Jewelry Designer & Instructor, Brand Image Specialist

Jessica Ann Miller

Bloomington, IN

woodmerkaba.com

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Jessica is a freelance designer specializing in color and materials. Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design from Purdue University where she focused on the manufacturing and engineering side of design as well as completing in-depth user studies along with her designs. Along with international design awards, the work she has done for top global companies can be seen in homes in Europe, hands in China and roads of the United States. Jessica currently resides in Southern Indiana where she operates a jewelry and gift company incorporating her conscious, handmade designs which are sold all over the world.
Education
- Industrial Design
  
  Hong Kong Polytechnic
  
  2007 - 2008
- BA Industrial Design
  
  Purdue University
  
  2004 - 2008
- Psychology / Fine Arts
  
  Ball State University
  
  2002 - 2004
Experience
- Owner / Jewelry Designer & Instructor
  
  Wood Merkaba
  
  Bloomington, IN
  
  Apr 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
  
  Proprientor of a handmade jewelry business operating online and locally in a commercial art studio. Operating all facets of the business including jewelry production, class instruction, photography, web design, social media, marketing and administration.
  
  About Wood Merkaba:
  We combine our expertise in sourcing ethical materials, ancient metal arts and rarefied gemstone discipline into every design. When you are wearing a piece of Wood Merkaba jewelry, you are amplifying a positive element in yourself that will radiate into your life. We host jewelry classes where you can create remarkable art with intention.
  www.woodmerkaba.com
- Automotive Color & Trim Designer
  
  Honda R&D
  
  Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Worked on projects within various consumer segments ranging from millennials to mature family buyers. Experimented with new materials and methods of interior and exterior surfacing.
  http://automobiles.honda.com
- Millinery & Handmade Craft Cooperative
  
  The French Room
  
  Atwater, CA
  
  2012 - 2012
  
  Cofounded 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)
  
  Created countless finishing possibilities inspired by ethnographic research experiences associated with trendsetters across the United States. Aligned with global road maps and manufacturing in Asia to bring product to market.
  www.nokia.com
- Freelance Associate
  
  Whirlpool Corporation
  
  Jun 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Led brand strategy discussions from a product finishing perspective focusing on surface perception and user experience. Continually conducted trend reports catered to each global brand aligned with evolving material technology road map.
  http://www.design.whirlpool.com/
- Intern
  
  Whirlpool Corporation
  
  May 2007 - Dec 2007 (7 months)
  
  Created trend and benchmarking reports catered to North American brands. Developed and cataloged a digital material library system.
  http://www.design.whirlpool.com/
- Student Exhibit Designer
  
  Purdue Agricultural Communications
  
  Jun 2006 - May 2007 (11 months)
  
  Purdue AgComm Exhibit Center: https://ag.purdue.edu/agcomm/Pages/ExhibitCenter.aspx
  
  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: Raw Artists: RAWards 6 Los Angeles Accessory Designer of the Year Semi-Finalist

2010: Design the Future Competition Honorable Mention LG CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Joint concept for ‘The Ripple’, a smart device for the connected family of the future.

2008: Philips Design Award HONG KONG

For our group’s design, ‘Little Warrior’, an intravenous therapy solution for children

undergoing chemotherapy. (In collaboration with students from Hong Kong Polytechnic)

2006: Design work debuted at Indiana State Fair

Genomics Revolution Uncloaked exhibit (2007)

Osteoporosis exhibit (2006)

2006: Opus Eyewear Competition Winning Work

Eyewear developed in sheet aluminum with custom color and relief patterns then shipped flat and folded by the customer.
Skills
- Design Management
- Industrial Design
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Jessica Ann Miller

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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