An experienced Industrial Designer based in Dayton, OH, I began working as a freelance designer after years of working on both the in-house and the agency side in product categories such as automotive, consumer electronics, med tech, juvenile/playtime, and consumer durable goods. My passion is pushing the creative potential of any given project, whether that project is a fast-tracked new product concept or a long-term brand building strategy, as well as maintaining the technical proficiency across a variety of tools to maximize the execution of that design vision; research that extracts what's important, concept visualizations that excite, 3D models that represent the energy of the original concept while being manufacturable, etc. I pride myself on building working relationships that feel natural and skip the awkward stereotypical agency vibe. I feel equally comfortable owning an entire program, allowing you and your business to do what you do best, or dropping into a team setting and operating as one of your own. When it comes to design, I prioritize doing just that at the highest level. I don't try to engineer products, but I know how to successfully collaborate with and push engineers. I don't try to run commercial teams, but I know what I need from them in order to make a project as successful as possible. There isn't a part of the process that I don't enjoy or embrace the challenge of.

Lyle James

An experienced Industrial Designer based in Dayton, OH, I began working as a freelance designer after years of working on both the in-house and the agency side in product categories such as automotive, consumer electronics, med tech, juvenile/playtime, and consumer durable goods. My passion is pushing the creative potential of any given project, whether that project is a fast-tracked new product concept or a long-term brand building strategy, as well as maintaining the technical proficiency across a variety of tools to maximize the execution of that design vision; research that extracts what's important, concept visualizations that excite, 3D models that represent the energy of the original concept while being manufacturable, etc. I pride myself on building working relationships that feel natural and skip the awkward stereotypical agency vibe. I feel equally comfortable owning an entire program, allowing you and your business to do what you do best, or dropping into a team setting and operating as one of your own. When it comes to design, I prioritize doing just that at the highest level. I don't try to engineer products, but I know how to successfully collaborate with and push engineers. I don't try to run commercial teams, but I know what I need from them in order to make a project as successful as possible. There isn't a part of the process that I don't enjoy or embrace the challenge of.

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An experienced Industrial Designer based in Dayton, OH, I began working as a freelance designer after years of working on both the in-house and the agency side in product categories such as automotive, consumer electronics, med tech, juvenile/playtime, and consumer durable goods. My passion is pushing the creative potential of any given project, whether that project is a fast-tracked new product concept or a long-term brand building strategy, as well as maintaining the technical proficiency across a variety of tools to maximize the execution of that design vision; research that extracts what’s important, concept visualizations that excite, 3D models that represent the energy of the original concept while being manufacturable, etc. I pride myself on building working relationships that feel natural and skip the awkward stereotypical agency vibe. I feel equally comfortable owning an entire program, allowing you and your business to do what you do best, or dropping into a team setting and operating as one of your own. When it comes to design, I prioritize doing just that at the highest level. I don’t try to engineer products, but I know how to successfully collaborate with and push engineers. I don’t try to run commercial teams, but I know what I need from them in order to make a project as successful as possible. There isn’t a part of the process that I don’t enjoy or embrace the challenge of.

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Work Experience

Owner/Principal Designer at 0320 Design Group LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead and manage an industrial design studio, creating product concepts for clients across automotive, medical, tech, and consumer durable goods.
Group Manager - Industrial Design + Innovation at Kinetic Vision
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Managed a team of industrial designers and represented the group with clients, ensuring effective resource allocation and project success.
Principal Industrial Designer at Evenflo / Goodbaby International
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed product styling DNA and engineering-ready models, working cross-functionally with different teams to ensure project alignment with consumer needs.
Senior Industrial Designer at Evenflo / Goodbaby International
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Led design efforts in product categories, managed design budgets, and facilitated consumer research to inform product development.
Industrial Designer at Evenflo / Goodbaby International
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Generated product design concepts from briefs and collaborated in preparing prototypes for presentations.
Senior Industrial Designer at Michelin North America
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Led design initiatives for tire categories and participated in brand language formation.
Industrial Designer at Propane Creative
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Managed projects and designs for major clients, ensuring creative and timely delivery of design goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Cincinnati
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Dean’s List at Wright State University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment