Design Medical Device
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Abigail Ripstra http://www.id.iit.edu/~aripstra/
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Human-Centered Designer 719 Fillmore St., #202 San Francisco, CA 94117
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Summary Human-centered product designer with strong experience using research to define problems,
opportunities and needs. Skilled at conducting rapid secondary research, designing primary research
for specific problems, generating and iterating concepts, and bringing products to market. Thrives
in multidisciplinary teams, and has a passion for sustainable design.
Experience University Games San Francisco, CA
Division Manager / Product Designer 11/2007 - 12/2008
Managed portfolio of science / educational toys and directed manufacturers in US and Hong Kong
Increased package sustainability to comply with Wal-Mart s Sustainability Report Card
Designed, prototyped and manufactured two new products
Jump Associates San Mateo, CA
Design researcher / New Product Definition Extern 6/2006 - 12/2006
Developed strategic positioning of online video and social networking products for a large
American technology company
Generated and illustrated new concepts to keep leading medical device manufacturer competitive
Participated in research based product definition process to develop the concepts
Freelance Designer Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI & San Francisco, CA
3/2005 to Present
Steelcase
Design Researcher / New Product Definition
Designed and conducted national research project to develop Workspring concept - a
third space environment that supports distributed team work http://www.workspring.com
Design for Emerging Markets, Institute of Design
Design Researcher
Defined new market opportunities for Chinese technology company in emerging Indian
middle class market; this included designing and implementing primary research, analysis,
synthesis and opportunity definition.
Sylver Consulting
Design Researcher
Conducted activity analysis to improve data entry, information flow and communication
processes in medical accounts receivable division for large financial institution.
Foresight Design Initiative, Chicago, IL
Designer, Intensive Urban Sustainable Design Studio Winter 2005
Identified issues and generated concepts to educate public and increase urban sustainability
efforts. What to do with the Ubiquitous Plastic Bag, Sustainable Baby Portal, Chicago Wide
Sustainability Game
Mattel Los Angeles, CA
Design Summit Participant July 2005
Designed toy concept that was one of top 3 chosen to present at annual student design summit
Decorative Arts Chicago, IL
Sole Proprietor, 1992-2005,
Provided color consulting, custom murals, signs and finishes for commercial and residential
clients.
Education Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL 2006
Master of Design, Human Centered Product Design and Design Research
Knox College Galesburg, IL 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, Liberal Arts Education
Urban Studies Program, Chicago, IL 1989
Tool Kit Research: rapid secondary research, qualitative user research, analysis, synthesis, usability testing
Design: structured ideation, sketching, 3D rendering, conceptual & behavioral prototyping, business
concept illustration, concept evaluation, material sourcing, manufacturing.
Strategy: portfolio planning, competitive analysis, new product / service definition
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