I am a multidisciplinary designer from Minnesota. My passion lies in exploring of new tools and art mediums to expand my creative horizons. I want to provide creative solutions that best fit the challenges at hand, whether it's through a physical or digital solution.

Outside of my design endeavors, I find joy in exploring the nature, crafting specialty coffee, and working on my webcomic, Crypt Kids.

My work is a reflection of the influences that shape me: a deep-seated nostalgia, the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, and an unwavering commitment to infusing joy and playfulness into every project I undertake.

Hey There, I'm Benjamin Griswold

Experience

Work Experience

Mattel

Product Designer

Oct 2022-Current

Sketch, ideate new products for future product lines
Conceptualize concepts in CAD programs such as Solidworks, Rhino and Zbrush
Assess products success through user testing methods
Oversee production of various products, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and safety requirements.

Bark

Product Designer

Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

Design soft line and hard line licensed products
Revise products to production ready CAD geometry
Sketch, ideate new products that release on a monthly basis
Oversee manufacturing production of various products
Prepare marketing ready sell sheets

Spin Master

Freelance Product Designer

Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

Sketch, ideate new products for future product lines
Create sketch models for presentation pitches
Create parametric models with proper tolerances and moving parts

Big Bad Toy Store

Product Department

Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

User Experience Design
Create art ready asset for website launch
Copywriting

Tivili Too

Designer/Sculptor (Internship)

May 2019 - Sep 2019

Design Playgrounds and Sculptures
Detail large scale sculptures
Clients include: Mall Of America, American Dream, Mcdonalds, etc

Hasbro

Product Designer (Internship)

Jan 2019 - April 2019

Worked on four different teams for the gaming department and other departments when needed
Sketched and brainstorm concepts for new product lines for 2020-2021
Build and test out working prototypes
Recreate designs with solid body modeling CAD

Education

University Wisconsin-Stout

BFA In Industrial Design

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020