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William Woods

Industrial design professor

Education

  • M.F.A., industrial design, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • B.F.A., industrial design, Savannah College of Art and Design

Credentials

  • Professor of industrial design, 2014–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Responsible for designing, building, and teaching curriculum for a wide range of classes including model and prototype development, introductory courses, human factors, studio-based courses, and Rhino3D training. Develop and teach specialty electives for advanced students with a variety of topics including prop and set design and development, and experimental transportation design.
  • CEO, Nov. 2010–present, Woods Bladeworks LLC, Savannah, GA
    Designed and handmade over 400 unique knives for customers all over the world. Combined modern materials with timeless craft techniques to make bespoke knives for chefs, outdoorsmen, military combatants, and everyday enthusiasts.
  • Digital technology lab technician, 2011–14, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Responsible for running the Digital Lab in Gulfstream. Trained on machines for laser cutting, large format printing, and 3D printing. Ran over 4,000 jobs for student work and in-house SCAD production.
  • Graphic and computer consultant, 2007–13, Loci Design, Savannah, GA
    Responsible for hand fabrication of home theater speakers and the design of surround sound systems for local architecture firm. Designed and built in-home computer media and entertainment solutions for clients.
  • Company partner / electronic design management, 2008–10, ideationEdge, Tulsa, OK
    Founded design firm with two SCAD alumni. Worked on a variety of projects from the architecture industry, home goods, cutlery industry, and sporting goods.

Educational experience

  • Telecommunications design sponsored class, March 2008–May 2008, VTech, Hong Kong
    Designed innovative telecommunications product that fit within the brand's ethos of VTech products. Worked under the company's senior design staff both in the U.S. and abroad at the Hong Kong offices.
  • Transportation design sponsored class, Sept. 2007–Dec. 2007, JCB, Pooler, GA
    Fully redesigned construction machine cap interior and exterior. Worked under the company's design director to revitalize product brand identity and resolve user-centered design flaws.
  • Transportation design honors class, June 2007–Aug. 2007, Carbon Motors, Atlanta, GA
    Fully redesigned police car interior with a focus on user interaction and controls. Collaborated to research, ideate, and build 2D and 3D deliverables for a client.