At the intersection of longevity, sustainability, and human-centered design, I strive to create products that embrace environmental friendliness and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
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Industrial DesignerJd Byrne Design May 2021 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United StatesFreelance, contract, and personal projects. I welcome you to check out my attached portfolio below and/or reach out with any questions! -
Architectural Installation Engineer555 International Nov 2023 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United States- Utilizing Solidworks to engineer custom architectural installations and to create manufacturing, fabrication, and installation instructions- Reading architectural drawings to understand site requirements- Conducting site visits for custom fitment needs- Sourcing hardware and materials -
Industrial DesignerMhub Oct 2023 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United States- In-house industrial design contractor for misc. projects -
Industrial Designer / Mechanical EngineerZlevor Design Oct 2023 - Jan 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States- 3D modeling in Solidworks and Rhino 3D- Hand sketching and refined digital concept drawings- Rapid study model making via 3D printing, sewing, and misc. fabrication methods- Refined concept models for user interviews- Developing intuitive, ergonomic, and trend-focused exterior housings -
Soft Goods DesignerType Packs Sep 2021 - Dec 2023- Designed specialized waistbags and a backpack exclusively for field nurses- Developed comprehensive technical packets for prototype and product manufacturing using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop- Created print-ready graphic assets for manufacturers with Adobe Illustrator- Coordinated with remote manufacturers for product updates and revisions- Conducted in-depth user interviews to validate prototype designs- Designed advertising and web graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop- Ideated concepts through hand sketching, digital sketching in Procreate and Adobe Illustrator, and rapid paper prototyping
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Furniture DesignerFluxspace Oct 2022 - Dec 2022Brisbane, Queensland, Australia- Collaborated on the design of a flat-pack office table requiring no tool-based fasteners for assembly- Developed CAD models using Rhino 3D for design validation- Generated prototype fabrication assets, including draftings, build instructions, and refined digital sketches in Procreate- Employed hand sketching and to-scale sketching techniques for initial concept development
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Soft Goods DesignerWoven Image Sep 2022 - Dec 2022Brisbane, Queensland, Australia- Designed and crafted tote bags from repurposed Woven Image swatch books, diverting material from landfills- Implemented zero-waste patterns in all designs, ensuring no fabric waste during production- Developed patch and embroidery files using Adobe Illustrator, coordinating with local businesses for execution- Sourced eco-friendly materials for straps, zippers, and pullers, that were made from recycled plastics, fishnets, carpets, and textiles- Employed a range of ideation techniques, including hand sketching, digital concepting in Adobe Illustrator, and rapid physical prototyping -
PhotographerJd Byrne Media May 2018 - Dec 2022Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaSpecializing in:- Bar, restaurant, cafe- Hotel and resort- Product -
Photographer, Graphic Designer, Bartender, ServerBlack Sheep Mke Jan 2019 - Apr 2022Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States- Photographing plates and drinks for website, social media, and menus- Designing menus- As well as serving drinks, food, and good times! -
Furniture DesignerScathain Jul 2021 - Oct 2021Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesDesigning and drafting custom furniture to be installed in residential, commercial, and hospitality environments -
VolunteerDiscovery World Jan 2020 - Mar 2020Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States- Helped run a class to teach girl scouts about digital photography and get them their digital photography badge. - Basically, we ran around an empty museum taking pictures with a bunch of digital cameras. I was there to teach them how to use the cameras, create fun photograph scenes for them to capture, help them edit the photos, create a collage to take home afterward in an educational version of Photoshop, and to make sure it was a wonderful time. -
Model / PhotographerMountain Standard May 2019 - Jan 2020Boulder, Co- Photographed and modeled various apparel, soft good, and hard good products for social media and website- Designed graphics for social media and advertisements -
Softgood Design InternSidfactor May 2019 - Aug 2019Boulder, Co- Designed graphics, patterns, and textures for clothing for various clients- Designed flats in adobe illustrator for outdoor and recreational fashion- Conducted research for the design team at an Outdoor Retailer trade show- Photographed design studio for the design studios website and social media- Created mockups and assisted in the company's social media accounts -
Design And Entrepreneurship InternThe Commons Feb 2019 - May 2019Milwaukee, WiThe Commons was a group of students who were thrown in a hypothetical start up to get real-life experience in the world on entrepreneurship. Our team was working towards creating eco-friendly uniforms for companies with a large employee base, to help them be more green and in turn help the world. Here is how I contributed to my group:- Helped identify our target user and how to design for them- Researched competing companies and networked with their employees- Researched possible material options- Created and fabricated prototypes- Designed and created our website- Distributed, documented, and presented our prototypes in action- Presented our business and product in front of over a hundred business professionals and potential investors
Jd Byrne Education Details
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Industrial And Product Design -
Communication Design -
Pursued A Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch
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Jd Byrne's current role is Industrial Designer & Engineer.
What schools did Jd Byrne attend?
Jd Byrne attended Milwaukee Institute Of Art & Design, Milwaukee Institute Of Art & Design, University Of Oregon.
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