David Healy, Exhibit Designer / Fabricator at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC

About

I am an Industrial Designer with a high level of proficiency in all facets of the design process. My four years in North Carolina State’s College of Design have provided me the tools to be a successful designer. These skills enable me to communicate ideas, solve problems, create beautiful artifacts, and functional solutions to problems. I have worked several jobs in the design/manufacturing field which have all given me valuable experience to contribute to future jobs.

Specialties: Ideation, sketching, concept developement, presentation construction, branding identity, 3D modeling (solidworks, rhinoceros), prototyping, model construction,

Education

Bachelors Industrial Design Industrial Design

North Carolina State University

2007 - 2011

Experience

Exhibit Designer / Fabricator

Marbles Kids Museum

Nov 2012 - Present (12 years)

I design new exhibits for the museum as well as submit renderings to help in securing grants to fund new exhibit construction. Once concepts are accepted and approved I engineer and fabricate the exhibits. I also source and manage contractors to complete work beyond the museums in house fabrication capabilities.
Industrial Design Contractor

David Healy Design

Raleigh, NC

Nov 2011 - Present (13 years)

I take on and complete design contracts for interested companies. My expertise is in product development, sketching and ideation, 3D modeling (Solidworks & Rhinoceros), rendering (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Hypershot, Keyshot, and Photoview 360), fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing process, and graphic design. I can help your company bring concepts to fruition by creating beautiful, elegant solutions and artifacts.
Industrial Design Contractor

Forthright Engineering

Nov 2011 - Aug 2013 (1 year 9 months)

Worked as a contractor on aesthetics and packaging for several concepts. Created sketches, 3D models, and presentation boards for projects.
Design Engineer

MLF Company Incorperated

Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 (7 months)

Work with designers and fabricators to bring design concepts to fruition. Create solutions to preserve aesthetics while maintaining manufacturing feasibility and practicality.
Branding Intern

ShareFile

Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 (6 months)
Design Intern

Skram Furniture

Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 (3 months)
Materials Lab TA

North Carolina State University

Jan 2009 - May 2011 (2 years 4 months)

As a TA I helped other students with projects in the NCSU materials lab and observed them for safe shop procedures. I also taught students how to correctly use the lab equipment as well as doing various projects for the College of Design.
Industrial Design Intern

Laut Design

May 2010 - Jul 2010 (2 months)

•Worked on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients.
•Completed sketches and hand renderings for projects.
•Gained knowledge of the design consulting industry.
Finishing Technician

FineLine Prototyping, Inc

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (2 months)

Worked with parts coming out of the Rapid Prototyping machines and brought them to the desired level of completion. I gained valuable experience in the Rapid Prototyping field from briefly working for the company over the summer.

Awards

- Graduated North Carolina State Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Industrial Design

- Spring 2011: Armand V. Cooke Award

- Fall 2008: Stephen H. Robertson Scholarship in Industrial Design

- Spring 2007: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Affiliations

IDSA

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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@David_Healy, member since 2008

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David Healy

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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