Isaac Richardson
industrial design
Alexandria, VA, USA
(231) 313-3043
www.imrdesignstudio.com
Industrial designer with 5 years of experience developing products within the consumer good, soft good, and office furniture segments with a focus on user centered design, and creating products people love. Participated in development of 46 products, working as lead designer and as part of multidisciplinary teams ranging from 3-10 people.
Core competencies include design process, market research, product development, concept refinement, prototyping, documentation, technical drawings, Adobe Creative Cloud, and CAD software.
Core competencies include design process, market research, product development, concept refinement, prototyping, documentation, technical drawings, Adobe Creative Cloud, and CAD software.
Work Experience
By IMR Design
Founder/ Industrial Designer/ Maker
Small business designing, making, and selling bags and backpacks
• Created line of 6 bags from concept to production within first 5 months of operation
• Reduced unit cost 10% by optimizing sourcing and production methods, increasing total revenue
• Built strong relationships with 3 local Saint Louis retailers, and increased company awareness through social media and local events
• Created line of 6 bags from concept to production within first 5 months of operation
• Reduced unit cost 10% by optimizing sourcing and production methods, increasing total revenue
• Built strong relationships with 3 local Saint Louis retailers, and increased company awareness through social media and local events
June 2018
- Present
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Sauropod LLC
Co-founder/ Industrial Designer
Designed bags for travelers and photographers, sourced materials, worked with factories to build production plan
• Planned and developed 2 lines of travel bags, and 13 compatible modular accessories
• Planned and developed 2 lines of travel bags, and 13 compatible modular accessories
May 2016
- March 2018
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
F-stop LLC
Industrial Designer
Supported lead designer to create adventure bags, worked on team as well as independently
• Assisted development of 11 F-stop products and 5 additional client projects in 5 month period, created technical drawings, assisted in sourcing materials, and produced manufacturing aids
• Oversaw early stages of project to overhaul an outdoor recreation company’s soft good line
• Assisted development of 11 F-stop products and 5 additional client projects in 5 month period, created technical drawings, assisted in sourcing materials, and produced manufacturing aids
• Oversaw early stages of project to overhaul an outdoor recreation company’s soft good line
August 2015
- December 2015
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
CSD Studio
Industrial Designer
Created 3d models and photorealistic renders for office furniture consultancy
• Shortened time to complete renders over 20% by learning new techniques and approaches, allowing owners to promote services, bring in new clients, and improve client satisfaction
• Shortened time to complete renders over 20% by learning new techniques and approaches, allowing owners to promote services, bring in new clients, and improve client satisfaction
March 2013
- November 2014
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Jruiter + Studio
Design Intern
Supported principal industrial designer, expanded design knowledge and skill set
November 2011
- April 2012
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Education
Kendall College Of Art And Design
BFA in Industrial Design
Courses included:
Industrial Design 1-4 and Thesis
Digital Modeling and Rendering 1-2
Design Drawing 1-2
Product Drawing 1-4
Model Making 1-2
Materials and Processes
Industrial Design 1-4 and Thesis
Digital Modeling and Rendering 1-2
Design Drawing 1-2
Product Drawing 1-4
Model Making 1-2
Materials and Processes
August 2008
- May 2012
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Skills
3D Modeling,
Adobe CC,
Concept Development,
Ideation,
Market Research,
Model Making,
Photo Realistic Renders,
Rapid Prototyping,
Rhino 5.0,
Sketching,
Solidworks,