Charlie Cheowanich
Senior CAD Pilot · Oakley, Inc.
Solana Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Dynamic, versatile, and personable product designer with experience in hard goods and accessories; added bonus of a background in detailed-oriented medical product research and development. I am an avid surfer/designer who possesses excellent visualization skills (analog and digital media 2D & 3D).
Work Experience
Sr. Product Designer | UX/UI
Verifone Inc2014 – 2017
Design and develop payment devices thru implementing solutions based on deep understanding of consumer behavior in the current and future of interaction models in retail spaces. Key contributor from product definition thru research to overseeing design intent fulfilled in final production.
Project Manager | Senior Designer | UI/UX
Intersection-Inc2012 – 2014
Develop product for various clients leading teams through programs ranging from aerospace components, hazardous zone rated industrial testing equipment, audio components, to electronic sport wearables. • GE Measurement & Control - Reuter Stokes, developed Next Generation Environmental Radiation Monitor. -Bently Neveda/Commtest, Conducted user study of end users, data collection technicians. Then developed product re design program including rework of UX/UI to product physical form factor based on stake holders(purchaser/end-user) inputs. • Denon Marantz - Develop Heos wireless speaker product line, provided design language and styling. Created and delivered volume correct 3D solid files to D&M engineering group with production ready Class A surfacing. • Eastman Innovation Lab - Consulted research and develop patented materials applications through design and invented manufacturing solutions for emerging materials.
Designer | CAD modeler | UI/UX
GadLight2009 – 2012
Design and develop product from sketch to digitally refined concepts. Maintain roles of design and surfacing specialist, implementing concepts into 3D files true to design intent with absolute honesty manufacturing requirements. Collaborated with ME counterpart to developed sophisticated and efficient workflows utilizing Solidworks, Altium, and Alias to rapidly create highly parametric highly robust CAD databases. Products involved complex design surfaces and utilized highly structured master model methods. Develop role spans into developing master wireframe for UI/UX in multiple programs. • Dorel International – Developed "showcase"juvenile product line for Dorel Industries technology and design approach inspiring next gen product across the company's brands(Maxi Cosi, Cosco,Safety 1st, etc). From sketch to full scale fully functional concepts including Strollers, Crib High Chair , Bathtub, Interactive infant activity tray, LED and Song Mobile, Baby Swing. • Qualcomm – TOQ. Develop two generations(1st proof of concept - "QT", 2nd TOQ - then known as "QT2") wearables showcase Qualcomm's Mirasol low power display technology. Developed UI/UX the wireframe, GUI (generated content used in programming for multiple iterations during development), GUI guide for developer based on both proprietary on board software and the accompanying Android App based on the SDK standards. • Qualcomm – TAGG Pet Tracker - Worked on concept of pet tracking device as well as provided production surfacing (ready-to-tool) and parts modeling for manufacturing, Worked directly with EE to created tightest housing envelope possible. • Yofimeter – Diabetic Testing and Management System. Developed on-board UI/UX from wireframe to GUI content. Assisted ME to developed mechanical cassette system. • FloTV – iphone case • Qualcomm – Snapdragon Table Concept, showcased at CES 2010
Design Consultant
Ewing Design Group2005 – 2009
Developed numerous products at Ewing Design Group. My primary duties including ideation sketching and modeling in SolidWorks and Alias. Feature projects include: • Biocybernetics (sold to Pyng 2008) – Cric Field Cricothyrotomy Device - FDA class 1 medical device developed for the Department of Defense. This device is equipped with extendable spreaders, and a retracting number 11 blade for performing cricothyrotomies. Project spaded from late 2006 to 2008 • American Inventor - Product design provider for contestant on the show. Developed exercise device which was featured on the television show. 2005 • Eidlewisse - Altus Personal Radar Beacon. Design and developed water tight housing (sketch to CAD), and provided marketing content(renderings). • Spellbound Development Group - Developed safety knifes for restaurant workers, responsible for Concept, Styling, and Controlling CAD surfacing, draft and molding considerations, as well as mechanisms. 2007 to 2008 • EVS Sports - Developed Epic Carbon Fiber Knee Brace. Developed and stylized knee brace with material and manufacturing consideration. Developed custom hardware for quick latching mechanism. Created CAD in Alias and later Solidworks for EVS purchasing team. • Lego/Dumar - Developed ride on toy, Wagon & Tricycles. • Stanley/The NCC - Develop a full line of Stanley branded industrial power solution.
Industrial Design Consultant
Boz Spirits2007 – 2007
Developed bottles of their premium infused spirits. Designed and created volumetricly accurate bottles design in SolidWorks use for rapid prototype models. Created Class A surfacing and produced photo-realistic renderings for marketing material.
Design Intern
Aspen Medical Products2003 – 2004
esearch and development concentrating on cervical collars and other orthotics. Built testing platforms for QC, Created and prepare AutoCAD drawings for die-cut tooling, and worked on prototypes of Sierra Collar, Quikdraw, and others.