Carl Allen

Industrial Designer — new york, NY

About

I am a skilled Industrial designer with a very strong mechanical aptitude and a well rounded skill set. I have worked on a huge variety of successful projects ranging from boats, consumer goods, bathroom fixtures, medical, and fashion accessories. Currently I'm a designer for Marchon designing eyewear for Calvin Klein Collection.

Experience:
6 years
Education:
Auburn University
Affiliations:
IDSA

Share

Resumé

Carl Allen
elsum@mac.com

Senior Designer - Nike Vision
May 2012 - present

Independent Design Consultant - February 2011 to present.
As an independent design consultant, I have worked on a variety of projects ranging fromconsumer electronics, housewares, and fashion accessories.

Marchon Inc. - May 2008 to present
Responsible for Design of all eyewear created for the Calvin Klein Collection brand. I have worked on everything from optical, sun, to runway frames for both men's and women's side of the brand. In addition to these responsibilities, I also assisted on design for other eyewear brands including Nike, Nautica, and Sean John eyewear.

Kohler - June 06 to April 08
Industrial Designer in Kitchen and Bath segment. Worked on a variety of projects including a year long intensive research project, toilets, and sinks and furniture. I was constantly working with manufacturing helping to improve standards and manufacturing abilities

Integrated Design Solutions - Intern
Jan. 06 - June 06.
Worked on a variety of projects for brands including Fiskars and Minnetronix.

Boston Whaler - Internship
June 05 through Dec 05

Education
-Auburn University - Bachelors of Industrial Design
Graduation: May 2005

Skills:
-Sketching
-Marker Rendering
-Model Making
-Technical Drawing
-Anthropometrics

Computer Skills:
-Illustrator
-Photoshop
-Solidworks
-Solidedge
-Rhinocerous
-Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash

Awards and Activities:
-Studio Award - Spring 2004
-2nd place - Sitting Green Cardboard Chair Competition(Feb. 2004)
-3rd place - Sitting Green Cardboard chair competition(March 2005)



Projects by Carl Allen