I am an innovative industrial designer with a focus on functional packaging and displays. I have led design processes from concept development to product realization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with business goals. As the owner of Studio Beans, I create original digital illustrations and physical artworks, contributing to the local art community and showcasing work in exhibitions. My practice blends aesthetics with manufacturability, using 3D modeling and rendering, prototyping, material selection, and design optimization to improve efficiency and reduce waste. I have a track record of building roadmaps with clients, delivering projects on time, and mentoring teams toward innovative, sustainable solutions.

Justine Sullivan

I am an innovative industrial designer with a focus on functional packaging and displays. I have led design processes from concept development to product realization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with business goals. As the owner of Studio Beans, I create original digital illustrations and physical artworks, contributing to the local art community and showcasing work in exhibitions. My practice blends aesthetics with manufacturability, using 3D modeling and rendering, prototyping, material selection, and design optimization to improve efficiency and reduce waste. I have a track record of building roadmaps with clients, delivering projects on time, and mentoring teams toward innovative, sustainable solutions.

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I am an innovative industrial designer with a focus on functional packaging and displays. I have led design processes from concept development to product realization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with business goals. As the owner of Studio Beans, I create original digital illustrations and physical artworks, contributing to the local art community and showcasing work in exhibitions.

My practice blends aesthetics with manufacturability, using 3D modeling and rendering, prototyping, material selection, and design optimization to improve efficiency and reduce waste. I have a track record of building roadmaps with clients, delivering projects on time, and mentoring teams toward innovative, sustainable solutions.

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Work Experience

Owner / Artist at Studio Beans
May 1, 2021 - Present
Created original digital illustrations and physical artworks using paint, paper, and vinyl; showcased and sold original artwork in exhibitions; won illustration art contests; contributed to the local art community.
Senior Structural Designer at Conair LLC
July 1, 2018 - Present
Integrated new packaging into brand strategy to increase consumer engagement. Optimized production processes for corrugated parts, reducing costs and minimizing production time. Developed 3D renderings to reduce material waste. Enhanced sustainability and efficiency through innovative design solutions.
Senior Industrial Designer at Ardent Displays and Packaging
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
Collaborated with engineers and manufacturing teams to improve production processes; streamlined design workflows and schedules; partnered with client leadership to develop project roadmaps that aligned deliverables with business goals.
Dual Skill Designer at RockTenn
December 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
Developed comprehensive project specification packages featuring CAD technical part drawings, planogram schematics, drop & ship test reports, and pallet designs for corrugated and mixed materials.
Industrial Designer at Ardent Displays and Packaging
May 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Facilitated conceptual ideation, created 3D models and renderings, and developed study models and full-scale printed mock-ups for client presentations, enhancing visual communication and client engagement. Produced instructional videos and manuals to guide on-site associates in build implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Industrial Design at University of Bridgeport
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts: Visual Communications at Gibbs College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail