Good design is not an action, but an emergent property of intent.
More important than output, and more important than process, I believe that good design can only derive from an unassuming and sincere vision forward. Out and process will always be imbued with intent.
Education
Purdue University // West Lafayette, Indiana
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
2016-2020
Work Experience
Industrial Designer -
Hollman Inc.
Research and Development department Industrial Designer.
Lead designer on new product development through the entire design process. From scratch development of startup-style product line within larger company.
Active leadership and execution in research, prototyping, engineering, production, backend logistics, and full-scale manufacturing. Managing partner and outsourcing relationships, delivering executive presentations, and developing products across multiple company verticals.
Complete DFM-focused synthesis of both in-house manufacturing and outsourced components into product assemblies for scale and distribution.
Analysis and improvement of existing company verticals. Support for custom athletics division in design, ergonomics, and renderings.
Nov. 2021 - Current
Industrial Designer -
Chippenhook Inc.
Designed display units (in-store, shop-in-shops, etc.) for customers such as Garmin, Skechers, Zales, and others.
Mix of individual and team design projects for overseas manufacturing.
May - August 2019
Delivery Driver -
Amazon
While admittedly not the position I imagined taking immediately after graduating, I believe that happiness can be found where you are, and saw many beautiful things on country roads I’d never before taken.
I take from this experience a fear of dogs and overwhelming respect for the labor that enables the products and conveniences we typically give minimal thought. I implore my friends and family to leave snacks and drinks for their delivery drivers during the holidays, when they are under the most pressure. It makes all the difference.
Sep. 2020 - April 2021
Skills
Design for Manufacturing
Experience developing products to be directly manufactured at scale with mind for cost, materiality, assembly, and machine capability. Assistance on engineering development and immediate hands-on assembly analysis.
Ergonomic Design
User-driven ergonomic data collection and implementation across multiple verticals.
End-to-End Design Process
Experience in product development from research and conception to product launch and manufacturing production from both in-house and sourced materials.
Design for Scale Across Verticals
Product development for scale and adaptation to multiple product verticals and future developments.
Interpersonal Communication
Direct communication with clients, vendors, potential buyers, industry leaders, and users. C-Suite presentations on project progress and research findings.
Hands-On Prototyping
Hard skills (and quite fond of) physical prototyping. High- and low-fidelity prototyping at every step of the design process using in-house and external resources.
Sensory Design
Design for and around user experience regarding sensory stimulation and interaction with lighting, materials, and acoustics.
Additional Experience
public speaking/presentation
product management/long-term roadmap planning
acoustic design
aesthetic design
lighting design
interaction design
environment/interior design and planning
client/vendor relationships
research and procurement of new vendors and technology
public speaking and c-suite presentations
design research
engineering CAD and document deliverables
focus groups and data collection
brand language development
assembly/disassembly evaluation and design
durability testing
streamlined components for purchasing/inventory
multiple installs and installation protocol established
architectural layout studies
spatial/environment analysis
public product launch
Software Experience
Solidworks
(Primary)
AutoCAD
Inventor
Rhino
Keyshot
Vizcom
Photoshop
(Personal favorite)
Illustrator
Startup-Style Development
From-scratch product and brand development using minimal parent company resources, initializing research, engaging with multiple roles, and establishing long-term company vision.
Lightroom
InDesign
Premiere
Figma
