Resumé

Dave Owsen: Industrial Designer
313-515-6977
Daveowsen@gmail.com


Mission Statement:

Working with diverse clients, I have learned to tailor creative processes to their individual needs providing the most intuitive design for the timeline and budget. I will apply this personalized approach to future programs with the goal of strengthening the project team and the design of the vehicle.


Education:

College for Creative Studies
BFA Automotive Design
Graduation date: May 2009


Professional Design Experience:

American Specialty Cars: Creative Designer
Warren, Michigan
October 2010-Present

Automotive Program: Exterior development from advanced design theme ideation to presentation of full sized clay for a startup electric car company.

RV Program: Exterior Front and Rear Cap production design from initial theme ideation to production for a Navistar affiliated motor coach company.

Revolution Design Studios: Creative Designer
Madison Heights, Michigan
June 2010-October 2010

America Iron and Steel Institute: Creative Design Intern
Southfield, Michigan 48075
June 2008-September 2008


Technical Skills:

Sketching with pen, pencil or digital. Software proficiency using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and Alias. 3D model making and visualization using Alias, Showcase and some Rhino. Physical model making using clay, foam and rapid prototyping.


References:

Doug Gaffka
Chief Designer Ford (Retired)

Larry Erickson
Larry Erikson Design Studio

John Manoogian II
College for Creative Studies

Projects by Dave Owsen

Ford Model T 2020
9 Files

Model T Eyewear
8 Files

Community Transit
10 Files

Chrysler Turbine
9 Files

Kia Modulus
10 Files

Automated Vehicle
8 Files

Terrestrial Crawler
6 Files

Michelin Flex-tread
5 Files