Aaron Jackson is an industrial designer based in Bentonville, Arkansas. He received a BFA in industrial design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. His experience includes freelance design consulting for local businesses, developing lighting concepts for the hospitality industry, and internships with Mack Trucks and Volvo designing truck concepts. His portfolio includes furniture, lighting, and branding projects for local clients.

1. AARON JACKSON
479.644.1778 201 SW E St Bentonville AR Aaron
72712 @23MapleDesign.com
College for Creative Studies
EDUCATION B.F.A. in Industrial Design - Product Create value-adding design
solutions and problem-solving
Sep 2004 to May 2008 Senior Project: Helios is a family of lighting
focused on aesthetics,
fixtures which contribute immediately to reducing
SKILLS
Detroit MI ergonomics, usability, and
lighting-related health problems in the elderly. brand development.
Analogue
Model Making
Sketching
Rendering
Photography
23Maple Design Freelance Design Consultant Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Jan 2009 to Current Working with local small businesses to develop
Adobe InDesign
Bentonville AR and promote their brand identity. Also working to Autodesk AliasStudio
develop new product lines and opportunities. Autodesk Showcase
Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
Wacom Proficient
Illuminating Concepts Jr. Product Designer
Oct 2008 to Jan 2009 Worked in a group of four designers to develop a
Farmington Hills MI line of efficient luminaire concepts for the
hospitality industry.
EXPERIENCE
Eco-friendly tech
INTERESTS
Mack Trucks - Volvo Offsite Intern Designer Photography
Aug 2007 to Dec 2007 Provided offsite, on-demand freelance support to Video gaming
Offsite to Allentown PA the design team, including but not limited to 3D Cycling
Culinary experiments
modeling, digital renderings, and 3D renderings.
Furniture
Travel
Mack Trucks - Volvo Industrial Design Intern
June 2007 to Aug 2007 Pioneered in Mack Truck’s intern program as
Allentown PA their first product design intern. Provided support
to the design team, particularly in the
development of 3D concepts for the design team.
Advantage Sales Event Specialist
& Marketing Learning grassroots marketing techniques
Feb 2010 to Current in a retail setting while promoting sales
Bentonville AR and brand identity.
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2. SHIN CREST
I am currently developing concepts that attempt to bridge the divide between contemporary
2009 and classic patio furniture design.
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3. SHIN CREST
I am helping a local bike shop rebrand their shop logos and marketing,, resulting in new
2009-Ongoing advertising opportunities and product branding opportunities.
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4. Illuminating Concepts - Hospitality Lighting
A series of concepts were developed to explore the possibilities of LED-driven
luminaires for a client interested in the hospitality lighting industry.
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As part of a team, I developed concepts to explore the possibilities of LED-driven
2008-2009 luminaires for a client interested in the hospitality lighting industry.
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5. ZELFO FURNITURE CONCEPTS
2008 Developed a family of product concepts based on the manufacturing attributes and
processes of the cutting edge eco-material known as Zelfo.
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6. HELIOS LIGHTING FOR HEALTH
Developed a family of lighting specifically designed to address the health problems faced
2007 by the elderly, with the ability to move from there to the public.
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7. MACK TRUCKS
While at Mack I produced four rendering sets for the proposed color & trim combinations of
2007 the Mack Rawhide Concept, and my renderings were instrumental in getting approval.
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8. SAAB HYDROGEN EXHIBIT
Spring Semester at CCS I designed an exhibit concept intended to introduce a fictional line
2007 of Saab hydrogen-powered vehicles to the public.
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9. TRIST SIDE CHAIR
After researching seating ergonomics I developed a side chair concept intended for offices;
2006 providing maximum comfort and breathability.
Aaron Jackson
201 SW E St . Bentonville. AR . 72712
Aaron@23mapledesign.com
479 . 644 . 1778
Copyright Aaron Jackson & 23Maple Design, 2011. Contact at Aaron@23MapleDesign.com or 479-644-1778