Mission: To be imaginative, thoughtful, and professional. To consistently seek perfection and true originality
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Industrial Design
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (Spring.2006)
Academic Deans List: (Fall.2003 – Spring.2006)
IDSA Merit Award Nominee (Fall.2005 – Spring.2006)
Design Experience:
Sprout Concept Inc (Winter.2006 – Spring.2007)
Discovery World of Milwaukee (Summer.2006 – Winter.2006)
Twin Image Inc (Spring.2006 – Winter.2006)
Westinghouse Lighting (Summer.2006 – Winter.2006)
National Graphics (Summer.2006 – Winter.2006)
Meteor (Spring.2006 – Fall.2006)
Santoprene (Spring.2006 – Winter.2006)
DCI Marketing/Scion (Srping.2006)
ThermaTru Doors (Winter.2005)
Vision Fitness (Fall.2005)
Milwaukee Public Schools (Fall.2005)
Ever Products (Fall.2004 – Spring.2005)
Brunswick Billiards (Fall.2004 – Spring.2005)
Skills:
Observation
In Depth Research
Concept Sketching
Rendering
Composition
Digital Sketching
Sketch Modeling
Model-Making
Computer Modeling
Computer Rendering
Presentation
Software - Proficient in:
Solidworks
Cinema 4D
Alias Studio Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office
Software - Experienced in:
3DS Max
Pixologic Zbrush
Maxwell Render
Corel Painter
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Model-Making Materials:
Trained to use the following materials for model-making: high and low density foam, wood, various sheet metals, various casting metals, various modeling clays, thermoplastics, elastomers, casting foams, wax, plaster, fiberglass
Model-Making Processes:
Trained to perform the following processes for model-making: mold-making, metal casting, sheet metal forming, CM70 modeling, ceramic clay modeling, plaster casting, carving, lacquer finishing, thermo-forming, thermo-bending, soldering, forging, welding, rapid prototyping
Competitions:
Microsoft Next Gen Design (Fall.2006 – Spring.2007)
Bombay Sapphire Martini Glass Design (Fall.2006 – Spring.2007)
International Housewares Association (Fall.2005 – Spring.2006)
Rotational Molding (Fall.2004 – Spring.2005)
Inter Zinc (Fall.2004 – Spring.2005)
Koizumi Sustainable Lighting (Fall.2003 – Spring.2004)
Michaell's Volunteer/Memberships:
Urban Ecology Center:
urban environmental awareness, animal care, teaching children 50 service hours
Michaell's Other Interests:
Building Custom Computers
Setting up software and computer problem solving
Video Game Design
Video Editing
Snowboarding and Skateboarding
Alto and Baritone Saxophone
Pastel drawing and Oil painting
Furniture Building
Milwaukee, WI