1. Aaron Smith
Product Designer
EDUCATION
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
BFA Product Design 2015
Studio Art Centers International (SACI), Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Program - Product Design,July2012
EXPERIENCE
Magna International Sponsored ProjectCollege for Creative Studies,Detroit, MI Fall 2012
Research future transportation trends. Worked with design team on data interpretation and
presented the findings to Magna board directors.
Kohler Sponsored Project,College for Creative Studies,Detroit, MI Fall 2013
Waterless bathroom ofthe future
Worked with periodic critiques and design reviews from Kohler designers to create clientele
experience.
TARDEC Sponsored Project,College for Creative Studies,Detroit, MI Winter 2013
-Optionally manned extreme mobilityprime mover and unmanned ground vehicle light mover
TARDEC, Soldier Innovation Workshop IV and V, Warren, MI Winter 2013-2014
Created ideation along with US Army soldiers of LightCavalry and Scout divisions and
TARDEC, ARDEC, and RDECOM, specialists from multiple fields (such as robotics and
armor engineering).
DIGITAL SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,and Aftereffects, Sketchbook Pro, Solidworks ,
SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Keyshotrendering program.
HAND SKILLS
Metalworking,woodworking,prototyping,and blacksmithing.
EMPLOYMENT
Cole Canoe Base, Arts and Crafts Director & AssistantLifeguard,Alger,MI June – August
2009
Dunham’s Sporting Goods, Sales Associate, Field and Stream,Howell,MI May 2010 – May
2011
Frantjeskos Custom Painting LLC, Subcontracting work, May - Aug 12, May - Aug 13 and
May - Aug 14
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Eagle Scout and AssistantScoutmaster ofBoy Scouts of America Brighton, MI Troop 350.
Enjoys backpacking,hiking and camping,snowboarding, targetshooting and airsoft
(810) 299-1376
11.aaron.smith@gmail.com