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About
As an experienced softgoods designer, I can bring cut and sew projects from inception all the way through development and commercialization.
As an experienced outdoor gear designer, I bring experience with materials ranging from foam and fabrics to carbon fiber, plastics and aluminum.
I believe that a fundamental understanding of production is critical to good design.
Specialties:Softgoods, Cut and Sew, Outdoor Gear, Sporting Goods, Product Development, Industrial Design, Ergonomics -
Education
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BSID Industrial DesignGeorgia Institute of Technology2000 - 2004Graduated with High Honors
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WFR Wilderness MedicineWilderness Medical Institute2002 - 2002
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n/a Alaska MountaineeringNational Outdoor Leadership School- NOLS2001 - 2001
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n/a PhysicsRhodes College1998 - 2000Pursued a liberal arts degree with a focus in physics before transferring to study industrial design
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Experience
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Senior Product DesignerNov 2004 - Present (21 years 7 months)-Work closely with Product Line Manager to create product briefs including design objectives, competitor research, and market
segment analysis, for final approval by the director of R&D.
-Accountable to a bi-annual product plan that meets defined design objectives and margins/pricepoints while maintaining a level of innovation and aesthetic that leads the technical outdoor market.
-Maintain a high-functioning prototype lab and team; ensures the junior design staff actively engage in 3-dimensional prototyping for proving concepts and form development (2-direct reports).
-Responsible for keeping up to date on global and local market and consumer trends.
-Frequent travel overseas to finalize product and costing.
-Additional responsibilities include design/development staff training and mentoring, product “fit” guidelines and standardization, and helping to foster and maintain a high-level of creativity among design staff. -
Sales AssociateAtlanta, GAApr 1998 - Nov 2004 (6 years 7 months)Worked sales in Cycling and Camping Department
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Graphic DesignerCenter for Accessible Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA)2002 - 2003 (1 year)Created marketing and promotional materials for the organization.
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Awards
Outside Magazine, "Gear of the Year" - Baltoro 75
Backpacker Magazine, "Editor's Choice Gold" - Baltoro 75
Outside Magazine, "Gear of the Year" 2013. -Border 35 Pack
Backpacker Magazine, "Best Weight to Comfort Ratio" 2012- Contour 60
Backpacker Gear Guide, "Best All Around" 2010- Z55 -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@markt, member since 2013
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