Russell Meschler, MFA

Designer

Michigan, USA

Hi, I'm Russell, a passionate Product Designer with over 9 years of experience in the automotive industry. My expertise spans the entire design process, from user research and ideation to prototyping and implementation, with a strong focus on user-centered UI/UX.

At General Motors, I led the product design for critical in-vehicle app domains, translating complex requirements into seamless experiences for new electric vehicles. I've also honed my skills in visual design, crafting high-precision production graphics for vehicle user interfaces at Visteon.

Whether it's designing intuitive interfaces or creating something entirely new in my ceramic practice, I'm driven by the opportunity to solve problems in innovative and delightful ways.

Take a look at my CV below and some of the work I can share. I'd love to connect and discuss how my design approach can benefit your next project!

rmeschler@gmail.com

Curriculum Vitae

General Motors

In-Vehicle Product Designer

2021-2024

Product Owner for Phone, Productivity, Settings, and User Profile In-Vehicle App Domains.

Maintained and Improved User Interface Specifications for each domain. 

Implemented and adapted Google Automotive Services, and Android OS apps into the in-vehicle UI.

Kicked off research and ideation to integrate productivity apps (Microsoft Teams, Augmented Reality, messaging) into in-vehicle UI.

User Experience Graphic Designer - from Intern to Senior level

2015-2021

Visteon Corporation

Led Graphic design delivery for 4 GM Cluster Programs: E2as (Cadillac Sedan), E2at (T1XX Silverado/Sierra, Tahoe/Yukon), and BT1XX (GMC Hummer)

Worked closely with GM UX Studio to develop and create new cluster graphics, for production within GM’s overall design vision.

Implemented production graphics which require a high level of precision and clarity for use in vehicle user interface.

Led a global team of designers in a remote studio environment.

College for Creative Studies

Master of Fine Arts - Transportation Design

2011 - 2014

As part of a global cohort in the Transportation Design MFA program, I not only learned visual communication and design techniques at the highest level, but was also exposed to the business and practical aspects of design.

Key projects:

Detroit Car City: Community Car & Ride Sharing Network for Detroit. Thesis

Honda sponsored Contextual Design Research class/competition, 1st Prize

SABIC Polycarbonate Design Competition Workshop, 1st Prize

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

2007 - 2010

MIAD provided the foundations of my career as a designer. I learned how to observe the way people go about their lives, performing task and solving problems. I learned to take my inspiration from this to craft products, honing them from ideas, to line, to form. Finally, telling the story of their use and value

Key Projects:

Fiskars collaboration, garden tools

Milw. Public Schools, project for students with special needs

Harley-Davidson collaboration, Powersports- Motorcycle design