Designer

Brent Beukema

Grand Rapids, MI

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About

I am a student of human-centered design strategies used to navigate the murky waters of front-end innovation, and consistently embrace the chaos and uncertainty of product development to push towards the ultimate goal of creating positive change.
Education
- BFA Industrial Design
  
  Kendall College of Art and Design
  
  2007 - 2010
- Fine Arts
  
  University of Michigan
  
  2004 - 2007
Experience
- Industrial Designer
  
  Freelance Design
  
  2008 - Present (16 years)
- Industrial Designer
  
  Twisthink LLC
  
  Holland, MI
  
  Jan 2015 - Sep 2021 (6 years 8 months)
- Senior Industrial Designer
  
  Stanley Black & Decker , Inc.
  
  Towson, MD
  
  Dec 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years)
  
  Designing products for the DEWALT brand.
- Industrial Designer
  
  Chervon North America
  
  Jun 2009 - Nov 2012 (3 years 5 months)
  
  Collaborate on product creation and development of portable power tools through form, usability, and ergonomics.
- Tutor
  
  Kendall College of Art and Design
  
  2009 - 2010 (1 year)
  
  Assist teaching students in digital modeling (Rhino), digital rendering (Blender), and visual presentation (Photoshop).
- Technical Writer
  
  JR Automation
  
  2005 - 2008 (3 years)
  
  Write, design, edit, and produce technical manuals and training materials for automated technology and software.
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Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design