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Industrial Designer
Kip Nordby
Seattle, WA
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About
I design products that people love and use on a daily basis through intentional form development and brand-appropriate aesthetics.
My strengths are my ability to empathize with clients, consumers and coworkers, my consideration of manufacturing concerns during the entire design process, and my focus on positive, enjoyable interactions from concept to launch, and beyond.
• 8 years leading Design for various projects
• Strengths: concept sketching, design process, mechanical problem solving, SolidWorks modeling, prototyping (laser cut, 3D printed and/or hand-built)
• Passions: Overnight backpacking, road-cycling, bags (all types), jackets (all types), tabletop gaming, and science fiction in any media
Kip Nordby
www.NordwestStudios.com
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Education
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Bachelors of Fine Arts Industrial DesignUniversity of Washington2004 - 2008• Curriculum covered Materials and Manufacturing, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication Design, Packaging Design, Design Theory, and Rapid Prototyping
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Experience
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Chief DesignerSep 2015 - Present (9 years 2 months)Koolmask inc's first product, Hexa, is the first ever smart air filter mask. It cleans and monitors the air you breathe, providing protection and comfort.
Successfully backed on Kickstarter in Winter 2017, shipping Fall 2018! -
Packaging DesignerJun 2015 - Present (9 years 5 months)Wizards of the Coast is a local multi-media game company famous for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
• Originally contracted to work on 1 project over 6 months, I have been continuously re-contracted to work on over two dozen new projects
• Regularly develop 4-6 projects at different stages
• Designed structurally and functionally innovative packaging solutions for 2 very different brands that cater to different target demographics and geographical locations -
Principal DesignerSeattle, WAJun 2014 - Present (10 years 5 months)Nordwest Studios specializes in designing consumer products for small to medium sized businesses.
• Traveled to Shanghai and Taiwan extensively to work and coordinate with manufacturing partners.
• Designed over 20 different products in various sectors, such as: personal health, commercial kitchen-ware, home goods and furniture.
• Complex projects require multi-part assemblies and close cooperation with manufacturers, as well as electrical and/or mechanical engineers.
• Crafted major brand packages including customer facing goods as well as internal documents.
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Senior Industrial DesignerJul 2012 - Feb 2015 (2 years 7 months)• Lead Designer for an innovative multi-function transformable furniture company shown on ABC’s Shark Tank
• Computer Skills: SolidWorks 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Alias Sketchbook, Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp
• Expert in design for manufacture with an emphasis on wood and custom metal fixtures
• Developed and introduced a Design methodology and work flow
• Very empathic designer focused on end-user satisfaction
• Able leader with excellent interpersonal skills gained from managing a Design team and working with clients -
Junior DesignerFeb 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 5 months)• Responsible for production and process design of over a dozen different pieces of furniture
• Led the design of all production processes and documents (CAD parts, assemblies and instructional diagrams)
• Acquired a wealth of Materials and Finish experience and expertise
• Gained a detailed understanding of the manufacturing process and product lifecycle management -
Head CoachSeattle UniversitySep 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 3 months)• Created a culture of competition and respect amongst the athletes and coaches
• Led team to highest WIRA championship finish in years
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CoachPocock Rowing Center2007 - 2010 (3 years)• Gained experience and empathy by teaching and communicating with diverse groups
• Coached two teams to the semi-finals of the USRowing Youth National Championships -
Engineering InternTSI Inc.Jul 2005 - Sep 2005 (2 months)• Analyzed and drafted Autodesk Inventor CAD assemblies
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Junior DesignerAquarian AudioJan 2003 - Oct 2003 (9 months)• Designed and fabricated circuit boards and various electronic assemblies
• Molded dozens of complex plastic parts used in the construction of hydrophones
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Awards
IDSA Student Chapter President
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On Coroflot@kipnordby, member since 2007
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