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Owner at Galindo Design

David Galindo

Long Beach, CA
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    19 years experience in design development and leadership on a far-ranging variety of projects. I thrive on creative challenges and have special interest in immersive built environments.

    My design process begins with keen listening, communication, and analytical skills to first get to the root of each new opportunity. It is backed up with boundless creativity, broad technical skills, manufacturing expertise, and the ability to communicate and execute a buildable product that will work on budget and on time.

    Clients: BMW, Disney Imagineering, MTV Animation, Lego, Mattel, Panera, Barbara Barry, Takeya USA, Nova Lighting, Pierre Hotel New York, Fox Theater Pomona, Henkel, Burger City Grill, Doma Properties, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Frosted Cupcakery, etc

    Retailers: Starbucks, Crate&Barrel, Target, Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier 1, JC Penney, Kohl's, Walmart, Kmart, Sam's, Costco, HEB, Anna's Linens, Rite Aid, Kroger, Ross, Anthropologie, Home Goods, David Jones, etc.

    Brands Managed: Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Mr. Coffee, Peanuts, French Bull, Isaac Mizrahi, Oster, Sunbeam, Crock Pot, Campbell's, Florence Broadhurst, Simplemente Delicioso, Duck Dynasty, Tommy Bahama, etc.

    Divisions & Specialties :

    •Interior Design and Architecture: concept development, planning strategy and layout, 3D visualization, FFM, construction management, lighting design, landscape design

    •Furniture Design: upholstered, case goods, office furniture

    •Product Development: housewares, dinnerware, seasonal, thermal beverage and hydration, lighting, branding strategy, manufacturing & factory knowledge, working with buyers

    •Set Design & Prop Design

    •Visual Displays & Merchandising

    •Traditional Retail

    •Online Retail and Marketing Strategies

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Product/Entertainment Design
      Art Center College of Design
      1994 - 1998
      Graduated with Honors
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
      University of California, Los Angeles
      1992 - 1994
  • Experience
    • Owner
      Galindo Design
      Nov 2013 - Present (12 years 8 months)
      Design consulting and development for housewares and interior design clients. Open to new opportunities for contract or freelance projects.
    • Design Director
      Gibson Overseas
      2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 4 months)
      Design and develop innovative new dinnerware and housewares products for major global retailers. Lead our team of industrial and surface designers in a fast-paced creative environment, while strategizing with business managers and buyers. Designed new trade show booths for Gibson and a partner factory, while launching new identity and branding for the company.

      Key accounts include: Target, Walmart, Macys, BB&B, Pier 1, Kohl's, and dozens more. Licensed brands include Mr. Coffee, Coca-Cola, Isaac Mizrahi, French Bull, Peanuts, and Campbell's.
    • Owner/ President
      David Galindo Home
      2005 - 2011 (6 years)
      Interior Design for Residential, Restaurant and Commercial clients, Retail Home Furnishings and Accessories, Furniture Design, Lighting Design and Product Design Consulting. Specializing in Contemporary and Mid-Century Styles.
    • Industrial Design Director
      Misaine, inc.
      2001 - 2005 (4 years)
      Led a team and developed innovative new housewares and drinkware for clients including Starbucks, Crate&Barrel, and BB&B. Met with key accounts to represent our creative department. Developed trade show presence for Chaleur brand.
    • Lead Designer/ Sets and Props
      MTV Animation
      1999 - 2001 (2 years)
    • Designer/Futurist
      BMW
      1996 - 1998 (2 years)
      Special Projects
    • Designer
      The Walt Disney Company
      1998 - 1998
      Designed for Disney Epcot Center while at RH Productions in New York
  • Awards

    Two projects featured in "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House" by Daniel P. Gregory.

  • Skills
    • Design Management
    • Industrial Design
    • Interior Design
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