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Carmel, In, Us

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Carrier, a Fortune 500 company employs 53,000 people across 180 countries with annual net sales of 22B. Three main businesses are HVAC, Refrigeration and Fire & Security.Kidde is a brand subsidiary of Carrier Global that manufactures and distributes fire detection and suppression equipment, as well as smoke and CO alarm units. Kidde is North America's #1 home fire safety brand.Hired to establish the first in-house Industrial Design center of excellence at Kidde. I am working to… Show more Carrier, a Fortune 500 company employs 53,000 people across 180 countries with annual net sales of 22B. Three main businesses are HVAC, Refrigeration and Fire & Security.Kidde is a brand subsidiary of Carrier Global that manufactures and distributes fire detection and suppression equipment, as well as smoke and CO alarm units. Kidde is North America's #1 home fire safety brand.Hired to establish the first in-house Industrial Design center of excellence at Kidde. I am working to redesign existing product lines and am collaborating in developing future product roadmap strategies.Instrumental in transforming the Kidde brand by developing a modern Visual Brand Language (VBL) for Kidde’s $700 Million detection product line which highlights key features such as Smart functionality and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensing.The new Industrial Design VBL and Packaging Design System are part of a comprehensive revitalization of the Kidde brand which includes the new logo, brand messaging, ATF/BTF/digital shelf content, retail signage, displays and brand awareness campaigns which reinforce Kidde’s #1 position in the fire safety space.I pioneered the use of 3D visualization tools for product, packaging and retail displays utilized by the Brand, Marketing, Sales, eCommerce, Consumer Research and Analytics, Packaging and Graphic Design teams. This was transformative by creating realistic imagery, consistency in product representation, reduced development timelines and was influential in the design of the new Kidde packaging design system. This becomes extremely evident in retail planograms.I led the Content Marketing teams in the US and Shenzhen and recruited to fill roles in Graphic Design, Packaging Structural Engineering, Digital Design and Photography. I collaborated with IT and HR to manage the new hire on-boarding process and corporate training.I utilize collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Zoom, Workfront, SharePoint, Bynder, PIM and DAM while working remote. Show less

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Currently exploring how using AI Text to Image Generating tools can create new workflows for initial concept generation. Utilizing Vizcom, Krea, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion XL and NewArc to mix prompt writing with illustration inputs to achieve high fidelity initial conceptualization imagery quickly and efficiently.These new AI tools extend what can be conceptualized and considered, especially when confronted with tight timelines or budgets.

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Voxx International (formerly Audiovox), specialized in consumer electronics accessories, audio equipment and automotive electronics. Brands - Klipsch, RCA, Acoustic Research, Terk, 808 Audio, Project Nursery, Jensen, Surface and Singsation.I worked for Voxx International in a dual role. I led a design team in Hong Kong and was principal designer in the US. I designed award winning, industry leading products and Visual Brand Languages. My work was transformative and instrumental in… Show more Voxx International (formerly Audiovox), specialized in consumer electronics accessories, audio equipment and automotive electronics. Brands - Klipsch, RCA, Acoustic Research, Terk, 808 Audio, Project Nursery, Jensen, Surface and Singsation.I worked for Voxx International in a dual role. I led a design team in Hong Kong and was principal designer in the US. I designed award winning, industry leading products and Visual Brand Languages. My work was transformative and instrumental in doubling Voxx’s annual revenue from $450 to $850 Million.I led the design and development of advanced product concepts and established product roadmap strategies. I presented design strategies to Audiovox founder and Chairman of the Board, John Shalam and was recognized by Mr. Shalam as Employee of the Year in 2016.I collaborated with suppliers in Asia to develop products meeting FOB cost targets and margin requirements. I managed mockups and CMF/Tech pack documentation.SUCCESS STORIESI designed a paradigm shifting line of flat panel TV antennas for RCA and TERK which captured #1 market share and was so disruptive, it changed the category and was copied by our competitors.I designed all universal remote controls for RCA with superior functionality and UI which captured #1 market share and was copied by our competitors.I designed an innovative visual brand language for a new brand, 808 Audio which propelled it to #3 market share.I reinvented the Acoustic Research audio brand with a groundbreaking design strategy inspired by outdoor decor, propelling it to #1 market share. They were revolutionary by gaining placement at home improvement retailers. These were eventually copied by competitors.I transformed the line of RCA clock radios, adding USB charging which doubled revenue in a declining category. Several were #1 best sellers on Amazon.I designed a modern visual brand language for a line of baby nursery electronics for Project Nursery, making it a market leader. Show less

