I've been designing and building furniture in my basement since I could hold a pencil and a hammer. I made the switch from engineering to industrial design my freshman year when I learned of its existence. Since then I haven't worked a day in my life because I truly love what I do each and every day. Currently I am working at Lasko Products as an industrial designer of fans and heaters. I am also a senior model maker and have mastered the craft of finishing rapid prototype samples. I'm looking to move on to the next step in my career and would like to pursue my passion of furniture and interior design professionally. Travel far and travel often.
Link to a sample portfolio : https://elanalopez.carbonmade.com/
Lasko Metal Products, West Chester, PA, US, Industrial Designer
Sketch concepts
Model parts in solidworks
Communicate with mechanical engineers on production ready parts
Communicate with electrical engineers on testing and standards
Render final products
Create boards for presentations
Lasko Metal Products, West Chester, PA, US, Senior Model Maker
Finish individual parts with bondo & paint
Supervise team of model makers
Enforce quality control on all parts
Daily Maintenance of prototyping machines
Assemble finished samples with internal electronics for client meetings
Keep inventory up to date, order supplies
Document color usage and sample finishes
Photograph samples for reference
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Inustrial Design B.S
Product Development Short Course in Hong Kong
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Material and Processes
Design for manufacturing
Fabrication
