Val Hincapie
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Creative Industrial Designer with expertise in SolidWorks and CAD modeling, specializing in furniture and consumer products. Transforms concepts into production-ready designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and user-centric solutions. Adapts to evolving project needs to deliver effective visual communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Furniture Design Intern
Rodney Lawrence Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and developed furniture concepts from sketch through production-ready CAD using SolidWorks
- Created detailed 3D models and photorealistic renderings to effectively communicate design intent and construction
- Developed furniture pieces emphasizing structural integrity, material selection, and manufacturability
- Collaborated with production team to refine designs, enhancing fabrication and assembly processes.
Industrial Design co-op
Ingersol Rand
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Redesigned the 2235 impact wrench with a more premium aesthetic and improved ergonomics, informed by user testing and feedback from professional mechanics
- Conducted hands-on research and usability evaluations, refining grip geometry, balance, and user comfort based on user feedback
- Developed final concept targeting younger demographic while aligning with Ingersoll Rand's brand identity and core user base
- Presented design outcomes using CAD models, renderings, and visual storytelling to effectively communicate design vision
Industrial Design Co-op
Movado
Paramus, New Jersey
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Chosen as a finalist for the strength of concept, form development, and brand alignment
- Designed watch concept that integrated brand language with manufacturable form, enhancing product viability
- Balanced aesthetic detail and functional constraints in wearable product design, ensuring user comfort and style
- Explored proportion, materials, and construction through sketching and CAD modeling, contributing to innovative design solutions
Education
BFA - Industrial Design
Montclair State
01-2026
Skills
- Solidworks
- CAD modeling
- 3D modeling
- Prototyping (foam, 3D printing)
- Prototyping techniques
- Materials: wood, metal, plastics
- Manufacturing basics
- User research
- Concept development
- Digital Sketching
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Keyshot
- Figma
- Sketchbook pro
- Technical Documentation
- User experience
- User interface design
- Software
- User interface design
- Prototyping techniques
Personal Information
Title: Industrial Designer
Organizations And Awards
- IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America)
- Residence Life at Montclair State University
- Product Design Club at Montclair State University
- Movado Design Competition Scholarship
- Art & Design Student Spotlight
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
UX Google Certificate
Timeline
Industrial Design co-op
Ingersol Rand
01.2024 - 01.2025
Industrial Design Co-op
Movado
05.2023 - 12.2023
Furniture Design Intern
Rodney Lawrence Inc.
01.2023 - Current
BFA - Industrial Design
Montclair State