Resumé

::EDUCATION::
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
BFA Industrial Design
Minor: Furniture Design
Graduated May 2007

::SKILLS::
•Software Experience: Rhinocerous, SolidWorks, 3d Studio Max, Catia, Autocad, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

::PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE::
FREELANCE INDUSTRIAL/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Miami FL.
July 2009 through present

-Created innovative user interfaces for Sunbeam (alarm clocks)
-Developed concepts to re-brand Patton Heaters
-Worked with client to develop modular sustainable outdoor furniture
- Designed and worked directly with manufacturing in China for materials and processes for accessories to be sold at TJ Max and Marshalls.
-Consulted Jarden Corporation with ideation and brainstorming for a new Crockpot product
-Packaging design for Flow Wall Systems (modular garage storage solutions)
-Branding, logo design, business card, and flyer design for local start up companies


FARM CP, Chicago IL.
September 2007 through May 2009
Industrial Designer
•Listed on a design patent as inventor for Bosch Dremel tool
•Developed and maintained design intent through concept to
specification and engineering
•Worked with the software studio for web navigation and graphics for a
furniture manufacturing client
•Led brainstorming sessions internally, and worked closely with clients
to develop innovative solutions
•Worked with clients to develop products from initial concept and
packaging to POP collateral
•Developed qualitative research including surveys and observation of
everyday life

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Benton Harbor, MI
December 2006 - January 2007
Global Consumer Design Internship
-Designed and developed three different microwaves (patent pending) for three specific users including:
•User research developing three specific profiles
•Brainstorming and rapid ideation sketching
•Concept sketching
•Concept development and refinement
•3d modeling and digital rendering (Rhino/3d Studio Max-V-Ray)
•Final power point presentation

BRETFORD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, Franklin Park, IL
July 2006 through August 2006
Engineering Department Intern
•Redesign to improve functionality of existing product(tablet arm chair)
•3-d and 2-d modeling for manufacturing (SolidWorks)
•Drafting, including dimensioning and Bill of Materials
•Bracket design for free standing flat panel mount (production)
•Research for marketing department for LCD and Plasma mounts
•Built a materials research library for Engineering Department

August 2006 (weeklong)
DESIGNAPKIN, West Lafayette, IN
Freelance Design Work
•Brainstorming sessions involving ideas for Samsung cell phone geared toward college students
•Quick ideation sketching for Samsung Cell Phone
•Brainstorming and ideation sketching for track lighting concepts

::AWARDS::
•Work featured in an Design Space Magazine Issue (Winter 09-10)

•Selected by an established panel of jurors to exhibit ‘Kafu” coffee table at Design Within Reach M+D+F event at the Chicago showroom. Awarded as fan favorite.

•Chrome Award, for the design of Sprout Hydroponic Plant System. Also shown at the Kitchen and Bath
Industry Show at McCormick Place, Chicago IL.

Projects by Kristina Gros