Spencer Schimel

selected design-work

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Education

Carnegie Mellon University  GPA: 3.65/4
B.F.A. in Industrial Design - Emphasis on user-centered design.
Minor in Technical Writing - Focused on clarity in communicating information to different audiences.
Pittsburgh, Pa  |  Graduated May 2009

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Copenhagen, DK  |  June 2008 - Aug. 2008




Experience

R/GA: Associate Interaction Designer
Currently working with brands such as Walmart & Nike
New York, NY  |  Jan. 2010 - Present

Prime Studio: Product Design Intern/ Freelancer
Develop product concepts for well established and start-up companies
Create product renderings and orthographics for client presentations
Create market viability and inspiration boards for early phases of projects
New York, NY  |  June 2009 - Dec. 2009

Carnegie Mellon School of Design: Teachers Assistant
Worked alongside professors to teach freshman basic design principles
Pittsburgh, Pa  |  Jan. 2009 - May 2009

Miller Gallery: Gallery Attendant
Worked with artists and curators to install exhibitions held at the gallery
Updated on-line materials to market the gallery and upcoming events
Pittsburgh, Pa  |  Jan. 2007 - May 2009

Josh Urso Design: Design Intern
Assisted in creating one of a kind contemporary furniture pieces
Jersey City, NJ  |  May 2007 - Aug.2007

Design Skills