Resumé

About
For me, Industrial Design represents the perfect balance between creative expression and practical considerations. As such, I try to design with research and inspiration to create original solutions, but still conform to constraints. With an educational background in mechanical engineering, I am uniquely aware of the requirements of real-world products. As a creative person, I can also generate many alternatives during the process of a project. I then have the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities to fully realize the final design. Industrial Design is the perfect intersection.


Education
North Carolina State University
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Major G.P.A. - 4.0


Technical Skills
Sketching and visualization, concept generation and variations,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Rhinoceros 3D, Solidworks, Alias, 3D Studio Max, Vray Rendering Plugin, HTML, CSS


Work Experience

NCSU Computer Science Department - Hifives
September 2006 - June 2007
Design Intern
Designed and implemented graphic interface for
the ‘Hi-Fives’ video game project
ced.ncsu.edu/hifives

Touch 360
March 2007 - Present
Design Intern and Consultant
Developed product concepts for firm clients, including
Lenovo Mobile, as well as internal concepts
www.touch360.com

Studio Hagler
December 2007 - Present
Product Design Consultant
Developed concepts and brand identity for
Home Depot products


Afiiliations
Industrial Design Society of America
2006 - Present

Awards/Honors
North Carolina State University IDSA Chapter
Student Merit Award winner 2008

Projects by Smith Newnam

Spy Optic Watch
7 Files

Pebble MP3 Player
11 Files

Mantle Floor Lamp
12 Files

dLux
3 Files

Ripple Faucet
15 Files

PocketPack iPhone Cases
8 Files

OXO Liquiseal Redesign
4 Files

Graphic work
16 Files

Web
3 Files