Michael Denny

Hello, My name is Michael Denny.

My passion for art and innovation drove me toward the field of Design. Being able to bring ideas to life, from a simple sketch all the way to a final product, pushes me every day to improve my knowledge and skills. I am seeking new opportunities with innovative, fast-paced companies that will utilize my creative skills to help contribute to future goals. 

Graphic / Industrial Designer   

Multiject LLC

Richmond, MI

09/2019 - Present 

• This is my current 8-4 job where I perform multiple roles 
• Graphic designer for print media utilizing Adobe Creative Suite 
• Operation and maintenance of 2 UV ink printers to print on a variety of parts. 
• Operation and maintenance of 3 3D printers used to create prototypes 
• Industrial Designer for plastic injection production fixtures and client projects. 
• operating Laser engravers, industrial lathes, and Injection molding equipment.

Industrial Designer

GreenWatt Development

Remote

12/2022 – Present

Freelance design work 

I was referred to this company by Affinity Tools a previous client. 

• This project is associated with youth sports, mainly football and It has consisted of; 
• New product research and development 
• Idea generation with multiple ideation sessions 
• Refinement of concept with rendering 
• Building proof of concept prototype utilizing 3d printing and woodworking
• Future manufacturing research

Industrial Designer

OX Tools

Remote

04/2023 – Present

Freelance design work 

I was referred to this company by Affinity Tools a previous client. 

This project focused on three specific construction tools. The work included; 

• Benchmark / Competitive research 
• Idea generation with multiple ideation sessions 
• Refinement of concepts and presenting final designs

Industrial Designer

Affinity Tools

Troy, MI

10/2021 - 12/2022

Freelance design work on Affinity Tools, Bora brand 

Including projects on Parallel bar clamps, Folding Portable work tables, Movable workbench, sawhorse, along with miter and table saw stands. This work included;

• Competitive benchmark research 
• Multiple Brainstorming and ideation meeting both virtual and in-person 
• Presenting new design options for current and future tools. 
• Creating product renders for use in company presentations

Industrial Designer

Tangible Studio

Macomb, MI

07/2021 – Present

Freelance design work on a variety of soft-good and hard-good products. 

• The most current project was with a company called Hillman, Coming up with EDC and keychain design options. 
• Other work includes aesthetic and feature designs for backpacks, tool bags, a variety of work gloves, and lacrosse gear. 
• Along with Presentation, Photoshop, and Illustrator work.

Industrial Designer

Murray Design

Sterling Heights, MI

02/2019 - 05/2019

• Worked on an Acura 2019 project on a cross-functional team with Panasonic engineers on an interior headrest speaker concept.
• This work included Researching design trends, ideating, prototyping, and presenting.
• Worked with South Korean car company VinFast on electric golf cart designs.
• Created concepts for Jeep Gladiator truck bed attachments.

Industrial Designer

Spectrum Health Innovation

Grand Rapids, MI

08/2018 - 12/2018

This was a sponsored project using Kendall Designers and Grand Valley engineers. 

• Our team was presented with a surgical instrument problem where bio-burden was hardening on surgical tools before they went through industrial cleaning. 
• We created hundreds of concepts and designs and presented 3 final design proposals with working prototypes to a board of hospital representatives. 
• They selected one of our concepts and have currently filed for a patent with our names as inventors on it.

Industrial Design Intern

OMT Veyhl

Holland, MI

05/2018 - 08/2018

• OMT Veyhl is an ergonomic furniture company mainly focusing on height adjustable desks.
• Participated in benchmark and design trends research at NeoCon 2018.
• Design lead on 3 desk-related projects including table feet, desk controller, and cable management.
• Design research for future markets in the Education and Medical fields.
• Assisted graphic designer with conceptualizing future products.

Kendall College of Art and Design

2015 - 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

 3.8 GPA