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Rad Arceta

Libertyville, IL
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    Currently working for GTM Brands / Prepared Hero leading the Design and Innovation initiatives to prepare everyday individuals with the solutions and knowledge to ensure readiness, safety and protection.

  • Education
    • BFA Industrial Design
      University of Illinois
      1995 - 2000
  • Experience
    • Head of Innovation
      Prepared Hero / GTM Brands
      Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
    • Industrial Design Manager
      Cubii (Fitness Cubed Inc.)
      Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 5 months)
      -Established the internal Industrial Design team at the startup, overseeing internal designers and managing external design partners.
      -Instituted a formal Industrial Design Process within the new product development framework.
      -Crafted Cubii’s Visual Brand Language, ensuring a welcoming and inviting design aesthetic across all new products.
      -Designed innovative health and wellness products tailored for Active Agers, contributing to the product roadmap.
      -Led the design process from conception to production, ensuring consistent design intent.
    • Lead Industrial Designer
      Lifefitness / Hammer Strength
      Franklin Park, IL
      Nov 2015 - Sep 2021 (5 years 10 months)
      - Directed the Visual Brand Language and design strategy for LifeFitness brands, including Cybex, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling
      Group, and SciFit.
      - Ensured visual consistency and adherence to the Visual Brand Language across multiple product lines.
      - Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Biomechanics teams to ensure that the designs exceeds
      market needs, cost targets, and production requirements.
      - Collaborated with Marketing to align LifeFitness Brand, Brand Guidelines, and Visual Brand Language.
      - Managed the design process from concept to production, participating in Biomechanical Usability studies for improved user
      experiences.
    • Senior Industrial Designer
      Newell Brands
      Kalamazoo, MI
      Jun 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years 5 months)
      - Worked to initiate innovative and functional product designs and manage the design projects related to new product development for the Rubbermaid Healthcare brand.
      - Led the Industrial Design for Soft-Sided Tool Storage and Driving Hand Tools programs for the IRWIN Tools brand.
      - Contributed to the evolution of the Visual Brand Language for IRWIN Tools in collaboration with the team.
      - Managed the design process from conception to production, ensuring design intent alignment.
      - Engaged in Usability studies to gain consumer insights for compelling user-centric hand tool designs.
  • Affiliations

    IDSA

  • Industries
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Medical & Scientific Equipment
    • Sporting Goods
    • Healthcare
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • CMF
    • Ideation
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Development
    • Research
    • SolidWorks
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