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. Reach out to work with me!

TY PLASSMAN

(419) 980 3198

tydouglas.pl@gmail.com


WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern™

June 2024 - September 2024
Cincinnati, OH

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.

Industrial Design Intern

August 2023 - December 2023
Grand Rapids, MI

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 Design Intern

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
Design Intern

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
Design Intern

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 labelling. 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

IDSA DAAPWorks 2024

Best Synthesis of Inspiration

IoPP Student AmeriStar
Packaging Competition 2023

Best in Show

KAO Design Sprint

Winner and Audience Choice


SKILLS

Rendering
Rapid Ideation
Rapid Prototyping
Wire-framing
Laser Cutting

Analog

Sketching
Graphic Design
CAD
Woodworking
Photography

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom

Digital

Fusion 360
Keyshot
Figma


INTERESTS

Gaming
Photography
Dr. Pepper (No ice)
Diet Mountain Dew (No ice)
Escape Rooms
Arcades