Michael McHale
Industrial Designer x Developer · Cosmo
Santa Monica, CA
In My Own Words
https://www.mike-mchale.com/ I'm an Industrial Designer living in Santa Monica, California, with experience designing consumer electronics, robotics, engineered soft goods, and product development.
Work Experience
Industrial Designer x Developer
Cosmo2017 – 2020
Worked on internal & client-based projects ranging from early concept design & prototype development through NPI. These projects primarily focused on the integration of soft goods with internal structure & electronics. * Prototype & DFM development - early mock-ups / material stack ups / manufacturing representative samples * led client based development workshops (early material exploration / early product development) * Directly managed / interfaced with Cosmo’s China based PD/PM factory team * Operated & Managed our innovation prototyping lab (3D printing / CNC / material lab)
Industrial design intern
Fuseproject2016 – 2017
Took part in a total of eight projects spanning eight different clients. Worked on both small and large multidisciplinary teams. My projects ranged from companion and soft robotics to wearable consumer electronics. * 2D technical drawings * 3D CAD & renderings * Hand & digital sketching * Mood boards * Design research
Industrial Design Intern
Lenart Studios2015 – 2016
Worked closely with a small team of designers to create culturally insightful consumer products. * Indesign Layout * Brainstorming / concept ideation * Design research * Client workshops * 2D rapid prototyping
