Marshall Dean

Industrial Designer - Human Factors

Alpharetta, GA

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An Industrial designer with an engineering background, living between the left and right brain, I find my passion for product design centering around user experience, FUNction, and materials application. I want to create products that capture your eye and put a smile on your face; living by your side, performing flawlessly.

The approach to a design includes observing market trends and user habits, then creatively applying analysis to re-think problems, products, and processes. My focus is to create positively engaging design through empathy, end user research, aesthetic development, and attention to detail. With a diverse design and build skill set, sharp learning ability, and eagerness for growth, I add a unique contribution to any team.

Specialties: Design Research, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping (FDM, CNC), Computer Modeling CAD, SolidWorks, Physical Model Making, Graphic Design, Sketching, Rendering, Animation, Human Factors, Packaging Layout
Education
- Bachelors of Science Industrial Design
  
  Appalachian State University
  
  2009 - 2011
  
  Graduated Cum Laude, Exhibited at ICFF 2010, Exhibited at High Point Furniture Market Spring 2011, 3rd Place GroovyStuff Design contest, "Tumbleweed" production furniture piece
- Associates of Science Engineering
  
  Georgia Perimeter College
  
  2006 - 2008
- Engineering
  
  Mercer University
  
  2004 - 2005
Experience
- Industrial Designer - Human Factors
  
  Halyard Health
  
  Alpharetta, GA
  
  Mar 2018 - Present (3 years 5 months)
- Jr Industrial Designer
  
  Goddard Inc.
  
  Beverly, MA
  
  Nov 2013 - Present (7 years 9 months)
  
  - Providing creative consultation and support as part of multi-disciplinary teams established to tackle the unique challenges of new product development from napkin sketch to manufacture.
  
  - Development includes various surgical tools, medical devices, laboratory equipment, defense accessories, and consumer appliances.
  
  - Experience includes human factors research, user research & interview, concept development, Sketchbook Pro, SolidWorks & Rhino CAD, Keyshot rendering & animation, Adobe CS, UI design, rapid prototyping (FDM/3D printing), prototype testing, cohesive brand expansion, vendor sourcing, client relations, presentation building, analysis and reporting, video editing, and bowling captain.
- Industrial Designer
  
  Mesa Home Products
  
  Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 (11 months)
  
  - Working in alignment with salespeople and a design team to create innovative and functional home goods with a focus on entertainment - kitchen, bath, outdoor, organization.
  
  - Developed concepts include caddies, pantryware, decor, serving, seasonal, and outdoor items created from iron wire, ceramics, and wood.
  
  - Regular tasks include product research, photography and editing, ideation, sketching, Rhino CAD modeling, preparing schematics, project sampling, quality control, and daily dialogue with factories.
- Industrial Design Consultant
  
  bubba brands, inc
  
  Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 (10 months)
  
  - Worked directly with marketing and engineering to develop new active leisure product concepts for existing and emerging drinkware product lines in accordance with brand's design language.
  
  - Developed multiple new bottle concepts, a water filtration device, and improved existing products.
  
  - Tasks included product and market research, photo and video editing, ideation, sketching, preparing presentation material and models, SolidWorks, rapid prototyping, and KeyShot renderings.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  bubba brands, inc
  
  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 (2 months)
  
  - Worked directly with marketing and engineering to develop new active leisure product concepts for existing and emerging drinkware product lines in accordance with brand's design language.
  
  - Developed ergonomic lid for the Hero bottle and Edge water bottle concepts.
  
  - Tasks included product and market research, ideation, sketching, SolidWorks CAD modeling, and KeyShot rendering.
- Student Designer
  
  Groovystuff
  
  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010 (4 months)
  
  - Developed the "Tumbleweed" end table, an eco-friendly "modern rustic" furniture concept from reclaimed teak
  
  - Won 3rd place in the Groovystuff student design competition at the High Point Market 2010
  
  - Received royalties contract
- Student Designer
  
  Irwin Industrial Tools
  
  Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)
  
  - Redesigned the iconic VISE-GRIP tool for use as a demolition tool
  
  - Utilized quality research, purposeful design, while cooperating with senior designers, engineers, and marketing staff
  
  - Development via end user and field study, sketching, brainstorming, 3D CAD modeling, and foam form studies, and rapid prototyping
Industries
- Medical & Scientific Equipment
- Healthcare
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Chartpak Markers

Chartpak Markers from Marshall Dean

Chartpak Markers

As part of a SolidWorks course at University, I created and rendered this life-like set of Chartpak markers. I recreated each piece of the marker's body as well as each of the labels. (September 2010)