Communicate effectively with the sales team, customer service, as well customers directly to find solutions to customer needs by designing structures using ArtiosCAD. These structures include point of purchase displays such as floor displays, counter displays, pallet displays, as well as shipping and storage containers. Conceptualizing and innovating new ways to display products effectively, while considering processes of production such as limitations of different machinery, routing, die capabilities, waste, and labor time & cost. Also some experience using Artios Stylemaker utilizing parametric equations to create new standards.

Created 3D architectural models in SolidWorks for the files to be 3D printed. Sanded, finished, and perfected the ABS plastic models to be presented to the client. Other jobs included architectural photography, and using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to illustrate finished projects in a portfolio. 2D blueprints created by architect Michael Moritz.

Designed computer lab layouts, evaluated new products relevant to education and technology, worked on troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as computers, projectors, and document cameras. I also researched new products for use in classrooms as well as collaborated with designers of classroom equipment to assist in research and new product development.

Primary responsibilities at this internship included working with other designers to design and mock up packaging for pet toys, maintained the OBJET 3D printer, assisted in perfecting 3D printed prototypes, product photography, product photo editing in photoshop, as well as sketching ideas for new products.

This internship involved interacting with trade clients, architects, and designers, while assisting in customer service for high end plumbing fixtures. I learned about the designs of various Fantini collections, how plumbing fixtures function, and the process that a product goes through from factory to end user.