Brian Ornduff

Collaborated in initial ideation through proof-of-concept prototyping for projects in the consumer electronics, outdoor furniture, beverage, and medical device industries. Managed the development of our Times Square outdoor seating, launched during NY Design Week 2018. Developed two new products and packaging for the re-branded e-cigarette company, NJOY, to give smokers a healthier alternative to cigarettes.

Create logos, graphics, illustrations, and posters for clients in the music, performing arts, and coffee industries. General applications were for social media, event advertising, and album artwork.

Coordinated with top designers all around the world to develop functional and sculptural objects for additive manufacturing. Other roles included product development, vendor sourcing, and project management. Represented OTHR in our collaborative exhibition with Moooi in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2018.

Refined current products by using force testing, constructing proof-of-concept models, and communicating changes needed with faulty factory samples. Worked with marketing and production to create a well-branded POP display for the B&H flagship store. I worked with engineering to prototype and test new headphones, accessories, and loudspeakers; this included the MW50 headphone and new MA770 concrete loudspeaker in collaboration with architect, Sir David Adjaye.

Utilized research, form development sketching, physical model-making, and SolidWorks modeling to develop products for clients in a product, furniture, and spatial design consultancy led by two of “Forbes’ 2016 30 under 30.”

Succinct presentations were created to excite prospective clients, including Google Creative Labs, which contained simplistic illustrations and realistic Keyshot renderings.