Andrew Bowen
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About
Andrew is an American Canadian Industrial Designer based in San Francisco, California. As the principle of Unbox Product Design consultancy the work includes a diverse array of consumer, commercial, medical, and professional products that address user needs, market trends and opportunities while considering best manufacturing processes, business returns, as well as social and environmental impacts.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignArizona State University2007 - 2011•Accepted as one of ten students into the Innovation Space multi-disciplinary product development research lab with Herman Miller as my corporate sponsor. •Recipient of the Paul H Klett Iii Memorial College of Design Scholarship. •Graduated as summa cum-laude. GPA: 3.8
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Art Center at Night Transportation DesignArt Center College of Design2007 - 2007
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Associate's degree General Studies / Fine Art + Digital MediaMesa Community College2003 - 2007
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Experience
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PricipleSan Francisco, CASep 2021 - Present (3 years 3 months)Unbox is a full service design, engineering, branding, and custom manufacturing firm. Unbox works with companies of all sizes and partners with startup ventures to uncover new opportunities and bring product dreams to life.
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PrincipleSeattle, WAJun 2016 - Jul 2021 (5 years 1 month)Product Design and Branding Consultancy
•Working with clients from small startups to large corporations
•Specializing in new product innovation and brand building.
•Providing a comprehensive approach to Industrial Design and Product Development.
•Using a conscious strategy in addressing market opportunities, emerging trends, technology,
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Contracted Industrial DesignerNew York, NYSep 2014 - Feb 2015 (5 months)•Heading new product development and management of existing lines with multiple sub-brands.
•Responsible for all areas from research and ideation to production and branding.
•Overseeing and managing Hong Kong development team, freelancers, and contract designers. -
Contracted Industrial Designer and Brand DevelopNewark, NJJan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)development, branding and packaging, engineering, prototyping, patent submissions, etc.
• Responsible for all areas including innovation, design, and branding of new products and lines. -
Contract Industrial DesignerVarious Design FirmsNew York, NYSep 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 4 months)Prime Design
Machineart Industrial Design
P9 Design
Kaz inc.
Clepper Time llc
Quirky Inc.
Manuel Saez & Partners
Inch Product Development
•Consulting on a contract basis for over 10 creative agencies in the greater New York City area
•Assisting agencies in all areas of product development services from market research, design ideation,
engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and project management.
•Projects included: Harry’s Razors - Graco Strollers and Seating - Oxo Kitchen Products - Vicks Humidifiers -
Honeywell Heaters - Brookstone Heaters - Polaroid Cameras and packaging - iDevices - Sterno stoves -
Oraceutical Tooth Whitener - Tribute Dry Erase Markers - Xigo Particle Analyzer - Cliq -
Industrial Designer and Prototype DeveloperHMS Research LabTempe, AZNov 2010 - Aug 2011 (9 months)•The primary designer, engineer and prototype developer on chosen research projects including The Universal
Surgical Simulator and Pre-screen Oral Center. -
Usability ResearcherPhilips HealthcareMesa, AZJun 2011 - Jul 2011 (1 month)•Research, product testing, and analysis on Philip’s Health Care technology at Banner Hospital
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Student sponsored business and product proposalHerman Miller HealthcareTempe, AZAug 2010 - May 2011 (9 months)•Market and product research, design and engineer innovation, and corporate brand strategy
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Industrial Design InternshipShanghai, ChinaJul 2010 - Sep 2010 (2 months)•New Product Innovation, renovating existing product lines, market research, and product testing.
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Industrial Design Researcher and CollaboratorSamsung North American DesignTempe, AZMay 2010 - Jul 2010 (2 months)•Design research, market analysis, product usability testing, and new product innovation.
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Awards
2022, European Product Design Award
• Winner in Industrial and Life Science Design/Aids/Prosthetics
2022, NY Product Design Awards
• Gold Winner- Medical Devices & Technology: Dental Equipment
2022, MUSE Creative and Design Awards
• Silver Winner - Aids / Prosthetics
2022, C-IDEA Design Awards
• NewStar Award
2022, IDA Design Awards
• Bronze Prize - Industrial And Life Science Design
2021, Medical Design Excellence Awards
• Finalist
2021, London International Creative Competition
• Official Selection
2020, European Product Design Award
• Winner - Industrial and Life Science Design / Medical/Scientific Machinery
2015, Recipient of the NYDesigns Fellows Award
• Based on experience and excellence in design industry
2013, North American Office Products Award
2010, Herman Miller Healthcare - Innovation Space
• Corporate Sponsorship and Collaboration
2008, Paul H Klett Iii Memorial Scholarship.
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Industrial Design Society of America
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On Coroflot@andrewbowen, member since 2011
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