Patrick Safinya-Davies psafinya-davies@cca.edu San Lorenzo, CA. 510.590.6474
With diverse experiences as, a Peace Corps Volunteer, educator, musician and father I focus my design and approach to problem solving through a unique lens. As an inherently curious individual, I am fascinated by how cultures interact with objects and, more specifically, how those objects may be appropriated for uses other than their original intent.
Selected Projects Mason co ffee br e wi n g system
Coffee Brewing: Sustainable Design, Spring 2016 This project served as an introduction to sustainable design principals using the Okala Practitioner to guide decision making at all stages of the design process Through rigorous form studies, that included making over 50 sketch models, I gained insights resulting in the use of fewer materials while maintaining maximum functionality 3D CAD modeling and rendering were employed to support my concepts and final direction Flashover
Next Generation Firefighter Helmet, Fall 2015 Building off of, and incorporating, the skills introduced in my previous studio courses, this project had a strong focus on expressing my own sense of style and interest within the product category of helmets As an element of the research phase a visual strategy methodology was implemented to derive keywords and images that would help direct form development and styling Animations were incorporated into the final presentation to highlight features and functions D exident
Oral Hygiene Aid for Arthritic Adults, Fall 2014 Through research and market analysis, I identified gaps in products currently addressing the problem of Arthritis and oral hygiene Devised a product that would meet the needs of adults at different stages of the disease Developed the form and functionality through hand-sketching and building models
Professional Experience D es ign I ntern
Tucker & Bloom, Nashville, TN. 2016-Present Learning about the design and manufacturing of soft goods Designing a unique spindle adapter for large hole 7” 45 RPM vinyl records Co m mu ni ty Education S peci alis t
UC Cooperative Extension, Alameda, CA. 2 008-Pr esent Developed and implemented a marketing and outreach strategy to enroll over 600 teachers into a comprehensive garden-based nutrition education program, resulting in the participation of over 20,000 elementary school children Facilitating professional development workshops, assisting with curriculum integration, modeling lessons, writing grants, and gardening technical assistance O perati ons Coo rdinato r/ E n ro l l m e nt Assistant
Galileo Learning, Oakland, CA. 2005-2008 (Seasonal) Developed and facilitated Operations Coordinator position training for over 20 locations Assisted with the management of a complex database with over 65,000 registrations, processing approximately 125 telephone, Internet, mail and fax enrollments per day Peace Corps Vo lu nt e er/ vo lu nt e er Coo rdi nator
United States Peace Corps, Suriname, South America 2001-2004 Developed a project design and management training, wrote grants totaling over $50,000 for community projects: Women’s Organization quilting/sewing project, clean drinking water project, school garden, won 2nd place prize in national Pan American Health Organization “Children in Action” contest Acted as a volunteer advocate, improving volunteer/staff relationships
Education C ALI F ORNI A C OLLEGE S AN F RANCISCO
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B.F.A. Industrial Design, 2017
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B.A. English, 2007 Critical Theory Concentration
Skills Drawing Painting Photography Model Making Research & Data Analysis Project Management Leadership & Staff Management Training Development & Facilitation Outreach & Community Building Publications & Presentations
Soft ware Solidworks Rhino Lightmap Keyshot Sketchbook Pro Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Bridge Premiere