Collin Rusin
Artist - Industrial Designer - CEO at Rusin Designs LLC- Claim this Profile
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Bruce Bomier
My company was in the process of developing a new high-tech device that had public health application. While we had spent extensive amount of time and technical skill on the public health aspects of the device none of us had a strong background in design. We required someone who could understand the complexities of our needs but also who could creatively interpret what we were trying to accomplish in a mechanical design format. Although we are unable to display his work because of copyright issues Collin was able to take some highly complicated technical parameters and recast them in a format which could be easily understood by nonprofessionals. It provided the basic guidelines for product prototype development. We called him back to do some additional refinements which he did quickly and to our great advantage. His work was excellent and we were all surprised at his ability to translate concepts into hard design. As an aside, and this may not be applicable to some product development professionals, he has a special skill in making complicated devices attractive and easy to understand. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of our efforts this was invaluable and we were lucky to connect with him. While he certainly can do thoughtful and absolutely first-rate mechanical design he also brings the ability to creatively develop unique approaches and should be included in the design group at an early stage if possible.
Bruce Bomier
My company was in the process of developing a new high-tech device that had public health application. While we had spent extensive amount of time and technical skill on the public health aspects of the device none of us had a strong background in design. We required someone who could understand the complexities of our needs but also who could creatively interpret what we were trying to accomplish in a mechanical design format. Although we are unable to display his work because of copyright issues Collin was able to take some highly complicated technical parameters and recast them in a format which could be easily understood by nonprofessionals. It provided the basic guidelines for product prototype development. We called him back to do some additional refinements which he did quickly and to our great advantage. His work was excellent and we were all surprised at his ability to translate concepts into hard design. As an aside, and this may not be applicable to some product development professionals, he has a special skill in making complicated devices attractive and easy to understand. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of our efforts this was invaluable and we were lucky to connect with him. While he certainly can do thoughtful and absolutely first-rate mechanical design he also brings the ability to creatively develop unique approaches and should be included in the design group at an early stage if possible.
Bruce Bomier
My company was in the process of developing a new high-tech device that had public health application. While we had spent extensive amount of time and technical skill on the public health aspects of the device none of us had a strong background in design. We required someone who could understand the complexities of our needs but also who could creatively interpret what we were trying to accomplish in a mechanical design format. Although we are unable to display his work because of copyright issues Collin was able to take some highly complicated technical parameters and recast them in a format which could be easily understood by nonprofessionals. It provided the basic guidelines for product prototype development. We called him back to do some additional refinements which he did quickly and to our great advantage. His work was excellent and we were all surprised at his ability to translate concepts into hard design. As an aside, and this may not be applicable to some product development professionals, he has a special skill in making complicated devices attractive and easy to understand. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of our efforts this was invaluable and we were lucky to connect with him. While he certainly can do thoughtful and absolutely first-rate mechanical design he also brings the ability to creatively develop unique approaches and should be included in the design group at an early stage if possible.
Bruce Bomier
My company was in the process of developing a new high-tech device that had public health application. While we had spent extensive amount of time and technical skill on the public health aspects of the device none of us had a strong background in design. We required someone who could understand the complexities of our needs but also who could creatively interpret what we were trying to accomplish in a mechanical design format. Although we are unable to display his work because of copyright issues Collin was able to take some highly complicated technical parameters and recast them in a format which could be easily understood by nonprofessionals. It provided the basic guidelines for product prototype development. We called him back to do some additional refinements which he did quickly and to our great advantage. His work was excellent and we were all surprised at his ability to translate concepts into hard design. As an aside, and this may not be applicable to some product development professionals, he has a special skill in making complicated devices attractive and easy to understand. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of our efforts this was invaluable and we were lucky to connect with him. While he certainly can do thoughtful and absolutely first-rate mechanical design he also brings the ability to creatively develop unique approaches and should be included in the design group at an early stage if possible.
Experience
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Rusin Designs LLC
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artist - Industrial Designer - CEO
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Apr 2017 - Present
Experience designing within the: robotics, hunting, fishing, housewares, home and bath electronics, STEM products, power sports, medical devices, and infant industries.● Exceeded client's dimensional requirements for portable heart-lung bypass machine device by integrating a handle into its exterior skeleton.● Developed portable heated waterfall bath accessory for an Iowa start-up, bringing a spa atmosphere to any bathtub. Experience designing within the: robotics, hunting, fishing, housewares, home and bath electronics, STEM products, power sports, medical devices, and infant industries.● Exceeded client's dimensional requirements for portable heart-lung bypass machine device by integrating a handle into its exterior skeleton.● Developed portable heated waterfall bath accessory for an Iowa start-up, bringing a spa atmosphere to any bathtub.
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Product Designer - Brand Manager
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Redesigned robot by adding styling and ergonomic standards to the entire robot. Designed a joystick to be used within a pelican case or worn over the user’s shoulders with a padded strap.● Led design efficiency initiative by selecting new materials and removing excess material / weight throughout the robot which improved battery longevity.● Designed modular components suitable for military, S.W.A.T., and mining applications, supporting base platform robot that others could make tops for.● Developed a strong, consistent brand language and styling rules throughout Black Dog product family, allowing products and accessories to be recognizable across the robotics industry.
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Kuryakyn
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Designer
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Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
Designed motorcycle accessories for Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, and Honda Motorcycles. Worked within ABS, sheet metal, and die cast manufacturing techniques.● Executed product designs from concept sketching through 3D scanning / surface modeling to tech packs within a fast-paced environment.● Teamed up with internal customer representatives, gaining insight directly from customers which helped the team design products that would have instant success on the market.● Fabricated, organized, and maintained design assets, facilitating smooth transitions to production and minimizing missed deadlines due to sample / communication issues with Chinese manufacturers.
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Medtronic
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Designer / Engineer
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Feb 2012 - May 2014
Created new product family of telehealth devices while keeping a consistent brand language throughout.● Counseled directly with in-house, hardware, quality assurance, and software engineers, gathering critical input to define compliant components to be used within each device.● Team up with internal nurse team to develop easy to understand icons and checkup procedures through stringent user interface/experience (UI/UX) research.● Supported workflow and secured data through creation of design documentation, including B.O.M.s, drawings, specifications, validation and verification plans, change orders, and technical files.
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IEA
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Freelance Designer
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
• Designed a mechanism that could both transport and purify potentially contaminated water.• Used a number of crude schematics, technical data, and technical design parameters to design a prototype that could be easily understood by interested nonprofessionals. • Designed a mechanism that could both transport and purify potentially contaminated water.• Used a number of crude schematics, technical data, and technical design parameters to design a prototype that could be easily understood by interested nonprofessionals.
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Sports Manager
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
• Stout Media is an SSA governed student organization at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. • We were a media organization dealing in web 2.0 technology to further connect students. • We represented the overall 'student voice' on campus.• I was in charge of getting info out on upcoming sports events, both varsity and intramural levels as well as news that affected the student body as a whole. • Stout Media is an SSA governed student organization at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. • We were a media organization dealing in web 2.0 technology to further connect students. • We represented the overall 'student voice' on campus.• I was in charge of getting info out on upcoming sports events, both varsity and intramural levels as well as news that affected the student body as a whole.
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Education
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2007 - 2011
University of Wisconsin-Stout
BFA, Industrial Design, Business -
2005 - 2006
Anoka Technical College
Certificate, Welding (MIG/TIG/STICK)
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