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Ryan Dowd is listed as Principal Designer at R. Dowd Design, based in Fishers, Indiana, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ryan Dowd.
Ryan Dowd previously worked as Footwear Category Designer | Developer | Planner at Toughbuilt and Adjunct Professor and Guest Instructor at International Center For Creativity. Ryan Dowd holds Liberal Arts, Industrial Design from Purdue University.
Innovative product doesn't just occur, it's the result of assessing the issue at hand, working through solutions and following through proper steps to make concepts and ideas become something tangible. I understand these steps and know how to execute the design process; The products that I've designed that have made it to market reinforce this belief. Granted, the design and development process is only one part of making successful products a reality, but it is an important part.I enjoy the process of design and savor seeing an idea come to fruition, but I value the people and relationships that I've gained within the industry more than any project I've ever worked on.I feel blessed and grateful to do what I do.
Listed skills include Product Design, Footwear, Creative Direction, Apparel, and 46 others.
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Fishers, Indiana
Helped clients find solutions through design, line direction and creative process guidance. Relentlessly pursuing BETTER.
Irvine, California, United States
Line plan, design and develop a new line of products. Help the brand break into a completely new category that of products.
Dublin, Ohio, United States
Taught consumer product design modules (footwear, soft goods and packaging) to Junior and Senior Undergrad Industrial Design college students.
Rockford, Michigan, United States
Designing tactical performance footwear, work boots, rugged outdoor footwear, and men’s and women’s lifestyle footwear products with a blend of brand equity understanding and innovative perspective.Multiple products have received awards and industry commendations, including Wolverine Worldwide’s 2018 Product of the Year (HyTest Footrests 2.0).
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Founder/Director of product design consultancy. Designed great product while working with even better people.
Greater Chicago Area
Design men's & women's athletic equipment, footwear and accessories including signature product for Roger Federer.
East Coast, USA
Helped lay the groundwork for an upstart surf and beach lifestyle brand...designed packaging, catalogs, advertisements and apparel while overseeing overall direction of the brand. Visited retailers, end users and professional surfers to research their reaction to product and learn more about future product direction.
Portland, Oregon Area
Designed hunting, hiking, utility, uniform and insulated footwear for both the LaCrosse and Danner Footwear brands.
Greater New York City Area
Designed performance outdoor lifestyle footwear, helped Polo break into a new category, traveled to factories in the Far East to aid in the development and execution of the new line.
Stratham, New Hampshire
Designed in-line hiking and casual outdoor footwear.
Pickerington, OH
Design casual and comfort footwear for various brands and licensees.
Modesto, California Area
Worked with internal team members to create range of footwear for 5.11. Helped 5.11 forge into new footwear categories.
Brooklyn, New York
Directed the brand's product and marketing creative initiatives. Developed & designed performance running shoes and corresponding packaging, printed marketing materials and collateral.
Designed the first insulated product & was a part of the design team for the first trail runner for the Teva brand. Designed sandals, lifestyle footwear, performance outdoor footwear and performance kayak guide footwear.
Hillsborough, New Jersey
Designed line of performance running shoes (Motion control, cushioning, hybrid and entry level product).
Westford, Massachusetts
Designed, cleated, outdoor and running footwear for various international segments.
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Ryan Dowd works for R. Dowd Design.
Ryan Dowd is listed as Principal Designer at R. Dowd Design.
Ryan Dowd is based in Fishers, Indiana, United States while working with R. Dowd Design.
Ryan Dowd has worked for R. Dowd Design, Toughbuilt, International Center For Creativity, Wolverine Worldwide, and Blue Sky Creative Group, Inc..
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Ryan Dowd holds Liberal Arts, Industrial Design from Purdue University.
Ryan Dowd is listed with skills including Product Design, Footwear, Creative Direction, Apparel, Shoes, Concept Development, Brand Development, and Industrial Design.
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