Mauricio Lanza
Ames,IA
Summary
As an industrial designer fluent in both English and Spanish, I have a unique perspective enriched by diverse cultures and languages. I'm passionate about creating products that are impactful and can revolutionize the way we see them. Incorporating my background in conducting user research and sketching, including 3D modeling, I've also engaged in numerous interviews with companies and users as part of Iowa State's global market research initiatives. Utilizing SolidWorks, Fusion-360, Cinema-4D, I've fabricated both prototypes and 3D digital models, showcasing a blend of technical and creative problem-solving in my design process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Designed and developed a concept/workflow for a sponsored product
Iowa State University
Industrial Designer Sponsored Course Program
Vermeer
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features. Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience. Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines. Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines. Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product. Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals. Conducted user research and created sketches, including 3D models as well as animation. Made several interviews with competitors, companies, and users for our global market research.
Industrial Design Competition Participant
IHA Student Design
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Researched and identified best-fit materials for new products.
- Improved worker comfort and reduced injuries with creation of new ergonomic solutions.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
Industrial Designer Sponsored Course Program
Aeron Lifestyle Technology Student Researcher
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
Teacher Assistant
Dowal School - Educational Technology Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design -
Iowa State University
06.2024
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Dowal School - Educational Technology Center
04.2018
Skills
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Sketching (By Hand and Digital)
- Design Thinking
- Concept Development
- Content Strategy
- Conceptualization
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Fusion360
- SolidWorks
- KeyShot
- Figma
- Cinema 4D
Timeline
Industrial Designer Sponsored Course Program
Vermeer
01.2023 - 06.2023
Industrial Design Competition Participant
IHA Student Design
10.2022 - 12.2022
Industrial Designer Sponsored Course Program
Aeron Lifestyle Technology Student Researcher
09.2021 - 11.2021
Teacher Assistant
Dowal School - Educational Technology Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
Designed and developed a concept/workflow for a sponsored product
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Industrial Design -
Iowa State University
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Dowal School - Educational Technology Center