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This is a place for me to dump random work from my sketchbooks. Enjoy!
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Cole Ranze
Project Designer at KidKraft
Dallas, TX
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About
• Commands a deep understanding of project scope and design process to better develop compelling solutions.
• Possesses passion for design, storytelling and problem solving.
• Has a strong foundation in manufacturing methods.
• Outstanding form ideation and development.
• Experience managing design development process across several different departments.
• Flexible skill set geared to both conceptual and executable design directions.
• Ability to multitask and manage several active projects at one time.
• Experienced in the planning and execution of end-user research in coordination with internal and external marketing.
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BFA Industrial DesignRochester Institute of Technology2002 - 2007
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Experience
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Project DesignerEast Aurora, NYMar 2018 - Present (3 years 3 months)• Responsible for designing and delivering exciting, innovative products for the Infant Toys division of Fisher-Price, focusing on the Laugh & Learn brand.
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Senior DesignerEast Aurora, NYJan 2013 - Present (8 years 5 months)• Currently develop products for the Laugh & Learn line of infant toys.
• Previously worked on small skunk works team developing transformation innovation projects. Primarily focused on integrating technology into the companies core baby gear and toy product lines . -
Industrial DesignerShanghai, ChinaJul 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 6 months)• Designed new and innovative “active toys”, including scooters, tricycles, foot to floor ride-ons and play houses.
• Worked directly with licensees to develop licensed products. Licenses include Star Wars, numerous Disney properties, and Ben 10: Alien Force. -
DesignerPrimitive Art RestorationDamascus, PANov 2007 - Jul 2008 (8 months)• Designed and fabricated museum quality metal and wooden stands used to display artwork and collectibles.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@coleranze, member since 2005
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good sketches
in this project you're linework is so nice for me...
in this project you're linework is so nice for me...
good sketches