Ben Hopson
DESIGNER/SCULPTOR
406 Clinton Ave. #7
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(917) 755-9113
QUALIFICATIONS
Hard working and highly organized designer and artist.
Experienced in collaborative and independent design development.
Able to clearly communicate ideas visually and verbally.
SKILLS
Concept ideation, drawing, modeling, CAD drafting, presentation, sculpting, excellent time management, color and palette development, abstract formal analysis, spatial analysis, client relations, communication with manufacturers and distributors.
Other Skills: Ability to develop innovative aesthetic mechanical concepts
Languages: French (fluent) and German (conversational)
Software: Solidworks, Adobe suite, Vellum, MS Office suite
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Master’s of Industrial Design, 2005
Wesleyan University, Middletown CT
Bachelor of Arts, concentration in Fine Arts, 2000
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter NH
1996
EXPERIENCE
A.Aronson, New York, NY, 2006-present, Head Designer
Design kitchen gadgets and tools, tabletop items, and toys.
Create concept artwork, technical drawings, and CAD files.
Manage communications with manufacturers and distributors.
Way-To-Go Project, Brooklyn, NY, 2006, Designer
Developed unique transportation concept.
Created innovative kinetic systems and elements.
Sculpted and built prototype.
Macy’s Manufacturing Group, New York, NY, 2005, Designer
Designed housewares and tabletop products.
Created CAD models of concepts.
Managed prototyping process.
Bionopoly, Mountain View, CA, 2004, Designer
Developed concept for flash drive USB device.
Collaborated with engineer to meet production requirements.
Created CAD models and prototypes of concepts.
Michael Curry Design, Scappoose, OR, 2002-03, Sculptor
Created large-scale sculptures for use in theater, film and festivals.
Collaborated with clients, designers, mechanics, and artists.
Managed rigorous deadlines and departmental budgets.
TEACHING
NJIT, Newark, NJ, 2007, Adjunct Professor
Introduction to 3-Dimensional Design.
AWARDS
I.D. Magazine 2006 Student Design Review
Finalist