Steven Kunz
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About
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
A diversified designer currently supporting our Landscape Architecture studios developing landscape architectural features and the required fabrication details to bring them to life.
Come from an extensive creative background in retail Point of Purchase Displays, In-Store Merchandising Systems, Interactive Omni-Channel Experiences, Mall Kiosks, Department Store Fixtures & Retail Environments.
Application Proficiency & Design Skills:
• Digital 3D Modeling/Rendering Apps: SolidWorks/Visualize/Photoview360, 3ds Max/V-ray/Arnold, Inventor, Form Z/RenderZone, SketchUp
• Design Conception, Rendering, Environment Simulation, Engineering, Prototyping, Final Design
• 2D Design: Adobe Creative Suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, AutoCAD, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Website Design
• Previous Animation: After Effects, SolidWorks
• Sketching, Illustration, Presentations
• Materials and Model Making: Molded Plastics, Metals, Wood, Surfaces & Finishes
• Project Management & Analysis: Value Engineering and Vendor Participation -
Education
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BFA Industrial DesignMilwaukee Institute of Art and DesignMIAD, Freshman Scholarship Winner
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Experience
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Senior Design SpecialistChicago, ILMar 2021 - Present (1 year 2 months)Supporting our Landscape Architecture studios in a new 3d creative role focused on developing hardscape features and site details. Some design and engineering examples include commercial water features, campus monuments and entrance drive gateways, residential bridges, poolside pergolas, a beautiful fireplace and outdoor kitchen, pool & BBQ terrace with garden gates and exquisite stone walls. Engineering for site construction goes hand in hand with the design phases working to support each studio team through installation.
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Freelance Industrial Designer / OwnerMilwaukee, WIJun 2009 - Present (12 years 11 months)Consumer product design services, Industrial Design creative concepts and solutions specializing in custom retail Point of Purchase merchandising systems, retail environments, displays, interactive kiosks, video game demonstrators, retail fixtures & trade show exhibits.
Focus: Point-of-Purchase Displays, In-store Merchandising, Displays, Retail, Environments, Interactive, Kiosk, Exhibit Design, POP, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Consumer Electronics, SolidWorks. -
Senior DesignerLake Zurich, ILAug 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 2 months)Provide Industrial Design creative concepts, services and solutions specializing in custom retail Point of Purchase merchandising systems, retail environments, displays and omni-channel programs.
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Creative Design ManagerMilwaukee, WISep 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 2 months)Provide innovative creative solutions for retail fixtures, displays and environments. Design lead on Omni-Channel programs
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Senior Design Director / Industrial DesignerGrafton, WIDec 1996 - Jun 2009 (12 years 6 months)Point of Purchase Industry
Creative 2D and 3D Design:
Design Category Examples; Merchandising Systems, Interactive Kiosks, Mall Kiosks, Floor and Counter Displays, Interactive Video Game Demonstrators
Provider of full service in-store merchandising support to America’s top companies and brands.
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Awards
INDUSTRY AWARDS Shop!/OMA, POPAI/OMA, Design of the Times
• Shop! 2021 Display of the Year - Aviation American Gin - Air Stair Display
• Shop! 2021 Gold OMA Award - Aviation American Gin - Air Stair Display
• Shop! 2021 Gold OMA Award - D'ussé - Cognac Display Program
• Shop! 2021 Bronze OMA Award - Woodbridge MLB - Mass Display
• Design of the Times Award for Microsoft Games for Windows Demonstrator
• Design of the Times Award for Giant Foods Shopping Solutions Kiosk
• Giant Foods Kiosk Winners of Self-Service World Outstanding Achievement Awards
• OMA Award for Microsoft Windows Mobile Global Display
• OMA Award COX Communications • National Cable Industry Award for COX Communications
• The Design Of The Times Award for COX Communications
• OMA Award "Intel Circuit City Endcap"
• OMA Award for "Kellogg’s Single Serve Mini Power Tower"
• OMA Award for "Burger King Virtual Fun Center"
• OMA Award "Intel Anypoint Home Network Endcap"
• OMA Award "Office Depot/Sears Inline Aisle System"
• OMA Award "Nintendo Video Game Cabinet"
• OMA Award for "Intel Pentium II Comp USA Wall System"
• OMA Award for "Intel Pentium II Comp USA In-line System"
• OMA Award "Marlboro Country Sunset Neon"
• OMA Japan "Bud Light Tracing Spectacular Neon" -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@stevekunz, member since 2010
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