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Design Engineer
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Oct 2014 - Present (9 years 6 months)
* Designed solar powered home systems for the developing world from exploratory concept to locked design * Developed prototypes with DFMA in mind and compiled costing estimates for material and manufacturing analysis * Collaborated with a team of mechanical and packaging engineers in Shenzhen, China * Conducted indepth field research in India and Kenya, validating core concepts and exploring new product opportunities
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Industrial Design Intern
BEAVERTON, OR
2014 - 2014
* Overhauled an existing Yakima product to resolve Intellectual Property concerns Coordinated with Customer Service, and FIT teams to define business objects and design opportunities * Designed an innovative solution that maximized the use of existing components to reduce tooling costs * Introduced a new form factor that resulted in a more secure fit and cheaper material costs
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Industrial Designer
PORTLAND, OR
2014 - 2014
* Established design direction for a local startup company that is making educational toys for kids * Tested initial prototypes with users and interpreted feedback into actionable design solutions * Worked with an engineer to account for internal components and generated models for rapid prototyping
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Graphic/Web Designer
EMU Marketing
EUGENE, OR
2013 - 2013
* Clarified client objectives and identified appropriate design solutions for both print and digital applications * Consulted with clients to establish an effective marketing strategy * Conducted user testing and translated results into actionable items for web design