Jasper Reyes

· Developing new product concepts through hand sketching, 3D modeling, and prototype building.
· Utilizing wood shop, vacuum forming, and 3D-printing resources for prototype development.
· Assisting in coordination, art direction, and technical execution of product photography.
· Creating original graphics and artwork for products, assembly information, and packaging (Staples, Walmart).
· Communicating with overseas manufacturer to ensure proper manufacture of prototypes.
· Researching market and design trends to inform design direction.
· Assisting in showroom furniture display organization, assembly, and construction.

· Brainstorming, concept development, modeling, rendering of product and sales program proposals.
· Photographing artwork/installation/people/clothing for publication, presentation.
· Branding & website design.

· Designed and developed retrofit product that updates and improves the functionality of an existing product, considering additional parameters of durability, manufacturability, form, infection control, and cost.
· Gathered relevant information and insight for designing by consulting with different fields including healthcare, research, potential customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing.
· Utilized concept sketches, massing studies, functionality studies, foam core mockups, vacuum-formed prototyping, and CAD.
· Collaborated remotely with the collective intern group to develop visionary proposals regarding future workplaces.

· Developed mass-market residential furniture concepts through research, ideation sketching, modeling, and rendering.
· Developed brand identity and logo concepts for upcoming subsidiary brand.
· Conducted and analyzed comparison market research through field studies and online surveys.

· Researched visual language and intent of client
· Developed concept pieces using sketching and modeling in clay, paper, and 3D software
· Prototyped and produced low-volume ceramic pieces for Milos Greek restaurant utilizing rapid-prototyping, clay modeling, plaster mould-making, slip-casting, and glazing techniques

· Photographed summer program classes and events for marketing department.
· Prepared logistic and support documents using FileMaker, Excel.
· Updated database with materials from existing and new applicants.

· Developed concepts for design competition projects via hand sketching, digital/physical modeling.
· Engaged in full-scale construction of design projects.
· Photographed work for publication.

· Digitally-modeled competition design project in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD.

· Assisted teacher with planning and execution of curriculum.
· Assisted students with assignments and projects.
· Planned and executed bi-weekly evening discussion sessions.