Who is “Wash” Anyway?
Hi, I’m Joe Washington. Designer. Visual Storyteller. Human.
I have had the great fortune of working on some truly inspiring projects while networking with many influential and creative individuals along the way. I believe in the power of working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. For more information about my career experience, past projects, and current work portfolio, get in touch today.
Work Experience
January 2018 - March 2023
Innovation Designer:
Proctor & Gamble - Oral Care
Primary responsibilities include:
“Art to Part” New Product Development. (Early Concept Ideation to Chemistry Visualization via VR and Digital Rendering)
Brand Management through Visual Design Language and Packaging Experience Design.
Leading and Managing Industrial Design Intern Work Plans.
Building a network of future industrial designers utilizing my relationships with the University of Cincinnati.
Summer 2018 - Summer 2021
Adjunct Professor:
University of Cincinnati - DAAP
Teaching is supposed to be giving back. However, I like to think I’m learning with them. That being said, I have had the opportunity to teach the following courses:
Design Visualization
Design Communication
Industrial Design Theory
Transportation Design Theory
2017-2018
Industrial Designer:
Stanley Black and Decker
Primary responsibilities were but not limited to:
Visual Brand Language management for Irwin, Lenox, and Hilmor tools.
Leading the design initiative that brought Irwin and Lenox into Lowes in 2018.
Assisted the team with the complete redesign of the Craftsman VDL and Launch into Lowes
2015-2017
Industrial Design Contractor:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery - K’Source
Primary Responsibilities included:
New Product Development via Ideation Sketching, CAD development for Rapid Prototyping, and Usability Testing.
As a member of the team, I had the opportunity to work on, Endoscopic tools, Surgical Robotics, and Endo-Mechanical tools.