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Redding, Ca, Us

Redding-Red Bluff Area

Helping to make ideas become a reality by utilizing the design process for creating quality products and meaningful user experiences. Channel user feedback and industry research to further understand designs and refine unique product outcomes.Understand competitor analyses and reverse engineer opportunities with competitive productsGenerate concepts using 2D sketching, rapid prototyping/model making, and rendering to explore and communicate desired goals.Utilize… Show more Helping to make ideas become a reality by utilizing the design process for creating quality products and meaningful user experiences. Channel user feedback and industry research to further understand designs and refine unique product outcomes.Understand competitor analyses and reverse engineer opportunities with competitive productsGenerate concepts using 2D sketching, rapid prototyping/model making, and rendering to explore and communicate desired goals.Utilize SolidWorks and Keyshot to create 3D models and realistic renders to gain a clear understanding size, scale and uses of designs. Show less

San Jose, California

Build competitor analyses coupled with user research to identify needs and requirements to understand the best solutions for each design.Work closely with the design and engineering team to create new products and to push concepts to the best solutions across various markets. Generate creative concepts through sketching, rapid prototyping, or model making.Prototype and create unique solutions to optimize product functionality to create quality user experiences.… Show more Build competitor analyses coupled with user research to identify needs and requirements to understand the best solutions for each design.Work closely with the design and engineering team to create new products and to push concepts to the best solutions across various markets. Generate creative concepts through sketching, rapid prototyping, or model making.Prototype and create unique solutions to optimize product functionality to create quality user experiences. Use CAD (SolidWorks) to create robust prototypes for testing function, form and use cases. Show less

San Mateo, California

Collaborate with Leadership team to understand client objectives and contribute to the overall direction of the design.Utilized client design briefs to create multiple iterations of varying designs. Presented CAD and Keyshot renders of targeted designs. Maintained and updated 3D printers and software.

One Washington Square, San Jose, Ca 95192 - Art Building

The Calvin Seid Innovation Lab is a public/private partnership on the SJSU campus focused on innovative technologies to advance the Industrial Design industry for students and educators. Operated and maintained multiple 3D printers (SLA, FDM, polyjet and powder-based) laser cutters and CNC machines including: Lulzbot Taz6, Objet 30pro, CubePro, ZPrinter, Forms 2, and Universal Laser Cutters.Established processes and procedures to increase safety, effectiveness and profitability… Show more The Calvin Seid Innovation Lab is a public/private partnership on the SJSU campus focused on innovative technologies to advance the Industrial Design industry for students and educators. Operated and maintained multiple 3D printers (SLA, FDM, polyjet and powder-based) laser cutters and CNC machines including: Lulzbot Taz6, Objet 30pro, CubePro, ZPrinter, Forms 2, and Universal Laser Cutters.Established processes and procedures to increase safety, effectiveness and profitability which helped to empower students and faculty to become more sustainable. Quoted part price and ensure quality of print. Recommend printer based on desired result of project. Show less

San Jose, California

Led IDSA student chapter at San Jose State University including financial oversight, membership engagement, participation in the annual IDSA Western Conference and skill development. Skill development included live sketch tutorials, technology and company resources, skill building and portfolio refinement/critiques.Created a source of revenue for IDSA by streamlining materials sales in collaboration with IDSA, the Calvin Seid Innovation Lab, faculty and the SJSU bookstore. This… Show more Led IDSA student chapter at San Jose State University including financial oversight, membership engagement, participation in the annual IDSA Western Conference and skill development. Skill development included live sketch tutorials, technology and company resources, skill building and portfolio refinement/critiques.Created a source of revenue for IDSA by streamlining materials sales in collaboration with IDSA, the Calvin Seid Innovation Lab, faculty and the SJSU bookstore. This resulted in doubling the number of students who attended the Western Conference and doubling the annual revenue. Partnered with faculty to increased student access to campus equipment by 120 hours based on project deadlines, student wait times and equipment needed. Show less

1199 S De Anza San Jose, Ca 95129

Maintain a culture of respect, dignity and excellence for all customers and partners.Communicate pertinent information with management in a timely and professional manner.Engage in personalized and reputation worthy relationships with customers.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) President SJSU Chapter - Academic Year 2017-2018 Industrial/.

Igetc - B/S - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, Mathemetics And Art/ Visualization