Steve G Brown

(at HP Inc. Vancouver, WA)

*Created sketches, mock-ups, renderings and presentations to engineering and marketing
* Reviews with team from design concept stage through production, balancing aesthetics, function, cost and schedule
* Provided detailed CAD and specification drawings, including CMF to Product Design
* Conducted and supported usability research throughout project development
* Saved the over $400,000 in prototypes and ID model costs through use of foam core "proof-of-concept" mockups
* Showed understanding of target consumer so functional, aesthetic and cost objectives are in the design process
* Devised form cues that increased first try ink installations from 40% to 80%
* Maintained relationships with internal partners (engineering, product marketing, purchasing, manufacturing)
* Helped avoid potential user injury in jam clears through drive roller disengagement idea
* Inventor of patented binary stack indicators, output platter and 4-bar front door for A3

* Devised product form in sketches, mock-ups, renderings to clients in diverse industries and product markets
* Provided CAD and renderings to R&D team members
* Assisted with engineering to respond to development challenges
* Co-invented AutoNav that increased jam clear success rate from 50% to 95%

* Created product definitions, sketches, mock-ups and presentations to CEO, VP
* Provided detailed CAD and specification drawings to manufacturing
* Researched industry trends, customer needs and user understanding tests
* Blended into PolyVison's product line design language the devices of two acquisitions
* Researched device use in education and business markets