Responsible for leading a team of industrial designers to deliver the largest brand launch in the power tool industry at the largest retailer with over 300 products in less than 10 months across all stores in the hardware department. Launched 1000+ products within 4 years. Directed all industrial design and visual brand language efforts. Won placement in 5 Walmart departments. Worked with over 60 suppliers across 8 countries. $1.5B in POS. Won multiple design excellence awards.
Unique design for the new HART tripod light. Very compact folding with simple to deploy legs. Our team received a Good Design award and patent!
Adding innovation to a new circular saw design was a fun challenge. Some of my development sketches shown. My team and I won a Good Design award and patent!
HART Quickstrike hammers provide the user with a light weight, hi velocity strike that reduces user fatigue. Superior balance is achieve by the "hollowed" forged steel head design.
The Quick-Tatch tile tool kit won an IDSA bronze award for its innovative adjustable handle, modular blades and compact packaging that benefits pro and DIY tile installers.
The Ryobi 40cc Backpack Blower utilizes a high-performance engine that allows the fan and volute to be positioned in a unique way that improves blower performance by helping to eliminate restrictive airflow. For this new architecture and frame design, I received an IDSA finalist and patent award!
One of many miter saws that I have designed over the years. Always love the challenges of designing complex tools with many moving parts!
Other projects from earlier in my career showing a variety of sketching, design for prototype and testing, and form development.
PGA professional golfer, trainer and inventor Jim Hackenberg asked me to help with the design of this training platform. The patented design and concave shape engages your body’s core into a natural, athletic stance. Trains core strength and a rotational golf swing, prevents lateral movement commonly know as “swaying” , recreates all golf course slope conditions based on foot position.
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This is a short overview of some of the projects that I have been involved with recently. This shows research, sketching, CAD, design for manufacturing, design direction & leadership.
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