Sims Kelly is an industrial designer with expertise in product development, prototyping, and user-centered solutions. Skilled in CAD modeling, branding, material innovation, and fabrication techniques. Experienced across furniture, transportation, and apparel industries, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Passionate about creating high-quality, sustainable, and innovative designs aligned with user needs and strategic brand objectives. Strong in creativity, collaboration, adaptability, leadership, problem-solving, resilience, and strategic thinking.
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We have an introductory chat
I get to know you and your needs
From this conversation, I research user and market behavior
Generate first round of sketches based off findings
Discuss ideas and choose favorites
Develop ideas further, introducing CAD and physical prototypes
Test prototypes and conduct ergonomic/ human factors studies
Choose final direction, refine selection, model and render ideas.
Technical drawings, CAD models and functional prototype developed
Design package delivered
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We have an introductory chat
I get to know you and your needs
From this conversation, I sketch a variety of thoughts
Choose your favorite typography, logos and slogans
I refine your selects based off feedback received
Finals are chosen and vectorized for commercial use
Formatting and color swatches discussed
Design package delivered
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Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork, external designer coordination, stakeholder interaction
Product Development: Objects, branding, identity creation, material innovation, UX and packaging
Innovation: Sustainable materials, cutting-edge technologies, problem solving
Project Management: Deadline management, multitasking, strategic feedback
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Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Microsoft Office
Fabrication: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodworking, Metalworking, Sewing