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Zach Rodgers

A recently graduated industrial designer driven to create innovative solutions. With an  entrepreneurial spirit. Zach has successfully launched multiple small businesses and  pursues many personal design projects his practice. Design is his passion, bringing joy and fueling his commitment to making a positive  impact on the world.
zachary.w.rodgers@gmail.com
(+1) 519-387-0600
Experience
Industrial Design Intern
Studio 63 | 2023
Lead designer for electric side-by-side and assisted in projects  involving autonomous vehicles, recreational products, watersports,  vehicle bucks, and consumer electronics.
Co-Founder & Lead Designer
Parallel Parking Solutions Inc.| 2023-PRESENT
Co-founder of an award-winning startup named Parallel Parking Solutions Inc. developing and distributing out of the box, user centric, ALPR, smart parking cameras and systems.
Owner & Pilot
DroneFX | 2019-PRESENT
Drone piloting, aerial imagery and cinematography company. Over 2000 hours of footage, ranging from high-end real  estate, marketing promotions, agricultural mapping, and commercial video production.
Languages
English
French
HTML
Python
Skills
Achievements
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Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Carleton University | 2020-2024
Zach is a 2024 graduate from Carleton Universities School of Industrial Design with High Distinction. During school Zach engaged in portfolio reviewing for  recruitment events, served as a Teaching Assistant and helped organize the School of Industrial Design's 50th anniversary celebration. Produced SID50 Video
Capstone
ADZ
Vital
EPUV
Batterola
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Spark
‍‍Emergence Search and Rescue Drone

36 weeks

For my 4th-year capstone project, the Spark Search and Rescue Drone aims to solve real-world problems through primary research, focusing on identifying critical issues and developing practical solutions to reduce SAR response times in off-grid search and rescue extrications.In progress...

Obsidian
‍‍Tech Enabled Bike Lock

12 weeks

Designed in collaboration with Audrey Sabbagh (audreysabbagh.com) with the goal to research Iconic designs, and redesign them using modern technology. Obisidian is the tech enabled bike lock designed for the everyday commuter to optimize storage, comfort and usability.In Progress...

Vital
Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

11 weeks

Vital is a portable device is a wearable smart device that provide health diagnostics using similar techniques to a routine visit to a practitioner. Vital can be used with or with the Armband, to gather accurate blood pressure data and uses machine learning to make health predictions.

EPUV
Consumer Friendly Electric UTV

13 weeks

This project, developed during my design internship at Studio63 Inc., focuses on creating a user-friendly electric UTV with an external frame for easy modification, built to handle dynamic workloads in construction and farming environments. The design incorporates rooftop solar panels, ample storage, power tool outlets, and a modular front for enhanced versatility.

Batterola
Battery Organizer

10 weeks

Batterola is a practical, cost-effective solution for battery storage. Designed to address common issues like spills and disorganization, it offers an easy-to-use, press-to-dispense system. With its simple, efficient design, Batterola provides a better way to store and access batteries without increasing costs or complicating production.
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