Transforming Ideas Into Physical Products & Experiences
👋 Hello!
My name is Andrew, and I'm a versatile designer passionate about turning creative ideas into reality. I always aim to balance style and function in all my work. I use my creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail to deliver exceptional results on every project.
With a background in industrial design and architecture, I take a hands-on approach to every project, using traditional techniques such as hand drafting and model making alongside modern design tools. I am committed to improving my skills and staying up-to-date with the industry's leading design software by taking courses and pursuing certifications. I am a lifelong learner, and I am always eager to expand my knowledge of the design industry.
Throughout my career, I've collaborated with exceptional design teams and skilled fabricators to turn creative concepts into completed projects that exceed expectations. With professional roles as a technical designer and design engineer, I've gained the real-world experience to handle almost any challenge.
Education
🎓 Degrees
Master of Arts - Industrial Design
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Associate of Arts
📐 Offsite & Advanced Design
Offsite: Cohort 02
CMF: From Forecasting to Finishes
Form Follows Experience
Breaking In
Certifications
🛠️ SOLIDWORKS Professional Certifications
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in Mechanical Design
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Drawing Tools
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Weldments
🔧 SOLIDWORKS Associate Certifications
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Additive Manufacturing
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Sustainability
🎨 Adobe Professional Certifications
Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
Experience
🔩 Design Engineer
Process Curiosity - Salt Lake City, UT (Remote)
Process Curiosity designs and fabricates custom children's exhibits and play spaces.
• Identified and resolved complex design and engineering challenges while remaining true to the original conceptual design.
• Implemented cost-effective design solutions, resulting in a reduction in production costs while maintaining product quality.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including in-house designers, engineers, fabricators, and external suppliers.
• Produced engineering documents, including fabrication drawings, BOMs, cut lists, and optimized part files for CNC routing.
• Created detailed assembly drawings with organized parts lists to facilitate a seamless on-site installation.
📐 Technical Designer & 🎨 Experiential Graphic Designer
Ad Light Group - Denver, CO
Ad Light Group is a Denver-based company specializing in custom-fabricated illuminated monuments and signs.
• Served as the lead 3D CAD designer, utilizing SOLIDWORKS to solve complex design and engineering challenges.
• Developed multiple design concepts that visually communicated design intent, illumination, colors, materials, and finishes.
• Extracted information from various technical documents, including elevations, floor plans, site maps, and product specifications
• Produced accurately scaled drawings and production-ready artwork using CADtools, Adobe Illustrator, and SOLIDWORKS.
🔩 Design Engineer & 🎨 Experiential Graphic Designer
Boyd Sign Systems - Englewood, CO
Boyd Sign Systems manufactures digital signage enclosures and ADA-compliant architectural signage and wayfinding.
• Drafted detailed engineering drawings with SOLIDWORKS for fabricating and installing custom sheet metal enclosures.
• Produced photorealistic 3D renderings to communicate design, colors, materials, finishes, and environmental integration to clients.
• Selected appropriate materials and manufacturing methods based on environmental factors, aesthetic preferences, and budget.
• Developed and implemented a laser cutting template and nesting software that streamlined production and improved material yield.
• Reconstructed physical products as 3D models, capturing critical dimensions and features to be referenced during the design phase.