Resumé

Transportation
Designer: Loran Dyson
LD@LoranDyson.com

Education: Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California
Bachelors of Science in Transportation Design
December 2004


Design Experience:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Transportation Designer / Styling Concepts

Mattel Inc. El Segundo, California
Transportation Designer / Illustrator Contractor

Illustrate Automobiles for the Hot Wheels line.
August 2007- Present

Caterpillar Inc. Peoria, Illinois,
Transportation Designer

Provided functional and styled interior/ exterior transportation design concepts for a wide range of vehicles. Coordinated with other business units through ideation, sketch refinement, Photoshop, the building of 3-D Alias wires and renderings. Final CNC model mill out of machine or cab.
February 2005 - March 2006

Nike Inc. Beaverton Oregon,
Model Designer

Sculpted prototype models of Jordan Basketball line and all other categories. Collaborated with basketball group designers, project developers, pattern designers and others to develop three dimensional clay models from designer drawings and sketches.
November 1995 - August 2001

Intaglio Design Alton, Illinois, Designer
Worked with president of Intaglio design to develop company product line. Sketched and emphasized sculpting for design resolution of giftware and figures.
September 1995 - November 1995

Art Center
Funded Projects:

Segway and Ford Motor Company
Cross Link Adaptable Transport System
Developed an on campus transportation system, using existing segway technology. Moves students between two campuses using one of two modes mobility best suiting the student.

Audi
Redefining the Sedan for 2010
Developed the theme of ”a traditional sedan with a sporty yet clean look. From concept to final presentation worked off of current A4 engine and occupant package. Completed concept sketches, renders, final tape drawing and presentation quality quarter scale clay model. Worked with advertising and film disciplines to establish a marketing theme as well.

SIUC Funded Nike Inc.
Shoe Model and Kiosk
Produced an accurate midsole and outsole shoe model from sketches. Fabricated an interactive kiosk with computer display, which showcased 2-D and 3-D work.

Recognitions:
Volvo Truck Sketches published in Art Center Quarterly Book: The View.
Published 2004

Art Center Dean’s List
Summer 2004

Chrysler Scholarship Recipient.
Fall 2003

Ford Scholarship Recipient.
Fall 2002

Art Center Scholarship Recipient.
Fall 2001

Design Skills:
Highly creative, excellent conceptual development, ideation,
sketching and rendering. Alias Auto Studio, Adobe Photoshop
and Illustrator.

Presentation:
Graphic design, public communication verbal and written, design
intent client research and closing.

Projects by Loran Dyson