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James Piatt

Professional Experience


2009 – 2010

Freelance Designer
James Piatt Design, Los Angeles, California
Developed concepts for mobile communication devices
Plica concept phone dubbed the “iPhone Killer” received numerous press online and in Laptop Magazine
Designed a hybrid concept roadster utilizing advanced surfacing in Alias Studio
Created information architecture for online store
Integrated PayPal shopping cart into website
Created online ad campaigns with Constant Contact and Google
Designed, developed and sourced handbags with a supplier in China
Developed architectural concepts for real estate development companies
Presented architectural designs to Pasadena City Council for approval


2008 – 2009

Senior Industrial Designer
Ingersoll-Rand Company, Hussmann Corporation, Chino, California
Generated designs for semi-custom hot and cold retail displays
Worked directly with fabricators and technicians to execute production pieces
Utilized Solid Edge 3d modeling software to create sheet metal part drawings and tooling programs
Received the Bravo award in recognition for my work on the ISLA Island Display


2006 – 2008

Industrial Designer
TOTO U.S.A., Hollywood, California
Provided design leadership in new product development projects in several categories including faucets, sanitary, bathing and showering
Generated design solutions for U.S., China and European markets
Leveraged technology from Japan in product designs for the U.S.
Produced physical models from 3D Alias files for presentations to upper management, human factors testing and photo shoots
Created relationships with rapid prototyping manufactures
Collaborated with designers and engineers from TOTOÕs division in Japan
Located new vendors for production in the U.S.
Developed technical drawings for manufacturers in China
Managed building additions including the construction of the Development Engineering Test Lab in Ontario, California


2005 – 2006

Freelance Designer
James Piatt Design, Los Angeles, California
Generated provocative designs for furniture, handbags and architecture
Created new manufacturing processes
Developed architectural concepts for real estate development companies


2000 – 2005

Industrial Designer II
Kohler Company, Kohler, Wisconsin
Spearheaded advanced development projects including new technology and materials research
Generated innovative products with proven results from concept to launch to market within cross-functional teams
Communicated and received design approvals through drawings, models and presentations to senior management
Worked directly with manufacturing, managed supplier relationships
Acquired first–hand knowledge of various manufacturing processes
Demonstrated aptitude working with mechanisms
Implemented human factors testing and applied research results to product criteria
Conducted strategic brainstorms and matrix evaluations to develop innovative design solutions
Created award-winning product designs launched for various customer bases including international divisions of Kohler, and major retailers


Education

1996 – 1999
Bachelor of Science / Environmental Design
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California
Emphasis on architecture, interior design, product design, furniture design, drawing skills, and presentation techniques



Skills


Illustration
Proficient in traditional sketching, rendering, and drafting techniques

Digital Packages
2D. Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Office
3D. Alias Studio, Solid Edge (similar to SolidWorks), Rhino, Form-Z

Model Making
Adept in hand model making and rapid prototyping processes
Developed programs for CNC, SLA, SLS, FDM, laser–cutting, sheet metal punching and break-forming machines.


Recognitions

Received numerous design patents
Received two U.S. utility patents, Purist Suite Washing Platform and Purist Suite Mirrored Cabinet
Exhibited furniture at the Gallery of Functional Art in Santa Monica, California
Exhibited furniture at the Chicago Design Show
Extra terrestrial habitable structure concepts featured in the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's newsletter Universe


Awards

I.D. Magazine Design Distinction Award for the Purist Wet Surface Lavatory
Silver IDEA Award for the Purist Suite
Silver IDEA Award for the Laminar Bath Filler
Home Magazine American Building Products Award for the Purist Wet Surface Lavatory
Scholarship Samsung Electronics Group
Scholarship Honda Endowed
Scholarship Art Center Endowed
American Institute of Architects building design competition, First Place