Footwear Design Apprentice at Reebok

Neale Barnes

Boston, MA

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Neale Barnes is a Scottish born designer and a recent graduate student with a BFA degree in Industrial Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Whilst attending college, Neale competed for the SCAD Men's Golf team - a nationally recognized program. He enjoyed deep exploration into his studies, focusing on sports related and UI/UX design.

22 years in, and I have competed in a variety of sports at a high level. Something about the modern day athlete inspires me to design. Records are broken, standards are raised, and then new goals are set.

As a race, we are constantly becoming more aware of our capabilities, and design is a huge part of making this happen. Through empathy, innovation, and creating connections I strive to enable the next era of athlete.

Please visit my website of work : http://www.nealebarnesdesign.com

Or my behance profile: https://www.behance.net/nealebarnes
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Industrial and Product Design
  
  Savannah College of Art and Design
  
  2011 - 2014
- Certificate of Higher Education Sports Engineering
  
  University of Strathclyde
  
  2010 - 2011
Experience
- Footwear Design Apprentice
  
  Reebok
  
  Boston, MA
  
  Jul 2014 - Present (10 years 5 months)
  
  Challenged with the responsibilities of being a member of the Training Footwear Design Team, working on FW15, SS16, FW16, and close-to-market projects throughout.
- Collaborative Student Designer
  
  Reebok
  
  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)
  
  This project is still under NDA.
  Responsibilities and tasks included:
  -Team Leader
  -Understanding the CrossFit “cult”
  -Research of new technologies and materials
  -Producing over 350 sketches
  -Product development
  -Developing Tech Packs
  -Final prototyping
- Sports Equipment Designer
  
  NB:Associates
  
  Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 (3 months)
  
  This project is still under NDA. Designed recreational athletic equipment under the supervision of the company manager.
  Responsibilities and tasks included:
  -Researching performance materials
  -Ideation of around 50 sketches per item
  -Applying human factors
  -Conducting heavy user testing and analysis
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  The Art Department
  
  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010 (1 month)
  
  Given a specific brief to create a smart packaging concept in a user context.
  Responsibilities and tasks included:
  -Sketching approximately 50 packaging concepts
  -Developing a logo for the brand
  -Creating a user storyline
  -Creating a final polished render
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