Mathew Cardinali

Overseeing and developing new products and enhancing existing products in the markets of Rock Climbing, Fire/Rescue, Tactical and Arbor.r. Projects of note include: • Canyoneering Blitz Bag; Stand up and stay open design, constructed with buoyant and ultra-durable materials for the toughest canyoneering expeditions. • FCX; Innovative Fireman’s descent device designed for a controlled escape from a burning building. • Dynamic Lanyard Keeper; Elastomeric cover for a sewn eye to help keep a carabinier properly oriented and the bar tack protected. • Packaging Re-Design; Audited and re-designed all of Sterling’s Packaging to align with the new branding initiative.

Senior Industrial Designer - July 2013 - March 2015 - Johnson Outdoors Watercraft - Old Town, ME Assisting the Advanced R&D team at Johnson Outdoors Watercraft on all aspects of product development as sole Senior Industrial Designer. Focused on the design of boats, paddles and paddle gear for Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky, and Carlisle brands. Projects of note include: • Predator XL; Award winning Fishing Kayak incorporating a modular, tri-console system, with a motor propelled option featuring multiple electronics features. • ACS2; Dynamically adjustable seating system with improved design language, comfort, intuitiveness and performance on Necky and Old Town Kayaks. • Loon 2015; Evolutionary and revolutionary re-design of Old Town’s best selling rec. kayak with a “featured out” cockpit dashboard. • Pedal Drive System and Seat; Dynamic and intuitive peddle operated propulsion console for outfitting to multiple boats.