Aside from design, I love the outdoors, and try to get out to enjoy the fresh air whenever I can. I also am very fond of food, and sometimes it truly is "peanut-butter-jelly time."
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Professional
Kemeera | Oakland, CA
Industrial Designer | Nov 2011 - Present
Plastikon / Calibowl | Hayward, CA
Industrial Designer | Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
Spearheading the new product design and development group. In charge of all product and graphic design output for a variety of in-house and consulting projects at all phases of development. Projects primarily involve innovative housewares, but also include products in the medical, automotive, and renewable-energy industries
IDSA-SF | San Francisco, CA
Graphic and Experience Design | Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Visual identity design for local IDSA events, notably Bay Area’s Best 2010
Smart Design | San Francisco, CA
Industrial Design Intern | Mar 2010 - Sept 2010
Collaborated with many disciplines on projects for high-profile clients in the medical, consumer electronics and goods industries. Conducted extensive research with client presentations; user studies, product testing, emerging technology and market audits. Participated in many simultaneous projects at various design phases; brainstorming, multiple iterations of concept sketching, prototype engineering, visual modeling, and final presentation deliverables.
Kiyoshi Design
Freelance | July 2009 - Present
Projects include visual brand identity, product and packaging design. Clients range from consumer electronics to outdoor-active equipment
Built Design | Everett, WA
Contracted Industrial Designer | Nov 2009
Industrial Design Intern | Jun 2008 - July 2009
Product design, environment design, brand strategy, visual development and presention for clients in the active outdoor industry; hand sketches, computer modeling, vector illustration, photography, construction and assembly of machine and hand fabricated projects.
Kotis Design | Seattle, WA
Contracted Graphic Designer | Sep 2009 - March 2010
Logo Development and Design, Apparel Graphic Design
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Education
University of Washington | Seattle, Washington
BFA Industrial Design; 2009
IDSA Senior Merit Award; 2009
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Skills
Software
Adobe CS5 | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, basic Fireworks
Model | Rhino, T-Splines, Hypershot/Keyshot, Flamingo, basic Solidworks
Other | Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office
Hardware
Sketching | Pen, pencil, marker, pastel, tablet (Wacom Cintiq)
Modeling | Standard shop tools, spray gun, vacuum former, cast/mold, vinyl, laser, CNC
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Personal
Activities and Interests
Road and mountain biking, alpine and rock climbing, backpacking, swimming, running, bike maintenance, snowboarding, soccer, drawing, woodworking, painting, music, gourmet cuisine, staying active and enjoying life
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Reference
Recommendations and referrals available upon request
San Francisco, CA
IDSA Senior Merit Award 2009, University of Washington // UWID Trapster Design Competition 2009, First Place // Dean’s List Award, Academic Excellence 2006 - 2009 // IDSA Junior Merit Award 2008 Finalist // Magppie Private Design Competition, First Place, Nesting Espresso Cups