CONTACT

alexbarbaras.com
alexandr.barbaras@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/alexandr-barbaras

EXPERIENCE

Tool., Inc.
Industrial Designer / Jul 2024 - Present

Collaborated within a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy team to develop innovative, user-centered products from concept through production. Contributed expertise in product market research, concept generation, visualization, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing and design for manufacturing across diverse industries including consumer goods, industrial equipment, and soft goods. Partnered with engineers and clients to balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.


Whooshh Innovations
Industrial Designer / Jun 2023 - Present

Led the rendering and visualization of existing products, enhancing their presentation and appeal. Created context-specific renders, providing tailored visual solutions that effectively communicated product value to potential clients. Contributed to the development of the company's brand language, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand identity across various platforms. Involved in web and UX design, optimizing user experience and interface design to align with the company’s technological and aesthetic standards.


Western Washington University
Graphic Designer / Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

Led graphic design projects for the new Teaching and Learning Center, producing a range of materials including graphics, posters, directional signs, icons, and custom artwork. Collaborated effectively with university staff to ensure designs were in line with institutional branding and the center's educational objectives.


ENERPAC Tool Group
Industrial Design Co-op / Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Refreshed an existing product, leading the process with innovative design approaches. Collaborated in the development of new products. Assisted in formulating brand guidelines. Engaged in digital product rendering and sketching. Contributed to prototyping efforts, transforming ideas into tangible models for design validation and improvement.

EDUCATION

Western Washington University
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Design

SKILLS

Software

- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Fresco
- Adobe XD
- Affinity Designer 2
- Affinity Photo 2
- Affinity Publisher 2
- Capture One
- Figma
- Miro
- Solidworks
- Fusion 360
- Blender
- KeyShot
- Procreate
- Krita
- Sketchbook Pro
- Gravity Sketch
- Microsoft 365

Design Skills

- Industrial design
- CAD modeling
- CAD rendering
- Context rendering
- Photography
- Graphic design
- Sketching
- Prototyping
- Visualization
- UX design
- Wireframing
- User research
- Concept generation
- Testing & validation
- Human factors
- User-centric design
- Conceptual design
- Design thinking

Languages

- English
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Gagauz Dili