Benjamin Davis
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About
Benjamin Davis is a design strategist and researcher in San Francisco California. He has experience consulting for clients in transportation, medical equipment, housewares and museum industries, many of his clients are international. His work involves planning out and conducting various user research studies as well as developing strategic vision and inspiration for business and design leaders.
His background is in Industrial Technology; the study of material science and manufacturing technology used in industry, but also holds a masters degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology's Institute of design where he studied user centered design strategy. This unique skill set enables him to creatively balance idealistic thought with pragmatic experimentation to develop innovative and feasible strategic solutions. -
Education
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Mdes DesignIllinois Institute of Technology2008 - 2011
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Short Course: Cultural Tour of Italian Design Industrial and Product DesignDomus Academy2008 - 2008
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Bachelor of Science (BS) Applied TechnologyHumboldt State University2003 - 2007
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Experience
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Design Research SpecialistInstitute for Creative IntigrationMay 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 11 months)Work in a tight knit team at a boutique firm, to develop and execute design research and strategy projects including: assisting in the writing of project proposals, developing qualitative research protocols, conducting ethnographic interviews, organizing and running workshops, uncovering key insights, developing and visualizing frameworks and design directives and on occasion articulating product form.
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Freelance Product Designer/ ResearcherIndependentAug 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 9 months)Independently and with fellow designers, contracted product design and research services. Including development of product architecture, product form and recommendations on functional refinement. While I produced highly accurate mechanical models I was also involved in usability and ergonomic testing. Products were typically small durable medical equipment (DME).
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Colors Materials and Finishes InternWhirlpool CorporationJul 2010 - Sep 2010 (2 months)Developed trend reports on new and emerging materials and technologies, worked closely with procurement to identify new suppliers, rendered detailed material finishes and managed large volumes of quantitative information in the development of specification documents used in production ramp up.
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Research ConsultantMuseum of Science and IndustryJun 2010 - Jul 2010 (1 month)Developed and conducted user research studies to evaluate specific aspects of the user experience. Analyzed findings to develop insights and created a report which aggregated qualitative and quantitative findings into recommendations for the design staff.
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Design Research Conference: Logistics CoordinatorIIT Institute of DesignDec 2009 - May 2010 (5 months)Led a team of designers in the planning, coordinating and execution of all logistical aspects of the conference to develop a unique and engaging user experience. I personally fabricated the student exhibit shown in the main hall of Spertus Institute, used by over 400 attendees throughout the conference and featured on core77.com (May 27 2010)
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Design TechnologistFire and Light OriginalsMay 2007 - Feb 2008 (9 months)Designed developed heat recuperation systems for gas fired, kilns used in the production of artisanal glassware. Assisted in the fabrication of production equipment. Developed highly visual components of the company's trade show booth, shown at the New York giftware show.
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Event Planner: Sustainability CoordinatorHumboldt State UniversityOct 2006 - May 2007 (7 months)Led a team of Humboldt State University students, faculty and staff in organizing and running the Sustainable Living Arts and Music Festival. Coordinated over 20 independent firms to develop a portfolio of exhibits to inform attendees about a range of stainability issues.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@bendavisresearch, member since 2013
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