Coroflot

Resume

nsblair@gmail.com

Relevant Work Experience

: : Sr. Industrial Designer : :
RedFusion Studios, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
February 2010 to present

Participate in all product development processes including crafting proposals, conducting and synthesizing ethnographic research, strategic client interaction, concept generation, refinement and finalization. Serve as lead designer on many programs. Respond to project’s needs and ensure that all deliverables meet or exceed client expectations. Direct design resources to insure that project goals are being met. Produce the documentation necessary to convey the design solution to other business functions through renderings, models, mechanical drawings, and written reports. Routinely address product inefficiencies, identified untapped areas of opportunity, and executed new and innovatiove product solutions in a multidisciplinary team environment.


: : Sr. Industrial Designer : :
Brooks Stevens Design, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
August 2006 to February 2010

Specialized in visual brand language creation, market research, trend analysis, and brand strategy for many fortune 500 companies.


: : Television Host : :
Discovery Channel's Smash Lab
September 2007 to January 2008

Acted as ‘The Designer” both on and off the air. Adapted existing and emerging technologies into safety concepts. Operated under extreme pressure, limited budgets, aggressive timelines and elevated expectations.


: : Industrial Designer : :
Beyond Design, Inc. Chicago, IL
April 2006 to August 2006

Participated in the development of a wide range of product offerings including consumer, medical, electronics, housewares, furniture, commercial, and soft goods.


: : Industrial Designer : :
Brunswick Design Studio. Chicago, IL
May 2005 to April 2006

Actively assisted in the inception of this new studio which was formed with the intent to unify the Brunswick brands and elevate the level of quality and design of its products. Worked primarily in the design of boats, navigational technology, billiards and fitness equipment.



: : Industrial Designer : :
Design Concepts Inc. Madison, WI
May 2003 to May 2005

Served as designer on several projects for companies including Abbott Laboratories, Motorola, Wilson Sporting Goods, Kohler, and U-line. Worked extensively with mechanical and electrical engineers addressing prototyping and manufacturing issues.

: : Design Intern : :
Flux Design, Milwaukee, WI.
May to November 2002

Cooperatively designed and managed a 2,000 square foot remodel. Worked extensively with steel glass, and concrete.



Education

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD)
2001 to 2004

Received a BFA in Industrial Design in May, 2004. Named to Dean's list for each consecutive semester.

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1997 to 2000
Major: Architecture

Advanced Alias and Photoshop Training

Received 30 hours of project management training
from Kepner-Tregoe


Applicable Skills

Proficient rapid visualization and sketching ability : : Thorough knowledge in the implementation of a unified design process : : Alias Studio tools : : Solid Works : : Rhino : : Cobalt : : Adobe Illustrator : : Adobe Photoshop : : Adobe Premiere : : Adobe In Design : : Microsoft PowerPoint : : Microsoft Excel : : Microsoft Word…


Participation

Served as Vice Chairperson for the IDSA student design chapter at MIAD : : ID representative for the senior exhibition design committee : : Volunteer at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Conservancy : : Father : : Musician