INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
01 PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Award Winning | Proven Methodologies | Successful Conventions
ADOBE SUITE
Illustrator | Photoshop
SOLIDWORKS
3 Decades Of Experience In 3D Modeling
3D PRINTING
30+ Years Experience Utilizing 3D Printers For Rapid Prototyping And Design Validation
RESEARCH
End User Research | Brainstorming | Ethnography | Use Case Analysis | Competitive Product Analysis
DIGITAL SKETCHING
Ideation | Concept Exploration
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Expertise In Designing Parts And Assemblies Suitable For Manufacturing
ERGONOMICS
User Centric Design | Anthropometrics | Kinesiology
02 Experience
2024
HEATHDOTY DESIGN
Product Design/Development Consultancy
Owner, Principal Designer
This year marks the re-start of my consulting career. I'm excited to apply my cumulative experience and skills for the successful development of your next project!
2022-2024
HECTO GROUP
Research & Development | Product Development
Director, Industrial Design
Leading an industrial design team and reporting to the vice president of engineering. I established the framework for ethnographic primary research, secondary research, industrial design methodology and internal scientific testing processes within a newly formed, fast paced research and development organization working with some of the worlds largest organizations.
2021-2022
MTC HOLSTERS
Holsters, Holster Accessories, Firearm Storage/Organization
Manager, Product Developer
Charged with creating a new product development department to bring more advanced manufacturing practices and products into the portfolio. I establishing the foundation for practices and procedures for future team growth. I lead product strategy planning efforts for the addition of new brands and and even new product categories via internal development and M&A.
2016-2021
AVIENT CORPORATION
Research & Development | Product Development
Senior Industrial Designer
Consulting with customers to develop superior products utilizing Avient’s broad portfolio of specialty materials and technical services, I managed complete programs from start to finish. My expertise in product development, managing diverse multi-disciplinary team members, creative collaboration and communication yielded optimal results and built strong business and personal relationships..
1992-2016
Download My Resume For Other Past Experience
Consulting | Corporate Designer | Entrepreneur
Awards, Patents And Other Great Successes
CONTACT
I'm ready to meet you and learn more about your needs for research, design and/or product development. Fill out this form and I'll contact you personally.
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Thank you,
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Heath