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Donald Matthew Barnes
E-mail: barnedo@bellsouth.net
Mobile: (404)563-0582

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

RR Donnelley - Chicago/Atlanta
Sr. Structural Packaging Designer - Global Packaging Team
(9/10 - present)

Lead retail/consumer packaging designer for RR Donnelley's Global Packaging Solutions group. Through this role I work with and support teams within the RRD global organization, including our China operations. The ultimate focus is to apply my multi-dimensional disciplines in structural integrity, visual form development, brand execution into a total experience for retail consumers. RRD has allowed me to gain further exposure with many high-profile brands, and to be involved directly with those clients' R&D teams to develop next level packaging and display solutions for their retail/consumer products.

- Design/Project Lead for Microsoft's Gears of War 3 Limited Edition packaging
- Conceptual development of HP TouchPad & Amazon Kindle packaging

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CB Design - Atlanta, GA
Founder/Sr. Design Consultant (4/10 - present)

An independent design consultant with a wide-range of brand experience. A specialist in the arena of packaging design including structural development (materials, form and brand conformity). I recognize that packaging structure plays just as important of a role as graphics/communication in the success of retail packaging. Bringing these components together results in a cohesive visual design language for your packaging.

Design services to clients include:
1.) Market Analysis - researching the competition, materials, forms, sustainability initiatives and new manufacturing capabilities
2.) Conceptual Ideation - develop visual packaging concepts for single product category or an entire brand, with market-share and the end-user as the focal points.
3.) Production Execution - designing the final engineered packaging solutions with materials, dielines & other specifications delivered.

**Design for brands such as Canon, Cricket Wireless, RadioShack, Philips, Dell, Callaway Golf, Palm, Panasonic, GE Lighting, Chick-fil-A, Tracer Imaging, iGear, 385 Audio & Modify Watches.

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CB Creative: Photography - Atlanta, GA
Owner/Lead Photographer (4/09 - present)

Lead photographer specializing in creative art and portrait photography in the Atlanta metro area. Experienced image editing/photo retouching guru utilizing Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS5 and various PS plug-ins.

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Philips Design North America - Atlanta, GA
(Royal Philips Electronics)
Sr. Structural Packaging Design Consultant - Consumer Lifestyle & Philips Design Consulting (11/08 - 04-10)

As a member of the award-winning studio of Philips Design in Atlanta, I applied my unique knowledge and experience towards creating innovative packaging solutions for a wide range of clients. Primarily, my design work focused on developing packaging for products within the Philips Consumer Lifestyle portfolio (DLO, Sonicare, Avent, etc). Also played a role with the Philips Design Consulting group, working to service the packaging needs of external clients as well.

- Attended 2009 Pack Expo in Las Vegas
- Attended 2009 Sustainable Packaging Forum in Atlanta
- Attended 2009 Wal-Mart Sustainable Packaging Expo in Rogers, AR

**Gained Experience: domestic & international client interaction, design agency project planning and workflow, conceptual ideation, production-ready design, market research, group presentation, 3D design, increased focus on packaging sustainability, corporate brand identity compliance, design consultancy

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Griffin Technology - Nashville, TN
Structural/Mechanical Packaging Designer (6/07 - 10/08)

Lead structural packaging designer for 200+ iPod/iPhone consumer electronics accessory products. Worked under tight deadlines in the incredibly fast-paced Apple accessory industry. Developed conceptual ideas with marketing/packaging team, then translated those ideas into production reality. Worked exclusively in SolidWorks (dielines, blisters, thermoform trays, innerpack, master cartons, displays, & club packs). Continuously engaged with IND & MechEng teams to develop packaging in tandem with product design. Prototyped packaging in-house for tradeshows (MacWorld, CES, IFA) and sales meetings. Continuously communicated with Griffin representatives and contract manufacturers in Asia to finalize designs for production, then provided quality checks for finished packaging.

