1. Connor McGoey
3810 Olive St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
(484) 358-5697 • mcgoey313@gmail.com
Design Objective:
I strive to be recognized as a key contributor to product development for commercialization, offering
design modification and solutions to improve quality, reduce cost and improve overall production
techniques.
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design, May 2010
• A.I. of Philadelphia’s student chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America (ISDA), 2007-2009:
Vice President
• Independence Seaport Museum, 2008: Trained volunteer
• First place, Fox Racing Design Competition, 2008: Conceptualized, developed & implemented cutting
edge eyewear for Fox Racing ®
• First place, Umbra Design Competition, 2009: Conceptualized & developed products to be incorporated
into existing language of Umbra Design, including hand and computer rendered product ideation
sketching, resulting in a tangible 3d model
• First place, AIPH Furniture Design Competition, 2009: Conceptualized and developed sustainable
furniture which was showcased throughout the Art Institute of Philadelphia campus
Professional Experience
Freelance Design, Philadelphia, PA July 2014 – Present
Design lead, Consultant.
I start by assisting clients in recognizing the next step to bringing an idea to reality while using the latest in
design technologies and manufacturing technics.
 Use of both applied art & science to improve the aesthetics, design, ergonomics,
functionality, and/or usability of a product,
 Study function and form - and the connection between product, user and the environment.
 Implement user research, sketching, comparative product research, model making,
prototyping and testing.
NextFab Studio, Philadelphia, PA Nov. 2012 – July 2014
Technical Supervisor
NextFab Studio is an in-depth, educational manufacturing facility which allows members access to
A range of services and tools to make any physical things, with any material, using next generation digital
design to leverage their own creativity.
• Supervise clients as machinery is used, shop maintenance, class instruction in specialized machines
such as Vertical Mill, Lathe, Welding, Saws, Pneumatic tools and hand tools.
• Produce prototype models for use in exhibitions and events including trade shows, museums, retail
displays, and personal projects
• Identify, coordinate and liaison with external suppliers to specify components correctly and gain
appropriate samples and prototypes
• Design and develop products; working from initial evaluation of theoretical design through to
development stage, prototyping, testing and then release the product to market
• Participate in events that help build external consumer acumen
Busybee Homestore & Design Center, Philadelphia, PA Aug. 2012 - Nov. 2012

2. Internship
Staging and interior design company providing clients home décor services and design
solutions
• Support the home store & design team with general office duties pertaining to interior design and home
staging projects
• Assist in home staging and design installs.
Sparks Retail, Philadelphia, PA April 2012 - May 2012
Detail Engineer
A large retail companyfocusingonsingle store prototypes,large scale fixture rollouts,andshopinshop
to destinationstore costumerservice.
• 3D modeling with Solidworks to detail & complete drawings belonging to retail parts and custom
Fixtures for retail displays.
• Coordinated directly with engineers, designers, and management.
In-Depth Inc., Philadelphia, PA Oct. 2011- Nov. 2011
Model Fabricator
Small scenery and display company for Children’s Museums and retail settings
• Model fabrication for scenic displays and fixtures designated for educational, museum and seasonal
showcases
• Selectappropriate materialsforall productsandassistto selectcolorandfinishforproducts and
collaborate withengineeringandmanufacturingteamtoensure compatibilityof all designfor
production.
Fixture One Design, Philadelphia, PA June 2010-Sept. 2011
Industrial Designer
A family run retail and display Company that specializes in woodworking, metal working, and
acrylics.
• Project Management for point of sale fixtures and merchandising solutions; including concept
Sketching, 3d design modeling and fabrication of final product
• Maintained inventory of production materials to improve material costs
• Managed design process from project brief through to the production ready product including building
prototypes and performing testing to ensure the product meets or exceeds specifications
Industrial Design Shop - Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Sept. 2009- June
2010
Project Manager/Supervisor
• Supervised and maintained inventory for materials and tools
• Plan, manage, and lead the industrial design shop within Institute
• Support students and provide strategies for focus of design and marketing of projects
Additional Skills
Manual/CNC metal machining,Welding,woodworking as well as finishingtechniques for each.I use CAD modeling
and hand drawingto generate design concepts and finalizations.MicrosoftOffice Suite,AutoCAD, SolidWorks,
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign,Illustrator),GoogleSketchup, Rhinoceros,Flamingo,Autodesk
Inventor, Design for Assembly, ProjectManagement, Prototyping & Testing, Drawingstandards compliance.