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 - Industrial Designer June 2022 to 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
Ideation & Brainstorming
Concept Sketching
Digital Drawing
Design Research
Concept Presentation
3D Modeling (Multiple Programs)
Low Fidelity Prototyping
Human Centered Analysis
3D Printing
Manufacturing Processes
Rendering & Animation
Algorithmic / Computational Design Photography
Creative Direction
Document Design & Writing
Skills
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