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About
My name is Kreg Jones and I am an Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience ranging from toys and collectibles to consumer products and packaging. After graduating from The University of the Arts with an ID degree, I began my career at K’NEX Industries designing award-winning construction toys. In 2002, I joined Design Circle Inc., where I developed products for clients such as Fiskers, Mattel, Corgi and Danbury Mint with a focus on invention development. In 2004, I earned my Master's in Industrial Design at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I worked for many years as a Professor in Industrial Design and taught a broad spectrum of classes in Product Design and Digital Media. Currently, I manage my design practice, Kreg Jones, LLC and have contributed to product development and packaging projects for a range of Fortune 500 companies along with small businesses.
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Education
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Master's Degree Candidate Digital MediaDrexel University2014 - Currently EnrolledMaster’s Degree Candidate Digital Media; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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Master'sMID Masters' Industrial Design University of the Arts
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BSIndustrial Design University of the Arts
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Experience
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OwnerJenkintown, PA2007 - Present (19 years)Industrial Design Consulting
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Senior DesignerWeVeelSep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)Specializing in new product development of toys and stationery product
· Manage new product design development from conception to production
· Oversee, operate, and maintain 3d printing equipment and prototyping lab
· Work with overseas factories to obtain costing and samples and to finalize finished goods
· Produce working prototypes and product demonstration videos to support all sales and marketing efforts -
ProfessorDream Center- AiPhJan 2003 - Sep 2018 (15 years 8 months)Majors taught: Industrial Design & Technology, Animation, Digital Film / VFX and Game Art & Design
· Sponsored projects: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Cadbury Adams, K’NEX, Maclaren, SeaLife and Center City Philadelphia
· Create and define course syllabi for all courses taught
· Develop rubrics and surveys for the Industrial Design Department to aid in accreditation
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Senior DesignerDesign Circle IncOct 2002 - Jun 2004 (1 year 8 months)Consumer product design including medical, toys & collectibles, office supplies, and invention development
· Clients: Mattel, Fiskars, Danbury Mint, Corgi, Exoto, Hunt
· Design team management
· Key account management & vendor liaison
· Concept development, 3d modeling, AutoCAD, prototyping & 3d scanning -
Lead DesignerK'nex ToysJun 1997 - Oct 2002 (5 years 4 months)Product design and development of construction toys including K’NEX, Lincoln Logs, Kid K’NEX
· Responsible for product family development from concept to production including overall design, project timeline, and cost/budget
· Technology specialist within design team (primary interface w/ engineering team)
· Led cross-functional development teams
· Assisted with sales presentations, Toy Fair, and demos: Walmart, Toys”R”Us, Kmart, & Target
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Awards
SeaLife Micro HD+:
· 2015 Sport Diver Magazine awarded the SeaLife Micro HD+ their Editor's Pick
Myachi Battle Paddles:
· 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award (Myachi Battle Paddles)
· Spring 2012 MrDad Seal of Approval
Honorable Mention in the NPR Muybridge contest, June 2010 (Chess Set)
Teaching Excellence Award, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, June 2010
Brown Partners Creative Community Impact Award- May 2006 (SOURCE)
K'nex Product Development Award
Down Hill Thrill:
· Canadian Toy Testing Council, “Three Star Winner”
· Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Award
· Parents’ Choice Summer 2002, “Recommended Toy Award”
Xtreme Slam Boards:
· Canadian Toy Testing Council, “Three Star Winner”
Control-A-Bot:
· Toy Fair, Cover, February 1999
· Playthings, “First Look” pp. 124, February 1999
Tyranno-Bot:
· Working Mother’s, “Top toys”
· Parents, Best Toys of 1999
· NAPPA Honors Award
· Great American Toy Test, “Best of the Rest”
Robot World Building Set:
· Canadian Toy Testing Council, “Three Star Winner”
· Great American Toy Test, “Best of the Rest”
· Playthings,“K’NEX builds the future with Robot World” pp.126, February 1999
· Playthings,“What’s selling” pp. 26, July 1999
Millennium Launcher Set:
· Parent’s Choice, Silver Award
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@KregJones, member since 2015
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