Graphic Designer Industrial

Michael MacLean

PH: 614-***-**** email: ******************@*****.*** Address: 901 South Ashland Ave, Chicago Illinois 60607 Online Portfolio: www.behance.net/odysseystrategic Education

University of Illinois at Chicago May 2022

Masters Industrial Design (major GPA: 3.6)

The Ohio State University May 2013

BS Industrial Design (major GPA: 3.5)

Experience

The Innovation Center October 2021 – May 2022

Design Researcher

• Collected data and information related to the identification and removal of kidney stones.

• Created journey maps that articulated the process, pain points and relevant information of a procedure.

• Conducted interviews with physicians to understand the kidney stone removal process.

• Collaborated with team members on the design and presentation of client reviews.

• Utilized Design Thinking practices to develop conceptual solutions to human centered problems. N. Wasserstrom January 2020 – March 2020

CAD Designer (Laid off due to COVID-19)

• Trained in the processes related to the design and manufacturing of food service equipment.

• Participated in the development of new products for commercial kitchens. Boss Display December 2017 – November 2019

Industrial Designer

• Lead the modeling of new interactive exhibits based on specifications from clients and managers

• Determined the most efficient and cost effected ways for exhibits to be constructed by working closely with fabricators and management

• Solved problems relating to the function, aesthetics and assembly of various aspects of exhibits

• Ensured the execution of design intent from concept to final production while working closely with fabricators and 3rd party venders.

• Introduced new methods for developing new exhibit interactives.

• Usability tested prototypes for new or improved interactives.

• Lead and trained new employees in company best practices for CAD modeling and fabrication

• Interfaced with clients and venders to receive and provide feedback on a projects progress Faith Life Ministries February 2015 – December 2017 Graphic Designer

• Designed and constructed a variety of large scales set pieces for ministry events.

• Collaborated with leadership to develop signage and promotional products for live events.

• Created cover art for audio and video products to be sold on organization websites.

• Designed graphics for print, television, web, and social media campaigns.

• Balanced multiple projects at once, often with tight deadlines. MacLean Designs September 2014 – August 2020

Inventor Consultant

• Assist inventors in the design and marketability of their ideas.

• Provided feedback on how product ideas could be manufactured and packaged.

• Conducted competitive analysis to determine how concept would stand out against current products in the market.

• Generated rough concepts around the idea, through hand sketches and Photoshop renders.

• Created CAD models to further evaluate fit and form of the products various components as it neared completion.

• Built prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, resin casting, welding, vacuum forming, and various other methods. Spectrum Diversified Designs June 2012 – August 2012 Product Design Intern

• Researched and identified market trends in order to determine product placement and competition.

• Developed visual language for new products that were in line with company objectives.

• Fabricated mock ups and scale models of concepts to further assess a product’s viability.

• Supported the expansion of existing product line with new concepts.

• One of my designs is now being sold by Walmart, The Container Store, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Wayfair. Skills

• Computer Programs: Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Premiere.

• Prototyping: Welding, 3D Printing, CNC, Foam Sculpting, Woodworking, Resin casting, Laser Cutting.

• Research Methods: Human Factors, Make-Tools, User Observations, Interviews, Market Surveying, Focus Groups, User Testing, Journey Maps.

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