I’m interested in a design position that explores innovation, new ideas, graphic design, or building things! Check out some of my recent projects. I’m always excited to connect with fellow designers, potential employers, or anyone interested in discussing creative design solutions.
My design practice balances form and function. My aesthetic is clean, sleek, and timeless, with purpose in every decision. I love designing furniture, lighting, fixtures, appliances, and home goods.
I’m currently living in Brooklyn, New York and looking for industrial design and graphic design opportunities. Reach out to work with me!
TY PLASSMAN
(419) 980 3198
tydouglas.pl@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lighting and
Furniture Designer
December 2024 - Present
New York City, NY
Collaborate closely with external designers to translate their concepts into production-ready products while staying true to their original vision through sketching, CAD, and prototyping. Tailor designs of existing products to meet client requests for custom modifications.
June 2024 - September 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Intern™
Assemble and package lighting fixtures. Stock, organize, and prepare parts for production. Find and implement ways to streamline workflow in production. Staff Radio DJ for productive and positive work environment.
Full Time Co-op
August 2023 - December 2023
Grand Rapids, MI
Industrial Designer
Collaborated with multiple product categories in cross-functional teams. Conceptualized and developed product forms and features through sketching, CAD, and prototyping. Explored color, material, finish (CMF) through trend research and rendering.
Industrial Designer
Full Time Co-op
January 2023 - April 2023
Chicago, IL (Remote)
Researched evolving design trends. Ideated designs for a major home improvement retailer. Designed a project to support a core category. Provided support with illustrations on new concepts.
Innovations Industrial
Designer
Full Time Co-op
May 2022 - August 2022
North Olmsted, OH
Sole industrial design resource on the Innovations Team. Led team project developing the next generation of faucets, which included participating in ideation sessions, sketching, CAD, and rendering. Provided support with illustrations on new concepts for user testing.
UI/UX Industrial
Designer
Full Time Co-op
September 2021 - January 2022
Batesville, IN
Sketched and conceptualized new product features with design teams. Supported projects with emphasis on visuals, UI development, and product labeling. Designed a project supporting core category.
EDUCATION
DAAP
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Honors: summa cum laude
Class of 2024
University of Cincinnati
Northwest State
Community College
College Credit Plus
2016 - 2019
AWARDS
Best Synthesis of Inspiration
IDSA DAAPWorks 2024
IoPP Student AmeriStar
Packaging Competition 2023
Best in Show
KAO Design Sprint
Winner and Audience Choice
SKILLS
Sketching
Graphic Design
CAD
Woodworking
Photography
Analog
Rendering
Rapid Ideation
Rapid Prototyping
Wire-framing
Laser Cutting
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Digital
Fusion 360
Solidworks
Keyshot
Figma
Gaming
Photography
Dr. Pepper (No ice)
Diet Mountain Dew (No ice)
Escape Rooms
Arcades