Colby Higgins

Boston Based Innovation Consultant

Boston, MA

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I strive to complete tasks as efficiently and thoroughly as possible. The basis behind all of my work is to learn new skills and techniques while pushing the limits creativity. This method results in unique and potent work for my clients. Please visit my site for the complete range of my skill set.
Education
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
  
  2009 - 2013
Experience
- Junior Industrial Designer
  
  Eleven, LLC
  
  Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 (2 years 11 months)
- Graphic Design Consultant
  
  CD-adapco
  
  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)
  
  I worked with CD-adapco to develop visuals for their simulation software. I utilized my knowledge of 3D modeling software and UX design to create visuals that were be both appealing and functional for their users.
- Peer Tutor
  
  Wentworth Institute of Technology
  
  Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
  
  I tutor peer designers and students from various majors at Wentworth. I tutor Solidworks and Rhino modeling as well as the Adobe Creative Suite and other technical skills that I have experience in. By tutoring I have been able to make myself a better communicator and solidify my knowledge of a skill.
- Mech/Tech Design Co-Op
  
  Hasbro
  
  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)
  
  My Co-Op at Hasbro was primarily based on SolidWorks modeling and figuring out how to make conceptual designs work through mechanisms. My workflow involved receiving concept sketches from designers and then creating sketches of mechanisms to achieve the end goal. I would model these mechanisms for 3D printing and then assemble them for verification. I was able to work from the engineers perspective and work with designers to achieve the results that they were looking for. I strengthened my sense of housing design, assembly methods, and mechanical skills while at Hasbro.
- 3d Modeling and Design Freelancer
  
  Motiv Design
  
  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
  
  I worked with Motiv remotely or in-house to assist in modeling and rendering new concepts upon request.
- Industrial Design Co-Op
  
  Motiv Design
  
  Jan 2012 - May 2012 (4 months)
  
  While at Motiv I developed my overall design skills and was able to strengthen my 3D Modeling skills significantly. I was responsible for modeling new consumer products using sketches or reference images and then create renderings using Keyshot. I was also involved with some preliminary design sketches and the creation of presentations for clients. I was able to use my 3D modeling skills and work with the graphic design team to create photoreal point of sale images for clients.
- Graphic Design/User Experience Co-op
  
  TomTom
  
  May 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)
  
  While Co-op'ing at TomTom I was responsible for creating visual assets for both consumer facing applications and internal applications. I was also involved in problem solving for the user experience using visual mockups and workflow wireframe mockups.
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Cum Laude

WIT Graduate Recognition Award
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Model design and build

Model design and build from Colby Higgins

Model design and build

Model Building from scratch. Parts are either vac-formed or lasercut, lots of fun, lots of time too.

Final Model - The final model hangs via wires and can be disassembled into the various sections

Final Model - The final model hangs via wires and can be disassembled into the various sections

Building from scratch - Checking for fit and assembly at this phase

Building from scratch - The model can be fully disassembled via press fit connections. It hangs on two wires.

Building from scratch - Detailing on the gun

Building from scratch - Testing a stencil and checking for flaws in the surface with diffferent primers

Building from scratch - Final model side view

Building from scratch - Detail on the gun after the paint work

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Model design and build

Model Building from scratch. Parts are either vac-formed or lasercut, lots of fun, lots of time too.

Industrial Design

Comments (4)

Verawat Verasunthron

very very cool stuffs you got here, i really like this project !

8 years ago
Colby Higgins

Thanks Joe, it was a good time designing and building it.

10 years ago
Colby Higgins

Thanks Bryan, it was a lot a fun to make for sure

10 years ago
Joe MacCarthy

Looks great. Nice forms. Cool....

10 years ago

Joe MacCarthy

Looks great. Nice forms. Cool....

10 years ago
Colby Higgins

Thanks Bryan, it was a lot a fun to make for sure

10 years ago
Colby Higgins

Thanks Joe, it was a good time designing and building it.

10 years ago
Verawat Verasunthron

very very cool stuffs you got here, i really like this project !

8 years ago

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