Matthew Bornschlegel

Industrial Designer

Cincinnati, OH, USA
Design is not only beautiful Aesthetics but creating something functional, solving problems, and increasing our daily quality of life.

Work Experience

Mercury Marine

Industrial Designer Engineering Co-op

Working collaboratively and independently with highly qualified industrial and graphic design professionals who are responsible for the design of outboard, stern drive motors, controls and user interface systems for the recreational boating industry.

Contribute to, then work within, criteria established by a multi-disciplinary product development team while adhering to the HPPD process
Determine materials, construction, mechanics, shape, color, surface finish, manufacturing processes and packaging in cooperation with a multi-disciplinary product development team
Execute functional designs with the highest level aesthetic appeal to maximize customer desire / market success
Create documentation necessary to convey design solutions through image / trend boards, sketches, renderings, 3-D models, CAID surface data and written reports
January 2016 - August 2016 Wisconsin, United States

TARDEC

Industrial Designer - Advanced Military Development

2014 Soldier Innovation Workshop + College for Creative Studies student studio for Advanced Military Development
*The rights to this project are owned by The United States Army/TARDEC*
December 2014 - May 2015 Warren, Michigan, United States

College For Creative Studies

Student - Transportation Design BFA

Bachelors in Fine Arts - Transportation Design
Alias 1- 5
Viscom 1-5
TARDEC - Military Studio
Michelin - Mobility Studio
Lear - Interior Studio
August 2012 - December 2016 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Linkage Design

Digital Sculptor

Autodesk Alias Digital Sculpting, Alias Speedform, Maya Poly Modeling, VRED Image Rendering VR technologies, Keyshot Product Rendering, Parts generation, 3D Prototyping, Full vehicle builds, Interior/Exterior showcars, clay models, market research models, Lighting, components, and accessories.

Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight customers. Laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

+Developing digital model builds and determine best tools and techniques to deliver accurate Design execution within timing and Studio constraints.
+Interfacing with all levels and functions of the Design team and engineering to develop a design intent model within time/engineering constraints.
+Delivering a finished 3D digital design in Alias or any 3D poly-modeling techniques.
+Working in a dynamic work environment with continuous change and a willingness to learn new skills.
+Master at creative problem solving.
+Utilizing engineering requirements and incorporating restraints into design intent.
+Working extended hours including weekends and holidays.
+Working as a medium between engineering and design to deliver a product which satisfies both engineering and Design intent
+Working collaboratively with the fabrication team and independent contract fabricators to assemble and build models to satisfy design and deadlines
+Managing large programs, data collection, meetings and data transfer
+Working with multiple studios to deliver complex parts for teams to assemble research models in clay, foam, metal, wrapped or painted products.
+Building complete Interior/Exterior models, Parts creation for show cars including complete assemblies for running vehicles
June 2017 - April 2021 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Ford Motor Company

Design Digital Modeler

Autodesk Alias Digital Sculpting, Maya Poly Modeling, VRED Image Rendering VR technologies,3D Prototyping, Full vehicle builds, Interior/Exterior Studio Models, Clay Surface models, market research models, Lighting, components, and accessories.

Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight customers. Laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.
+Interfacing with all levels and functions of the Design team and engineering to develop a design intent model within time/engineering constraints.
+Delivering a finished 3D digital design in Alias or any 3D poly-modeling techniques.
+Working in a dynamic work environment with continuous change and a willingness to learn new skills.
+Master at creative problem solving.
+Utilizing engineering requirements and incorporating restraints into design intent.
+Working extended hours including weekends and holidays.
+Working as a medium between engineering and design to deliver a product which satisfies both engineering and Design intent
+Working collaboratively with the fabrication team and independent contract fabricators to assemble and build models to satisfy design and deadlines
+Managing large programs, data collection, Visualization, VR meetings and data transfer
+Building complete Interior/Exterior models, Parts creation for show cars including complete assemblies for a running vehicle.

Contributions:
Mustang Mach-E Interior/Exterior Studio Model I/O, Center Console
Bronco/Bronco Sport Theme Development, I/O build, Interior
Ford Maverick Interior Development
2021 F-150/Raptor Int/Ext Theme Development/ Production Parts
RL F-150 Chicago Auto Show
Escape
Explorer
Expedition
Transit
AV Surface R&D, Edison Group
April 2021 - Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Education

College For Creative Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Courses included
Foundations, Graphic Design, Ceramic Handbuilding
Viscom 1, Viscom 2, Viscom 3, Viscom 4, Viscom 5
Alias 1, Alias 2, Alias 3, Alias 4
Clay Sculpting
Metalshop/Woodshop

Industrial Design Studios
-Lear Corporation Studio
-Michelin Mobility Challenge 2015
-TARDEC- Tank and Automotive Research and Development Enginineering Center Studio
-2015 Soldier Innovation Workshop
August 2012 - December 2016 Detroit, Michigan, United States

University Of Cincinnati

General Courses

Economics
May 2013 - July 2013 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Art Academy Of Cincinnati

General Courses

Art History
May 2013 - July 2013 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Autobody, Autodesk Alias, CAD, Color And Materials, Keyshot, Model Making, Paint, Rendering, Sketching, V-Red,