Principal Industrial Designer

Jeff Plantz

Boston, MA

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I have a variety of experience developing human centered, consumer and commercial products, using research and creative innovation as a strategy to uncover intellectual property to grow a sustainable advantage for business. I'm passionate about great design and the thinking process that improves the Fit and Function of things. My product knowledge, creative design skills, and manufacturing experience give me the advantage to resolve to most every situation I’ve been challenged to complete.

Currrently, I develop medical products such as Drug Delivery Systems, Diagnostic Devices, Surgical Equipment and Pharmaceutical Packaging. All of which using methodology to comply with various levels of US and EU regulations. I work with diverse, multi-disciplined professionals to help commercialize beneficial products and therapy using the best people and good design thinking.

I'm always looking for opportunities to improve our quality of life, for family and self and to share the talent, experience, and vision I’ve been blessed with as an Artist and Product Designer.
Education
- Certificate Public Speaking
  
  Harvard University
  
  2017 - 2017
- Certificate Medical Device Development & Guidelines to Compliance
  
  Pharmaceutical Training International
  
  2015 - 2015
  
  Product Development to comply with FDA/ Regulatory Guidlines
- Certification SolidWorks CAD Certification
  
  Boces Technical
  
  2005 - 2006
- BFA Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fine Art
  
  Cleveland Institute of Art
  
  1983 - 1987
- AS General
  
  Mohawk Valley Community College
  
  1981 - 1983
- AS Fine Art
  
  Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute
  
  1981 - 1983
Experience
- Principal Industrial Designer
  
  Cambridge Consultants Inc
  
  Boston, MA
  
  Apr 2014 - Present (12 years 2 months)
  
  Product Design and Development within the Medical Technology Group to facilitate the Innovation of Drug Delivery Devices, Medical and Diagnostic Equipment. This also involves all processes to track and validate work for submission to correct regulatory agencies as required by needs of development program. Work also includes free hand sketching communication skills, 2d Illustrator and Photoshop presentation output, 3d SolidWorks CAD Master Model Development for prototype and manufacturing requirements, KeyShot presentation renderings, Prototyping, Structural and Pharmaceutical Packaging Design and Graphic Design and Line Art to create Information for Use Guides (IFU's/ QRG's). All work managed in concert with both Client and CC allocated Human Factors, Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering and Life Sciences Support.
- Owner / Industrial Designer
  
  ingenuity Product Design
  
  Jan 2004 - Present (22 years 5 months)
  
  Industrial Design Consultancy primarily involved in the creation of products using conceptual development and sketching skills to identify intellectual property for my clients.
- Professor
  
  Syracuse University
  
  Syracuse, NY
  
  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014 (8 months)
- Senior Industrial Designer
  
  TTI North America - CCI
  
  Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)
  
  Responsible for Brand Management, Design, and Development of Pressure Washer Products and Accessories, including Presentation Renderings and Management of all Prototypes for Sales, Marketing and Photography; Product CFG's and Labels to communicate Final ID Intent, Brand Requirements, Performance, Consumer Use Instructions, Regulatory and Danger applications.
- Product Design Engineer
  
  The Fountainhead Group
  
  Sep 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 7 months)
  
  The Fountainhead Group manufactures Tank Sprayers, Bug Foggers, other Lawn & Garden Products and Fire Pumps under the Brands; RoundUp, BlackFlag, Smith, Indian, Fedco and Burgess. The RoundUp "Pump'N Go" Sprayer is the most recent product launch for FGI and has been a huge market success. Other products that stand out in FGI's innovative history start with the first pressure sprayer, bicycle pump, backpack sprayer, battery charger, can opener, airless paint sprayer, the "roach motel" and the first company to brand sprayers. For more info, visit us at www.theFGI.com
- Design Director
  
  Syroco Inc
  
  Aug 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Design and Developed Resin Furniture, Home and Garden Decor for Consumer Markets.
- Design Consultant
  
  Smartshape Design
  
  2001 - 2005 (4 years)
  
  Problem solving and conceptual development role.
- Design Director
  
  Nottingham & Spirk Design
  
  1987 - 2004 (17 years)
  
  Experience innovating a diversity of commercial and consumer products in categories including, automotive, home care and cleaning, cooking and food preparation, kitchen appliances, lawn and garden, pet care, personal care, medical and measurement devices, storage and organization, sporting goods, soft goods, office products and toys. Responsible for the development of innovative products for "start-up" business ventures.
- Design Intern
  
  Rubbermaid Home Products
  
  Jun 1986 - Sep 1986 (3 months)
  
  I worked on developing concepts for the resin furniture trade.
Awards

IDSA Merit Award

National Honor Society of Phi Theta Kappa

47 US Design and 24 Utility Patents
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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer