Resumé

Mitchell Silva
848 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
978.732.3372

DESIGN PROFICIENCY

Industrial Design, Photography, Graphic Design

SKILLS

Traditional Sketching and Model Making, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, InDesign, Rhino 3d, Alias, Keyshot, Showcase, Final Cut, Foundry Processes.

EDUCATION

Massachusetts College of Art and Design, class of 2013 - Industrial Design
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - Studied Photography

WORK EXPERIENCE

Bose Corporation: May 2012- present
Industrial Design Intern: Responsibilities include sketch ideation, CAD modeling, and 2d artwork.
Currently working on a wide range of projects from headphones to automotive interiors. Projects require a range in skill in early sketch conceptualization and CAD, to artwork details and design documentation.

Freelance Graphic Designer: December 2012 -Present
Graphics and branding for Boston area companies including Leavitt and Avery Consulting, Floralsmith, and Rigerous Recording.

Yuji Ramen: September 2012 - present
Contract Designer: Currently designing lighting and interior features for an upcoming Brooklyn ramen restaurant. Project includes sketch ideation, CAD, and the possibility of prototyping a final concept.

City Express Messenger Service: 2011-2012
Bicycle  Messenger: Responsible for pick-­up and delivery of high priority packages in Boston and surrounding neighborhoods. This job both required and improved my skills in prioritization, efficiency, and communication.

Minarik Automation and Control: 2010
Shipping and Receiving: Responsible for managing shipping, receiving, book keeping, and inventory of orders.

Shaws Supermarkets: 2008-2010
Grocery Clerk: Stocked and organized the store, attended to customer service  needs, and maintenance of overall organization and cleanliness of the backroom.
Front-End  Clerk:  Provided patrons with courtesy services, maintained and serviced bottle return machines, collected carriages, and maintained overall cleanliness of the front end.

INTERESTS
Cycling and bicycles in general, live music, urban exploring, wildlife and nature.

AWARDS:
-Richard Keohan Innovation Award 2012
-Massachusetts College of Art All School Show Award 2012
-16 Hours to Glory Design Challenge 3rd Place
-The Daily Grommet Product Pitch Finalist
-Dunstable Artisans Photography Award
-GDRHS Photography Merit Award

PRESS:

-Featured Articles on Core77, Complex Magazine, BikeRumor.Com, Freshness, Discovery News and ProllyIsNotProbably.com

http://www.core77.com/blog/flotspotting/flotspotting_mitchell_silvas_glo-bars_another_noteworthy_bicycle_lighting_system_22059.asp

http://www.complex.com/rides/2012/03/protoype-globars-by-industrial-designer-mitchell-silva

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/03/19/prototype-globars-by-designer-mitchell-silva-light-from-within/#comments

http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/03/27/glo-bars-led-base-bicycle-handlebar-concept-by-mitchell-silva/

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2012/03/mitchell-silvas-globars/#disqus_thread


References upon request

Projects by Mitchell Silva

Sol Light Therapy Lamp
21 Files

GLOBARS
7 Files

Paper Hard Drive
9 Files

Rigerous Recording Brand and Sign
7 Files

Bose QC15 Badge
3 Files

Eco-Dex: by Earth Quest
5 Files

MRE: Meal Ready to Enjoy
14 Files

Sketchbook
20 Files

Merit Awards Presentation
1 File