Resumé

Benjamin Taber
benjaminjordantaber@gmail.com


EDUCATION
Bachelor degree in Industrial Design May 2009
Purdue University, School of Liberal Arts,
West Lafayette, IN
Major GPA: 3.3
skills:
Proficient in SolidWorks 06-09, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Rhino, Alias Image Studio, 3DStudioMax, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Maxwell Render, PhotoWorks, Alias Sketchbook

EXPERIENCE
Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate- BSH July 2009-Present

Industrial Designer/Strategic Marketing Intern
-Created new aesthetic developments for new product launch
-Worked with design team to create innovative and patentable features
-Conducted market trend studies to target user groups
-Participated in the creation of the new user interface of product lines


Beyond Design, Inc. May 2008-August 2008

Industrial Designer/Intern
-Collaborated with design teams to create innovative products
-Participated in analyzing focus group data
-Worked hands on with clientele to deliver high quality results
-Coordinated other designers as their leader throughout the design process


Steiner Enterprises, Inc. May 2007-May 2008

Industrial Designer/Product Developer
-Participated in product planning
-Design Development
-Modeled and Engineered products’ mechanical functions
-Designed shipping and in store product packaging

ACHIEVEMENTS
Purdue University Industrial Design Outstanding Senior Portfolio 2009
Annual Chicago IDSA IronSketch Champion
1st Place award in Interzinc Design Competition
2nd Place award in Fundex Design-Off
Honorable Mention 48-2 Design Competition
Honorable Mention International Housewares Association

ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
IDSA- Industrial Designers Society of America

Projects by Ben Taber