Experience:
Senior designer: 3D Exhibits
Chicago, IL • January 2020 - Present
Design branded virtual environments, custom furnishings, and custom purchase, and rental trade show exhibits for clients in a multitude of industries; including pharmaceuticals, heavy equipment, and manufacturers such as: John Deere, Mitsubishi Electric, Genfit, Arthrex, and Yamaha.
Interact directly with clients for discovery meetings with Account Executives to define project requirements/vision of each project then translated that into creative 3D rendering concepts using a combination of digital rendering techniques and analog drawing skills.
Design brand specific engagements and graphics to support the brand message of the clients to activate their marketing campaigns and attract attendees into their immersive environmental experiences.
Create client specific presentations for RFPs and program accounts, thorough design specification documentation, and assisted in sourcing of specialty items for the estimating process.
Industrial Designer/draftsman: Coates Group Chicago, IL • February 2018 - December 2019
Designed a series of successful projects with Samsung, McDonald’s, and Starbucks, among other marquee clients, by integrating design and technology into the current product line by using a combination of digital and analog sketching, 3D modeling, rapid prototyping techniques, including 3D printing, manufactured prototypes, & proof of concepts.
Developed a set of solutions utilizing existing IP, integrating new design, and retrofitting them to Starbucks’ existing infrastructure to win the contract and creating $4M in revenue as a direct result while also having the product featured in the Microsoft Build 2019 Vision Keynote + Image Cup World Championship.
Sole US based Industrial Designer responsible for the commercialization of the North American product line. Additionally, working closely with larger design team across the Chinese and Australian divisions providing design input into ADA, NEC, and UL certifications and codes; making assessments of design safety and functionality and the necessary engineering and design changes.
Designed IP rated sheet metal enclosures; creating manufacturing ready engineering and design documentation including: material specifications, graphic design, drawings, and bills of materials for those products, along with installation manuals, maintenance guides, and packaging.
Assisted with the hardware installation, manufacturing, and product support teams with design expertise including redesigning product parts to fix previous engineering oversight and and maintain warranty adherence.
Exhibit Designer: Matrex exhibits
Addison, IL • February 2015 - February 2018
Designed an array of custom purchase and rental trade show exhibits, and permanent installations for clients in a multitude of industries including pharmaceuticals, heavy equipment, manufacturers, and luxury goods like: Giorgio Armani & Yves Saint Laurent for L’Oréal, Smith & Nephew AWM, Novartis, Davidoff, Bosch Power Tools, Komatsu, & Viega.
Interacted directly with clients for discovery meetings with Account Executives to define project requirements and vision of each project then translated that into creative 3D rendering concepts using a combination of digital rendering techniques and analog drawing skills.
Designed brand specific engagements and graphics to support the brand message of the clients to activate their marketing campaigns and attract attendees into their immersive environmental experiences.
Created client facing presentations for RFPs and program accounts and thorough statements of work detailing designs’ overall specifications and assisted in sourcing of specialty items for the estimating process.
Industrial Designer (Consultant): Florida Plastics,
International and the Keyser Group
Evergreen Park, IL • August 2014 - January 2015
Developed cost-effective design solutions for product line, custom designs, and exhibition space.
Worked closely with engineering and marketing departments to develop products for McDonald's Corp.
Created prototypes, proof of concept models, design drawings, engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and design renderings.
Industrial designer (contract): interior Systems inc. (Isi),
Milwaukee, wi. • January - March 2014
Sole industrial designer working with a cross functional team of interior designers, project managers, and engineers to conceptualized multiple new product development projects, & ideas actualized into product line such as technology integration into ISI décor elements for McDonald’s Corp. Ex USB ports + charging stations in décor.
Designed the 2014 ISI exhibit space for the McDonald’s World Wide Convention, a series of flexible modular exhibits, and custom displays and décor for education and museum use at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac.
Industrial Designer (contract): RCS Commercial Interiors,
Milwaukee, WI • April - August 2013
Integral member of cross-functional team of designers and engineers developing P.O.P. fixtures and store layouts.
Worked collaboratively with the team on high profile. clientele projects to develop product displays for. companies such as Samsung, AT&T, and Verizon.
Designed visual communications for internal and external needs such as instructional booklets, layouts and graphics for the assembly and use of RCS products and design solutions.
Exhibit Designer (Contract): Catalyst Exhibits,
Pleasant Prairie, WI • October - December 2012
Developed branded architecture that clearly defined client brand language and messaging for manufacturing, military, healthcare, and software companies such as Marquee Yachts.
Collaborated with outside vendors to source special materials and products to ensure design integrity.
Designed custom displays, furniture & other branded materials for exhibits & financial institutions.
Industrial designer (consultant): Sportpet designs, inc., Milwaukee, wi • January - February 2012
Designed products and concepts to support the corporate brand for European market.
Produced concept drawings using hand sketching and digital techniques.
Industrial Designer (Internship): Generac Power Systems,
Waukesha, Wi • 2011
Assisted in the development of the visual brand language for Generac and Honeywell product lines.
Designed products according to the VBL using traditional and digital sketching methods and 3-D modeling.
Assisted the marketing department with digital rendering and digital illustration.
Education:
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design Major; July 2012
Concentrations in interior architectural design, furniture design, and sculpture.
Student collaborations with corporations including
Miller/Coors (1st place in competition) - primary and secondary packaging design
Alto Shamm - product refresh project
Harley Davidson - gas tank design project
Fiskars - garden sheers design project
Master Lock - patient belonging lock project
Marquette University
Mathematics Major 1999-2002
Technical Skills:
Digital programs:
Autodesk Inventor, 3D Studio Max, V-ray, SolidWorks, SketchBook Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Slack
Visual Communication:
Drafting, Sketching, Rendering, Graphic Design, Photography, Blueprint literate
Fabrication:
Woodworking, Power tools, Hand tools, Rapid prototyping, Model making, Metalworking, Welding, HVLP painting
Hobbies & interests:
Furniture-making & Design, Fine-art drawing, Sculpture, International Travel, Cooking, Weight-training, Running, Biking, Hiking, and Camping
Volunteering:
Ronald McDonald House: food perpetration for families
Chicago Marathon: Key Volunteer, Safety and Security