Resumé

EXPERIENCE :


- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
BEDOUIN FOUNDRY (bedouinfoundry.com)
London, England
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Working with the brand's founder and factory, I aided in refinement and prototyping for production of the Delireis backpack.
http://tinyurl.com/cergsu4

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
SMART DESIGN (smartdesignworldwide.com)
New York City, NY
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Confidential project.

- PRODUCTION MANAGER / INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
D:E / DESIGN EDGE (designedge.com)
Austin, TX
DAS KEYBOARD (daskeyboard.com)
Austin, TX
Dec 2012 - Present
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
OSION INTERNATIONAL GROUP (osion-china.com)
China
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Design of a kitchen appliance.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
DSPTCH (dsptch.com)
San Francisco, CA
Jul 2012 - Present
Design of a classified product collection.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
JUST PORTER (justporter.org)
Chicago, IL
Feb 2012 - Present
Design of a classified product collection. Traveled to The Philippines to work onsite at the factory with the company founder, overseeing prototyping and production.

- CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
AERO TACTICAL (aerotactical.com)
Tampa, FL
Jun 2011 - Present
Research, 2D concept ideation, refinement, prototyping/manufacturing, branding, graphic design, and design direction for a company centered around tactical packs and gear for military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and active civilian use. Travel to USA-based factory to work onsite, overseeing prototyping and production.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
ICON 4X4 (icon4x4.com)
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
KRU
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 2012 - Present
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
EAGLE CREEK / VF CORP (eaglecreek.com / vfc.com)
San Diego, CA
Jun 2010 - Present
2D concept ideation, product refinement to add value and increase positive user experience. Creation of factory tech packages for prototyping/production of several Eagle Creek products and collections.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
BRENTHAVEN (brenthaven.com)
Seattle, WA
May 2011 - Aug 2011
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
PELICAN PRODUCTS (pelican.com)
Torrance, CA
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Design of a hybrid backpack collection which combines the watertight and crushproof benefits of a Pelican hard shell case with the increased ergonomic comfort and ease of access of softgoods carry.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
CARRY GEAR SOLUTIONS (carrygearsolutions.com)
Seattle, WA
Aug 2011 - Present
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
RINGERS GLOVES (ringersgloves.com)
Moorpark, CA
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Design of NFPA-approved Structural Firefighting Gloves.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
TENBA (tenba.com)
Rochester, NY
Jun 2008 - May 2010
Collaborated with major camera bag manufacturer on design and specifications of an upscale camera bag collection as well as a prosumer camera bag collection. Concept through production.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER / DESIGN DIRECTOR:
GORUCK (goruck.com)
Bozeman, MT
Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
2D concept ideation, refinement, and creation of initial product direction for a company centered around tactical backpacks and gear for active military and civilian use.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
NISSAN (nissan.com)
Hong Kong, China
May 2009 - Sep 2009
Design of two complete softgoods collections to accompany the launch of two new NISSAN vehicles specific to the Hong Kong market.

- CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
ALBRITTON SKIS (albrittonskis.com)
Tampa, FL
Jun 2011 - Present
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
KIBOSH
Mumbai, India
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
HAULGOOD GEAR
Washington, DC
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
TORTUGA BACKPACKS (tortugabackpacks.com)
San Francisco, CA
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Design of a full-featured adventure backpack for international travelers.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
MAKERS UNION
Columbus, OH
Feb 2009 - Present
Design of an innovative hybrid backpack for urban bicyclists. 2D concept ideation, refinement, sampling, user testing, and prototyping for production.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
NIMBLE : GOODS, GEAR, BAGS
Austin, TX
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
Design of a classified ergonomically-focused business travel product collection.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
GENTERRA CASEWORKS
Delaware
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
Confidential project.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
BRUSHMASTER
Austin, TX
Jul 2008 - Apr 2010
Design of a specific-purpose softgoods collection for private and commercial house painters.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
SHUGON (shugon.com)
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sep 2008
Traveled to and lived in Tel Aviv for design of a classified product, working directly with the CEO of Shugon.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
PACIFIC DESIGN (pacificdesign.com)
Austin, TX
Dec 2007 - May 2008
Full-time, in-house, Product Designer. Technology-based backpacks, packs, bags, cases, and more. Project Lead on a variety of product collections. Creation of Sustainable Materials Library for the company. OEM projects for DELL Computers. Established connections with multiple innovative material inventors. Daily communication with several international factories. Concept through production.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
NANEU (naneupro.com)
Orlando, FL
Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
Full-time, in-house, sole Product Designer. Development of camera bags and packs for consumer, amateur, and professional photographers. Designed, Refined, and/or Developed an estimated 30 individual products within 7 product families, in less than one year. International travel to multiple factories in China. Daily communication with multiple international factories. 3D CAD modeling. Human factors evaluation. Graphic Design and print media assistance. Design of international trade show booth layout, POP displays, Promotional products. Blog author. Concept through production.

