Russell Meschler, MFA
Designer
Michigan, USA
Hi, I’m Russell, a designer with over 9 years of experience as a Visual and UI designer in the auto industry.
I have deep experience as a visual designer creating production graphics, and I’ve recently expanded into user interface and experience design.
In both disciplines, and in my ceramic practice, I live for the opportunity to create something or solve a problem in a new and delightful way.
Take a look at my CV below and some of the work I can share, and I’d love to talk about more!
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