Work.

A collection of work samples that encompass Kyle Nagelkirk’s work in startups, corporate design studios, freelance and as an independent artist.

Making and simplicity are at the heart of Kyle Nagelkirk’s work.

Skills: Product visualization, analog and digital prototyping, research, CAD, Interdisciplinary team work, follow through.

A decade of experience including start up, corporate, freelance and entrepreneurship.

A unique ability to blend analytical and creative thought process while considering project constraints.

Kyle Nagelkirk is constantly asking why.  He is willing to push against the norms and seek out innovative solutions.

A focus on user needs. Kyle Nagelkirk is well adept at participating in user research. Including on site observational work and focus groups.

From concept to production an eye is kept on the details.

Kyle Nagelkirk is able to efficiently convey the story behind design concepts.

Making complex ideas simple and making sure simple ideas don’t get complex.

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Experience

    • Designing disposable paper table ware and accessories. 

    • Leads industrial design efforts that are focused on fulfilling the market and user needs. 

    • Designing around strict machine and financial limitations. 

    • Ensures that the chosen design directions meet requirements.

    • Stays up to date on trends, consumer reviews, and materials.

    • Delivering comprehensive industrial design services, including concept generation, visual brand language development, prototyping, and design visualization.

    • Collaborating with clients to create innovative, functional, and aesthetically appealing products, ensuring alignment with brand identity and user needs.

    • Led industrial design projects from initial concept through to production, ensuring alignment with both user needs and business goals.

    • Directed and supported ethnographic research and focus groups to gather insights and inform design decisions.

    • Developed and applied visual brand language principles to the design of new products, ensuring consistency with brand identity and market positioning.

    • Led UI/UX design efforts when applicable, creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for products with digital components.

    • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions.

    • Collaborated directly with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure seamless design implementation and production of new and updated sleep products.

    • Updated and improved existing sleep product designs, incorporating feedback, market trends, and performance data.

    • Designed and developed innovative new sleep products, focusing on enhancing user comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

    • Assisted in the development of industrial design and branding projects, contributing to concept exploration and ideation.

    • Supported product visualization efforts, creating detailed renderings and prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively. 

    • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends to create forward-thinking designs that meet the evolving needs of modern workspaces

    • Designed innovative office furniture solutions, focusing on ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics to enhance workplace environments.

  • Kyle had had an abundance of tools at his disposal from a young age. That combined with a deep appreciation for mechanically based hobbies drew him into design and the arts. Some notable projects from his younger years include a lowrider bicycle with a frame built from scratch and a 1963 Ford Fairlane that was restored when in reality it was better suited for the scrap heap.