kim hoffman . industrial designer . www.kimhdesign.com . kimahoffman@gmail.com . 508.654.2782 design skills
Computer: Ashlar Vellum Graphite, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Rhino, Alias Studio, Alias SketchBook Pro, Bunkspeed Hypershot, Corel Painter, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Model Making: Foam and Wood General Model Making, Laser Cutting, Vacuum Forming, Silicon & Fiberglass Molding, Lathing and Milling Metal, Foam or Wood, Spray Painting and Masking
education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA BFA of Industrial Design; 2009 Honors: IDSA Western District Conference Merit Award Nominee, Recipient of Sarah Little Turnbull Design Scholarship, Elected as IDS Student Rep., President’s Honor List 2007-2009 Bates College, Lewiston, ME Bachelor of Physics with extensive coursework in Math and Art; 2004
experience
Solid Design; Emeryville, CA; February 2010-Present Part-time freelance designer for structural packaging company. Focus on research and innovative concept ideation. Design Consulting; San Francisco, CA; July 2009-Present Product and packaging design consultant, working an all aspects of design from research to concept development through sketches, physical models, and 3-D computer models and renderings, to project direction and brand identity. The Clorox Company; Pleasanton, CA; February 2009-May 2009 Intern, Research and Development, Global Packaging Design and Innovation Designed consumer products packaging across the wide range of Clorox’s brands (STP, Armor All, Hidden Valley, Brita, Green Works, etc) through research, conceptualization, and CAD work. Shep Brown Assoc.; Importer and Distributor of Distinctive Tile and Stone; Woburn, MA; 2004-2006 Inside Sales/Account Management Managed accounts, worked in showroom sales, retail sales, and trade sales, and developed strong interpersonal skills through customer service duties and many face-face and phone negotiations.
additional activities & interests
Sustainable design, tennis, running, basketball, dancing, music, laughing, the ocean, being in the great outdoors, Italy, photography, architecture, and many more... Recent Publications: SeaKettle project showcased on www.gizmodo.com, www.gizmag.com, www.jamesdysonaward.org, www.news.discovery.com, and various design and technology blogs. References Available Upon Request