Timothy B. Miller
timemiller@mac.com | www.timemiller.com
Objective
Job Experience
Desire to leverage my multi-disciplined design and design strategy experience within a consultancy or company that enables me to further explore the intersection of design and business.
Research and Design Strategy Intern Workspace Futures | Steelcase, Grand Rapids, MI, Summer ‘09
Experience Summary
Developed a synthesis document and point of view statement about the future of the collaborative workplace for use by Steelcase. Utilized common frameworks and Steelcase user frameworks to development key criteria and principles for development of collaborative spaces.
14+ years of problem solving skills developed through the lens of architect, exhibit and human-centered designer. Multi-disciplinary teamwork experience throughout the United States and Europe. Extensive entrepreneurial learnings through the start up and development of small design firm. Strong business, design strategy, communication and planning skills developed during graduate studies and an immersive internship at Steelcase.
Education Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology MDes / MBA, Candidate, Spring ‘10 ID Student Activities Board; Co-Chair , ‘09 Design Research Conference, ’09, Publicity Sub-Committee Lead Tulane University School of Architecture MArch, 1996 Graduated with Honors Awarded Thesis Commendation, Top 5 Thesis Thesis: Understanding connections between urban and suburban neighborhoods through the study and design of convenience stores. Summer abroad, Venice, Italy; studied painting and architecture
Community Activities | Other Interests
2440 N. Mozart Street, Chicago, IL 60647 | 415.519.5778
http://www.steelcase.com
Conducted primary and secondary research to understand the modern worker and how they use their workplace environments.
Senior Exhibition Designer West Office Exhibition Design, Oakland, CA, ‘07-’08 http://www.woed.com
Developed concepts and managed implementation of exhibit concepts for institutional and corporate clients. Worked directly with clients to establish project goals and parameters, develop design strategies, produce final concept packages and oversee final fabrication. Environmental Design Manager / Senior Designer ESI Design, New York, NY, ‘02-‘07 http://www.esidesign.com
Marketed, developed and delivered interactive and experiential projects to institutional and commercial clients. Co-managed 10+ person environments design department; Led and managed the design process while also developing and nurturing the team’s design and teamwork skills. Conceptualized exhibits, products and environments as a senior member of collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams; focusing on human interaction, learning and community building. Developed ESIdea Lab; internal incubator that supported research, new product ideas and prototypes for presentation. Teams learned to define project scope, performance metrics, budgets and schedules. Co-owner and Lead Designer Place: design inc., Orlando, FL, ‘00-’02 An incredible learning experience and humbling 2 years. Led the design effort and production of projects ranging from residential architecture to an interactive water playground.
Volunteer EPIC, Chicago, Spring ‘09
Developed partnerships with fabricators and other consultants and managed all financial aspects of company.
Non-profit that pairs select teams of creative professionals with select non-profit clients. Worked as a team member focused on strategy.
Designer, Intern Architect / Designer HOK Studio E / URS, Orlando, FL / Europe ‘96-’00
http://www.iamepic.org
Habana Labs, Brooklyn, NY ‘05-’06 http://www.habanalabs.com
Non-profit developing alternative power sources and sustainable practices. Built prototypes to study wind potential for urban wind turbines. Sailing, 5000 n.m. crusing, raced J24’s as spinnaker trim Triathlon, several Olympic distance races Hiking with my dog Cousteau
http://www.hok.com
Concept design team member / lead designer on over 1 million sq. ft. of micro-urban and retail environments. Collaborated with European design teams consisting of architects, engineers, leasing agents and interior designers. Presented concept and schematic designs of projects for high-end entertainment retail centers to executive teams of European clients. Co-led the design and construction administration of NFL sports team end zone feature. Concept through installation. Developed 40,000 square footbuilding design, concepts and final documentation during my 1st year of being hired.