I am an enthusiastic, results-driven Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience creating innovative products for the residential and commercial lighting industry. I specialize in translating concept ideas into practical, high-performance luminaires that balance form, function, durability, and manufacturability. I’ve earned recognition for solving complex design challenges and delivering aesthetically compelling products that perform in real-world settings. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with designers, product managers, engineers, sales and marketing teams, vendors, and production partners to define concepts, produce 2D drawings and 3D models, and develop prototypes. I also design showroom spaces and tradeshow booths, and I create visualizations to communicate product function and aesthetics to stakeholders and customers.…

Carol L.

I am an enthusiastic, results-driven Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience creating innovative products for the residential and commercial lighting industry. I specialize in translating concept ideas into practical, high-performance luminaires that balance form, function, durability, and manufacturability. I’ve earned recognition for solving complex design challenges and delivering aesthetically compelling products that perform in real-world settings. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with designers, product managers, engineers, sales and marketing teams, vendors, and production partners to define concepts, produce 2D drawings and 3D models, and develop prototypes. I also design showroom spaces and tradeshow booths, and I create visualizations to communicate product function and aesthetics to stakeholders and customers.…

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I am an enthusiastic, results-driven Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience creating innovative products for the residential and commercial lighting industry. I specialize in translating concept ideas into practical, high-performance luminaires that balance form, function, durability, and manufacturability. I’ve earned recognition for solving complex design challenges and delivering aesthetically compelling products that perform in real-world settings.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with designers, product managers, engineers, sales and marketing teams, vendors, and production partners to define concepts, produce 2D drawings and 3D models, and develop prototypes. I also design showroom spaces and tradeshow booths, and I create visualizations to communicate product function and aesthetics to stakeholders and customers.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Industrial Designer/3D Visualization Artist at Invizion Art Inc.
February 1, 2006 - Present
Design innovative, award-winning luminaires for indoor and outdoor lighting manufacturers. Research industry trends, competitor products, materials, finishes, and the latest available components. Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Vendors, and Production teams to define and produce new product concepts, 2D drawings, 3D models, and prototypes. Present designs to stakeholders. Create 3D visualizations to illustrate product function and aesthetic for presentations, and for sales and marketing collateral. Design showrooms and tradeshow booths. Aid in the design and construction of commercial building projects by creating floorplans, designing interiors, modeling, and creating architectural visualizations of interior or exterior spaces.
Principal Product Designer at Kim Lighting Inc.
February 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
Designed award-winning products for an industry leader in the outdoor architectural lighting and residential landscape lighting markets. Developed product requirement documents, design concepts, and produced 3D models, renderings, 2D drawings, and patent drawings. Fabricated conceptual models and working prototypes. Created patterns for sandcast parts. Produced 3D renderings of products for advertising, spec sheets, and for presentations to executives.
Product Designer/Engineering Technician at Greenlee Lighting L.P.
December 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Developed new products for a commercial/residential landscape lighting manufacturer. Created concept drawings and illustrations in marker and colored pencil. Produced design layouts, detailed part drawings, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD. Constructed and tested prototypes. Developed bills of materials, composed shop routings and installation instructions. Made U.L. submittals and conducted U.L testing.
Mechanical Designer/Machinist/Assembler at Eberle Engineering Co.
June 1, 1994 - September 12, 2025
Designed and fabricated parts for custom factory machinery. Machined custom parts in metal and plastic. Assembled machines, wired electrical control cabinets, and hard-plumbed gas cabinets.
Owner/Industrial Designer/3D Visualization Artist at Invizion Art Inc.
February 1, 2006 - Present
Design innovative, award-winning luminaires for indoor and outdoor lighting manufacturers. Research industry trends, materials, finishes, and components. Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Vendors, and Production teams to define and produce new product concepts, 2D drawings, 3D models, and prototypes. Present designs to stakeholders. Create 3D visualizations to illustrate product function and aesthetic for presentations and for sales/marketing collateral. Design showrooms and tradeshow booths. Aid in the design and construction of commercial building projects by creating floorplans, designing interiors, modeling, and creating architectural visualizations of interior or exterior spaces.
Principal Product Designer at Kim Lighting Inc.
February 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
Designed award-winning products for an industry leader in outdoor architectural lighting and residential landscape lighting. Developed product requirement documents, design concepts, and produced 3D models, renderings, 2D drawings, and patent drawings. Fabricated conceptual models and working prototypes. Created patterns for sandcast parts. Produced 3D renderings of products for advertising, spec sheets, and for presentations to executives.
Product Designer/Engineering Technician at Greenlee Lighting L.P.
December 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Developed new products for a commercial/residential landscape lighting manufacturer. Created concept drawings and illustrations. Produced design layouts, detailed part drawings, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD. Constructed and tested prototypes. Developed bills of materials, shop routings and installation instructions. Made UL submittals and conducted UL testing.
Mechanical Designer/Machinist/Assembler at Eberle Engineering Co.
June 1, 1994 - September 12, 2025
Designed and fabricated parts for custom factory machinery. Machined custom parts in metal and plastic. Assembled machines, wired electrical control cabinets, and hard-plumbed gas cabinets.

Education

BA in Product Design at North Carolina State University, School of Design
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BA in Product Design at North Carolina State University, School of Design
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025

Qualifications

Product Lifecycle Management
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Product Lifecycle Management (GLA University)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution

Skills

Experience Level