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Hi, I’m Amanda!

Visual Designer with a focus on user-centered product development. A background of graphic and product design and a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods industry. Skilled in the Adobe Suite, Deign Sketching, Creative thinking, Creative Illustration and SolidWorks. A recent certification with an online UI/UX design course and full understanding of wireframes and web layouts. Strong support professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Industrial and Product Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

 

Work Experience

Freelance Design, Visual User-Centered Designer

April 2020 - Present San Diego, CA

  • Visual designer with focus on user-centered product development.

  • Spearheaded the redesigned of an entire website for a current company.

  • Planned and executed all new design concepts for clients requesting creative aid.

Hobie Cat Company, Product Designer

October 2017 - April 2020 Oceanside, CA

  • Curated all product manuals and instruction sheets to assist in user interaction.

  • Created all new POP displays in both 2D and 3D design for showrooms and events.

  • Made parts diagrams, box labels, and a variety of other product support content.

  • Design all graphics for all of the boat hulls including sailboats and kayaks.

LovePop, Industrial Design and Prototype Intern

September 2016 - December 2016 Boston, MA

  • Created 3D models In Rhino that could then be transferred to paper models.

  • Laser cutter expert to ensure proper construction.

  • In charge of all new design prototypes.

Hobie Cat Company, Design Intern

January 2016 - April 2016 Oceanside, CA

  • Helped to launch the Hobie Mirage Eclipse.

  • Created new graphics for all 2016 sailboat and kayak hulls.

  • Developed new soft good concepts.

IDEAZ, Design Intern

May 2015 - September 2015 Glastonbury, CT

  • Worked at a small consulting firm with designers and engineers.

  • Learned about real world design techniques.

  • Mastered consumer-based brainstorming.


Education

Wentworth Institute of Technology, BS in Industrial Design

Graduated August 2017 Boston, MA

  • Minor in Media, Culture, and Communication Studies

  • Varsity Women’s Soccer Team Starter

  • Four times deans list achievement

  • Graduated cum laude