Zachary Kennedy

The “Fits Anywhere” collection completely revitalized Bella’s visual brand language and the flagship Fold and Store Griddle launched as a "#1 New Release" on Amazon. I worked on the 3 person team that designed it in a month. I collaborated with one other industrial designer and our design lead to develop novel mechanical functionality and a trend-leading aesthetic. I used Solidworks to complete a majority of the CAD, then made changes according to specifications from our client and manufacturers. Other achievements include: - Brainstormed with executives and field experts on a years-long project at a major food and beverage company, then used Keyshot to create slide decks to sell the concept to stakeholders. - Used Solidworks to sculpt the intricate curves of Westcott's Vibez Kid's Scissors, then used 3D printing to perfect the form. - Worked with manufacturers to maintain our design intent on Medify Air's MA-12 Pro and other upcoming consumer electronics. - Designed pieces for Nambe's Billow, Symphony, Stadium, and Rivet collections, maintaining or defining strong visual brand langauge.

- Worked one-on-one with clients to bring their invention ideas to life, using 3D printing, off-the-shelf parts, and electronics. - Designed all products for manufacturing, optimized part sourcing, and produced complete spec sheets. - Self-directed three projects at a time, turning napkin sketches to working prototypes in a month. - Compiled and presented slide decks for management and clients. 3DXtremes was a small design consultancy that worked directly with inventors to make their ideas a reality. I came directly from graduation to full-time designer and self-directed a couple dozen projects during my year there. Some projects focused on concept development: molding a vague idea into a full concept with renderings. Others took concepts into prototyping: designing and sourcing with mass production in mind. 3D printing was the primary medium for models.

- Contributed to research published in Advanced Functional Materials. - Ran a series of full-scale experiments for a passive fog harvester. - Used Rhino Grasshopper to develop a novel 3D printing technique for complex single-strand meshes.

Started with customer service, preparing a wide assortment of coffees and ice creams. Later promoted to assistant manager, which included training employees, managing shifts, and monitoring operations.

- Fabricated clients' projects with machines including a 8x4 CNC counter, a laser cutter, and a SLA 3D printer. - Designed and machined a set of stools that assemble with only a single bolt. - Helped make hundreds of face shields for hospitals during the pandemic.