Hudson Vantrease
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About
I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BFA in Industrial Design. Attending such a large university has given me a very broad skill set and I am excited to grow even more in the professional world. I use this background to identify needs by performing a very thorough front end user research phase. I then translate these needs into original and intuitive products through a rigorous concept development process. I have a specific interest in the field of sporting goods products but I am always open to new and interesting opportunities. If you have any questions or would like to collaborate please don't hesitate to contact me at vantrea2@gmail.com.
Specialties: I pride myself in idea generation, lateral thinking and cross function collaboration. The University of Illinois has prepared me with a very deep understanding of skills necessary for effective research and empathic modeling. I have a great deal of experience working with multidisciplinary teams. I have had valuable experience in leadership roles but definitely thrive in a strong team environment. -
Education
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BFA Industrial DesignUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign2009 - 2013Cumulative GPA of 3.65 out of 4.0.
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Experience
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Junior Industrial DesignerProcter & GambleJun 2013 - Present (8 years 11 months)Research and development position focusing on all of the brands under the world shaving headquarters domain. Translate deep consumer understanding into robust and meaningful design solutions that meet key business objectives. Utilize superior visualization skills, the ability to rapidly prototype design ideas for consumer testing and developing production ready designs that can be advanced with an internal engineering team.
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Graphic DesignerIllini Media · Creative WorksAug 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 9 months)Creating and designing print and online advertisements for companies in the local
Urbana-Champaign area for exposure in the Daily Illini Newspaper
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Industrial DesignerUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAug 2012 - Nov 2012 (3 months)Product Innovation Research Lab or PIRL is a top group of students selected from the majors of Industrial Design, Marketing and Engineering. Over the course of the semester, cross discipline work is done under contract with a Chicago based company to develop new and interesting consumer insights. Exposure to new technologies and great experience with multidisciplinary teams. Final deliverables included a recommendation for a new market direction and a fully modeled product line.
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Industrial Design InternChampaign, ILMay 2012 - Jul 2012 (2 months)Internship Industrial Design position for one month. Work closely with a design team to develop new insights for a low cost prosthetic alternative for third world countries. Gain insight into materials, clearly conveying product information and international displays to gain recognition.
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Awards
2012 St. Louis Fusion Design Bragging Rights Competition. Team member awarded Most Thorough Design Process and Most Innovative Solution. (12)
Annual Discarded to Precious Design Competition
Sponsored by TEC In Combination with IDEO(CHI.) Finalist and recipient of the highest award
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Recipient of the L. Berg and H. Steinberg portfolio scholarships (09) -
Affiliations
IDSA Mentor/Mentee Program Participant
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@hudsonproduct, member since 2011
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