Russell Kittel, Design Consultant in Columbus, OH

About

Empathetic and analytical designer with 12+ years of experience blending design thinking, human factors research, and cross-functional collaboration to craft intuitive, inclusive, and effective user experiences. Proven track record in prototyping, usability testing, and ergonomics for both digital and physical products.

Education

BFA Industrial Design

Columbus College of Art and Design

2012 - 2016

Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (BFA) with a specialty in Industrial Design. At the Columbus College of Art and Design, I perfected the process of design with an emphasis on the consumer experience. Here, I learned how to identify problems, define key problem areas, design solutions, test alternative solutions, and deliver the final product. My engineering background, combined with my design education at CCAD, has allowed me to create innovative, as well as, functional products. 3.8 GPA, Cum Laude Outstanding Senior Award Presented to the Columbus College of Art and Design Board of Directors IDSA Central District Design Conference Student Merit Runner up IDSA Mideast District Student Merit Winner Awarded the President’s List eight times Gold Spark Award Winner
N/A Mechanical Engineering

Ohio State University

2010 - 2012

Directly after high school, I studied at the Ohio State University (OSU). I was accepted into the Engineering Program specializing in Mechanical Engineering. After two years, I realized that I did not want to just learn the theories and do calculations. I wanted to actually build and test these innovations. I reached my goals by attending the Columbus college of Art and Design.
GED Robotics and Biology

Gahanna Lincoln High School

2006 - 2010

In high school, I was a member of the Science Academy which is a select group of students that specialize and excel in math, science, engineering, and biology. Here, I pursued robotics and engineering creating methods for automation, remotely operated vehicles, underwater crafts, and robotics for surgeries.

Experience

Freelance Designer

Lumen Forge

Howard, OH

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

I am a creative and innovative Product Designer with extensive experience in designing user-centered products for diverse industries, including medical, military, and consumer goods. Skilled in taking products from concept to production while ensuring a seamless user experience through thoughtful design and testing.
Industrial designer

Battelle memorial institute

Nov 2016 - Jul 2024 (7 years 8 months)

Industrial Design Employee for Battelle Memorial Institute in their Human Centric Design (HCD) team working on all aspects of design in Medical, Military, Transportation, Energy, and Consumer Goods.

Awards

Graduated CCAD with Cum Laude,

Outstanding Senior Award for Industrial Design, awarded by professors,

Presented to the Columbus College of Art and Design Board of Directors,

IDSA Central District Design Conference Student Merit Runner up,

IDSA Mideast District Student Merit Winner,

Awarded the President’s List eight times,

Presented at Dwell in Los Angeles,

Recognized for excellence by Nationwide Children’s Hospital,

Presented “What is Industrial Design” to Gahanna Lincoln High School’s Science Academy,

Gold Spark Award for the Airstream trailer build,

Faculty Scholarship awarded from the Columbus College of Art and Design,

Competed in the International Under Water Robotics competition in Hawaii,

Second place in the paper presentation and 12th in the Remotely Operated Vehicle competition at the International Underwater Robotics Competition,

Earned third place at the Gahanna Lincoln High School Science Symposium,

Received the “Bomb in the Basement” award for the most creative project at the 47th Annual Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Bowling Green State University,

Award from the Columbus Technical Council for the Rotundus ROV project,

Award and monetary scholarship for the Rotundus ROV project from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),

Four-time winner of the Gahanna Lincoln Robotic Sumo Competition

Patents

• Surgical helmet

• Patent number: 11793250

• Patent number: 11284655

• Patent number: 10687568

• Publication number: 20220038314

• Publication number: 20200268073

• Publication number: 20180084848

• Negative Pressure Pumps and Related Methods

• Patent number: 10687568

• Patent number: 10548778

• Publication number: 20210178035

• Publication number: 20190298576

Affiliations

IDSA

Industries

Skills

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Russell Kittel

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer