David R Knoll
Freelance Designer // Jr. Industrial Designer
David is a designer that is comfortable in many different atmospheres. A very self-taught and motivated individual, David is interested in always continuing his research, design, manufacturing and marketing knowledge and skills. A recent graduate from Iowa State University, David received his Bachelors in Industrial Design in late 2013. Currently doing work as a freelance designer and consultant under the business KnobleMEDIA; David has tackled a variety of projects from graphic design, print and digital media, social media management, website design, illustrations, and commissioned works.
I have found a niche for myself in design and enjoy learning and expanding my design skills on a weekly basis. Being a huge car fanatic, I am a very hands-on person. I am not afraid to get some grease and oil under my fingernails to have a little fun! Lately I have been dabbling with automotive furniture creations for fun in my spare time.
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Portfolio available upon request in PDF or print format.
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Skills
Software: Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator and Dreamweaver; Solidworks, Keyshot, Autodesk Designer, Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, and Quark Xpress.
Experience: Sketching, digital rendering, illustrations, print media, presentations, layouts, content management, digital work using a Cintiq, building models, prototyping in wood, foam and clay, ergonomic design, anthropometric design, graphic design, user interface, website design, social media marketing, consumer research, trend analysis, contextual research, user testing, and design consulting services.
Design Experience
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Lift Systems, Inc
Product Designer - East Moline, IL
May - Present
Creating part and assembly drawings for weldments, machining, and assembly. Developing manufacturing process steps and BOM structures for new and existing products, creating the logic and managing of code builders for product lines, conceptual development for sales drawings, and continual department improvement.
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ESAPCO
CAD Product Developer - Dyersville, IA
November 2014 - April 2016
Primary work focused in Solidworks 3D modeling of systems/assemblies and technical & instructional documents for customer-specific orders, and 2-D part drawings for manufacturing. Four month R&D project of a greenhouse ventillation system. A fantastic experience of the entire design process: research, sketching ideation, rapid prototyping, full-scale prototyping, solidworks modeling, 2-D part drawings, step-by-step instructions, and documentation
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KnobleMEDIA
Freelance Designer - Geneseo, IL
September 2013 - Present
Work ranging from graphic design, website design, social media management, print and web media, design consulting, photography, photo editing, brand management and commissioned works.
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Middlecott Design
Intern - Detroit, MI
May 2013 - August 2013
Assisting of the small design firm in various design processes including design research, graphic design, sketching, illustrations, and 3D modeling.
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Iowa State University - College of Design
CORE Design Peer Mentor - Ames, IA
August 2012 - May 2013
Assist freshman in their design studio courses with graphic design, print media, composition and layouts, design thinking, presentations and communication, and professionalism.
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ISU - Industrial Design Program
Student Employee - Ames, IA
December 2011 - May 2013
As the only undergrad employee for the program, I worked on print media designs, setup and teardown of program events, digital presentations, and senior event design and curating.
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Freescale - Sponsored Project
Student - Ames, IA
August 2011 - January 2012
Through a plethora of design research, find issues and explore possible options for a new stove and oven design in the kitchen that utilizes more technology, such as a touchscreen.
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Calphalon - Sponsored Project
Student - Ames, IA
August 2011 - December 2011
Design a new small electronic kitchen product for the company Calphalon, utilizing the design processes of research, ideation, and execution.
Education
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Iowa State University
Bachelors in Industrial Designer
Graduated September 2013
A pioneer of the Industrial Design program at Iowa State University, I’ve experienced first hand the path less traveled, am sufficient in being self-taught, and posses a strong focus on the core fundamental design skills.
Honors & Awards
- Deans List - Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Semesters
- Featured Artist - MU Assembled Art Exhibit, 2010
References
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David Rignholz
Director of Industrial Design, ISU
ringholz@iastate.edu
(515) 294-0454 -
Will Prindle
Professor of Industrial Design, ISU
wprindle@iastate.edu
(805) 965-9805 -
Laura Knoll
Owner, The Knoble Dog LLC
knollbg@msn.com
(563) 210-6987
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