David McNamara

Lead Industrial Designer — Charlotte, NC

About

Dave McNamara brings creative thinking and project management to his work as an Industrial Designer. Dave has a proven track record of providing innovative ideas, leading project teams through the design process and an understanding in modern manufacturing particular to plastics. This experience has resulted in projects completed on-time, meeting financial constraints and successful placement into retail environments.

Dave brings 14 years of product development experience and has worked on projects for major brands including: Rubbermaid, Arm & Hammer, Cannondale, Alcatel, Sterilite, Baume & Mercier and Fossil. His category experience in technology, furniture, transportation, fashion and housewares provide a foundation for innovative ideas resulting in being awarded multiple design awards and patents.

Experience:
10+ years
Education:
Ohio State University, Department of Design
Stanford University, Center for Professional Development Program
Affiliations:
IDSA Vice Chair of Product Development Section ( 2010 ) Member of US Masters Swimming
Awards:
Awards
• 2006 - ASI Design Awards Finalist for Norwood’s Crystal Award
• 2002 - Editor's Top Products - Corporate Logo for Tiggon’s Desk Organizer
• 2002 – Best of Class – ATV Magazine for Cannondale’s FX440 Sport Quad
• 2001 - Best of Show - OFC conference for Luxcore Fiber Optic Router

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