Design Lead / Techtronics Power Equipment - TTI

Douglas Ritterling

Anderson, SC

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My passion is designing outside-of-the-box products which surprise and delight users. I love working internationally and building creative design teams that question the status quo and break paradigms!
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Industrial and Product Design
  
  The Ohio State University
  
  1984 - 1989
- Undergraduate Studies Marketing
  
  Capital University
  
  1978 - 1979
Experience
- Associate Design Director
  
  Techtronic Inc.
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  Jun 2022 - Present (2 years 5 months)
  
  Interview, hire and manage 12 Industrial Design interns (all year round)
  Design Innovative special products for TTI Brands
  Mentorship of junior designers
- Senior Design Lead / Internship Program Coordinator
  
  Techtronic Industries TTI
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  Apr 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)
  
  Product Development / New Product Categories / Internship Program Coordinator-search and hire new talent (seven interns at all times).
- Director of Industrial Design-Hoover
  
  TTI Floor Care North America
  
  Cleveland, OH
  
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years)
  
  Directed Design for the Hoover Brand in North America. Hired and lead a team of Industrial Designers to develop new best-in-class AC & DC-powered products.
- Director of Industrial Design
  
  Emerson Electric
  
  St. Louis, MO
  
  Feb 2008 - Apr 2013 (5 years 2 months)
  
  Directed Industrial Design for Ridgid, Sears/Craftsman and Workshop branded vacuum products, and professional cleaning products for ProTeam.
- Senior Industrial Designer
  
  Techtronic Industries TTI
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  Apr 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 10 months)
  
  Managed the Visual Brand Language for the Ryobi tool brand. Designed tools, outdoor and recreational products for Milwaukee, Ridgid, Sears/Craftsman and Ryobi.
- Senior Industrial Designer
  
  Electrolux Home Products
  
  Anderson, SC
  
  May 1998 - Apr 2005 (6 years 11 months)
  
  Developed the Electrolux global brand language with an international team of designers in Italy and Sweden. Managed design for laundry products globally. Initiated the adoption of SolidWorks as the Industrial Design standard in North America.
- Design Manager
  
  Atapco - Hazel/Athletic Bag Company
  
  St. Louis, MO
  
  Jul 1993 - May 1998 (4 years 10 months)
  
  Product design, product planning, brand management, materials and processes development. Graphics and product/corporate identity, injection molding, die casting, cut & sew development, luggage and bag design, international materials and product sourcing.
  On Board of Directors 1995 to 1998
  Leader of Design & Technology Team 1996 to 1998
- Industrial Designer
  
  Electrolux Home Products
  
  Columbus, OH
  
  Oct 1989 - Jul 1993 (3 years 9 months)
  
  Managed design at Frigidaire Refrigerator Division, Greenville, MI and Frigidaire Microwave Division, Dalton, GA
- Industrial Designer
  
  Ellies Design Group
  
  Columbus, OH
  
  Jun 1988 - Oct 1989 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Freelance Designer during Junior/Senior years at The Ohio State University. Product design, graphic design, model building.
Awards

2014 Outstanding Craftsman Award- Scale Motorcars International

2013 Innovation Award/ISSA- ProTeam Super Coach Pro Backpack Vacuum

2013 Finalist/IDSA IDEA Award- ProTeam Super Coach Pro Backpack Vacuum

2013 Excellence in Design Award/Bronze- ProTeam Super Coach Pro Backpack Vacuum

2013 IDSA IDEA Award/Finalist- ProTeam Super Coach Pro Backpack Vacuum

2012 ISSA "Most Innovative New Product"

ProTeam SuperCoach Backpack Vacuum

2012 "Excellence In Design Award"

Ridgid WD1680 Wet/Dry Blower Vac

2010 "Excellence In Design Award"

Bucket Head BH0100 Wet/Dry Vac

2010 ABC TV/Good Morning America "Best New Products"

Bucket Head Wet/Dry Vac featured on TV segment highlighting innovative products

2003 Keynote Speaker

SolidWorks World, Walt Disney World, Florida- January 2003

2002 SolidWorks World Industrial Design Feature

Products displayed at SolidWorks World 2002 in Las Vegas - February 2002

1998 PPAI "Golden Achievement Award- Most Creative New Product"

Hazel WorkStation Padfolio

1989 IDSA Student Merit Award.

Chosen to represent The Ohio State University & present portfolio at the I.D.S.A. Mideast Conference, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

1989 Sara Jane Pyne Memorial Scholarship in the Visual Arts

Selected to receive an annual cash award for tuition expenses.

Designs Published In:

1998 "New & Notable", Travelware Magazine-Spring Issue

Hazel Leather Computer Tote

1993 Front Cover Photo "Digital Tools in Industrial Design"

Appliance Magazine

1989 "Basic Concepts and Principles Used in Architecture and Design"

Charles Wallschlaeger, William C. Brown Publishing Company, 1989.
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