With a design approach focused on sustainability, pragmatism, and spirit, Daniel values the unseen consequences of thoughtful design. He believes in the details, recognizing the thousands of people who may be impacted by one decision. This appreciation for the little things, both internally and externally, stems from Daniel’s experience growing up in the backcountry of southern Arizona. As an avid wildlife photographer, Daniel respects that focusing on the details is what brings resolution to the bigger picture.
Daniel J Carhuff | Designer | Photographer
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Education
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2017-Spring 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design, Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List Spring 2017-2021, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Creative Innovation Award, Creative Vision Award, Student Leadership Honors
Skills
Physical Creation
Wood Shop Tools, Laser Cutting, Specialty Foams, Spray Painting, FDM + SLA 3D Printing, Basic CNC Knowledge, Hossfeld-style Metal Bending, Vacuum Forming, Machine Sewing, Rotary Tools, Sanding + Polishing, Heat Bonding, Clay, Upholstery, Patterning, Glueing
Digital Creation
Autodesk Fusion 360, Rhinoceros 7, Keyshot 10, Simplify3D, PreForm, PrusaSlicer, Cura
Sketching
Markers, Pencil, Procreate, Concepts, Sketchbook Pro, iPad Pro, Wacom, Sketch Modeling
Graphic Design
InDesign, Photoshop, Rhinoceros, Paint﮳ net, Illustrator, Packaging Design, Logos, Branding
Image Processing
Professional DSLR Systems, Product Photography, Filming, Lumafusion, After Effects,
Stop Motion Animation, Lightroom, Photoshop, Field Work, Props
Leadership/Education
Team Lead Experience, Student Education, Professional Communication + Collaboration,
Remote Working, Self-directed Work, Self-guided Learning, Remote Collaboration
Information Processing
Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Mural, Mirro, Zoom, Slack
Experience
Designer @ Creative Machines, Inc.
Creative Machines, Inc., Tucson, AZ
June 2021 - Present
Designing details, prototyping for proven results, and packaging concept presentations.
Student Technician in Wood Shop + Digital Fabrication Lab @ MICA Dolphin Design Center
Maryland Institute College of Art Dolphin Design Center, Baltimore, MD
Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020*, Spring 2021
Empowered students to learn in a safe, welcoming environment.
*Working term cut short due to COVID-19 and college closure.
Design + Prototyping Intern @ Creative Machines, Inc.
Creative Machines, Inc., Tucson, AZ
Summer 2018, Summer 2019
Solved creative problems ranging from design direction to delicate details.
View my work from my time at Creative Machines here.
Field Guide Photographer + Staff Assistant @ Northwest Outdoor School
Northwest Outdoor School, Camp Westwind, Otis, OR
March 2017 - May 2017
Documented local wildlife and aided students and staff with on-demand leadership.
View my field guide made for Camp Westwind here.