Del Saul
360-769-2868
E-mail windancen2003@yahoo.com
Web http://sauldesign.me
DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient with computer aided design using Generic CADD, AutoCAD R12 and Proline 3D Surface software
Over twenty years of prototype and scale model building. (boats, bicycles, homes, computer cases, etc.)
Comprehensive boat hull designs from 6' to 40' as well as yacht interiors, sail and power
Strong abilities in conceptualizing new products with sketches and in drafting from sketches and with rendering with marker, pencil, chalk, gouache and air brush.
Additional experience in residential remodeling, cabinet and furniture design
Reputation as a problem solver with the ability to get what I design built.
EXPERIENCE
Drafted for commercial cabinet shop, also custom residential stair / temp./ 1997
Designed and developed a new method of building light weight carbon-fiber bicycle frame. Built two different, fully rideable carbon-fiber prototypes / freelance /1990 and 97
Tested hull design software (Prolines) for Vacanti Yacht Designs/ contract /1985-88
Custom boat building, owner-president Woodfeather Boats Co. Built approx. 23 boats utilizing wood and West System ® epoxy and fiberglass. Supervised six employees /1976-86
Designed and built new console for computerized global positioning satellite anchoring system for Nautronics, Inc., San Diego, CA. / contract /1992
Boat repair, refinishing, and fiberglass tooling for boats, camper shower stalls, etc. Remodel of many yacht interiors / freelance / contract / employee /1980-98
Finish and rough carpentry, tile setting, and cabinets. / employee /1984
Designed and mass produced futon frames and sofa beds. / contract / supervised two employees /1983.
Taught classes and lectures at the Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle, WA. Cold-molding and wood-epoxy composite construction. 1983-86
Designed and built several stage sets. / contract /1991-92
Designed and managed two major remodels of single family dwelling and complete building of a two story shop building. / designer / general contractor /1983-93-95
EDUCATION:
Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Industrial Design Technologies. Honor roll member 3.96 GPA. 1988-90
North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA AutoCAD.1987
Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA Art, drafting and design.1968
AWARDS:
Art Institute of Seattle Summer Art Shows
First place in IDT 1989, rendering
First place in show 1990, model
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Society of Boat & Yacht Designers, Program Committee
Northwest Generic CADD Users Association