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Industrial Designer

Peter Müller

Chicago, IL
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    Design fascinates me in all its forms; the idea of having an effect on people's lives hinging on decisions others would call trivial is what drives me to want to improve and innovate the world around us. I'm a quick learner and always enthusiastic about expanding my knowledge and skill set. Being equally as comfortable in the studio as in the workshop, I love getting my hands dirty and physically working out a problem with a design until it's correct and compelling.

    I'm often asked what sorts of things I like to design, but I prefer to think in terms of problem solving. One of my professors often told me that "design thrives under constraint" and, in that sense, I'm in love with the process of design itself. It fascinates me to see it applied to a complex problem and I find it ultimately fulfilling to see a solution come to light that is simultaneously unexpected, thorough, and beautiful.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Industrial Design
      University of Illinois at Chicago
      2011 - 2013
    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication
      University of Illinois at Chicago
      2007 - 2011
  • Experience
    • Senior Industrial Designer
      Design Integrity
      Chicago, IL
      Apr 2015 - Present (11 years 2 months)

      Product development consultancy with specific expertise in industrial design and engineering, including human/machine interfaces and user experiences. We focus on the development of durable consumer products as well as complex devices for the equipment and medical industries.
    • Industrial Design Consulting
      Independent
      Chicago, IL
      May 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)
      Industrial designer specializing in end-to-end product development: concept development, UX/UI, human factors, ergonomics, materials, prototyping, and manufacturing.
    • Co-Founder, Industrial Designer
      Federal Moto
      Chicago, IL
      Apr 2013 - Nov 2018 (5 years 7 months)
      Design, fabrication, and assembly of one-off custom motorcycles and functional soft goods for the everyday adventurer that are inspired and ridden “from the city streets to the mountain peaks.” Hand-built in Chicago, Illinois.
    • Industrial Designer
      Mars Wrigley
      Chicago, IL
      Aug 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 5 months)

      Worked on the Wrigley Global Design Team to research and develop gum and confectionery product packaging solutions focusing on user experience. Leveraging existing iconic brand assets to redefine and grow future product offering categories.
    • Co-Founder, Industrial Designer
      Misen
      Chicago, IL
      Oct 2011 - Oct 2015 (4 years)
      Design & development of the Misen chef's knife from concept through prototyping & production; launched & funded via Kickstarter.
    • Intelligence Specialist, International Liaison
      US Army
      Oct 2001 - Oct 2014 (13 years)

      Assignments to Joint Forces Headquarters; C Company, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion; 33rd Brigade Combat Team; 3625th Maintenance Company; 13th Corps Support Command; 1st Infantry Division; 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment; and the 101st Airborne Division.

      Non-Commissioned Officer International Liaison for the joint US Army and Air Force State Partnership Program. Coordinated and facilitated relations between representatives of the United States government and military with their counterparts in Eastern Europe.

      Permanent assignment in Military Intelligence, specializing in information gathering, research, analysis, linguistics, and preparation on a sensitive/classified level.

      Previous assignments to the US Army Ordnance Corps as an Electronics Technician and Combat Arms.

      Deployments:
      - Poland/Germany, various operations, 2011-2014
      - Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom, 2008-2009
      - Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2005
      - Kuwait, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003
      - Italy, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003
    • Industrial Designer & Researcher
      Cricket Communications
      Chicago, IL
      Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year)
      Worked on an interdisciplinary team combining engineering, marketing, graphic & industrial design students to research and develop proprietary physical and digital concept innovations for the mobile platform.
    • Coordinator, Discover Design & Global Innovation Awards
      International Housewares Association (IHA)
      Chicago, IL
      Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 (5 months)

      The International Housewares Association is a full-service trade organization dedicated to promoting the sales and marketing of home and housewares products since 1938. IHA – "the world’s Home Authority" – is strategically positioned to connect, inform, support and enable its international membership to lead in the global marketplace.

      Discover Design is the premier design destination at the International Home + Housewares Show. This invitation-only category features over 100 exhibitors from around the world highlighting high-end products and collections that are driven by innovation and inspired by design. Companies are selected to participate by a panel of industry experts comprised of retailers, design journalists and peers.

      - Worked directly with high-design focused product exhibitors.
      - Managed all entries for the 2013 Global Innovation Awards.
      - Assisted exhibiting firms to ensure proper coordination of events.
      - Contacted firms directly to discuss exhibition and awards content and processes.
      - Handled all data submissions (imagery, product handling, editing, etc.)
      - Designed gallery displays for new market products.
  • Awards

    - Good Design Award (The Chicago Athenaeum - 2017)

    - Outstanding Teamwork (Mars Wrigley R&D - 2014)

    - Scholastic Achievement Award (UIC - 2011)

    - Dean’s List (UIC - Multiple Awards)

    - US Army Commendation Medal with Triple Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (2013)

    - US Army Commendation Medal with Double Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (2009)

    - US Army Commendation Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (2005)

    - US Army Combat Action Badge (2004)

  • Industries
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
    • Healthcare
    • Transportation
  • Skills
    • Design Research
    • Ideation
    • Industrial Design
    • Model Making
    • Product Development
    • Prototyping
    • Sketching
    • SolidWorks
    • Transportation
    • UX
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