Industrial Designer

Ann Gardner

Atlanta, GA

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I am aspiring to become an influence in the product design world. I love to be challenged and required to look at things in a new light. As a student, I have learned the importance of iteration, and have found that my strength lies in critically thinking about designs and refining my ideas to create a successful product.

Feel free to give any constructive criticism, I would be happy to hear from you.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Industrial and Product Design
  
  Auburn University
  
  2016
Experience
- Industrial Designer
  
  Crux Retail
  
  Atlanta, GA
  
  Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 2 months)
  
  * Design in-store merchandising, custom retail environments, and interactive kiosks/displays.
  * Analyze design requests, research market trends, and brainstorm ideas through rapid visualization.
  * Create accurate computer models in order to produce photo-realistic renderings.
  * Compile deliverables into a presentation for the clients.
  * Assist in the processing of production-ready artwork that is delivered by the client.
  * Clients include: Yakima, Makita, Clif Bar, ENO Hammocks, Wahoo Fitness.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Gardner Designs
  
  May 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
  
  * Design logos and branding strategies
  * Create graphics for brochures, posters, and other advertising materials
  * Develop basic website design
  * Clients include: MechOptix, Proud American, Woodburn Lawn and Landscape, Time Keepers Inc.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Life Control LLC
  
  May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)
  
  * Produced a product brochure for their medical product
  * Updated technical drawings and manufacturing specifications in SolidWorks
  * Lead research and development for a new product packaging solution
- Graphic Designer
  
  The Auburn Plainsman
  
  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 (6 months)
  
  * Worked with student account executives to design ads for clients
  * Generated house ads and related material for the student run newspaper
- Student Apprentice
  
  Corporate Design, Inc.
  
  May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
  
  * Worked with a senior industrial designer on signage for companies around the Atlanta Area
  * Developed basic proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop
  * Created and installed company logos, door signs, and office nameplates
Awards

Studio Excellence Award - Fall 2013
Skills
- Industrial Design
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