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Richard Fisk - Vice President
Biography
Industrial Designer primarily focused in the design, development and implementation of electromechanical products for consumer, commercial and industrial markets.
Product Design

  • Product specification and design criteria establishment

  • User and ergonomic integration

  • Appearance and technical design concepts

  • 2D and 3D technical communication

  • Product graphics

  • Identity continuation and integration

  • Service and assembly designed into product

  • Manufacturing method analysis

  • Models and prototypes

  • Visual and functional evaluation

  • Testing and fixturing

  • Manufacturing liaison

Education
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Design, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California
Employment
Fisk Design 1978
Set up company for consulting in all phases of product design and development from. Company offers complete service to take initial idea through all phases of design, development and engineering through to manufacturing. Guiding philosophy: Design quality products that are functional for the intended use, fit the targeted market, are aesthetically appropriate, built within established parameters, adhere to the development budget and schedule, and be ultimately profitable.

Principal, Co-Founder, Director Product Development
SurgiGuide Products 1983
Design and manufactures medical related products to enhance physicians patient charting, interdisciplinary communication and continuing education. Responsible for product specification, development, engineering, marketing communication and manufacture of all products.

Designer, Department Manager
Vivitar Cameras 1975-1978
Staff designer, chief designer of cameras, camera accessories, and darkroom equipment for U.S. and Japanese manufacture. Manager of staff designers and model makers with cost center budgeting responsibilities. Coordinated with marketing, sales, service, manufacturing, electronics, mechanical and optical engineering. Designed conceptual and developmental products relating to image retention and recording.

Model Maker
ZVS Industrial Design 1969-1972
Constructed working models, mock-ups and prototypes for clients including: McDonnell Douglas, Paper-Mate, RCA, Packard Bell. Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors. Utilized wood, plastic, foam, steel, aluminum in casting, machining, forming and fabricating.