WORK
DIALOG, LLC. (Portland, OR) 2002-Present
Owner of design studio engaged in commercial renovation projects, restaurant
build-outs, and commercial real estate development. Projects include The Pine
Street Theatre building, The Belmont Garage, Laurelhurst Market, Tasty and
Alder, and Bar Casa Vale.
KENTON WIENS DESIGN, INC. (New York, NY) 1991-2002
Owner of design studio specializing in architectural renovations and product
design, as well as real estate development. Past clients/projects include Ford
Motor Co. (prototype seating for concept car), Whirlwind & Co. (interactive
exhibit design and fabrication), and 56 Bergen Street (Brooklyn condo
development).
PRATT INSTITUTE (Brooklyn, NY) 1996-1999
Instructor of Design and Director of the CORAL Design Studio, a design
consultancy established to provide product development services to corporate
clients, and to create educational opportunities for outstanding students that
reflect the “real world.”
Manager of Industrial Design department model shop. 1990-1993
WHIRLWIND & CO. (New York, NY) 1995-1996
Senior 3-dimensional designer for the development of museum and corporate
exhibitions. Responsible for concept and technical development,
documentation and installation.
PARSONS SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN (New York, NY) 1993-1994
Project/Client Manager for design firm specializing in exhibit and
environmental design, and director of all 3-dimensional design. Responsible
for all project budgeting/scheduling, client relations, and supervision of design
staff. Clients ranged from The Port Authority of NY/NJ to Steuben Glass
Company.
LOUIS NELSON ASSOCIATES (New York, NY) 1994-1995
Instructor of courses in materials and processes, model making, and
design.
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN — Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY) 1992
MASTERS OF ARTS (Sociology) — University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) 1987
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Sociology) — Bethel College (N. Newton, KS) 1982