Dan Winger
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About
Hi, I'm DAN. I design playful products, experiences and interactive entertainment at the forefront of technology. I have been driving radical innovation for one of the world's most creative brands, and consulting for various companies large and small. Over the last nine years, I have worked on a broad spectrum of projects and have adapted to many different roles. I love a good challenge and thrive when venturing into the unknown.
I am a STRATEGIC INNOVATOR. I apply a Lean Startup process to creative problem solving, turning validated learnings into breakthrough products and services.
I am an EXPERIENCE DESIGNER. I use a human-centered approach to create new experiences across products, games, digital media and environments.
I am an ARTIST. I visually communicate ideas through sketching, illustration, graphics, branding and product styling.
I am a FUTURIST. I explore emerging trends and cutting edge technologies to create a vision for new forms of interactive entertainment of tomorrow.
I am a MAKER. I bring ideas to life through 3D modelling, digital prototypes, physical models and getting my hands dirty building things.
I am a STORYTELLER. I create user journeys, experiential storyboards, concept videos and design new story IPs to engage users. -
Education
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Master of Science Industrial DesignArt Center College of Design2005 - 2008MS Scholarship Recipient (2005 - 2008) 3.7 GPA The GradID program was ranked as the number one graduate industrial design program in the nation. At its core, strategic innovation takes a systems-level approach and strives to balance the business, technological and human aspects of any challenge- whether designing a new product, service or business proposal.
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Bachelor of Architecture ArchitectureIowa State University1998 - 2003Graduated with Distinction Semester studying in Rome, Italy (2002) Dean's List (1999-2003) 3.6 GPA
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Experience
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Senior Concept DesignerLos Angeles, CAJan 2012 - Present (11 years 1 month)Future Lab functions like a start-up within The LEGO Group to drive radical innovation and invent the future of play. I have designed, visualized and prototyped various "One Reality" experiences - bridging physical and digital play - across a variety of technologies, platforms and user types.
• game design, UI/ UX and story boarding for LEGO Worlds
• creative strategies for LEGO Star Wars digital marketing campaign
• concept design and development for the award-winning LEGO Fusion
• user experience design for emerging technologies
• prototyping through Unity, 3D modeling and physical model building
• technology, trend and consumer research for "One Reality" foundation study
• lead creative brainstorm sessions
• created new IPs, stories and characters spanning toys, media and games
• architectural design, spatial planning and furniture design for new office -
Design Consultant & DreamerWinger DesignSep 2004 - Present (18 years 5 months)Creative services ranging from product design, illustration, graphics, branding, furniture and architecture. Notable projects include:
• L'Oreal - designed a new line of cosmetics for YouTube star, Michelle Phan
• BOSE - redesigned the SoundLink speaker to target new women users
• JT Racing - designed motocross helmets, goggles, gloves, apparel and watches
• Eastman - designed a new line of cosmetics products leveraging their polymers
• Stackerware - designed food storage containers successfully funded on Kickstarter
• Personal Projects - worked on various self-driven projects to learn, develop new skills or to simply capture a fun idea -
Concept DesignerLos Angeles, CAMar 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 9 months)Concept Lab is the front-end idea incubator for The LEGO Group, creating innovative play experiences and product lines that are "obviously LEGO, but never seen before". Through research, design and strategy, I designed and developed new ways of playing with the LEGO brick that can yield sustainable "Growth Driver" business.
• product design, illustration and communication for LEGO Super Heroes
• media research and analysis for LEGO Friends foundation study
• concept design for LEGO Mixels
• design, illustration and prototyping of new products and experiences
• 3D modelling and physical prototyping
• developed new IPs, themes, stories and charcters
• user testing and co-creation sessions
• design and development for a wide variety of projects; including play themes, action figures, games, robotics, educational, preschool and girls. -
Furniture DesignerLos Angeles, CASep 2006 - Apr 2007 (7 months)Designed custom furniture systems to fit each client's unique needs- budget, spatial requirements, design aesthetic, user interaction, branding, color and materials.
• specification of color, materials and manufacturing processes
• spatial planning and installation floor plans
• 3D modelling of furniture and interior spaces
• LEED certification and sustainable materials
• graphic design of marketing materials for print and web
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Awards
Featured in BusinessWeek's "Twenty-One People Who Will Change Business"
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On Coroflot@WingerDesign, member since 2008
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