**Gained Experience: retail packaging development, retail buyer communication, 3D printing, package prototyping, speed to market designs, Asian manufacturing communication, 3D design, increased packaging material & processes knowledge, graphic to structure implementation, packaging sustainability

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Tim-Bar Packaging & Display - Birmingham, AL
Design Manager (11/04 - 6/07)

Oversaw the packaging design/development for Alabama & SE regional sales staff. Played an important role in delivering successful packaging solutions to a wide variety of customers including produce, furniture, automotive and other various industrial parts.

**Gained Experience: design management, project management, direct client interaction, vendor/supplier relations, graphic design & layout, temp/semi-temp POP display design, pack fulfillment, automotive packaging development, manufacturing machinery knowledge, beginer-level sales experience

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Menasha Packaging - Cullman, AL
Packaging Designer (10/03 - 11/04)

Integral member of a diverse design team for a large integrated packaging manufacturing facility. Design work primarily focused on automotive expendable and returnable packaging with clients including Honda, Mercedes, PPG, Delphi, Johnson Controls, Mid-South Electronics, ISE & Brose.

**Gained Experience: project development/management, heavy-duty corrugated design, organizational skills, teamwork, vendor/supplier relations, sales/design calls to customers

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Concept Packaging Group - Conyers, GA
Assistant Packaging Designer (9/02 - 10/03)

Assisted senior designer in developing cost-saving packaging solutions for various manufactured parts including electronic components, produce and automotive. Design work completed utilizing ArtiosCAD & Solid Works, with prototyping completed in-house via a Kongsberg sample table.

**Gained Experience: CAD & 3D design, utilizing various materials (foam, plastic, corrugated), returnable steel rack design, networking, client interaction

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

conceptual ideation, production-ready designs, extensive packaging material knowledge, manufacturing machinery & processes knowledge, project management, time management, sketching, 3D & 2D Design, graphic design, photography, image retouching & manipulation, market research, structural integrity, package testing procedures, club packaging design, Asian manufacturing interaction, domestic & international retail packaging specifications, client relations, supplier/vendor relations, sustainable packaging (materials, processes & initiatives)

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DESIGN APPLICATIONS:

- SolidWorks (3D Modeling)
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- ArtiosCAD (Dedicated 2D/3D Package Design)
- TOPS Pro (Package Design, Palletizing & Shipping Layout)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Vellum Solids (3D Modeling)
- Solid Edge (3D Modeling)
- Microstation J & Modeler (2D & 3D Modeling)
- CorelDraw
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Artios Users Group International (AUGI)
Professional Member (Current)
- 2004 AUGI Annual Conference (Tampa, FL)
- 2006 AUGI Annual Conference (Tampa, FL)

Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Professional Member ('02-'03, '07-'08)
Student Member ('99-'02)
- 2002 IDSA Southern District Conference
- 2001 IDSA Southern District Conference
- 2001 IDSA National Conference (Boston, MA)
- 2000 IDSA National Conference (New Orleans, LA)

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EDUCATION:

Auburn University
Bachelor of Industrial Design (1998-2002)
- design methodology
- market / consumer insights research
- product design (footwear, electronics, kitchenware, lighting, etc.)
- packaging design (structure, graphics)
- graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel)
- corporate identity (logo, letterhead, business card, etc.)
- exhibit design (structure, graphics, layout, modelmaking)
- POP/POS design (structure, graphics, modelmaking)
- model making/prototyping (plastic, wood, metal, foam)

CORPORATE-SPONSORED PROJECT:
- 2001 Dr. Martens Footwear Design Project: Senior design studio participated in a semester long project that involving the development of conceptual footwear for the Spring/Summer 2003 product line.

2000 IRELAND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM:
Schools Attended:
- Sligo Institute of Technology
- Magee College
- National College of Art and Design, Dublin
- The Burren College of Art
- Glasgow School of Art
A 10-week curriculum-based study abroad program primarily in Ireland with fellow AU Industrial Design students. Studied various aspects of product/environmental design at multiple locations. Participated in joint projects with Irish design students.

STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITIONS:
- 2002 Koizumi Lighting Design Competition
- 2002 Marksman Culinary Competition
- 2001 LG Electronics Competition