experience
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Professional
Plastikon / Calibowl | Hayward, CA
Industrial Design Lead | Jan 2011 - Present
Spearheading the new product design and development group. In charge of all product and graphic design output for a variety of in-house and consulting projects at all phases of development. Projects primarily involve innovative housewares, but also include products in the medical, automotive, and renewable-energy industries
IDSA-SF | San Francisco, CA
Graphic and Experience Design Lead | Nov 2010 - Present
Visual identity design for local IDSA events, notably Bay Area's Best 2010; an event to recognize the many prestigious awards won throughout the last 10 years by the SF bay area's world-class community.
Smart Design | San Francisco, CA | smartdesignworldwide.com
Industrial Design Intern | Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Collaborated with many disciplines on projects for high-profile clients in the medical, consumer electronics and goods industries. Conducted extensive research with client presentations; user studies, product testing, emerging technology and market audits. Participated in many simultaneous projects at various design phases; brainstorming, multiple iterations of concept sketching, prototype engineering, visual modeling, and final presentation deliverables.
Kiyoshi Design | kiyoshidesign.com
Freelance | July 2009 - Present
Projects include visual brand identity, product and packaging design. Clients range from consumer electronics to outdoor-active equipment.
Built Design | Everett, WA | builtcorp.com
Contracted Industrial Designer | Nov 2009
Industrial Design Intern | Jun 2008 - July 2009
Product design and development with occasional projects in environment design, brand strategy, identity, and visual development. Worked primarily with clients in the active outdoor industry.
Kotis Design | Seattle, WA | kotisdesign.com
Contracted Graphic Designer | Sep 2009 - March 2010
Logo Development and Design, Apparel Graphic Design
T-Mobile | Sponsored Collaboration | Child-directed Cell Phone | Fall 2008
Designed a phone concept with children as the target user. Conducted extensive field research, concept development, appearance models and corporate presentation.
Chef’n | Sponsored Collaboration | Kitchen Product Innovation | Fall 2007
Designed a new product to fit in with the existing Chef’n line. Evaluating market opportunities and brand identity, targeted user research, product design, appearance models and presentation
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Education
University of Washington | Seattle, Washington
BFA Industrial Design; 2006 - 2009
Pre-Mechanical Engineering; 2004 - 2006
3.55 GPA Cumulative
3.75 GPA Industrial Design
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Honors
2009
IDSA Senior Merit Award | Portfolio Presentation at Western District IDSA Conference
Senior Show Exhibition | Capstone Project - Aerolock | Main Exhibit, Front Placement
UWID Trapster Design Competition | First Place Speed Category
Dean’s List Award | Academic Excellence 2006 - 2009 | University of Washington
2008
IDSA Junior Merit Award | Finalist | University of Washington
Magppie Kitchenware Design Competition | First Place | Nesting Espresso Cups
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Skills
Software
Adobe CS5 | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, basic Fireworks
Model | Rhino, T-Splines, Hypershot/Keyshot, Flamingo, basic Solidworks
Other | Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office
Hardware
Sketching | Pen, pencil, marker, pastel, tablet (Wacom Cintiq)
Modeling | Standard shop tools, spray gun, vacuum former, cast/mold, vinyl, laser, CNC
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Personal
Activities and Interests
Road and mountain biking, alpine and rock climbing, backpacking, swimming, running, bike maintenance, snowboarding, soccer, drawing, woodworking, painting, music, gourmet cuisine, staying active and enjoying life
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Reference
Recommendations and referrals available upon request
Professional
Plastikon / Calibowl | Hayward, CA
Industrial Design Lead | Jan 2011 - Present
Spearheading the new product design and development group. In charge of all product and graphic design output for a variety of in-house and consulting projects at all phases of development. Projects primarily involve innovative housewares, but also include products in the medical, automotive, and renewable-energy industries
IDSA-SF | San Francisco, CA
Graphic and Experience Design Lead | Nov 2010 - Present
Visual identity design for local IDSA events, notably Bay Area's Best 2010; an event to recognize the many prestigious awards won throughout the last 10 years by the SF bay area's world-class community.
Smart Design | San Francisco, CA | smartdesignworldwide.com
Industrial Design Intern | Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Collaborated with many disciplines on projects for high-profile clients in the medical, consumer electronics and goods industries. Conducted extensive research with client presentations; user studies, product testing, emerging technology and market audits. Participated in many simultaneous projects at various design phases; brainstorming, multiple iterations of concept sketching, prototype engineering, visual modeling, and final presentation deliverables.
Kiyoshi Design | kiyoshidesign.com
Freelance | July 2009 - Present
Projects include visual brand identity, product and packaging design. Clients range from consumer electronics to outdoor-active equipment.
Built Design | Everett, WA | builtcorp.com
Contracted Industrial Designer | Nov 2009
Industrial Design Intern | Jun 2008 - July 2009
Product design and development with occasional projects in environment design, brand strategy, identity, and visual development. Worked primarily with clients in the active outdoor industry.
Kotis Design | Seattle, WA | kotisdesign.com
Contracted Graphic Designer | Sep 2009 - March 2010
Logo Development and Design, Apparel Graphic Design
T-Mobile | Sponsored Collaboration | Child-directed Cell Phone | Fall 2008
Designed a phone concept with children as the target user. Conducted extensive field research, concept development, appearance models and corporate presentation.
Chef’n | Sponsored Collaboration | Kitchen Product Innovation | Fall 2007
Designed a new product to fit in with the existing Chef’n line. Evaluating market opportunities and brand identity, targeted user research, product design, appearance models and presentation
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Education
University of Washington | Seattle, Washington
BFA Industrial Design; 2006 - 2009
Pre-Mechanical Engineering; 2004 - 2006
3.55 GPA Cumulative
3.75 GPA Industrial Design
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Honors
2009
IDSA Senior Merit Award | Portfolio Presentation at Western District IDSA Conference
Senior Show Exhibition | Capstone Project - Aerolock | Main Exhibit, Front Placement
UWID Trapster Design Competition | First Place Speed Category
Dean’s List Award | Academic Excellence 2006 - 2009 | University of Washington
2008
IDSA Junior Merit Award | Finalist | University of Washington
Magppie Kitchenware Design Competition | First Place | Nesting Espresso Cups
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Skills
Software
Adobe CS5 | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, basic Fireworks
Model | Rhino, T-Splines, Hypershot/Keyshot, Flamingo, basic Solidworks
Other | Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office
Hardware
Sketching | Pen, pencil, marker, pastel, tablet (Wacom Cintiq)
Modeling | Standard shop tools, spray gun, vacuum former, cast/mold, vinyl, laser, CNC
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Personal
Activities and Interests
Road and mountain biking, alpine and rock climbing, backpacking, swimming, running, bike maintenance, snowboarding, soccer, drawing, woodworking, painting, music, gourmet cuisine, staying active and enjoying life
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Reference
Recommendations and referrals available upon request