Ben Coble

Industrial Designer

Cambridge, MA

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Education
- Master of Science, Integrated Design and Management
  
  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  
  2015 - 2017
- Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
  
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  
  2005 - 2009
Experience
- Industrial Designer
  
  Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  
  Mooresville, NC
  
  Aug 2010 - Aug 2015 (5 years)
  
  Lead designer for Kobalt Handheld and Benchtop Power Tools categories within Lowe’s Product Design & Development team. Responsible for all phases of design process from concept to in-store: market research, design research, conceptualization, communication of design intent, CAD modification, sample review, development of on-product and point-of-purchase graphics. Experience in communicating with overseas manufacturing, managing external design resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams: Branding, Merchandising, Engineering, and Global Sourcing.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Techtronics Industries, Inc.
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  Aug 2009 - May 2010 (9 months)
  
  Worked on both Consumer and Professional Power Tools teams for Ridgid, Ryobi, and Craftsman brands. Executed concept drawings/renderings and generated CAD models using SolidWorks. Created graphics and presentations for internal and external communication.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Motorola, Inc
  
  Holtsville, NY
  
  May 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)
  
  Operated within Innovation & Design team of Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Business division. Developed a concept product to ease workflow and communication for restaurant wait staff.
Awards

Designer of the Week, MonkeeDesign.com, [May 2011]

Virginia Tech Student Merit Runner-Up [March 2009], Top Three Finalist VT Knowledgeworks Student Business Concept Competition [March 2009], VT Excellence in Industrial Design Award [April 2008]
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Tim Perez

great page!

10 years ago

Tim Perez

great page!

10 years ago

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