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Ben's work combines: Design, Engineering, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Industrial and Product Design
The Art Institute of California-Orange County
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Commercial and Industrial Designers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Industrial and Product Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I always tinkered with anything I could get my hands on.
2.
Researched Mechanical Engineering.
3.
Found Industrial Design.
4.
Realized Industrial Design was perfect for me.
5.
Enrolled in school.
6.
Found a design job and worked my way through school.
7.
Am happy to do what I love everyday.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should make lots of money.
How I responded:
Do what you are passionate about and makes you happy. Then the money will follow.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me