Paper Engineer/ Structural Designer

K. Griffith Moore

SAINT LOUIS, MO

kgriffithmoore.com

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I am a paper engineer and industrial designer with a passion for toys, science and education.
Education
- BA Industrial Design
  
  Savannah College of Art and Design
  
  2006 - 2010
Experience
- Structural Designer
  
  Mid America Display
  
  St. Louis, MO
  
  Jun 2015 - Present (9 years 5 months)
  
  - Design temporary point of purchase displays
  - Work with Production team to ensure quality
  - Assist customers with graphic design
- 3D Modeling Instructor
  
  Pegasus
  
  Jun 2014 - Present (10 years 5 months)
  
  - Develop curriculum
  - Differentiate work flow to meet student needs
  ∙ -Help students cultivate creative problem solving skills
- Intern
  
  Firecracker Press
  
  Sep 2013 - May 2014 (8 months)
  
  - Assist with production of for hire jobs
  - Design and develop letterpress paper toy postcard
  - Carve wood blocks and set type
- Intern
  
  The Little Tikes Company
  
  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 (2 months)
  
  Worked directly with designers to develop and refine toys and play sets.
  
  -Designed fabric patterns for plush toys
  -Learned effective cost reduction techniques
  -Worked with designers to create new toy lines
- Owner/ Designer
  
  Griffith Designs
  
  Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 3 months)
  
  Designing fun and innovative products with a sustainable twist
  
  -Design and develop new products
  -Locate and work with manufactures to ensure quality products
  -Design and developed brand identity
- Barista
  
  Starbucks
  
  Jul 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Drink Concocting and Customer Service.
  
  -Develop strong relationships with customers
  -Ensure timely, quality beverages
  -Design signs for weekly specials
- Assistant Designer
  
  Judith Edwards Designs
  
  Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 (3 months)
  
  Help bring owners ideas to life
  
  -Renderings of designs
  -Worked with foreign manufacturers to improve designs
  -Developed new designs
- Product/Graphic Designer
  
  Molly and friends
  
  Mar 2010 - Oct 2010 (7 months)
  
  Created new line of cat products
  
  -Developed new products
  -Researched materials and production
  -Redesigned logo
Awards

•Featured articles about cat furniture design

•Graduated Magna Cum Laude

•Dean’s List 2006-2010

•Resin design shown in the Atlanta Modern Art Museum June 2009
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K. Griffith Moore

Director and Associate/Full Professor, Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

Director, Industrial Design