My position within DI combines both creative and managerial responsibilities; the primary focus being the oversight, guidance, and mentorship of the product development team to create successful and innovative product designs for our clients.I lead the industrial design department in our development process, providing feedback on design proposals to ensure they are technically feasible, functional, compelling, and visually appealing. Overseeing an in-house and contract-based team of… Show more My position within DI combines both creative and managerial responsibilities; the primary focus being the oversight, guidance, and mentorship of the product development team to create successful and innovative product designs for our clients.I lead the industrial design department in our development process, providing feedback on design proposals to ensure they are technically feasible, functional, compelling, and visually appealing. Overseeing an in-house and contract-based team of industrial designers, I provide guidance and mentorship, and ensure cohesion throughout the entire design process. This includes assigning tasks, managing workloads, and ensuring that projects are delivered within deadlines and budgets, while meeting any required quality standards and design constraints.Overall, it’s my responsibility to ensure that design outputs adhere to established design standards, regulations, constraints, and client requirements so that the final products meet or exceed expectations. As a key point of contact for our clients, I build and maintain relationships, making sure to understand the needs and requirements of their business, and nurturing long-term partnerships.Finally, staying informed and curious of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations is my passion; you can always find me talking about what’s new and exciting in our world. Show less

Coordinating member of the core interdisciplinary product innovation & development team, responsible for providing a needs-focused, individual client-tailored design process, “from the sketch pad through production.” This generally includes both product & consumer research, competitive & analogous product analysis, brainstorm & idea visualization via both hand & digital sketching, form development & styling, modeling & prototyping in both 3D CAD (SolidWorks) & physical formats with a strong… Show more Coordinating member of the core interdisciplinary product innovation & development team, responsible for providing a needs-focused, individual client-tailored design process, “from the sketch pad through production.” This generally includes both product & consumer research, competitive & analogous product analysis, brainstorm & idea visualization via both hand & digital sketching, form development & styling, modeling & prototyping in both 3D CAD (SolidWorks) & physical formats with a strong focus & understanding of manufacturing & assembly processes; all with direct, client-facing interaction & presentation along the way. Show less

Design Integrity (DI) is a full-service product development consultancy with specific expertise in engineering and industrial design, including thoughtful human interfaces and memorable user experiences. We focus on the development of durable consumer products as well as complex devices across professional, industrial, medical, military, and equipment-grade market sectors.

Industrial designer specializing in end-to-end product development: concept development, UX/UI, human factors, ergonomics, materials, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Outside contract consultant for projects involving physical product development, human interaction and/or user experiences. Work primarily focuses on research, product innovation and/or new product development, prototyping, and user-testing in collaboration with the Brandtrust core team within overlapping consumer & medical market sectors.

Worked with a small team of collaborators to build & develop a holistic, public-facing lifestyle brand centered on the design, development, fabrication, production, and assembly of one-off custom/vintage motorcycles as well as parts, accessories, functional soft goods and apparel “for the everyday adventurer,” inspired and ridden “from the city streets to the mountain peaks.”In addition to design and development, I also managed both the internal organizational and external… Show more Worked with a small team of collaborators to build & develop a holistic, public-facing lifestyle brand centered on the design, development, fabrication, production, and assembly of one-off custom/vintage motorcycles as well as parts, accessories, functional soft goods and apparel “for the everyday adventurer,” inspired and ridden “from the city streets to the mountain peaks.”In addition to design and development, I also managed both the internal organizational and external outreach/communications aspects of the business, including corporate brand partnerships, sponsorships, and events. Hand-built in Chicago, Illinois. Show less

Led the design, development, and production of the Misen Chef's Knife as the cornerstone launch product for the brand, including direct contact with overseas sourcing and manufacturing, establishing both a visual and physical brand language for future products. Collaborated with my business partner to develop a rich, innovation-driven, cohesive brand & product presence in an effort to disrupt the highly established and crowded kitchenware market space.Launched via Kickstarter and fully… Show more Led the design, development, and production of the Misen Chef's Knife as the cornerstone launch product for the brand, including direct contact with overseas sourcing and manufacturing, establishing both a visual and physical brand language for future products. Collaborated with my business partner to develop a rich, innovation-driven, cohesive brand & product presence in an effort to disrupt the highly established and crowded kitchenware market space.Launched via Kickstarter and fully funded within 24 hours with over 4300% of the total funding goal at over $1M raised in 30 days. Show less

Member of the Wrigley Global Design Team developing innovation-driven design concepts for gum & confectionery product and packaging solutions focused on consumer interaction and user experience. Leveraging existing historic, iconic brand assets to redefine and grow future product offerings & new categories.Team recipient of The Chicago Athenaeum’s Good Design Award in 2017.

Permanent assignment in Military Intelligence with expertise in information gathering, research, and analysis on sensitive through classified levels.Liaison officer for the US Army and Air Force International Partnership Program. Coordinated and facilitated relations between US government and military representatives with their counterparts in Eastern Europe.Previous assignments to Joint Forces Headquarters; C Company, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion; 33rd Brigade Combat… Show more Permanent assignment in Military Intelligence with expertise in information gathering, research, and analysis on sensitive through classified levels.Liaison officer for the US Army and Air Force International Partnership Program. Coordinated and facilitated relations between US government and military representatives with their counterparts in Eastern Europe.Previous assignments to Joint Forces Headquarters; C Company, 341st Military Intelligence Battalion; 33rd Brigade Combat Team; 3625th Maintenance Company; 13th Corps Support Command; 1st Infantry Division; 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment; 101st Airborne Division; and the US Army Ordnance Corps.Deployments:- Poland/Germany, various operations, 2011-2014- Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom, 2008-2009- Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2005- Kuwait, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003- Italy, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 Show less

The International Housewares Association is a full-service trade organization dedicated to promoting the sales and marketing of home and housewares products since 1938. IHA – "the world’s Home Authority" – is strategically positioned to connect, inform, support and enable its international membership to lead in the global marketplace.Discover Design is the premier design destination at the International Home + Housewares Show. This invitation-only category features over 100 exhibitors… Show more The International Housewares Association is a full-service trade organization dedicated to promoting the sales and marketing of home and housewares products since 1938. IHA – "the world’s Home Authority" – is strategically positioned to connect, inform, support and enable its international membership to lead in the global marketplace.Discover Design is the premier design destination at the International Home + Housewares Show. This invitation-only category features over 100 exhibitors from around the world highlighting high-end products and collections that are driven by innovation and inspired by design. Companies are selected to participate by a panel of industry experts comprised of retailers, design journalists and peers. - Worked directly with exhibiting companies to build a curated exhibition highlighting design-forward innovations in the housewares market space.- Managed all entries for the 2013 IHA Global Innovation Awards.- Handled all data submissions (imagery, product handling, editing, etc.)- Designed and merchandised gallery displays for new market products. Show less

Member of an interdisciplinary team combining senior-level engineering, marketing, graphic & industrial design students to research and develop innovative physical and digital entertainment concepts for smartphone and mobile platforms.