CV
Micah B. Omaits
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Edmonds, WA
Planet
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MAR 2015 - PRESENT
DESIGNER, FABRICATOR, COLLABORATOR & CONTRACTOR
Complete production of three dozen plus Smithsonian-quality models with custom collapsible display stands and world-wide travel cases. Designed entire system for easy use, display, and transportation. Also responsible for related engineering, iterative design, prototyping, and extensive fabrication work.
urban putt
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
APRIL 2018 - OCT 2019
COURSE DESIGNER & 3D MODELING LEAD
Designer of miniature golf course for new franchise location. Worked closely with both business management and building architects to ensure design quality. Further responsible for design of several course features and providing detailed assembly documentation so that complete design could be handed off to fabrication crew.
Urban Putt
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FEB 2015 - APRIL 2018
DESIGNER, FABRICATOR, 3D CAD
Design and installation of new course features and playable holes for indoor miniature golf business. Numerous design installations while company was maintaining business hours. Entirely responsible for concepts and CAD documents, tool paths for Shopbot machining, and assembly of cut pieces. Consulting for business expansion and opening of franchise.
Qubit Punk
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JUN 2014 - SEP 2014
PRODUCTION DESIGNER & FABRICATOR
Collaborated with director to develop and build the physical embodiment of the plots central character, as well as other story-element props. Final model was 2ft cube with multiple facets and individually controlled lights for cerebral animations in practical effects.
Tech Shop
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MAY 2014 - JAN 2015
FRONT DESK INCEPTIONIST
Assisted members with shop knowledge and managed machine reservations. Redesigned shop signage for professional appearance and ease of identification.
Solomatrix
BAINBRIDGE IS., WA
DEC 2010 - JUN 2012
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER & INTERN
Extensive problem solving and collaboration with mechanical engineers to solve high-tolerance design issues. Responsible for ID direction and development as well as development of product-specific features.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Machine Shop Monitor at the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN)
I tank in 100 gallons of potable water to a local dog park and maintain the tank infrastructure at the park.
EDUCATION
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JAN 2009 - AUG 2013
GRADUATED SPRING 2013
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN with emphasis in PRODUCT DESIGN
Spring Show 2013 Double Selection
Student tutor for Rhinoceros 3D CAD Program
ADDITIONAL STUDIES IN:
User Interface & Experience
Graphic Design & Comping
Photography
Sacred Geometry
Urban Sociology
Neon Sculpture
Astronomy
OPERATIONS
I frequently work through a number of mediums to produce my projects and have become familiar with:
3D / 2D Computer CAD
Shopbot CNC oriented design, production, and operation.
Laser Cutting and Rastering.
Woodworking and Metalworking.
Project Management and Client Relations.
SKILLS
I am 6’7” tall and can serve as a 99th percentile human figure for various ergonomics and accessibility studies.
I’m a photographer and film maker. In my spare time I produce making-of films and various documentaries.
I am also an avid concept artist and concept CAD modeler.
SOFTWARE
Rhino 5 3D + Rendering
Rhino 6 3D + Rendering
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premire PRO
After Effects
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Sketchbook Pro
Painter
MODEL MAKING
Manual Lathe & Mill Work
Metal Shop Experience
Laser Cutting / Rastering
Sketch Modeling
Fast Foam Prototyping
Sculpting
Silicone Molding
Fiberglass & Epoxy Work
HLVP Painting
Full Knowledge of Power Tools
Familiar with 2D cutting methods as well as 3D printing and CNC.
SKETCHING
Pen
Pencil
Marker
Chalk
Photoshop
Sketchbook Pro