Benjamin Lessard, Industrial Designer

Ottawa, Canada | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-lessard | benjamin.lessard048@gmail.com | +1(613)-807-5826

Portfolio: https://www.benjaminlessardportfolio.com

Hard working, result driven, detail oriented and bilingual Industrial Designer with two years experience in the industry.

Proficient in rapid problem-solving projects, including product, service, and graphic design. Has a depth of experience working with and in multi-disciplinary teams leveraging strong collaboration and communication skills.

Education:

Bachelor of Industrial Design, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, 2022

Minor in Technology, Society, and Environment

Skills:

Design Skills

  • Routinely uses 3d printing technologies.

  • Proficient in rapid prototyping for quick project definition.

  • Software: Autodesk Fusion 360, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Blender, Solidworks

Analytical Skills

  • Conducted surveys and interviews for design research projects.

  • Diverse problem-solving using design strategies in all project stages.

Communication Skills

  • Fluent in both French and English.

  • Worked in teams to design and create in studio and professional settings.

  • Coordinated prototyping and production with manufacturers to bring projects to life.

Work Experience:

Founder & 3D Printing Specialist, 3D Printing Business Dec 2024 – Present

Industrial Designer, (Contract), MyPITBOARDTM, 12836424 Canada Limited 2022-2024

Projects:

Next Generation MyPITBOARD Product

Single handedly designed from concept to production-ready product.

  • Project included the casing of a palm sized electronic device, two polyurethane foam bar pads to hold said device, and motocross handlebars to be sold with the device.

  • Designed the suite of products with exploratory sketching, iterative CAD design, 3D printing prototypes, in house prototype polyurethane molding, and coordination with injection molding companies for production of the final product at scale.

Bachelor’s degree Capstone Project

Developed a prototype of a small personal informatic electronic device and app service.

  • Product concept the purpose of socially connecting individuals through the hobby of plant care.

  • Designed and created the product through primary and secondary research, exploratory sketching, CAD design, 3D printing, simple programming of a chipset, prototype making, and app wireframing through Figma.