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Carl Weaver, IDSA, is an Industrial Designer and Product Engineer with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Design and a concentration in Product Design from Appalachian State University. As Design Coordinator and Product Development Engineer at Williams-Sonoma, Carl was directly involved in designing upholstered frames for the various brands: Williams-Sonoma Home, West Elm, Pottery Barn, PB Teen, and PB Kids. Previously an Engineering Drafter for Deco Lav and Suite Simplicity, his projects are featured within various hotels and resorts.
Philosophy:
Design should be transparent. I aspire to balance the cost of production with the strength of clever design. -
Education
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BS Industrial Design - Product DesignAppalachian State University2012 - 2016
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Experience
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Drafting/Honors Engineering II & III TeacherCentral Davidson / Davidson County SchoolsLexington, NCJul 2016 - Present (8 years 4 months)
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Design CoordinatorClaremont, NCMay 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 3 months)Convert initial rough designs into working documents utilizing 2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks software. Investigate, develop and implement new process technologies. Generate concise working details for various design phases. Implement new drawing sets and create new internal CAD standards. Develop and distribute various technical drawings to local and national vendors. Assist other departments with design-related issues to improve quality and performance. Recommend changes and evaluate proposals from other departments to enhance products functionality. Assist in product research and development.
Projects include designing upholstered items distributed by:
Williams-Sonoma Home
West Elm
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Teen
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Engineering DrafterGreensboro, NCMay 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 7 months)Developed CADD based technical drawings for new products within commercial, hospitality and residential applications. Some hospitality projects included:
FONTAINEBLEAU RESORTS, LLC
Fontainebleau - Las Vegas, NV
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS
Four Seasons Hotel - Denver, CO
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Awards
Third Place - Umbrella Redesign: Sponsored Studio at Appalachian State
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National Member of IDSA
National Member of FDSA -
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On Coroflot@carlweaverdesigns, member since 2014
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