Freelance Designer

Don Nelson

Akron, OH

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About

I am a creative business professional with proven new product development and exceptional design leadership experience in corporate and consultant environments adept in identifying new market opportunities and creating innovative, user-centric solutions. As a Strategic Design leader, I have driven all aspects of a human centered design process for global brands to significantly elevate the user experience and execution of a variety of product solutions.
Education
- Bachelor of Science BS Industrial Design
  
  UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI College of Design
Experience
- Creative Lead
  
  DSN CREATIVE LLC
  
  Akron, OH
  
  Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 4 months)
  
  Freelance design consultant serving the needs of small business and start-up entities to help them further develop their ideas and define potential business opportunities.
Awards

Awarded 40+ Design Patents

2019 Red Dot Award Winner for Diebold Nixdorf DN 200 ATM

2016 IDEA Finalist for Diebold IRVING Concept

2014 IDEA Finalist for Diebold In Lobby Teller Concept

2013 IDEA Finalist for Diebold Millennial ATM

2005 IDEA Bronze for Diebold Vectra Interface

2004 NorTech Innovation Award for Opteva ATM Product Line
Affiliations

IDSA
Industries
Skills
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@DSNelson, member since 2019
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Assistant Professor - Educator, Industrial Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design