Academy of Art University Alumni

Martha McGowan

Clifton, NJ

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Being creative by using design language.. Being inspire to learn something new, out of y own experience. Being aware of my environment. Exposure, experience, research, and solutions.
Education
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Industrial and Product Design
  
  Academy of Art University
  
  2008 - 2012
- AutoCAD
  
  Bergen County Technical Schools
  
  1999 - 2001
  
  AutoDesk Mechanical Desktop
- B.F.A Industrial Design
  
  Pontifical Catholic University of
  
  1985 - 1995
- High School
  
  San Antonio de Mujeres
  
  1974 - 1984
Experience
- Drafter/Designer
  
  Craftline Cabinet, Corp
  
  Clifton, NJ
  
  Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
- Drafter
  
  Numerous assignments
  
  Clifton, NJ
  
  2008 - 2013 (5 years)
  
  Architectural CAD Drafter freelance for commercial and residential projects.
- Drafter
  
  Toby Roberts Design, Inc
  
  Feb 2008 - Aug 2008 (6 months)
  
  Freelance drafting custom furniture designs from sketches for production.
- Designer
  
  Filipe Custom Woodwork
  
  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Sucessfully developed custom woodworking designs for exclusive clients and reorganized company’s portfolios.
- Designer
  
  Visconti Design Associates
  
  Feb 2006 - Sep 2006 (7 months)
  
  Configured design layouts for Michael Kors and JNY stores and supervised deliveries.
- Drafter
  
  Migliorino's Custom Cabinets
  
  Feb 2002 - Feb 2003 (1 year)
  
  Freelance drafting custom-made woodworking design plans for production.
- Drafter
  
  Rimi Woodcraft Corp
  
  Jan 2000 - Oct 2001 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Drafted detailed millwork in CAD, promoted to Drafting Department Manager’s Assistant, and generated a Drafting Department’s library.
- Designers' Assistant
  
  Maurice Villency, Inc.
  
  Jul 1998 - Dec 1999 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Designer’s Assistant, drafted floor plans from sketches and surveys for presentations to clients. Promoted to Manager’s Assistant. Coordinated orders and deliveries.
Awards

Honorable Mention

IDSA Design Learning Challenge

https://sites.google.com/site/designlearningchallenge/2013-challenge-winners

Thoughtful Playgrounds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=OWYS8VzQ4-w
Affiliations

IDSA
Industries
- Materials
Skills
- Costume Design
Elsewhere on the Web
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@marthamcgowandesigns, member since 2012
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Martha McGowan

Industrial Designer - Intermediate

Brand Design Lead