- DESIGN MANAGER / INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
VELDINI (veldini.com)
BC, Canada
Sep 2007 - Feb 2008
Design of an innovative premium wrist watch inspired by James Bond. Responsible for creation and organization of 4-person Industrial Design team. Design preparation for manufacturing. Concept through production.

- INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER:
BOA PACKS
Mar 2007
Confidential project.

- GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
BIG SKY INTERNATIONAL INC. (bigskyinternational.com)
Dec 2006

EDUCATION :


- SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN: 2002 - 2006 (scad.edu)
Industrial Design Bachelor's Degree
Dean's List Awards

- SCAD-LACOSTE Study Abroad Program: 2004
Studied/lived in a medieval village in Provence, France for 3 months.

- SCAD-LONDON Study Abroad Program: 2005
Studied/lived in downtown London for 2+ weeks.

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS :


* CORE77.com Moderator / Contributor (2012 - Present)

* CARRYOLOGY.com Core Contributor / Product Analyst (2010 - Present)

* HUCKBERRY.com Brand Partnership Co-Conspirator / Author (2011 - Present)

* 1st Place Popular Winner for "Citrus Squeezer" entry.
Core77 & BRAUN's Design in the Wild Competition (2012)

* Featured on Core77.com front page, "Taylor Welden's Softgoods Designs and Manufacturing Hook-ups" (2012)
http://tinyurl.com/axwcjkw

* Portfolio added to Coroflot's Featured Pool, limited to the top 2% of Coroflot portfolios (2012)

* Portfolio featured on Core77.com front page (2009)

* Notable Entry Award
Wave Sport's Kayak Hull Competition (2009)

* Published on Popular Science's PopSci.com;
Stauro (2009)

* Featured portfolio on IndustrialDesignServed.com (2009)

* Invited to critique student final industrial design project presentations at the Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication (2008)

* Shutterbug "Best of Show" Award at PMA; NANEU K5 adventure backpack (2008)

* Published interview on sustainable design by GenitronSviluppo.com (2008)

* Published on numerous international blogs (Gizmodo, Bornrich, Digg, Thelifeofluxury, Today, Elitechoice, and many more); Veldini "Q" wristwatch (2008)

* Notable Entry Award for "Outstanding Project" for Yeago backpack.
Core77's Light Objects Competition (2006)

* Honorable Mention Award for Home project.
Designboom's Shelter in a Cart Competition (2006)

* Design Manager of a 4-person Design Team;
Design of a sport-themed Private Jet Seat. The design was presented to the company and taken for prototyping, testing, and potential use.
Collaborating with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (2006)

* Design Manager of a 7-person Design Team;
Creating a three-wheeled Sustainable Concept Vehicle with an orange-oil powered steam engine.
Collaborating with the inventor of Cyclone steam engine (2006)

* Design Manager of a 5-person Design Team;
Design of a Private Jet Seat and Fold-out Table. The design was presented to the company and taken for prototyping, testing, and potential use.
Collaborating with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (2005)

* Published on Microsoft/IDSA's Next Generation PC website; EXP project (2005)

* Projects on display at the SCAD Gulfstream Center of Design (2002-2007)


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS :


- Production Management, Factory Sourcing and Liaison Services; sourcing, working with, and communicating with international and domestic factories for prototyping and production
- 2D Ideation, Communication, Problem Solving
- Understanding and application of Human Factors / Anthropometric Data
- Materials and Manufacturing knowledge and experience
- Research of Users and Trends
- Concept to Manufacturing
- Design Management
- Prototype Fabrication (3-axis mill, vacuum forming, 3D rapid prototyping, molding, casting, and more)
- Skilled with Wacom tablet products, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6, Autodesk Alias Sketch, Acrobat 3D, Alias Studio, Rhino 3D, and much more. Constantly learning new software.

Projects by Taylor Welden / Industrial Designer

BEDOUIN - Delireis roll top backpack
9 Files

YEAGO - sustainable hiking backpack
24 Files

EAGLE CREEK - bags & luggage
15 Files

NANEU - photography packs and cases
19 Files

TENBA - Black Label professional photo bag collection
13 Files

TENBA - Vector prosumer photo bag collection
13 Files

VELDINI Q - wristwatch inspired by 007
28 Files

Firefighter Glove concepts for Confidential Client
4 Files

The 00 - luxury private jet sport seat
17 Files

STAURO- sustainable three-wheeled vehicle
11 Files

Factory Sourcing, Production Management, Prototyping, Travel/On-Site Work and Liaison Services.
17 Files

PACIFIC DESIGN - technology bags and packs
25 Files

PELICAN - Hybrid Backpacks
8 Files

Berkel 707 - meat tenderizer
5 Files

Additional Projects
18 Files

Home - for the urban homeless
6 Files

GROW - baby mobile for brain development
9 Files

CARRYOLOGY
4 Files