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Thomson Consumer Electronics was the worlds 4th largest consumer electronics group with 17,000 employees worldwide. It led the US consumer electronics market with 25% share and sales of 8 Billion USD. US Brands - RCA, GE & Proscan.Global Design Mgr.Managed US and Hong Kong based Design teams providing the creative direction. Managed projects by utilizing a global, multi national creative team for initial concepts then transforming these into production products by serving as the… Show more Thomson Consumer Electronics was the worlds 4th largest consumer electronics group with 17,000 employees worldwide. It led the US consumer electronics market with 25% share and sales of 8 Billion USD. US Brands - RCA, GE & Proscan.Global Design Mgr.Managed US and Hong Kong based Design teams providing the creative direction. Managed projects by utilizing a global, multi national creative team for initial concepts then transforming these into production products by serving as the primary contact point between design and suppliers in Asia and Mexico. Developed Visual Brand Language's (VBL's) for brands and product categories. Managed dept. budget and staffing.Industrial Designer / Program Mgr.Developed the Industrial Design for consumer electronics for mass market retailers and custom installers for all brands as well as Thomson’s strategic partners Microsoft and DirecTV. I was the lead designer during Thomson’s transition to digital and high definition television. I designed the first HDTV for the RCA brand. Designed audio products, home theater components, audio systems and advanced concepts. Designed User Interfaces including Vacuum Fluorescent Displays. Designed advanced conceptual products for display at CES and attended CES, CEDIA, NAMM trade shows and the Tokyo Audio Fair. Created all CMF/Tech Pack documentation, artwork for instruction books and packaging imagery. Traveled extensively to factories in Asia (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia).Industrial Designer - EU Design Team (Paris, France)Selected by the US Vice President of design to work in Paris, France as part of Philippe Starck's design team, Tim Thom (Team Thomson). Starck was Thomson's EU creative director during this time. I witnessed first-hand the differences between the US and EU design methods and gained insight into Starck's methodology and how europeans approach design. Toured ENSCI les ateliers, the #1 French Art & Design institution. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ashcraft Design is one of the top Design Consultancies in the US, specializing in consumer electronics with a focus on high end audio components and loudspeakers.I designed Harman/Kardon and Citation home theater components, JBL professional studio monitors, consumer loud speakers and Synthesis components.Collaborated on the design of the JBL S2600 and S3100 horn loaded speaker systems for the Japanese market, which won Japan's Golden Sound Award. They were the first products… Show more Ashcraft Design is one of the top Design Consultancies in the US, specializing in consumer electronics with a focus on high end audio components and loudspeakers.I designed Harman/Kardon and Citation home theater components, JBL professional studio monitors, consumer loud speakers and Synthesis components.Collaborated on the design of the JBL S2600 and S3100 horn loaded speaker systems for the Japanese market, which won Japan's Golden Sound Award. They were the first products designed outside Japan to win this prestigious award.Collaborated on the JBL M9500 professional/studio monitor which won Stereo Sound's COTY, component of the year award.I designed the JBL J Series, LX Series and TLX Series consumer loudspeakers.I designed professional music equipment, the Alesis S5 Quadrasynth, a 64 voice, 76 key digital synthesizer. It was featured on the covers of both Recording and Keyboard Magazines.I designed the Harman Kardon Citation 7.0 AV Controller, the 7.1 4-Channel Amplifier, the 5.0 Pre Amp and the 5.1 Amplifier.Collaborated on the design of the JBL Synthesis SP Surround Decoder/ Controller which featured THX and Dolby Pro-Logic playback modes.Responsibilities included concept development, renderings, mock-ups, materials research, model shop coordination, final client presentation illustrations and renderings, design documentation / tech packs and control drawings. Show less

Westlake Village, California, United States

I worked on a wide range of products including consumer electronics products, computer peripherals, and bathroom fixtures.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

I worked on a wide range of products including consumer electronics products and portable gaming devices.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Marty was the Chair of Product Design at Art Center. I had the privilege of working with him in the summer of ‘94. I designed advanced conceptual product and vending concepts for the worlds #1 beverage company.

Marina Del Rey, California, United States

I worked on a wide range of products including medical devices, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and outdoor architectural signage. I illustrated products for trade show sell sheets and product catalog page layouts for the toy industry.