Andrew Edge
Industrial Designer
Hi there. I'm a practicing industrial designer currently located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm a multifaceted creative with a wide-ranging skillset, with experience creating novel designs and solutions for some of the biggest brands.
Please feel free to reach out to make a connection or to discuss the innovation
and design challenges you
may be facing.
Welcome,
A. Edge
About
Auburn University
Masters of Industrial Design
Thesis: Guidelines for Practical Algorithmic Design for Industrial Designers
B.S. in Environmental Design
Georgia Tech
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Industrial Design
Education
Steelcase - Sr. Industrial Designer (Present)
Dedicated designer for the Hybrid Collaboration & Partner Development category, developing new products and helping define and navigate the new problems found in a more distributed world of work.
Delve - Industrial Designer June 2019 to May 2022
Developed products for a variety of clients, providing creative ideation & concept direction, functional sketches, use illustrations, 3d models, renderings, and prototypes.
Worked in a fast pace consulting environment, collaborating closely with engineering & design teams. Acted as design lead on projects, regularly interfacing with clients.
Autodesk - Catalyst Intern Aug 2017 to May 2018
Led large workshops as well as personalized sessions on Fusion360 techniques and methods, ranging from beginner to advanced levels.
Auburn University - GTA Aug 2017 to May 2018
Assisted faculty in leading lectures, critiquing work, and developing new curriculum strategies for design methods and advanced CAD courses.
Employment
New Concept Ideation
Creative Direction
Human-centered Design & Analysis
Cross-functional Teamwork
Product Storytelling
Versatile Communication
Independent Decision-making
3D Modeling
Low Fidelity Prototyping
Manufacturing Process
Rendering & Animation
Algorithmic / Computational Design
Document Design & Writing
Novel Tech Integration
Skills
Best of Neocon Gold - Collections for Collaboration
Good Design Award - Remington Limitless Rotary Shaver (Contributor)
Domestika Teacher - Digital Illustration for ID
IDEA Finalist - Goodmail Digital Mailbox
Auburn University Outstanding Masters Student
Autodesk - Design for Automotive (1st)
Autodesk - Design for Audio (3rd)
Autodesk University Design Slam (1st)
Distinctions