Industrial Designer - Human Factors

Marshall Dean

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 (4 years 2 months)
- Jr Industrial Designer
  
  Goddard Inc.
  
  Beverly, MA
  
  Nov 2013 - Present (8 years 6 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
Awards

Finalist, Pfister Faucest Design Challenge, 2015

Production with bubba brands inc

Exhibitor with Groovystuff at 2011 High Point Market

3rd Place Groovystuff Dick Idol Design Contest, "Tumbleweed" collection

ICFF Exhibitor, "Junction", 2010
Affiliations

IDSA, Phi Delta Theta
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- Medical & Scientific Equipment
- Healthcare
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Felt Chair

Felt Chair from Marshall Dean

Felt Chair

This chair was designed to be a part of the Appalachian State University's Solar Decathlon house. The chair is constructed from layers of high quality plywood sandwiching thick felt strips and is held together with threaded rod. The chair comes in three styles of armrests and is paired with a nesting ottoman. (April 2011)

Decked out. (KeyShot)

Front view. (KeyShot)

The felt chair layout board.

Felt chair rendering (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

Felt chair rendering with no arm rests (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

Felt chair rendering with built-in arms (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

Nesting Ottoman (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

Felt chair and ottoman rendering (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

One-quarter scale model (Bass wood and styrofoam)

One-quarter scale model (Bass wood and styrofoam)

A rendering of the Felt Chair sitting on the Solar Decathlon House's porch. (PhotoView 360/SolidWorks)

Felt Chair

This chair was designed to be a part of the Appalachian State University's Solar Decathlon house. The chair is constructed from layers of high quality plywood sandwiching thick felt strips and is held together with threaded rod. The chair comes in three styles of armrests and is paired with a nesting ottoman. (April 2011)

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Industrial Designer - Human Factors Alpharetta, GA