Kellie Walters

- CMF design tasks such as trend research and reporting, CMF application, pattern design
- mentor and train new CMF designer
- write and develop color matching process and subsequent process documents for CMF, ID, mechanical engineering, and tooling engineering teams specifying nuanced differences for plastics, soft goods, metals, and print and graphics
- develop, create, and implement documentation for CMF design process
- visit and communicate directly with metals, colorant, and mold vendors
- develop and maintain materials library
- lead direction for CMF team in terms of trend services, color direction, color standards and communication, standard for what is an acceptable approved color match in each material, and curated macro trend influence and storytelling

Brands: Calphalon, Breville, Oster, Sunbeam, Crock-Pot, Contigo, Sharpie

Trend research and reports
Color, texture, and finish application
Print and pattern development

Subjects: Women in Industrial Design and Industrial Design Pedagogy
Prepare graphics
Write papers and abstracts
Collect observations
Synthesize data
Help interview and host visiting designers

implement social engagement projects
conduct personal research
produce personal concept design work
creative marketing
graphic design

Communicate with clients to understand their needs
Machine sewing
Blocking hats/hat production
Help with event set-up
Event documentation
Marketing
Video production

Develop scripts
Communicate with the client to understand video needs
Record and edit audio and video
Develop strong visuals