Sara McMillan

Asheville, NC

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I believe in the power of thoughtful design and a good conversation. Actively engaging myself in projects that strengthen me as a well-rounded designer. I am currently seeking full-time employment and free-lance work.
Education
- B.A Industrial Design
  
  North Carolina State University
- NCSU Four World's Program
- Gowanus Studio Space
  
  Mare Liberum Workshop:
- Psychology
  
  Scholar's Program
  
  2005
Experience
- Associate Industrial Designer
  
  Playpower Inc.
  
  ( Awarded Patent D599, 864 for Curl Cruiser Design to be manufactured in the US & China * Designed playground accessible youth fitness equipment in partnership with the President's Council on Physical Fitness * Communicated safety, ergonomic, & aesthetic considerations with designers & engineers through power point, hand drawings, physical models, & 3D Solidworks models * Coordinated & recruited children for user testing * Art directed photo shoot & Maya animation for Miracle & Little Tikes Commercial marketing department *
- Production Coordinator
  
  PreWired Controls Corp.
  
  * Created & implemented organized production system for tracking invoices & communicating with vendors * Updated mechanical drawings & wiring schematics * * Freelance/Contract Projects * BlackBox Studios * 50 Jobs In 50 States Photoshoot * NASCAR/BBDO Photoshoot * Green Photoshoot *
Affiliations

IDSA, Association of Women Industrial Designers, 3rd Ward, NYRR, NYFR
Industries
- Bicycle
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