bhoffman1.618@gmail.com | 614.623.0308
Detailed-oriented, problem solver with multifaceted skills that bridge traditional design boundaries to produce innovative design solutions.
Education
University of Cincinnati
DAAP 2020 | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Cincinnatus Scholar | Honors Student | Dean’s List
DAAP 2020 | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Cincinnatus Scholar | Honors Student | Dean’s List
Technische Universiteit Delft
Delft, Netherlands | Industrial Design Engineering
Masters Exchange 2018 | Integrated Product Design
Skills
Product Ideation
Product Development
Product Branding
Product Visualization
Product Mock Ups
Trend Analysis
Manufacturing Design
Strategic Design
Sewing
CAM
CAD
TIG Welding
Task Analysis
Technical Surfacing
Procedural Design
Photo/Video
Software
3D CAD
Alias
Solidworks
Rhino
Grasshopper
Keyshot
Maya
Blender
Vray
Adobe Creative Suite
Premiere
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Work Experience
Branch Creative (8/20 - to present)
Front end design and idea generation of consumer products via, 2d sketching, illustrator, and physical mockups. Color material and finish (CMF) exploration and sourcing. Design for manufacture, and factory feedback.
Front end design and idea generation of consumer products via, 2d sketching, illustrator, and physical mockups. Color material and finish (CMF) exploration and sourcing. Design for manufacture, and factory feedback.
Huge Design (8/19-12/19)
Concept ideation, development, and front-end research for consumer electronics. Product visualization and high-quality production level surfacing.
Concept ideation, development, and front-end research for consumer electronics. Product visualization and high-quality production level surfacing.
Sruli Recht (2/19-to present)
Product visualization. Generative design exploration. Glass and porcelain ware design. Speculative design for creative impact.
Product visualization. Generative design exploration. Glass and porcelain ware design. Speculative design for creative impact.
Slimdesign (1/19-5/19)
Internet of Things design, trend analysis, creative styling, and problem solving. Design ideation, strategic research and product innovation.
Internet of Things design, trend analysis, creative styling, and problem solving. Design ideation, strategic research and product innovation.
Autodesk (1/18 - 3/19)
Fusion 360 Student Ambassador On-campus Fusion 360 expert, lead activities and events. Peer educator.
Fusion 360 Student Ambassador On-campus Fusion 360 expert, lead activities and events. Peer educator.
Mast Design (4/18 - 8/18)
Collaborative, team-based design ideation. Consulting, consumer audio and electronic focus. Design for manufacturing. Parametric texture modeling. Preparing client presentations.
Collaborative, team-based design ideation. Consulting, consumer audio and electronic focus. Design for manufacturing. Parametric texture modeling. Preparing client presentations.
Fossil Men’s Watches (9/17 - 12/17)
Watch design, technical documentation and design for manufacturing. Trend research, color-way exploration, and UX design. Brand strategy and lifestyle design for emerging wearables segment. First intern designed watched to hit market.
Watch design, technical documentation and design for manufacturing. Trend research, color-way exploration, and UX design. Brand strategy and lifestyle design for emerging wearables segment. First intern designed watched to hit market.
Ethicon Endosurgery (1/17 - 4/17)
Strategic product innovation. Sketching and modeling to conceptualize future products. CAD modeling and rapid prototyping for user testing. Ergonomics and human factors.
Strategic product innovation. Sketching and modeling to conceptualize future products. CAD modeling and rapid prototyping for user testing. Ergonomics and human factors.
DAAP Rapid Prototyping Center (8/16 - 5/20)
CNC operator, PowerMill programing, and managing workflow for client projects. Advising prototyping strategies. Model making, prototype development, and fabrication.
CNC operator, PowerMill programing, and managing workflow for client projects. Advising prototyping strategies. Model making, prototype development, and fabrication.