linasp
Designer, expert model maker, product design and toy design
Evanston,
United States
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About
I am an experienced designer with a long history of achievements in model making, product design and toy design for 37+ years. I specialize in the invention and development of mechanisms for toys, toy cars, dolls, action figures and games. The go-to person for precision work and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet project deadlines.
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Experience
- Toy Designer Big Monster Toys · Full-time Apr 2023 – Apr 2023 0 mos Chicago, IL, United States Invented, designed, and built prototypes for major toy and product manufacturers. Provided precision work for projects that require accuracy and complex solutions. Collaborated and brainstormed with teams to bring product and toy concepts to life. Presented prototypes to clients. Mentored junior designers. Exposed to industry-wide innovation by attendance at annual national toy fairs in New York with colleagues.
- Model Maker Prototype Technologies · Full-time May 1986 – Apr 1989 2 yrs 11 mos Chicago, IL, United States Started as model maker and rose to shop manager. Created prototypes of products using a variety of materials and Japanese techniques. Worked closely with design firms to bring concepts to life, meeting and exceeding required specifications. Demonstrated a strong work ethic and absolute attention to detail.
Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design with Minor in History of Art and Architecture, Industrial Design 1980 – 1986 In the summer of Senior year we studied under tenured professor Maurizio Morgantini in Milan, Italy for the inaugural UIC Industrial Design 6 month Study Abroad Program. Our group was introduced to and influenced by designers Achille Castiglioni (furniture), Ettore Sottsass (Memphis Group) and heads of industry from Kartell Furniture (Founder Giulio Castelli and his son), Fiat / Ferrari and many others.
Stats
1 follower, 0 following
Joined: April 23, 2023
Last seen: August 8, 2023
Area of Expertise
Machine Design
3D Printing Design
3D Modeling
General Design
Gadgets Design
DIY Design
Custom Miniatures
Toys & Games Design
Hourly Services
Rapid Prototyping
Prototype Tooling
3D Design Services
Prosthetics Design
Prototype Design Services
Mold and Die Design Services
3D Solid Modeling
3D Architectural Modeling
3D Product Rendering and Design
3D Models of Machine Parts
3D Real Estate Rendering
3D Product Modeling
2D to 3D Modeling
Design for Additive Manufacturing
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Lithuanian Professional working proficiency
German Elementary proficiency
Location
Evanston, IL, United States