DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Summary
With a human-centric approach to design I have helped and assisted hundreds of clients bring products to market. Working mostly in the consultancy space, I have had the experience to work in a number of industries including medical, consumer electronics, bio scanning and security devices, home products, sporting goods, transportation, health, cosmetic and many others. It has also given me the experience and pleasure to work with a number of companies and clients, that range from early startups, entrepreneurs, and all they way up to Fortune 500 companies.
Beyond working directly with clients, I have also been teaching and instructing design studio classes which has taught me how to lead and mentor young designers and design teams.
Design and consult for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and companies to bring consumer products and
hard goods to market through human centered and user centric design. Oversee the entire
process from design research, concept design, engineering, prototyping, documentation and
manufacturing.
Professional Experience
R I V L Design
2022- Present
Instructing undergraduate Product design, User Experience and 3D modeling classes. As an industry professional I am teaching students the process and skills in a studio environment to prepare them for their careers as
product designers.
2020- Present
New School of
Architecture & Design
Design Consultant / Industrial Designer
Design Instructor
As the head of the creative team and efforts, I implemented and executed design thinking and
human-centered design for all projects. I continue to design new products and improve existing
products for start-up companies all the way through Fortune-500 companies.
2015-2022
Idea House & Co.
Creative Director/ Senior Industrial Designer
As an Industrial Designer I designed products for a number of clients in a wide range of industries. I presented design sketches, 3D modeling and photorealistic renderings designed for manufacturing and prototyping.
2012-2015
Idea House & Co.
Industrial Designer
Worked directly with engineering as the industrial designer supporting their development of consumer products for clients intended for manufacturing.
2007-2012
WFR Engineering
Industrial Designer
Graduated from the Academy of Art University in Industrial Design specializing in Product Design.
With a strong background in human-centered design, ergonomics, UI/UX and design thinking.