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Industrial Design Specialist

Raphael Hebert

Capitola, CA
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    Real Design for Real Products. Focused on creative solutions. Passionate about innovation and user-centered design.

  • Education
    • BS Bachelor of Science Industrial Design
      San Jose State University
      1992 - 1997
    • AA Liberal Arts
      Mission College
      1988 - 1992
    • AA Electro Mechanical Design Drafting
      San Jose City College
      1984 - 1985
    • . .
      International School Manila
      1979 - 1980
    • . .
      Hong Kong International School
      1976 - 1979
  • Experience
    • Director of Industrial Design
      IDE Inc.
      Scotts Valley, CA
      Jul 2004 - Mar 2023 (18 years 8 months)
      Reported directly to the President.
      • Main responsibilities revolved around overseeing and coordinating various industrial design projects.
      • This entailed efficiently organizing and supervising the internal and external design teams to ensure smooth project execution.
      • Additionally, responsible for establishing and prioritizing design processes and deliverables for the industrial design team, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
      • Creation of ergonomic models for human factors testing and data collection. This involved fabricating accurate and intricate models to evaluate the usability and efficiency of designs in real-world scenarios.
      • Generated complex and precise Solidworks industrial design master models. These models are integral for enhancing workflow productivity, whether they are utilized as deliverables for clients or the internal mechanical engineering team.
    • Lead Industrial Designer
      RJ Associates/WAGIC inc
      Los Gatos, CA
      1997 - 2002 (5 years)
      Reported directly to the President.
      • Responsible for leading and mentoring junior designers and interns to ensure the efficient and successful execution of client projects while staying within budgetary limitations.
      • Traveled to Asia to collaborate with plastics molders, specifically for the Megallan ZXtreme™ and Allen-Pal™ projects, in order to guarantee the high quality of pre-production parts.
      • Utilized my design expertise to create an impressive trade show booth and supported the sales team at the International Tool Show in Chicago for the successful launch of the Allen-Pal™ product line.
      • Developed detailed and semi-functional design models that effectively communicate to clients and engage them during presentations and demonstrations.
    • Industrial Designer
      Applied Biosystems
      San Mateo, CA
      1987 - 1995 (8 years)
      Reported to Industrial Design Department Manager
      • Spearheaded the integration of 3D CAD technology within the industrial design group, resulting in a significant increase in overall efficiency.
      • Created captivating enclosure designs while strategically incorporating appropriate manufacturing techniques and processes to meet project cost of goods targets.
      • Earned a reputation as a creative problem solver by providing unique design solutions and having the ability to tackle complex mechanical and manufacturing issues.
    • Electro Mechanical Design Drafter
      Taliq Corporation
      Sunnyvale, CA
      1985 - 1987 (2 years)
      • Responsible for generating high-quality circuit schematics and intricate mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies. Utilized expertise in both traditional drafting techniques and AutoCAD.
      • Oversaw the document control system, ensuring seamless organization and accessibility of crucial project files.
  • Awards

    2018 Good Design Award - The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design

    For the design of BD Rhapsody Single-Cell Analysis System |

    Collapsible Headset Computer - KOPIN Corp.

    Patent - 9,417,660 |

    Slide transfer device - Ventana Inc.

    Patent - 9,192,935 |

    Folded Head Set Computer - KOPIN Corp.

    Design Patent - D702,234 |

    2012 Good Design Award - The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design

    For the design of Fluidigm C1 Single-Cell Auto Prep System |

    Swappable Headset Computer with Reversible Display and Temple Supports - KOPIN Corp.

    Design Patent - D692,424 |

    Card Holder with Biometric Sensor - Privaris Inc.

    Design Patent - D628,912 |

    iPhone VOIP Phone - Teledex Inc.

    Design Patent - D611,031 |

    Biometric Identification Device - Privaris Inc.

    Design Patent - D576,057 |

    Pesticide Detector

    Design Patent - D551,103 |

    Multi-Tasking Utility Tool - WAGIC Inc.

    Patent - 6,874,188 |

  • Affiliations

    IDSA, AOPA, EAA

  • Industries
    • Bicycle
    • Commercial Equipment
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Medical & Scientific Equipment
    • Residential Furniture
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Design Management
    • Design Research
    • Keyshot
    • Furniture Design
    • Industrial Design
    • Photoshop
    • Product Development
    • Project Management
    • SolidWorks
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