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Our Happy Solar System
An original illustration of the planets of our solar system...plus Pluto. Find this illustration for sale at www.redbubble.com/people/theorangemarker
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About
I'm a driven Industrial Designer with a focus on brand identity, marketability, and quality. I've led the design initiative at Contour design since 2014 which has resulted in the successful development and launch of dozens of products in markets across the world. I'm experienced in all areas of the development process, from concept ideation to 3d Modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, and beyond. I find myself at home in any work environment that can balance efficiency, productivity, and creative growth.
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Education
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Bachelors Industrial DesignWENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY2012
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Experience
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LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERWindham, NHJul 2014 - Present (7 years 4 months)- Assist in directing every aspect of product development including research, ideation, prototyping, user testing, marketing, and manufacturing.
- Work closely with executives and experts within the ergonomic community to gather crucial user feedback and craft product focused on quality, comfort, and usability.
- Direct engineering and manufacturing teams in China regarding new technologies, process improvements, and design alterations.
- Conduct regular internal discussions with our offices in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom to maintain brand standards and the needs of international markets.
- Improved in-house prototyping infrastructure through the purchase of a commercial use 3D Printer. Continue to oversee all related services including print management, part cleaning, printer maintenance, and proper material disposal.
- Successfully facilitated the launch of all ergonomic products since 2014.
- Oversaw organization of Mechanical and Design Patents from 2017 - Present, including claims reviews, creating figure drawings, and patent filing.
- Assisted founder in the conceptual creation of new start-up companies in the fields of gaming mice and apps. -
JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERWindham, NHSep 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 9 months)- Developed concepts of mobile device accessories including phone cases, tablet cases, rechargeable battery packs, and wireless docking stations for marketing proposals.
- Collaborates with companies Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand, Tumi, Duracell, and Google to design custom branded OEM Products.
- Applied skills in 3D Modeling and Graphic Design to create photo-realistic product renderings for top level marketing presentations. -
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INTERNWatertown, MASep 2011 - Jan 2012 (4 months)- Worked alongside Senior Design Staff in the development of assistive technologies associated with Perkins School for the Blind.
- Led multiple interactive testing sessions with blind and low-vision students for the Perkins Smart Brailler. Data collected from observing students and teachers was instrumental in creating an interactive product that has helped expand braille literacy.
- Designed marketing images and logos for the Perkins Smart Brailler. -
PACKAGING DESIGN INTERNNorthborough, MAJan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)- Aided development of new packaging systems and technologies for consumer goods in the cleaning and food industries.
- Conducted numerous tests on prototypes and final product in order to provide accurate quality assurance and performance data.
- Focused on experimental dispensing technologies applied to products like detergents, diabetes strips, powders, and snack foods. -
MODELMAKING COOPCumberland, RIJun 2010 - Sep 2010 (3 months)- Utilized skills in model making through the use of fabrication machinery and hand tools in order to craft product displays and accessories.
- Assembled and modified pre-production licensed toys for Hasbro photography team and marketing staff.
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Awards
European Product Design Awards Gold Winner 2018 - Unimouse
Jul 2019
Gold Winner in the Subcategory of "Media and Home Electronics-Computers and information technology".
IDA Awards Bronze Winner 2018 - Unimouse
Feb 2019
The Unimouse from Contour Design was awarded a Bronze Award in the Product Category, Subcategory Media and Home Electronics-Consumer Electronics and Cameras.
Red Dot Design Award Winner 2018 - Unimouse
May 2018
Contour Design's Unimouse was awarded a RedDot Design Award in 2018 for excellence in design. -
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Contour Design Inc.
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