Architecture, product design, and color material expertise.

Jes Miller

Bloomington, IN

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Education
- Industrial Design
  
  Hong Kong Polytechnic
  
  2007 - 2008
- BA Industrial Design
  
  Purdue University
  
  2004 - 2008
- Psychology / Fine Arts
  
  Ball State University
  
  2002 - 2004
Experience
- Freelance
  
  Material Innovation & Design Strategy
  
  Jan 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)
- Jewelry Designer
  
  Wood Merkaba
  
  Bloomington, IN
  
  Mar 2013 - Present (11 years 9 months)
- Automotive Color & Trim Designer
  
  Honda R&D
  
  Jun 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 7 months)
  
  http://automobiles.honda.com
- Millinery & Handmade Craft Cooperative
  
  The French Room
  
  Carson, CA
  
  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012 (7 months)
  
  Co-created a craft cooperative in Atwater Village, CA focusing on french room method millinery (or couture hat making) and provided a space to teach in the Los Angeles area.
- Color and Materials Design Consultant
  
  Nokia Design
  
  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 5 months)
  
  http://www.nokia.com/global/about-nokia/company/design-and-innovation/design-and-innovation/
- Freelance Associate
  
  Whirlpool Corporation
  
  Jun 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Color, Finish & Materials Lab
  
  http://www.design.whirlpool.com/
- Intern
  
  Whirlpool Corporation
  
  May 2007 - Dec 2007 (7 months)
  
  Color, Finish & Materials Lab
  
  http://www.design.whirlpool.com/
- Costume Design Assistant
  
  Purdue University Theatre
  
  West Lafayette, IN
  
  Jan 2007 - May 2007 (4 months)
  
  Learned theatre costume construction and repair. Executed on the y alterations before
  and during performances.
- Student Exhibit Designer
  
  Purdue Agricultural Communications
  
  Jun 2006 - May 2007 (11 months)
  
  Worked on "The Bone Zone" and "Genomics Explorer" which both debuted at the Indiana State Fair and are now traveling the world! (Design, Fabrication and Installation)
  
  Traveling Exhibits: https://ag.purdue.edu/agcomm/Pages/EDCcurrent.aspx
  Genomics Explorer: http://genomicsexplorer.com/
Awards

2015 RAWartist Accessories Semi-Finalist

2009 Collaborative Projects with Whirlpool Corporation received China Color & Fashion Association Award

2009 LG Design the Future Competition Honorable Mention

-For The Ripple, a family communication device for the connected family of the future.

2008 Philips Design Award

-For Little Warrior, an intravenous therapy solution for children undergoing chemotherapy.

Design work displayed at Indiana State Fair

-2007 Genomics Revolution Uncloaked exhibit

-2006 Osteoporosis exhibit

2006 Opus Eyewear Competition Winning Work

-For eyewear developed with an innovative manufacturing method.
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- Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
- Social Impact
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