Experience

Ridge // Chicago, IL (Remote) // Aug. 2023 - Present
Industrial Designer

Grasshopper Gear // Chicago, IL // Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2024
Founder and CEO, launched successful Kickstarter

Donlin Design // Chicago, IL // Apr. 2019 - Aug. 2023
Industrial Design contractor working out of mHUB

Optimal Design // Chicago, IL // May 2017 - Apr. 2019
Industrial Designer

511 Capital // Evanston, IL // Nov. 2015 - Apr. 2017
Industrial Designer

Catalyze Chicago // Chicago, IL // Jun. 2015 - Nov. 2015
Design Consultant; Freelancer

Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of managing Brian for a short period of time at Optimal Design, and quickly realized that he's extremely passionate about design, innovation, and life. He's a thoughtful problem solver who always keeps the target consumer/user top of mind. Brian is constantly improving himself and expanding his skillset, trying to learn as much as he possibly can about the design process and what it takes to create a successful product or service. That passion for knowledge makes him a valuable asset and teammate, and made my job of directing so much easier.”

—Chad Davis, Design Manager, Optimal Design

“Brian is an excellent industrial designer who brings a strong focus on user experience to his projects. During our time on the design team together at 511 Capital, he contributed functional, tactile, and beautiful work to a wide variety of durable and soft goods products. His talent is matched by his curiosity for digging into the details of unfamiliar industries and using new insights to inform his designs. You'll be glad you worked with him.”

—Charlie McArthur, Design Director, 511 Capital