Isaac Oaks

Statement

When I was younger, I was always very inquisitive. I asked why and how, and took everything apart. I wanted to understand the magic within, and to master that magic myself. Growing up at the foot of the Rocky Mountains I was taught to use ingenuity to make something when something was needed, from tying the right fly to match the hatch to building ultra light ski mountaineering equipment. I was constantly testing what I built looking for ways to evolve my designs.

As I grew older, this pioneering nature did not die but in fact thrived! From working in sustainable architecture to championing green technologies, I strived to empower people to become stewards of their environment. These experiences taught me that Product Design was a natural choice and direction for my studies. And now, I am able to act as a catalyst to empower and influence many more people in their everyday life, creating the very magic that once captured my imagination.

  • Contact Isaac Oaks

    Linked In
    Behance
    isaacoaks.com

    Experience

    Art Center College of Design
    DesignStorm participant - USGS, Boeing / Teague
    June 2013 - July 2013
    Pasadena, California

    Art Center College of Design
    Teaching Assistant - Packaging Design 2
    May 2013 - August 2013
    Pasadena, California

    Art Center College of Design
    Teaching Assistant - Rapid Prototyping
    September 2011 - May 2012
    Pasadena, California

    University of Colorado, Boulder - Information Technology Services
    Technology Support / Supervisor Digital Imaging Lab
    January 2006 - May 2010
    Boulder, Colorado

    The Architecture Plant Inc.
    Branding / Graphics Designer
    June 2008 - July 2009
    Boulder, Colorado

    Live Architecture Network 2008
    Materials Specialist
    June 2008 -
    Bozeman, Montana

    University of Colorado
    Teaching Assistant - Senior Studio, Junior Architecture Studio 2
    2003 - 2007
    Boulder, Colorado

    Skiing Magazine - Bonnier Corporation
    Conceptual Design and Illustration
    October 2006 - December 2006
    Boulder, Colorado

    University of Colorado - Environmental Center
    Environmental Designer
    March 2006 - July 2006
    Boulder, Colorado

    University of Colorado, Boulder - College of Architecture
    Academic Technology Coordinator
    March 2005 - January 2006
    Boulder, Colorado

    Aspen Skiing Company - Colorado Freeride Series
    Technology Support / Supervisor Digital Imaging Lab
    December 2002 - March 2004
    Snowmass, Colorado

  • Gallery/Exhibit

    Student Gallery
    Douri - FlatPack
    ReGreen - Composting System
    Tea Set - Rapid Prototypeing
    Fly Reel - Solid Modeling
    TailWind - Electric Bike
    Zong - Sustainable Furniture
    Fake Bake - Packaging

    Awards

    Art Center Honors
    Art Center College of Design
    In recognition of Overall Scholastics
    July 2013

    IDEA - Finalist
    Industrial Designers Society of America
    In recognition of TailWind
    June 2013

    EDF Sustainable Design Challenge
    EDF Energy
    In recognition of TailWind
    July 2012

    Solar Decathlon - International Champion
    U.S. Department of Energy
    In recognition of University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team
    September 2005

    E-chievement Award
    ETown
    In recognition of University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team
    November 2006

    Do It Yourself Network - Best Built Home
    Do It Yourself Network
    In recognition of University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team
    September 2005

    Solar Award - Best Green Design
    British Petroleum
    In recognition of University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team
    September 2005

    People's Choice Award
    American Institute of Architects - Colorado
    In recognition of Generative Design
    September 2004

    Core Strengths

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