Regina Donovan
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About
As a product designer my work is fun, whimsical, and imaginative. My specialty is in toy design, children's products, and soft goods; however I welcome any category or challenge.
I have a solid grasp of industry knowledge, molding processes, manufacturing, and trend awareness. In addition I excel at cross-functional collaboration and deliver quality, consistent work from concept to completion. I have an interest in early child development and strive to use this knowledge to create the best products possible that deliver a meaningful connection between child and caregiver.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignUniversity of Cincinnati College of DAAP
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N/A Child DevelopmentErikson Center for Children and Families: Chicago Infant Social/Emotional Development Workshop
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Continuting Education Jewelry Metalsmithing, CeramicsVarious Art Centers2015 - 2021Continuing hobby/interest in Jewelry Design & Ceramics. I love to combine my trained knowledge of Industrial Design with the creativity and freedom to design a unique piece
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N/A Introduction to MontessoriThe Prepared Montessorian2021 - 2021Interest in Montessori education and philosophy; currently taking courses in Montessori origins and principles.
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Continuing Education Children's Book IllustrationCleveland Institute of Art2004 - 2005
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Experience
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Senior Toy DesignerHudson, OHSep 2014 - Present (8 years 9 months)Work on multiple toy categories including Infant, Preschool, and Roleplay. Experience in both domestic and overseas production, along with multiple manufacturing processes. Collaborate closely with Los Angeles and Hong Kong offices to bring products to market. Currently serving as intern and outreach coordinator to place college students within the design team and develop partnerships with universities for toy design classes and mentoring.
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Freelance Product DesignerVarious CompaniesMar 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 6 months)Independent designer specializing in toy design & children's products. Clients include Infantino, Sassy Baby, Bumbo, Step2, Hasbro, KidsII, American Greetings, & SpinMaster. Expertise in developing product concepts by sketching, rendering, illustration, sewn prototypes, and turnover packages. Toy categories include Infant, Preschool, Girls, Role Play, and Plush.
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Toy DesignerChicago, ILMar 2008 - Mar 2012 (4 years)Specializing in infant toys, birth-12 months. Developed expertise in plush and soft good construction. Trend driven products that encourage interaction and connections between mom and baby in the first months of development
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Product DesignerAtlanta, GAJan 2006 - Feb 2007 (1 year 1 month)Designer for women's and girls hair accessories. Developed ergonomic, trend based, and fashion forward concepts. Holding patent on Ouchless Pressure Free Headband and Ouchless hair clip
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Preschool Toy DesignerHudson, OHJun 2003 - Jan 2006 (2 years 7 months)Lead Designer on Fairy Tale Playsets, a collection of girls preschool playsets based on classic fairy tales. Worked closely with marketing to determine product viability, extensive engineering collaboration, travel to Asia factories to ensure production quality.
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Fisher Price Toy Design InternInfant & Preschool TeamsEast Aurora, NYSep 2001 - May 2002 (8 months)Developed concepts for the Infant and Preschool teams through ideation, rendering, and presentation models. Worked extensively with marketing, engineering, and in-house child research and development teams. Developed two infant products that were bought to market as an intern.
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Awards
The Toy Insider Top Summer Toys 2022: Little Tikes 3-in-1 Paint & Play Backyard Easel
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio "Best Toy" Award: Infantino Jumbo Patchwork Play Space
Parents Magazine "Top Toy" Awards: Little Tikes Fairytale Playsets -
Affiliations
Women in Toys Ohio Chapter - Chapter Chair
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@reginadonovan, member since 2007
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