David Bowen

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Head of Product Development @ ERA Group
Fort Collins, CO, US
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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, United States
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About David Bowen

Experienced Designer and Entrepreneur focused in the consumer goods industry. Veteran Design Thinker and Innovative Product Developer. Highly skilled in Design Management, Design for Manufacturing, Sustainable Design, Usability Design and 3D Modeling.

David Bowen's Current Company Details
ERA Group

Era Group

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Head of Product Development
Fort Collins, CO, US
Website:
eragroup.ca
Employees:
264
David Bowen Work Experience Details
  • Era Group
    Head Of Product Development
    Era Group
    Fort Collins, Co, Us
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  • Disbadesign
    Designer/Founder
    Disbadesign 1996 - Present
    Principal Designer, Advisor, Consultant. Throughout my career, disbadesign has been active as a means to explore, build and maintain diverse, creative, design and business experiences. After selling BeginAgain in 2020, I increased advising and consulting with clients, several on a volunteer basis.Primary services offered-- Design Management- team builds, mentoring and leadership, startup, consulting and corporate teams- Complete Product Development services- start up, concept through production- Complete CAD services- SolidWorks, concept through tool ready files and documentation- Design for Manufacturing- evaluation, engineering, cost analysis, method and material support- Brand Alignment- identify, develop and support brand identity though product development- Start up advisement- evaluate and assist in establishing expectations and developing investment potentialRecent clients: ERI Group, LinkPD, Reload Design, ABB Robotics, Delaval and advisory with several product start ups.Past clients included: Raleigh America, US West/Qwest Wireless, Mattel-Tyco R/C, Radica Games, AND Design Group, BabyJogger, Ram ID, Radio Flyer, Kauffam Foundation, Beet Street, AIR Institute and many start up companies.
  • Beginagain
    Ceo/Designer/Co-Founder
    Beginagain 2011 - 2020
    CEO and Co-Founder, BeginAgain is a preschool toy brand founded to continue the social/sustainable mission and values of Benjamin Barlowe. BeginAgain focuses on inspiring kids with thoughtful educational products made from natural and bio based materials. Achievements-- Developed and manufactured more than 138 distinct eco-friendly toys, games and puzzles.- Served retail partners and distributors in 16 countries.- Manufactured products in 5 locations, 3 US and 2 Asia. - In partnership with John Deere, developed a line of US made toys using a proprietary corn based bio-composite material. - Was nominated for a TIA, Toy of the Year award.- Acquired 2 eco toy companies, Imagiplay and Sprig Toys.- BeginAgain was acquired in February of 2020.
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  • Front Range Community College
    Professor
    Front Range Community College 2011 - 2012
    Adjunct Professor, teaching Intro and Advanced Solidworks.- Responsible for crafting curriculum and all classwork- Conducted all in person and online lectures and demonstrations- Graded, reviewed, and advised all students
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  • Sprig Toys
    Designer/Co-Founder
    Sprig Toys 2006 - 2011
    Co-Founder and Design Executive, Sprig Toys infused creativity, smart design, thoughtful manufacturing, earth-friendly materials, product satisfaction and responsible business practices into a superior line of fun, kid-powered toys. Launched in 2008, Sprig Toys quickly became a success, gaining recognition and awards from the toy industry. In two short years-- Sprig won 30 toy awards- Had 4 TIA, Toy of The Year nominations - Won 1 TIA, Toy of The Year award- Developed a unique product material, trademarked as “SprigWood” which combined recycled plastics and sawdust, creating the toy industry’s first injection moldable bio-composite material.- Developed and was awarded a patent for it’s power generation technology - Was featured is multiple news and television shows for innovation and product developmentSprig Toys was acquired in 2010, becoming the first social/sustainability focused toy company to be acquired. As an example of social entrepreneurship, a case study examining Sprig Toys was developed by a group of professors from Colorado State University. Sprig Toys and it's acquisition are currently standard curriculum taught at Colorado State University's College of Business.
  • The Lego Group
    Designer
    The Lego Group 2006 - 2008
    Designer at Lego’s Concept Labs, Lego’s future thinking development labs located in several international locations. Responsible for generating new business and product concepts, strategies and opportunities.
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  • Sector 7 Studios
    Designer/Co-Founder
    Sector 7 Studios 2003 - 2008
    Co-Founder, Principal Designer and primary CAD lead of a boutique design & development studio. Clients included: Church & Dwight, Gerber Baby Products, Avenir, Raleigh America, Hasbro, Spin Master, LEGO, Mattel, Radica Games, Envirofit, Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (CSU).
  • Mattel, Inc.
    Designer
    Mattel, Inc. 2002 - 2006
    Senior member of Tyco RC’s in house design team, responsible for TV advertised brand marquee products, one of which won the Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year Award in 2006. Another was nominated for TIA's Toy Of the Year award in 2005. Generated and extensive portfolio of IP and was issued several patents. Was also a key member of Mattel's Green Team, a select group of designers and Mattel executives formed to explore opportunities in the realm of responsible and sustainable business practices.
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  • Chasedesign
    Designer
    Chasedesign 2001 - 2002
    Staff Designer for a design & development studio with diverse clients in consumer and medical products. Clients included: Energizer, Welch Allyn, Sentry Safe, Gerber and United Receptacle.
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  • Radica Games
    Designer
    Radica Games 1999 - 2001
    Game Designer/Product Designer for a design development team focused on electronic hand-held games.
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  • Norstar Wireless
    Designer
    Norstar Wireless 1996 - 1999
    Founded and lead the product development department for an OEM cellular accessory manufacturer. Partnering with industry leaders such as Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Neopoint.

David Bowen Skills

Industrial Design Concept Development Design Strategy Product Design Product Development Concept Design Sketching Rendering Design Thinking Interaction Design User Experience 3d Rendering Experience Design User Centered Design Model Making

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