Industrial Design

COLLIN J. RUSIN

Rochester, MN 612-***-****

******@************.*** www.linkedin.com/in/collin-rusin/ INNOVATIVE DESIGNER

Enriching Products Through Creative Problem Solving Self-motivated multitasker, proficient at communicating and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced environment. Knowledgeable at how material, assembly, and manufacturing choices affect the bottom line of a product launch. Readily capable of taking lead or direction for enhancement of the project(s). Effective at working with fellow designers, cross-functional teams, or independently on small or massive projects.

Expertise includes:

Design for Manufacturing Rapid Visualization Adobe Suite Advanced 3D Modeling & Surfacing UX / UI Design Cost-Cutting Design Techniques

Ergonomic Design Model Making 3D Printing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RUSIN DESIGNS LLC, Rochester, MN 2017 - Present

Designer

Operate within hunting, fishing, housewares, home and bath electronics, STEM products, power sports, medical devices, and infant industries.

• Exceeded client's dimensional requirements for portable heart-lung bypass machine device by integrating a handle into its exterior skeleton.

• Developed portable heated waterfall bath accessory for an Iowa start-up, bringing a spa atmosphere to any bathtub.

BLACK DOG ROBOTICS, Mound, MN 2016 - 2017

Lead Designer

Redesigned robot by adding styling and ergonomic standards to the entire robot. Designed a joystick to be used within a pelican case or worn over the user’s shoulders with a padded strap.

• Led design efficiency initiative by selecting new materials and removing excess material / weight throughout the robot which improved battery longevity.

• Designed modular components suitable for military, S.W.A.T., and mining applications, supporting base platform robot that others could make tops for.

• Developed a strong, consistent brand language and styling rules throughout Black Dog product family, allowing products and accessories to be recognizable across the robotics industry.

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KURYAKYN, Somerset, WI 2014 - 2016

Industrial Designer

Designed motorcycle accessories for Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, and Honda Motorcycles. Worked within ABS, sheet metal, and die cast manufacturing techniques.

• Executed product designs from concept sketching through 3D scanning / surface modeling to tech packs within a fast-paced environment.

• Teamed up with internal customer representatives, gaining insight directly from customers which helped the team design products that would have instant success on the market.

• Fabricated, organized, and maintained design assets, facilitating smooth transitions to production and minimizing missed deadlines due to sample / communication issues with Chinese manufacturers.

MEDTRONIC (Previously Cardiocom), Chanhassen, MN 2012 - 2014 Designer

Created new product family of telehealth devices while keeping a consistent brand language throughout.

• Counseled directly with in-house, hardware, quality assurance, and software engineers, gathering critical input to define compliant components to be used within each device.

• Teamed up with internal nurse team to develop easy to understand icons and checkup procedures through stringent user interface / experience (UI / UX) research.

• Supported workflow and secured data through creation of design documentation, including B.O.M.s, drawings, specifications, validation and verification plans, change orders, and technical files.

EDUCATION

− Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design, Minor: Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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