Dan Teteak
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About
Experienced designer with background of managing design programs from concept to manufacturing implementation. Proven abilities in strategic design, brand language development, user focused design, consumer driven innovation, ergonomics, user interface (UI), brand relevant color/material/finish (CMF), and packaging development. Experienced in developing personal care appliances, beauty and medical devices, home decor, furniture, consumer power tools, home appliances, and telecom equipment. Strong design execution infused with a healthy respect for cultural, brand, price, manufacturing, usability, and aesthetic influences. Highly skilled in developing brand relevant and cohesive product lines that are stunning, useable, and ultimately win in the marketplace.
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Education
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BFA Industrial DesignMilwaukee Institute of Art and Design
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Experience
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R&D/Industrial Design LeadGainesville, FLMar 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years 6 months)-Design definition, sourcing, user research, manufacturing integration, COGs estimation, project planning, packaging, specification, and testing for all new product development.
-Coordinated a cross functional planning team and product roadmap; shepherding new items through development.
-Created all new specifications for CMF, product testing, and final manufacturing resulting in new development efficiencies. -
Director, Industrial DesignMiddleton, WINov 2007 - Nov 2019 (12 years)Director, ID, CMF, Pkg. Eng: May '15 - Nov '19
ID Manager: Mar '10 - Apr '15
Sr. Industrial Designer: Nov '07 - Mar '10
-Led a team of ID and CMF Designers with program coordination, and design development from concept to manufacturing implementation.
-Responsible for direction of internal and external concept development supporting diverse global marketing team needs.
-Oversaw multiple programs in a fast-paced environment; redesigning roughly 25 products per year across four unique brands..
-Implemented semi-annual design trend presentations; improving customer alignment and leading to 20% faster development times.
-Defined and maintained brand language standards; simplifying the design process and decreasing time to market. -
Senior Industrial DesignerColeman PowermateNaperville, ILAug 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year 3 months)-Senior Industrial Designer responsible for brand design, development, and styling consolidation of air compressors, air tools, and generators.
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Senior Industrial DesignerNewton, IAAug 2002 - Jul 2006 (3 years 11 months)-Development and evolution of strategic brand language for multiple brand names of large appliances, small kitchen appliances, and vacuum cleaners.
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Industrial DesignerLucent Technologies/Bell LabsMorristown, NJFeb 2001 - Aug 2002 (1 year 6 months)-Industrial Designer for a telecom systems manufacturer (now Nokia)
-Design and ergonomic development of fiber optic routing equipment, cellular terminals, and wireless security devices.
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Awards
Awarded multiple patents; both design and utility
2018 - International Housewares Design Awards - HC4250 QuickCut hair clipper
2014 - International Housewares Design Awards – Hyperflex Series shavers
2014 - Red Dot Design Award – HyperFlex Series shavers
2014 - Red Dot Design Award – VPG6530 Vacuum beard trimmer
2012 - Best in Category: Int. Housewares Design Awards – ProPower Series hair clippers -
Affiliations
Design Management Institute - DMI
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On Coroflot@teteakdan, member since 2001
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