Jim Kershaw
Industrial Designer
What's new?
Currently I am trying to take full advantage of the weather and do as much hiking and backpacking as possible. I recently finished a 4 day Wilderness Survival Course with Mountain Shepherd in Virginia.
As it sits, my 1986 BMW 325 (project car) is in the final stages before I get to finally drive it for the first time.
Who?
What I'm really about:
When not designing, I can be found wrenching on my latest project car (86' BMW 325) or outdoors. I am a catch & release fisherman who loves travel and culture.
I am constantly looking for a challenge to improve my skillset, so dont be fooled by the "star" rating below. I am a firm believer that there is always room for improvement. Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm a foodie too, after all who doesnt enjoy a good meal?
Contact Info
- E-mail: contact@jkersh.com
- Hometown: Charlotte, NC
- Website: www.JKERSH.com
Design Experience
Irwin Tools · Industrial Designer
2010 – PresentBrought on as a fulltime Industrial Designer follwing an internship in 2009 to create innovative product solutions for the IRWIN Tools, Shur-line, and Bulldog Hardware Brands with a heavy focus on the professional tradesmen and target end users.
F.I.F.A · Freelance Designer
Jan-June 2009Contracted by Club Deportivo Internacional, a subsidiary company of F.I.F.A. to create, design, and market promotional material for the 2010 F.I.F.A World Cup: South Africa™.
JKERSH.com · Freelance Designer
2005 – PresentUtilizing Industrial, Graphic, and Interaction Design skills to create quality products and lasting relationships with a variety of clientele both domestic and international.
Skills
Design
Industrial Design:
Professional
Web Design:
Professional
Sketching:
Professional
Model Making:
Professional
Software
Photoshop:
Expert
Illustrator:
Expert
InDesign:
Expert
Rhinoceros 4.0:
Expert
Solidworks 2010:
Novice
KeyShot:
Expert
Education
Appalachian State University · Industrial Design · B.S.
2005 – 2010Initially pursuing an Athletic Training degree, I stumbled upon the Industrial Design program and instantly found my calling. After all who doesn't want to take courses in blacksmithing, 3D modeling, and design drawing? The rest is history.
Acknowledgements
IDSA Student Merit Award
2009Selected as a Junior to represent the Industrial Design program at Appalachian State University during the 2009 IDSA Southern District Conference in New Orleans, LA.
DesignBoom Mart - CODE 09
2009Exhibited the "Umami" Sushi Tray during the 2009 DesignBoom Mart at C.O.D.E 09 in Copenhaugen Denmark. This was done as part of a design collective called "Les Mutante".
ICFF Exhibitor
2008 + 2009Exhibited under Black Valley Design Collective in 2008 and under The Other Edge in 2009.
MTV Real World 21:Brooklyn
2008 + 2009Serving as the Project Lead for Black Valley Design Collective, BVDC was contracted through Vibrant Studios (Brooklyn, NY) to design lighting and decor for the reality TV series “MTV: Real World 21- Brooklyn”.
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