Bio

I am a professional creative striving to educate the next generation of world-changers. For two years I studied industrial design with the International Center for Creativity through Cedarville University and now work as a member of the ICC's instructional and design staff as I pursue my Masters in Sustainable Design through the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. My strengths include education, public presentation, systems thinking, concept visualization, rapid ideation, creative and innovative problem solving, and digital and hand rendering.

Sustainability statement/philosophy

Through my masters courses in the sustainable design program at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, I have learned not only how to design better, but more importantly I have learned how to think better. Through thinking in systems, taking a step back and being able to see a bigger picture, I have come to understand how seemingly insignificant decisions can have both far-reaching and long-lasting impacts. Because of this, I believe that it’s vital to solve surface level-problems as needed, but more importantly I believe that behind every surface-level problem is an opportunity to dig deeper and discover the problem behind the problem. We will be far more equipped to handle our problems when we can answer the question, “Why?”

Resume

Gabe Pyle
Instruction Specialist, Program Coordinator
International Center for Creativity
1266 Manning Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065
614-657-5576
Gyledesigns@gmail.com

Experience
Instruction Specialist and Program Coordinator at The International Center for Creativity
August 2010 - Present (4 years 10 months)
The International Center for Creativity is a Columbus based firm that delivers "creativity" consultation for companies, artists and individuals, and partners with Cedarville University to deliver a cutting-edge Industrial and Innovative Design major.Freelance Creative at

Freelance Designer for GyleDesigns
August 2011 - Present (3 years 10 months)
As a Freelance Designer, I have cultivated design practices outside of my typical Industrial Design workload, specifically graphic t-shirt design. I have been responsible for rapid ideation and final production for several projects and have communicated and collaborated with individuals both across the nation and across the world.Carpenter at Devries TheatreFebruary 2009 - January 2012 (3 years)
My responsibilities included reading blueprints, duplicating and cutting intricate designs, building set structures, paint detailing. Our crew was often limited to working around dress rehearsals, which sometimes led to us working late into the night, sometimes until the next morning.

Director of Visual Communications at Get Organized
November 2010 - March 2011 (5 months)
Brand and Visual Identity Development, Consultant for Advertisement and Visual Communication, Graphic Interface Development, Beta Tester

Shop Assistant at Cassidy Woodworks
June 2007 - August 2010 (3 years 3 months)
Spent every summer and some winters building and finishing Corian counter tops. My responsibilities also included delivering and installing counter tops on location.Skills & Expertise

Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Master of Arts (MA), Sustainable Design, 2013 - 2015

Cedarville UniversityBA, Industrial Design, 2008 - 2012
Activities and Societies:
Industrial Design Major: One of three in first graduating class
Art and Design Org: Founding member
Theatre: Set construction and stage performance Symphonic Band: Bassoon

Dayton Christian High School
1994 – 2008