Advisory and guidance throughout the new product development process, from concept through manufacturing.Market analysis and identification of entry pointsProject definition and scope clarificationIdeation exercises, concept sketching, 3D modeling, model makingPrototyping, sourcing, manufacturing16 years experience with 3d printing and rapid prototyping technologiesProduction setup and audit New systems and processManagement consulting for creative teamsSourcing and setup of new facilities and MakerSpacesLarge network of domestic and foreign manufacturing partners.Specialized knowledge of design and manufacture with thermoplastic elastomers.Extensive experience with injection and blow molding.

Design and manufacturing of award-winning limited edition collectible art toysutilizing traditional- and digital-sculpting techniques. Digital sculptures output to high-resolution 3D printers, prepared and polished to be used as patterns for RTV molds, combining cutting-edge development processes with traditional manufacturing. Rotocasts are produced in vintage rotational molding machines that have been altered and upgraded to accommodate modern materials. Other processes include thermoforming and pressure casting.

Oversee and coordinate organization-wide activities related to product development of the Hyper Pet, Pet Logix, Aussie Naturals, Wild Eats and Outback Jack brands.Establish and implement new product development policies and standards.Coordinate with marketing, sales and accounting teams as needed to complete product development goals.Use market and technical research to direct teams from concept generation through production, marketing and sales.

Industrial Design Studio I / Toy designWork with students to help them understand the multiple processes needed to take a product from concept to production.Ideation exercises3-d modelingtraditional model making and rapid prototyping methodsmaterial properties and sourcingmanufacturing methods from wood working to injection molding.

Joined the company as the first staff designer, then hired and managed an inhouse design staff of seven, as well as multiple external agencies and consultants.Researched, sourced and assembled the $250,000 creative development studio including traditional shop and state-of-the-art digital technologies. First designed product was incredibly successful, and is continually ratedamong the top-selling products in the industry. Subsequently designed and developed hundreds of products and manufacturing systems and tools, resulting in 85 patents.As member of senior management board, integrated new product development process with sales and marketing team, helping grow the company from less than 10 employees to a a significant industry influence and ultimately its acquisition by PetMate.Direct engagement with domestic and foreign vendors, manufacturers, material suppliers, chemists, and hardware/software providers. Spent over one month a year in China managing and fostering factory relationships.

Technology in the design processWorked with students to help them understand the multiple processes needed to take a product from concept to production.Ideation exercises3-d modelingtraditional model making and rapid prototyping methodsmaterial properties and sourcingmanufacturing methods from wood working to injection molding.