Brian Richard Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

HydraCoach was founded to promote proper hydration by means of a proprietary fluid monitoring technology that automatically calculates, monitors, and provides instant feedback on fluid consumption for athletes, medical professionals, and other health conscious individuals. Developed in-house, our patented concept was exclusively licensed, resulting in two unique and revolutionary products, Sportline's HydraCoach Bottle and CamelBak's Flow Meter for inline hydration systems.Partnered with company founders, Craig and Kelly Perkins, in 2003 to head design and product development for HydraCoach. I work closely with senior management to establish business strategy, and oversee design and engineering efforts in support of company objectives.

San Francisco Bay Area

Oversaw all aspects of the custom bicycle process from initial design through final delivery. Responsible for final design and build spec, vendor and distributor relations, managing inventory and ordering custom parts, supervising the build team, QA/QC and build integrity, and pretty much everything else related to producing our custom bicycles. www.missionbicycle.com

Provided creative and technical direction, and guided a multidisciplinary CamelBak team through the design, engineering, and manufacture of the world’s first inline hydration system fluid monitor for recreational and military applications.

Provided creative and technical direction, and guided an international, multidisciplinary Sportline team through the design, engineering, and manufacture of the world’s first interactive water bottle.

Led a multidisciplinary team through all aspects of international product development for the entire line of Vetta branded cycling products featuring award winning cycle computers, heart rate monitors, and suspension saddles.Oversaw branding, image, and graphic design for Vetta. Responsible for multi-language product packaging and manuals, product graphics and colors, logos and iconography, brochures and catalogs, print and web ads, Vetta's first website, POP displays, and the design of seasonal trade show exhibits.

Provided aesthetic and technical product design solutions through 2D conceptualization, 3D form study, and real world proto testing for the development and manufacture of Vetta branded cycling products including cycle computers, heart rate monitors, saddles, tires, locks, lights, helmets, glasses, bar tape/grips, pumps, water bottles, and bottle cages.Handled all of Vetta's graphic design needs, from initial concept to final output, producing a wide range of work such as multi-language product packaging and manuals, product graphics and color studies, logos and iconography, brochures and catalogs, print ads, POP displays, and trade show graphics.

Provided industrial and graphic design, engineering, and years of urban riding experience to the development, manufacture, and marketing of ICS's patented security line of bicycle and motorcycle locks and lock braces. ICS was acquired by Vetta Sports in August of 1995.

Bfa, Industrial Design

Engineering