Steve Blank

Creative Development: Conceptualize designs with hand sketches and evolve them into 3D models and prototypes.

Rendering & Graphics: Produce detailed renderings and graphic solutions aligned with brand goals.

Brand Consistency: Ensure cohesive brand identity across all displays and fixtures.

Stakeholder Communication: Present and align design concepts with internal and external stakeholders.

Prototyping: Develop prototypes using materials like steel, wood, plastics, and electronics, refining designs based on feedback.

Vendor Collaboration: Work with vendors to source components, negotiate pricing, and ensure specifications are met.

Engineering Documentation: Create precise engineering drawings for production and manufacturing.

Production Oversight: Supervise production runs, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.

Technical Documentation: Develop clear assembly instructions for teams in the field.

Team Leadership: Mentor and collaborate with interns and team members to foster innovation.

Multitasking: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing various design phases.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Project Management: Lead all stages of design, from concept development through prototyping and production, ensuring timely delivery.

Developed a bedside organizer to hold essential items for senior citizens with dementia. Produced a production run of field study units. -Initial ideation with concept sketches, 3-D renderings and foam mock ups. -Produced a Ren Shape concept model that was delivered to the V.A. for initial field study and feed back. -Changes to the design for ease of vacuum form production including a redesign of the graphic icons. -Produced a vacuum form tool to make a production run for further field study use.