Audrey Lankford Barnes, IDSA, Associate Professor of Industrial Design in Harrisonburg, VA

About

As a DESIGNER, I work with organizations & individuals to create inventive, research-driven products, systems & services. Together, we will develop meaningful, responsible products & strategies at the intersection of business, culture & the environment.

As an EDUCATOR, I find ways to empower students to discover their own voice, style & problem solving process. I encourage students to seek out inspiration in unexpected places, to collaborate with diverse partners & to not fear failure. I teach students to deliver solutions to complex problems in a professional manner using a combination of research, traditional & technological-based design skills.

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ABOUT ME:

I am a maker, designer, entrepreneur, musician, collaborator, researcher, participator, educator & iterative ideator.

Specialties:

· Sustainable & Socially Mindful Design (Product, System, Service)

· Participatory Design Facilitation

· Food Systems

· Whole Systems Design

· Illustration & Rendering

· Packaging, Branding & Graphic Design

· Video & Digital Photography

· Materials & Manufacturing

· Clear, Concise, Professional Presentation (Live, Digital, Print)

Software & Hardware:

· Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

· WACOM Cintiq

· FinalCutPro

· 3D CAD/CAM (ArtCAM & Alias)

· Microsoft Office

Education

Masters of Industrial Design Industrial Design

Rhode Island School of Design

2009 - 2011

- GPA: 3.97 - Honor Student Designation - Rachel Carson Award Recipient - Fred M. Roddy Memorial Scholarship Recipient - RISD Americorps Service Award Match Recipient
Bachelor of Industrial Design Industrial Design

North Carolina State University

1999 - 2003

- Magna Cum Laude - Major GPA: 3.76 - Merino Family Merit Scholarship Recipient
Product Design

University of Bedfordshire (formerly Univ. of Luton)

2002 - 2002

International Study Abroad Program

Experience

Assistant Professor of Industrial Design

James Madison University

May 2012 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Teaching all facets of Industrial Design program including creative problem solving, sketching, modelmaking, woodworking, presentation, sustainable design, quantitative & qualitative design research methods, entrepreneurship & business principles, 2D & 3D CAD, materials & processes & more. Researching & developing program curriculum. Founder & faculty sponsor of JMU's Industrial Design Society of America chapter.
Co-Founder: Designer, Cinematographer, Researcher

The Perennials Project

Aug 2010 - Present (14 years 3 months)

www.perennialsproject.com
The Perennials Project is an ongoing collaborative film and research project that explores individuals and communities working toward a sustainable future by bridging societal divides. Primary responsibilities include project strategy and design, videography (filming, editing, interviewing and more), project branding, website design and maintenance, social networking, marketing communications, fundraising, and research.
Chief: Designer, Illustrator, Cinematographer

Audrey L. Barnes | Design

Aug 2006 - Present (18 years 3 months)

www.audreybarnesdesign.com
Design, develop, and illustrate a variety of consumer products including hand tools, electronics & soft goods from concept sketches to manufacturing specifications. Creative system & service design & strategy. Quantitative & qualitative design research. Illustration, branding, logos & marketing communications. Digital video production from storyboards & filming to interviews & post-production.

SAMPLE CLIENT LIST: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, AIGA, Timberland, Kombi Gloves, Muck Boot Co., Husky Tools, Lenox Tools, mophie, Linckia Product Development, Focus the Nation, Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Southside Community Land Trust
Graduate / Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)

Assisted the Alabama Innovation Engine, in association with RISD's Innovation Studio, in connecting studio projects with design and funding aggregators to facilitate socially and environmentally responsible projects in rural Alabama.
Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design

Feb 2010 - Jun 2010 (4 months)

Course Title: Design and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Course based around Harvard Business School Case Study method as a means to introduce design students to business terminology and practices.
Designer / Model Maker

Danforth Pewter

Nov 2007 - Aug 2009 (1 year 9 months)

Designed original & proprietary cast pewter pieces including jewelry, commemorative pieces, & replicas. Created models using ArtCAM & ModelMaster 4-axis CNC mill
Industrial Designer

J.K. Adams Co.

Jan 2007 - Nov 2007 (10 months)

Designed original & private label gourmet kitchen goods made from North American hardwood. Led company to secure Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
Industrial Designer

Irwin Industrial Tools / Newell Rubbermaid

Apr 2003 - Aug 2004 (1 year 4 months)

Designed hand tools, soft goods, & electronic tools. Researched human factors, ergonomics, & end-user behavior. Created product graphics & new product presentations.

Awards

U.S. Patent for Bottle Design, 2011 Focus the Nation Roots Fellow,

2010 Better World by Design Challenge Finalist, Rachel Carson Award, RISD Americorps Education Award, Fred M. Roddy Memorial Scholarship 2010, Merino Family Design Merit Scholarship Recipient, RISD Honor Student, NCSU Honor Student

Affiliations

IDSA

Industries

Skills

On Coroflot

@audreybarnes, member since 2005

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Audrey Lankford Barnes, IDSA

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

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)