Aaron Jackson Resume Packet

Copyright Aaron Jackson & 23Maple Design, 2011. Contact at [email protected] or 479-644-1778

AARON JACKSON201 SW E St Bentonville AR

72712479.644.1778 [email protected]

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College for Creative StudiesSep 2004 to May 2008

Detroit MI

23Maple DesignJan 2009 to Current

Bentonville AR

Illuminating ConceptsOct 2008 to Jan 2009

Farmington Hills MI

Mack Trucks - VolvoAug 2007 to Dec 2007Offsite to Allentown PA

Advantage Sales & Marketing

Feb 2010 to CurrentBentonville AR

Mack Trucks - VolvoJune 2007 to Aug 2007

Allentown PA

B.F.A. in Industrial Design - ProductSenior Project: Helios is a family of lighting fixtures which contribute immediately to reducing lighting-related health problems in the elderly.

Freelance Design ConsultantWorking with local small businesses to develop and promote their brand identity. Also working to develop new product lines and opportunities.

Jr. Product DesignerWorked in a group of four designers to develop a line of efficient luminaire concepts for the hospitality industry.

Offsite Intern DesignerProvided offsite, on-demand freelance support to the design team, including but not limited to 3D modeling, digital renderings, and 3D renderings.

Event SpecialistLearning grassroots marketing techniquesin a retail setting while promoting salesand brand identity.

Industrial Design InternPioneered in Mack Truck’s intern program as their first product design intern. Provided support to the design team, particularly in the development of 3D concepts for the design team.

Create value-adding design solutions and problem-solving focused on aesthetics, ergonomics, usability, and

brand development.

AnalogueModel MakingSketchingRenderingPhotography

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAutodesk AliasStudioAutodesk ShowcaseAutodesk Sketchbook ProWacom Proficient

Eco-friendly techPhotographyVideo gamingCyclingCulinary experimentsFurnitureTravel


I am currently developing concepts that attempt to bridge the divide between contemporary and classic patio furniture design.

SHIN CREST2009


TIRE PHAT TIRE PHAT

Phat Tire Bike Shop

Phat Tire Bike Shop

I am helping a local bike shop rebrand their shop logos and marketing,, resulting in new advertising opportunities and product branding opportunities.

SHIN CREST2009-Ongoing


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Illuminating Concepts - Hospitality LightingA series of concepts were developed to explore the possibilities of LED-driven

luminaires for a client interested in the hospitality lighting industry.

TIRE PHAT TIRE PHAT

As part of a team, I developed concepts to explore the possibilities of LED-drivenluminaires for a client interested in the hospitality lighting industry.

ILLUMINATING CONCEPTS2008-2009


Developed a family of product concepts based on the manufacturing attributes and processes of the cutting edge eco-material known as Zelfo.

ZELFO FURNITURE CONCEPTS2008


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Developed a family of lighting specifically designed to address the health problems facedby the elderly, with the ability to move from there to the public.

HELIOS LIGHTING FOR HEALTH2007


While at Mack I produced four rendering sets for the proposed color & trim combinations of the Mack Rawhide Concept, and my renderings were instrumental in getting approval.

MACK TRUCKS2007


Spring Semester at CCS I designed an exhibit concept intended to introduce a fictional line of Saab hydrogen-powered vehicles to the public.

SAAB HYDROGEN EXHIBIT2007


Aaron Jackson 201 SW E St . Bentonville. AR . 72712

[email protected] . 644 . 1778

After researching seating ergonomics I developed a side chair concept intended for offices;providing maximum comfort and breathability.

TRIST SIDE CHAIR2006

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Aaron Jackson Resume Packet