David Clarkin
Industrial Designer
Hartford, CT, USADavid Clarkin works as an industrial designer for a consumer packaging consultancy. Previously, he designed trade show booths, retail displays and structural packaging. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (minor in Graphic Design) at the University of Bridgeport in 2013. Throughout studies, he explored how to define 'good design' and how to apply these principles in a wide range of projects.
Work Experience
DisplayCraft
Exhibit and Event Designer
• Won several RFP’s with dynamic booth designs for custom and rental islands.
• Specified materials and finishes and strategized with engineering and production teams.
• Increased efficiency and quality of photo-realistic renderings through advanced techniques.
• Redesigned client proposal format for better story telling and improved brand perception.
• Produced set-up prints and shop construction drawings.
• Designed production-ready artwork.
• Specified materials and finishes and strategized with engineering and production teams.
• Increased efficiency and quality of photo-realistic renderings through advanced techniques.
• Redesigned client proposal format for better story telling and improved brand perception.
• Produced set-up prints and shop construction drawings.
• Designed production-ready artwork.
November 2017
- March 2021
Connecticut, United States
Ardent Displays
Retail Display & Point of Purchase Designer
• Consistently designed displays that sold to sporting good, office supply and tech retailers.
• Worked both independently and with the design team to solve projects large and small.
• Created print-ready display graphics and signage. Managed RIP and large-format printing.
• Contributed to production decisions, material selections, and packing and shipping strategies.
• Worked both independently and with the design team to solve projects large and small.
• Created print-ready display graphics and signage. Managed RIP and large-format printing.
• Contributed to production decisions, material selections, and packing and shipping strategies.
December 2013
- November 2017
Connecticut, United States
Infold, Ltd
Structural Packaging Engineer
• Independently learned to design and test CAD dielines for multi-material retail packages.
• Designed complex surface modeling for thermoform tools for clamshell-style packaging.
• Operated large-format printers and CNC cutting tables.
• Fulfilled orders of samples.
• Designed complex surface modeling for thermoform tools for clamshell-style packaging.
• Operated large-format printers and CNC cutting tables.
• Fulfilled orders of samples.
March 2008
- August 2012
Rhode Island, United States
Little Kids Inc.
Toy Design Intern
• Drew concepts for water, bubble and sport toys through traditional and digital sketching.
• Specified colors and decoration styling for manufacturing overseas.
• Specified colors and decoration styling for manufacturing overseas.
July 2011
- August 2011
Massachusetts, United States
Education
University Of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science Industrial Design (Graphic Design Minor)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Academic Achievement Award for Industrial Design, IDSA Student Chapter Leader, Vice President of the Student Programming Board, New Student Orientation Leader, College Math Tutor, Scholar Athlete Award
August 2010
- May 2013
Connecticut, United States
Community College Of Rhode Island
Associate of Arts General Studies
Graduated Highest Honors, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
January 2009
- May 2010
Rhode Island, United States
Awards
University Of Bridgeport
Academic Achievement for Industrial Design
2013
University Of Bridgeport
IDSA Merit Award
2013
University Of Bridgeport
Scholar Athlete Award for Cross Country
2012
Skills
3D Modeling,
3ds Max,
After Effects,
ArtiosCAD,
Autocad,
Concept Development,
Display Design,
Excel,
FormZ,
Graphic Design,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Keyshot,
MAYA,
Package Design,
Photoshop,
Physical Prototyping,
Powerpoint,
Product Photography,
Public Speaking,
Rendering,
Rhino,
Sketching,
Solidworks,
Video Documentatio,
Word,
Writing,