Ryan Savage
Summary
I’m an industrial designer with over 15 years of experience in consumer product design. I have worked across a wide range of industries, including sporting goods, luggage, and apparel. I have helped companies design, develop, manufacture, patent, and market innovative products and experiences. I draw inspiration from people who have diverse backgrounds, and I am personally driven to craft purposeful and effective products that meet their needs.
If you're interested in collaborating with me on a project, let's talk.
- Email: ryan@savagedesigninc.com
- Connect on linkedin
Experience
- Protective gear @ Vicis
- Martial arts gear @ Macho
- Hockey gear @ Fury
- Branded merchandise @ BDA
- Luggage @ Ricardo
- Swim gear @ LeadTeam
- Durrable foam goods @ Foam Creations
- Product visualization @ Hover
- Brand visualization @ Platform
Expertise
- End-to-end Product Design and Development
- User-Centered Design
- Design for Manufacturing
- Product Visualization
Skills
- Sketching
- Design Research
- Materials & Manufacturing Knowledge
- 3D Printing / Rapid Prototyping
- Teckpack Development
- 3D Rendering and Animation
Education
BS Engineering and Design - Western Washington University
I graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Design. I started working with Foam Creations in 2006, where I created injection molded foam products for OEM customers, such as spa pillows, toys, and sporting goods. In this role, I honed my ability to engineer, and 3D model accurate, real-world scale tooling files for mass production. During my tenure with Foam Creations, Crocs bought the company. Working for Crocs, I created products in the categories of baby, mobile phone cases, notebook cases, and protective sports equipment. In 2011, I started an independent design consultancy to meet the interest and high demand for molded foam products. I worked with three of the top foam manufacturers in the US and helped their clients design and engineer new products for molded foam manufacturing. The same year, I began working with Platform, a creative marketing agency, where I used 3D design and rendering to bring new products and retail experiences to life, working with clients such as Nike, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola.