion designer Camilla Taylor. They both graduated from The Royal College of Art in 2005, and have worked in London and abroad before founding JAMILY. Based in Manchester, UK, JAMILY develops products, objects and apparel for itself and other companies. JAMILY is an ethically driven consultancy that pursues sustainable product development, and their policy is to keep the studio exciting by tackling contrasting and varied projects. JAMILY works with local UK manufacturers and wherever possible sources materials with traceability. JAMILY admit that true sustainability in product development is an up hill battle, but one worth fighting for. JAMILY’S experience and knowledge produces an exciting chemistry which excels and channels the design process into unexpected areas. It is this that makes JAMILY’S products so original and so refreshing. Geetobee, Apron with Mits and Bunch of Mugs are the first of many exciting products to come. Show less



Solarlab research and design

• Senior designer

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2007

  Industrial design, solar power research and development.



Opius

• Junior Designer

  • 2001 - 2002

  Junior product designer