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Furniture Engineer

Dustin Rawls

OAKLAND, CA
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    I live my life in design mode. I am constantly thinking about how to improve upon existing designs, or creating new products that are able to enhance peoples interactions, user experiences, and lives. My Portfolio is an ever evolving body of work, reflecting my growth and progression, as well as my eagerness to learn and better myself.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Industrial Design BID
      Syracuse University
      1997
  • Experience
    • Product Design Engineer
      West Coast Industries
      San Francisco, CA
      Sep 2015 - Present (7 years 5 months)
      At WCI I work closely with the Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and the Product Development Teams. I currently use SolidWorks and Visualize to create 3D Models, renderings, parts drawings, cut sheets, assembly drawings, assembly instructions, as well as marketing materials. I also utilize simulation and motion study features in SW during the development process to minimize prototype time, and catch any potential issues during the initial design phase, and solve any issues during manufacturing.
    • Furniture Engineer
      WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC.
      San Francisco, CA
      Apr 2011 - Sep 2015 (4 years 5 months)
      As a Furniture Engineer with Williams-Sonoma, my duties were, 3D Modeling, Rendering, Production Engineering, and creating Production Drawings. I traveled overseas twice a year for factory visits, audits, and consulted with our manufacturers and overseas team to bring high quality products from concept to home.
    • Designer/Engineer/Project Manager
      Detail-A-Studios
      Oakland, CA
      2000 - 2011 (11 years)
      Designer, Engineer, and Project manager for an exclusive, high-end architectural millwork, furniture and cabinet company. I collaborated with architects, clients, designers and sub-contractors to achieve our clients' desired end result.
    • Designer/Engineer
      Creative Wood Products
      Oakland, CA
      1999 - 2000 (1 year)
      Here I worked as a Designer, Engineer, and Product Developer for an office furniture company.
    • Mechanical Designer/Exhibit Designer
      Exploratorium
      San Francisco, CA
      1997 - 1999 (2 years)
      At the Exploratorium, I worked as an exhibit developer and designer. I designed and built exhibits that are currently displayed at the Exploratorium. While with the Exploratorium, I also designed and engineered exhibits for multiple science and technology museums throughout the world. Computer Skills Main: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Showcase, AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision Some Working Knowledge of: Solid Works, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Photo Shop.
  • Awards

    Design work shown at the Lowe Gallery in Syracuse, NY in 1994 & 1996

    Division One Scholarship Athlete in track from 1991-1996

  • Affiliations

    Syracuse University Varsity Club

  • Industries
    • Commercial Furniture
    • Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
    • Residential Furniture
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Exhibit Design
    • Industrial Design
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    @rawlsdesign, member since 2009
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